Baby Deer Bakery

First cookie tests are underway for next year’s Cookie of the Month Club lineup. Any flavors you’re hoping to see?

These still have some finishing touches to add once they’ve cooled and then they head to some elite taste testers for feedback and a stamp of approval if they’re going to make the line up.

But in the nearer future, next month you can look forward toThai Iced Tea cookies and Earl Grey scones!

Happiest Blue Sunday!

How are you joining in today? Thank you for celebrating with us and making this day so special.

If you haven't set your plans yet, a few options for you:
Treat yourself to tea and cake (or any treat you fancy)

Wear something blue

Share your celebration or follow along with others

Enjoy the Blue Sunday Concert
https://youtu.be/6iRbQNX07zY?si=4MEiIYfVx4ua8a6D

Join Zoom Tea Party at 1pm EST
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Gx24nNBRHSuCB4ArBBsNA #/registration

Donate to your favorite ME Charity/Non-Profit
https://the-slow-lane.com/donation-pages/

And if you're not familiar with ME, please take a moment to learn a bit about it.

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating neuroimmune condition affecting every system of the body. The hallmark symptom, Post Exertional Malaise (PEM) is a severe and often dangerous increase in symptoms that occurs after even minimal exertion (physical, mental, sensory, emotional etc). Things we take for granted when healthy- answering an email, riding in a car, taking a shower, or listening to music- all can cause PEM lasting hours, days, or weeks.

- ME/CFS is estimated to affect at least 9 million Americans (3 million pre-pandemic)
- Up to 50% of Long Covid cases meet the diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS
- 75% of people with ME/CFS are unable to work, even part time; 25% of people with ME/CFS are entirely bedbound
- 80-90% of ME/CFS cases are undiagnosed.
- There are only 19 ME/CFS specialists in the entire country. Most doctors have never even heard of ME/CFS.
- There are no FDA approved treatments and there is no cure.
- Only 5% of patients experience remission or recovery (even temporarily), the other 95% will be sick for the rest of their lives.
- Commensurate to disease burden, ME/CFS research is underfunded by an estimated $458m/year

A sneak peak at some of our Blue Sunday treats.

1) Blueberry Sunday Scones
2) Lemon Drizzle Cakes
3) Earl Grey Chocolate Chip Cookies

I can’t wait to follow along with all the Blue Sunday festivities around the world tomorrow. I hope you have something special on hand to mark the day, however suits you. join in and share your photos (whether you celebrate tomorrow or need to wait for better health after the date)

Today is ME/CFS Awareness Day. As you (hopefully) know, we donate 15% of every Cookie Club membership and 100% of our Blue Sunday profits to ME/CFS nonprofits in the hopes that there is better understanding, more research, and more support for the people, myself included, living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS, sometimes referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).

💙 ME/CFS is a neuro-immune condition that often occurs after an infection (mono, lyme, flu, covid)

👥 Experts estimate that 4-5x as many people have ME/CFS today as compared to 2020. As many as 15 million people, in America alone, with 80-90% undiagnosed due to lack of medical education and/or stigma

⚠️ ME/CFS affects every system of the body and involves, at minimum, a 50% loss of functional capacity.

🛌 75% of people with ME are unable to work, even part time. 25% are entirely unable to leave their homes or their beds

⚡ Post Exertional Malaise (PEM) is the hallmark symptom and occurs after any overexertion (physical, mental, emotional...). PEM causes a debilitating spike in symptoms and is often delayed by 12-72 hours making it hard to know the exact cause. It can last hours, weeks, or more

📉 There is no FDA-approved treatment or cure. Most patients receive little or no medical care that helps.

🧬 Research is underfunded. ME/CFS receives only 1% of funding commensurate to disease burden .

Common Symptoms Include:
🌀 Orthostatic Intolerance- dizziness, fainting, disregulated heart rate etc. when standing or upright

🛏️ Unrefreshing sleep- no matter how much we sleep, our bodies are never refreshed and often more drained than before

🧠 Cognitive dysfunction (“brain fog”) severely impacts daily function- difficulty understanding information or conversations, trouble formulating thoughts/finding words,

🔥 Muscle aches, joint pain, and headaches that don’t respond well to typical pain medications.

🌡️ Severe sensitivity to light, sound, touch, chemicals, or food

🤒 Flu-like symptoms — such as sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and low-grade fever

Our second charity for both Blue Sunday and our Cookie/Scone Clubs is

The Solve ME/CFS Initiative (Solve M.E.) is a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst for critical research into diagnostics, treatments, and cures for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), Long Covid and other infection-associated chronic conditions and illnesses (IACCIs).

