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Babby Day
Today is Babby Day, where we celebrate all the mothers and fathers who have brought life into this world. Life is a beautiful thing, and we haven't done anything to appreciate it - but now we will.

But first, before we get into what items and pets are available for today, I want to tell you something. In the first few months of Aywas existence, I came across a rant thread made by Springdragon. In it, he told the Aywas community that his cat needed an operation, and that he didn't have the money - so the cat was going to die. Upon seeing that, I decided to run an event to raise money for Springdragon so that his cat may live. By selling some custom-colored hybrids, we raised the money. Springdragon's cat is still with him, and Springdragon's life was changed by all of those who participated. Our community had the power to do this.

See, our site is not like the others. We read the forum threads and care about the people behind the accounts. One of our users, Dana, has kept the Aywas community informed of a tragic situation throughout the year and a half Aywas has been online - she has PCOS, a reproductive disease that kept her from conceiving. But months later, something amazing happened: with the right medical attention, she was able to conceive a baby, no matter how much it seemed she would not be able to. But her fight is not over. In rant threads, she has told the community there are financial problems in her life that will make her and her husband's life tough.

Just like with Springdragon, our community has the power to help her, as she has helped the community. Our goal, beyond all other things, is to help people. We are not a faceless company that only cares about money. We are a family, a community, and when one of our community members needs our help, and the time is right that we can offer it, we help.

Can we help everyone? No - we would go broke, and we would be unable to help anyone. However, if we can help one person, then we're reaching our goal. If we can help two, that is even better. In the future, we'll help three. Four. Five. Making a difference in the lives of a few people is a huge part of what we stand for. It is what makes us different. It is what makes our community special and caring. We are a family, and we help each other.

Today is about honoring the parents onsite. All of you are special, and have brought life into the world - or are about to, and that's a beautiful thing. We chose today for Babby Day, the day that Dana told the Aywas community she'd have her baby shower, but this day is about all of us.

We are releasing these special Baby Hybrid alternate linearts:

One costs $25.00 via PayPal, and upon submitting your transaction, you will get a Pacifier item to submit your custom. The customs are "metal-only," no lineart changes. Why is it cash only? Half of the proceeds will be given to Dana, to help her, like we did for Springdragon, and half of the proceeds will be given to the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association, Inc. so that we can reach beyond our community and help as many people as we can, no matter how small our contribution may be. Anyone who purchases one of these customs will know they made a difference in the life of one fellow member, and in the lives of many unknown people that deserve their help.

However, as you may have noticed, this is not all we have released today. In the Seasonal Shop are a whole bunch of awesome new items and pets, available for BP:

Pretty pretty pets!

Some of the many awesome items in there, including maternity clothes!

In addition to this, if you visit the Advent Calender at any time today, you will pick up a Babby Bag. In it, you'll find an item to change your active pet randomly into one of the Baby Day pets (Babby Potion), a ticket to the twenty five Pacifier raffles (Pacifier Ticket), and a Derp Breeding Coin so you can submit for your own babbys. C:

Neat stuff inside!

If you are a mother or father who has brought a baby into this world during the time Aywas has (and will be) around, feel free to contact us for a Pacifier of your own. You are all special to us.

Today is a day for joy, and to celebrate life - and most of all, today is a day for hope... For any of you out there who struggle with PCOS or any other fertility problem, look at Dana and know that you can succeed. You can bring a new life into this world. There is always hope, no matter how bleak the situation looks. All of us here at Aywas offer you our best wishes and our support. You can do it.

Happy Babby Day!!

Posted by Jack (#1) on Sun Jun 5, 2011 1:54am

Comments: 195

Kon (#5102)

Posted on: Sun Jun 5, 2011 10:26am

This is amazing and so sweet!
Thank you so much slash!

Aki + Agi (#1334)

Posted on: Sun Jun 5, 2011 10:27am

This is really kind of you slash <333 I may have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or something similar, all I know is that I probably won't be able to conceive and my doctor has done nothing to help. It's scary to think of it, because I love children.

Pherexian (#224)

Posted on: Sun Jun 5, 2011 10:28am

This news post made me cry. I love Aywas.

T-Bizzle (#21468)

Posted on: Sun Jun 5, 2011 10:28am

Congrats Dana, and all other parents.
I, too, have PCOS and, though I'm not thinking about kids for a long time yet, I know that it could be difficult. About 1 in 10 women have it (most aren't even aware of it), yet this is the first time I've ever heard it mentioned in a large group. The only people I know who even know what it is are people who have it or know someone with it.

Essence (#5239)

Posted on: Sun Jun 5, 2011 10:32am

Aww, this is so neat. o.o

I'm begining to think Aywas is the best petsite ever created.

draconisregena (#5294)

Posted on: Sun Jun 5, 2011 10:39am

Beautiful sentiment. I also have PCOS and am doing the round upon round of Drugs to induce ovulation. I'm thrilled we all can help. I will see if I can find the money to donate.

Ash (#474)

Posted on: Sun Jun 5, 2011 11:12am

I have PCOS too. I'm really amazed at how many people on here have it. I'm not trying for kids yet, but I know it will be hard, and Dana - I'm with you right there in spirit. We must fight a long, hard, tedious fight for what we want. But it will be the greatest reward we'll ever receive.

Limey ♥ Mr. Theron (#11295)