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Since we became parents

Gaydad — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:58:15 -0700

I used to hang out with the same set of friends, we would play tennis, go have lunch and meet occassionally for dinner. I have not hung out with them for 3 1/2 months. (My adopted son is 4 months and we took him home at two days old). Do do the math.
It is unfortunate but it's true. Just like straight couples that have babies, they end up not hanging out with other couples that do not have children. Just like straigt couples that get married...they tend to hang out with other married couples. Just like gay couples, they tend to hang out with other gay couples.

I don't think it's a gay/straight issue here. I think it's a human issue.

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I have actually looked at

Brwn.Skn — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:10:36 -0700

I have actually looked at several books. . and have been reading like I was back in school or something. . crazy! But thanks for the heads up! I even found some kids books I really fell for too about single parent families!!

I ordered books yesterday!!!

want2bmoms — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:08:18 -0700

I ordered books yesterday!!! Not all these (and we will get guess How Much - thanks!!)

But several... Like $50-60 worth!!! I love ABE and Amazon!! YAY!

Guess How Much I Love You by

SarahM — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:06:11 -0700

Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney

Montessori :-)

Jeff — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:44:07 -0700

Your comment about the "local Montessori preschool" made me smile. We were those "two quiet men at the Sunday beer bust". Now we are overjoyed that our 3 y.o. was accepted into Broward County's hot Montessori grade school.

GO YOU!!!

mommyzrus917 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:49:20 -0700

when i read your blog it was heartbreaking in the beginning. my heart hurts for you having to go through something like that. it is beyond me how people like your x exist in this world. but as i read further on you have a wonderful outlook. and no matter how hard it was for you...it made you stronger now. congratulations on your decision and please keep me posted on how your journey is going. best of luck
~*Tracy & Crystalyn*~

We tried the Montessori

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:38:24 -0700

We tried the Montessori school with our daughter, during her preschool years (she went for two years). We have her in the public school kindergarten system now. We are in California, which probably makes a difference.

The Montessori system was great in terms of education, can't be matched. And the school system has a strict tolerance policy towards diversity of all types that we loved.

Our problem turned out to be the parents. They aren't bound by any policy of tolerance and didn't seem to be able to instill in themselves, the values they try to instill in their own toddlers. They weren't outright confrontational, but avoiding and always too busy and distant.

The other same-sex parents in the system had kids much older, so we couldn't really bond in any meaningful way. And other kids would get together for playdates, and when I would try to arrange something for my daughter, suddenly they were all too busy. And she didn't get to go to birthday parties, etc. All prejudices OUTSIDE the school, but social development is just as important as the education.

So we put her in the public school system, and the kids and the parents seem much more 'real'. She's in kindergarten, has had playdates, friends over to our house and gets to go to birthday parties. This to me, is something so valuable, no money can buy.

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Good for you!

Ty_N_Al — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:15:44 -0700

I wish you luck on your journey.

"I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood. That the speaking profits me, beyond any other effect." - Audre Lorde

awesome.

giggleblue — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:29:37 -0700

you know, there are actually a lot of women who donate their milk to hospitals for premie babies.

i don't know if i would go as far as to solicit on craigslist, but i'm all about the natural child rearing.

awesome!

giggleblue — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:48:20 -0700

i'm happy that you have decided to carry forward. it's important that you let no one stand between you and your calling! i'm wishing you the best in your journey.

be encouraged!

i'm not sure if you are reading any books about being a single mom by choice, but there are several on amazon.com that have rave reviews!

The Dark Ages are over?

Ty_N_Al — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:19:09 -0700

Are we in the Age of Enlightenment?

I can't wait for that blog entry.

I have heard so many crazy conversations surrounding same-sex parenting here in Georgia. Maybe Georgia is still trapped in the Dark Ages.

:)

mommyzrus917 — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:19:41 -0700

your little boy is absolutely ADORABLE!

Good luck.

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:11:43 -0700

I hope you get your one or two bundles of joy. Good luck to you and your wife.

Hi Joan

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:57:05 -0800

I've been a fan of Joan's for years - through her great work @ GLAAD. It's great to see her again and read her posts.

Really good example

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:29:00 -0800

Well, i have to say they do set a good example for us LGBT. And this is usually a big problem when this relationship comes to a family. Actually, i often talked about this issure with my bisexual friends. According to this, it is not so difficult. Things will be better for us LGBT in the feature.