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HOT NEW BOOK FOR NEW PARENTS

Submitted by charlie wayne m... on Mon, 01/26/2009 - 1:01pm
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awsome new book "Enchanted Life" It's about a boy growng up in the 60's and 70's and being raised by gay parents. All the trials and tribulations they went through back then and all the magical things in life he learned from his Mom. This i a very helpful book for young gay couples that are ntertaiing the idea of having kids. There is a link for my book below, and yes, I am the boy and the author.
Thank you,
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And again

Submitted by a.christy on Sat, 01/24/2009 - 1:49pm
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So, it didn't take the first time, but I am okay with it because it doesn't always work out the first time. We tried again yesterday using two different donors and I just started ovulating today so we got it in there a day early. And we are meeting with our local donor again today so we can inseminate again today.
I wonder how everyone at work will react when it takes and we tell them?

Long Beach, California - HUGE YARD SALE - Mom of twins selling tons of baby gear in perfect condition!!

Submitted by wondertwinmama on Sat, 01/24/2009 - 12:04am
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If any of you live in or near Long Beach, CA...on Saturday, February 7th, we're having a HUGE yard sale. Our twins are 2 and we are selling tons of baby gear, furniture, clothing, toys, etc...in EXCELLENT condition. Let anyone in the area know if they might be expecting, or have little ones,...huge deals on very expensive, nice, quality baby gear like excersaucers, high chairs, swings, strollers, jumpers, clothing, furniture, etc...

If you're interested, please post me a message for more details. Thanks!

Cryobanks and sperm donor anonymity

Submitted by mtbowers on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 7:41pm
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I recently posted a comment to phoebejen's blog post at http://www.proudparenting.com/node/2477, which prompted me to write an article for The Examiner (http://www.examiner.com/x-2616-LGBT-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m1d20-Cryoba...).

Over the past year, I've spoken to so many people on the pros and cons of using sperm from an anonymous donor. I'd really like to keep the conversation open and hear what others, across the country and the world, think about this topic.

Still trying to find egg donor

Submitted by wpsegura on Mon, 01/19/2009 - 2:03am
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Why is is so hard to find and egg donor? Are we to picky? We would love to find and intelligent, fun, athletic, and healthy donor. Yet every profile we have read just does not seem to be the right fit for us. Are we being unreasonable? I mean this is going to be our child, we don't want perfection, just someone that we feel is a perfect fit for us. Does this seem to unreasonable?

new to the family scene

Submitted by phoebejen on Mon, 01/12/2009 - 5:22pm
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My partner and I have been together for 4 years and are getting married this spring. The next natural step for us is to plan a family. Since we are new to this stage, we are looking for some helpful tips from any other lesbian moms or moms-to-be.

Just a few questions to start our ball rolling:
What are the opinions of using an unknown sperm donor or of using a known donor?
Is there any sperm banks known to be better than others?
Is Cryogenic really the best? and if so do we need to plan a trip to CA?

Second try of insemination: fail

Submitted by demichka on Thu, 01/08/2009 - 8:49am
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I did the test at 31st of December. Apparently, i was bad girl this year, and Santa didnt bring me a present
But i was't and isn't in depression: i'm only 21, and only thing i'm loosing is some money and time, not hope)

Now i try insemination with stimulation. More medicines, but more children too!:)) But i hope that "more" will not mean "more than 3" :))))))

The Law

Submitted by DandG on Mon, 01/05/2009 - 4:49pm
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Hello,

My Partner and I are looking to start a family. I have a questions that may be someone could answer. My Partner will be inseminated for the pregnancy. I wanted to know what rights will I have legally. In the state of California will I be the leagal parent. If someonce could direct me to where I could receive more information. Thank you.....

time seems to stop

Submitted by a.christy on Mon, 01/05/2009 - 2:52pm
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So we inseminated on the 22nd and 23rd of December, and it feels like time has stopped.
My boobs and nipples have gotten obscenely sore and it sucks because that is also a sign of my period. It sucks how much period signs and pregnancy signs are alike.

The most important job ever...Parenting!

Submitted by wondertwinmama on Mon, 01/05/2009 - 2:35pm
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I have spent time recently with many different families. Some in the midwest, some with stay at home parents, some with working parents, some in Southern California, some in turmoil over a son lost to the streets and some rejoicing over the birth of their newest family addition. During this time, I have really come to realize that the most important job I will ever have is parenting. The most important role I have in this life is being a parent. I have recently watched other parents, some very engaged and "plugged in" and some very distant and checked out.

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