Solve ME’s grants act as a catalyst for critical research into diagnostics, treatments, and cures for ME/CFS, Long Covid and related conditions. In addition, their annual Advocacy Week empowers patients, scientists, and allies to share their stories with Congress- last year almost 200 meetings were held. This year's campaign has lead to state and federal level meetings discussing the inclusion of ME/CFS and IACCIs on licensing exams so that patients and their families will have increased access to safe, knowledgeable healthcare.

This year, our profits from Blue Sunday are being donated to two ME/CFS organizations. First up,

MEAction brings together chronically ill (often housebound) patients, their families, friends, and allies to make a positive impact for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Their advocacy work has lead to slow but significant changes in research, medical education, and supports for people with both ME/CFS and Long Covid.

MEActionGA has been my core support group and virtual home base for the past four years. They found me and invited me into the family through my first year participating in Blue Sunday and have become my dearest friends and mentors ever since. I am so, so grateful for this group and all we do together (usually from our beds/couches) and over video messaging.

Follow and or get involved at www.meaction.net

From the Queen of Blue Sunday herself, .me A post to save and share 🩵

As the years have passed, Blue Sunday has evolved to become a joyful day for many people who have M.E., and a chance for their loved ones and allies to do something with us, and for us, when often they are at a loss as to how to show their support.

Blue Sunday and its Tea Party For M.E., has also proved, time and again, to be an excellent, lighthearted way to engage people with our cause.

The premise remains the same this year, and we must all adapt and mould it around our own, individual needs. But as a guide, here’s how most people join in:


Blue Sunday
The Tea Party For M.E.
17th May 2026

* Wear something blue (pyjamas count!)
and/or
* Dig out your best cups and saucers
and/or
* Bake or buy your favourite cake
and/or
* Post a photo of your tea party set-up to social media
and/or
* Invite others to enjoy tea and cake with you in-person, via video call, or by sharing photos
and/or
* Donate the price you’d pay in a café to an M.E. charity*
and/or
* Connect with others online who are doing the same, by commenting on their posts

POINTS OF NOTE

Blue Sunday fundraises for ME/CFS causes only. With decades of neglect, Anna feels it is vital that Blue Sunday remain solely for the benefit of ME/CFS charities and causes.

Fundraising events and activities held on/for Blue Sunday should aim to be as inclusive of the ME/CFS community as possible, and should not be exercise or endurance based.

Please do not take images from Anna’s website or social media pages, with the exception of these two graphics. She is happy to provide others these via email or message.

* There is no pressure, expectation or obligation to donate. Please join us all regardless of whether you can donate or not.

If you've waited to the last moment to order your Blue Sunday treats, today is your day! (And don't worry, we still have a few things left for you)

Pre-orders close at 9pm tonight ⏰

www.babydeerbakery.com/bluesunday

- Tea Parties in a Box (serves 4)- Scones, cookies, cakes, tea

- Blueberry Sunday Scones

- Donate Treats for MEeps

Shipping within GA or Pick up in Decatur
100% of profits are donated to and

I can not wait to celebrate my favorite day with all of you 💙🫖💙

One of my favorite things about Blue Sunday each year is looking back through all the celebrations- from a favorite snack in bed to a cup of a tea on the couch to small gatherings and community fundraisers.

If you are hoping to hold a celebration of your own (of any size), I've put together a collection of my favorite and most used Blue Sunday resources- recipes, charity resources, printable ME/CFS fact sheets, and decorations and paper products designed by the lovely

However you are celebrating, I hope you'll find something to make your celebration planning a bit easier and the day itself a bit more special.

https://www.babydeerbakery.com/blue-sunday-planning-resources

Our signature Blue Sunday offering, the Tea Party in a Box, is everything you need for a sweet, festive celebration for a small group. Enjoy buttery Blueberry Sunday Scones, bright Lemon Drizzle Cake and elegant Earl Grey Chocolate Chip cookies while you sip your tea (assorted flavors also included!).

Pre-orders are open through May 1st and all profits are donated to The Network MEAction Georgia and Solve MECFS Initiative

Gluten free, vegan, nut free options available
Pick up in Decatur (Saturday, May 16th) or Shipping with in GA (to arrive by May 17th)

Our full Blue Sunday menu includes:
-Tea Party in a Box
- Blueberry Sunday Scones
- Treats for MEeps

Treats for MEeps

MEeps is the nickname has for our group- our ME/CFS peeps, our friend-family, our support system, book club, advocacy group...the people who live in similar realities, who know the heart break and the joy of a small win first hand. I don't know what I would do without them.

Thus, Treats for MEeps, a way for me to gift Blue Sunday goodies to the people who may not be in a position to order them (or who are simply too sick to manage it). A way to thank them for bringing me into this group and for their friendship.

Thank you for making Treats for MEeps such a success every year! I am so excited to send goodies to some exceptional people. Any funds not used to for gifted orders will be donated to

https://www.babydeerbakery.com/bluesunday/p/donate-treats-for-meeps