http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1044 Comments for "Notes from The Sticks, Pt. 1" en http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1044#comment-4427 <p>Good Luck with the pregnancy. My partner and I have two boys ages 4 years and 8 weeks conceived through donor insemination AND we live in Mississippi! So, I understand. But I have to tell you, we haven't had a single issue (yet) with other kids, parents, teachers, with anyone really. And our sons go to a Baptist Daycare/Preschool. The director, teachers and other parents have been very supportive and really treat us like any other family. We have been pleasantly surprised. It seems that it has to do with just being confident with who you are and not apologetic yet not aggressive about it. As far as your family, my dad was very concerned about me getting pregnant and raising children because of "society". He is the proudest grandfather in the world and now is convinced that these kids will be just fine if not better. My partner's family lives in rural Tennessee. Her mother did not do well with her daughter's sexuality initially. She is also now a proud Nana and tells all her friends about our family, her grandchildren etc. (which are not biologically related to her) When we go to visit, there are loads of presents from all her friends and they all have to come visit while we are there. You would be surprised by what a grandchild can do. Sometimes people just need a gentle push out of their comfort zone. Best wishes! </p> Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:04:24 -0800 ljanenp comment 4427 at http://www.proudparenting.com http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1044 <p>Hello.. or should I say Howdy!</p> <p><a href="http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1044">read more</a></p> http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1044#comments Arkansas Insemination parenting starting a family Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:33:04 -0800 kallbri 1044 at http://www.proudparenting.com