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Success Story

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:13:25 -0700

Shannon and I celebrated on 9 year anniversary in the hospital one day after our daughter was born!

We always knew that I'd carry...Shannon never wanted to be pregnant. Since I ended up having a c-section, Shannon got to spend our daughter's first minutes right by her side...holding her hand.

Shannon and Riley (our daughter) bonded faster than Riley and I and I breastfed! I think having those first minutes together really set them up. Of course Riley and I bonded but I was the food...the comfort, the Momma. Shannon was the fun...the one who got her out of her crib when she was crying...the Mommy.

Our daughter is 17 months old and she still knows who's who and which Mom is for fun and which mom means it's time to go to bed!

No matter what your worries, when you baby here...it's amazing!

On your way...

wondertwinmama — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:42:51 -0700

Hi there! I'm new to this site and just wanted to share with you both that you are SO not alone on this journey. I am the non-bio mom (this time around) as my partner is a bit older than I, and she wanted to try to carry. I wasn't sure how it would all unfold, but I can tell you now, it's amazing! I always wanted to carry and didn't think I wouldn't...but I may not. It depends on where we are (financially and otherwise) in a few years. We have twins now (boy/girl) and they're going to be 2 in a few weeks. I am SO bonded and close with them, especially my daughter, it's like I birthed her myself. We also chose to go with a "known donor" through Pacific Reproductive Services. These donors are willing to be known when the children reach 18, if they want to, they can contact him. Just thought I'd share the choices that helped us create our beautiful family! Wish you the very best!!

Good luck on your wonderful journey!

michelle_loves_steph — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:11:52 -0700

Good luck! We too are beginning the process of concieving. We have two children and are definitely hoping for our third soon. We wish you all the best!

Michelle

WOW

Gaydad — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:51:03 -0700

Where can we find out what happens when you meet. Will it be posted here???

Have you met him already?

here's my story:
http://mytwodaddies.blogspot.com

Well...

Ty_N_Al — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:13:25 -0700

I find it comforting that to know that other couples are thinking about the various issues surrounding parenting that my partner and I are thinking about.

congratulations

cocolala — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:40:14 -0700

Congratulations on your decision to go forward with the progress! I wish you a successful journey to pregnancy. My partner and I are still in the early stages of planning talking about which one of us is going to be the first to be pregnant. Since my partner is a few years older I think she will go first. Some things we've talked about are whether to ask male family members to possibly donate. But we are going to have to think out all the implications to that. Also we are thinking a lot about bonding circumstances. I've been thinking that maybe we can get pregnant within a certain amount of time of each other so that we can take turns with breast feeding. But that might just be economically unfeasible... In any case I am not too worried about bonding. Raising a child biological or not is a bond strengthening experience in it's own right. And I know our children will feel connected to the two of us as parents. There was a great episode of the PBS show In the Life about gay parenting several years ago that just floored me. Kids love their parents biological or not and some parents choose to not tell their kids who the biological parent is (even though it can be pretty obvious sometimes!) Good Luck!!!

Parent to Be

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:29:35 -0700

Being a soon to be father (5 Wks) there are many questions that my wife and I have. Having expereinced individuals to bounce those off of his huge for us. We are a new area with out much time to attend physical get gathers though.

However there is a large amount of online support that you can find. We have signed up for several websites focused on sharing experiances. Our favorite right now is www.ourbabysteps.com becuase it is not focused on just mothers but fathers as well. Being a new dad I have alot of questions I want answered and its good to be able to get perspectives from fathers and mothers. The internet is a great resource and it is helping us alot in this area.

Gay Dads Australia

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:03:45 -0800

Thanks for the post on us Gay Dads DownUnder! We are a relatively new group which has been operating for about the last 5 years. Recently, there has been a huge increase in Gay Dads in OZ, some via surrogacy and co-parenting, others who are just coming out and becoming part of our community. It is an exciting time for all of us and it is great to know that there are other groups and proud parents on the other side of the globe!

Cheers
Rodney Cruise
www.gaydadsaustralia.com

Joshua's future...

Momsinthetub — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:25:31 -0800

...is looking pretty bright! Good for you guys!

Excellent!

FamilyMan — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:29:50 -0800

Joshua is a lucky guy. My best to the whole family.

Ron

Compliments and good wishes!

Jeff — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:29:08 -0800

We're very very happy for you. Your adoption is an achievement in many different ways. Enjoy the new sense of security for your family, and keep us posted.

Jeff, Mark, and Chloe

I'm very happy for you...

MammaMia — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:49:56 -0800

Joshua is a very lucky guy. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

~MM~

Thanks

FamilyMan — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 03:58:29 -0800

Thank you for sharing your unique perspective on adoption & it's benefits. You should write a book. ~ F.M.

Thank you

Big Mommy — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:52:00 -0800

Looking forward to the next blog post

incredible story

MammaMia — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:56:21 -0800

My life seems so boring sometimes....

Best of luck meeting your son. Please keep us posted!