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Queer Parenting Forum Guidelines

Queer Parenting is a space for parents who identify as LGBTQ to discuss the challenges and joys of parenting their children. This may include discussions from pre-conception through college. This space is not intended for those who do not identify as LGBTQ to post to ask advice from the community. Threads that do not fit in the guidelines will be moved.

Queer Parenting Resources

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Queer, Pregnant, & Parenting - April & May 2013! started by granite (4/1/13 at 7:10pm) 1 2 3…20	Sphinxy - congrats! Another male! Oh my! Outdoorsy - You are... Today at 2:26 pm by bigfoot	383	8,493
Queer parents started by seraf (5/5/13 at 8:53am) 1 2 3 4 5	OMOM—it’s definitely helpful to realize that this stage isn’t... Today at 1:43 pm by prettyisa	95	1,672
Queer Conceptions: May 2013 started by fillefantome (4/30/13 at 5:29pm) 1 2 3 4 5	heart-n-bones still in the game! hope today's not too hard... Today at 10:59 am by lizbian	90	1,600
Poll: Boys vs. girls started by seraf (12/27/11 at 4:16pm)	We used fresh and had a girl. I have always claimed it was... Today at 3:43 am by heart-n-bones	13	1,345
~~~Poly Families-- The Second Thread~~~ started by eilonwy (5/31/10 at 1:42pm) 1 2 3…13	I agree with Sharlla that communication is paramount... but... Yesterday at 7:04 am by Indigo73	258	34,155
Midwest sperm bank? started by TTC1 (10/5/07 at 1:57am) 1 2 3…13	Has 009 been successful for you? We are still trying with him.... 5/13/13 at 8:51pm by Lincoln-Steele	253	53,653
Midwest donors 009, 197, or 126 (did you get pregnant at home?) started by serepartera (8/9/08 at 10:19pm) 1 2	Would you talk with me through my email? I have been using... 5/13/13 at 8:42pm by Lincoln-Steele	34	3,907
Queer Maternity-Wear started by CocoBird (5/6/13 at 9:25am)	I would post pics, but I'm blissfully no longer pregnant! I... 5/9/13 at 3:32pm by seraf	10	213
Inducing Lactation started by osker (5/14/10 at 11:49am) 1 2 3	Excellent news! I'm sure this is very tough, but it will be... 5/9/13 at 1:40pm by pokeyAC	45	3,828
People doing your IUIs at home... started by KnittingTigers (5/6/11 at 7:36am) 1 2	mamaetmaman! Maybe you already joined, but I'm sure they... 5/4/13 at 9:04pm by pokeyAC	32	2,089
Queer Conceptions: April 2013 started by JustAnotherJenny (3/30/13 at 8:18pm) 1 2 3…9	All, come join me in our new May QC thread! 4/30/13 at 5:36pm by fillefantome	169	4,242
new here, new queer started by Foxli (4/29/13 at 9:21pm)	Foxli! I don't have much experience to share as I came out a... 4/30/13 at 1:50pm by pokeyAC	2	102
Ideas and resources for moms trying for the first time with a known donor started by knittingnancy (4/15/13 at 1:43pm)	we are currently pregnant with #2, got pregnant both time... 4/26/13 at 12:24pm by cordelia15	8	258
How Did You or DP/DW Get Pregnant? started by sotohana (1/11/13 at 2:18pm) 1 2 3	Poiyt-- We got pregnant on the first try as well! It is easy... 4/24/13 at 12:45pm by CocoBird	44	1,693
What dumb things have people said to you about your family? started by RStelle (3/11/13 at 1:18pm)	lindsey, your kiddo sounds like quite the spitfire. so cute! 4/23/13 at 10:35am by mrsandmrs	19	571
Personal info and a 3 year old started by ninefirefly (4/14/13 at 12:54pm)	While there aren't tons of families like ours, there are many... 4/20/13 at 6:00am by seraf	6	287
Known Donor didn't work out. Partner and I are disappointed. Anonymous sperm donor? started by MommyandMamaDE (4/16/13 at 2:35am)	European Sperm bank USA is all ID release, right? That's a big... 4/18/13 at 4:42am by seraf	9	271
Sperm shipping started by Feministmamas (4/13/13 at 5:18pm)	I posted on the other thread that mrs and mrs referenced. .... 4/14/13 at 5:02pm by cordelia15	5	130
Queer Single Parents by Choice? started by queererlemons (1/16/13 at 7:37pm)	Just wanted to say welcome to the new folks! While I'm now... 4/11/13 at 6:51am by KnittingTigers	5	303
Queer, Pregnant, and Parenting--February and March 2013! started by pokeyAC (1/31/13 at 10:46am) 1 2 3…27	The new thread is up: See you there! 4/1/13 at 7:11pm by granite	538	14,147
Anyone give birth in DC? started by alphahen (3/28/13 at 10:13am)	Rainbow Families is a great resource. They don't have a whole... 4/1/13 at 5:20pm by escher	6	117
Queer Conceptions: March 2013 started by escher (2/28/13 at 4:46pm) 1 2 3…17	When you're ready, join us over on the shiny new... 3/31/13 at 7:05am by JustAnotherJenny	327	6,528
Acronyms? started by CocoBird (3/18/13 at 9:03am)	Wow, I can't see resources from my phone, I guess. But I was... 3/26/13 at 3:58pm by seraf	9	165
Where to live?- gay family friendly and low col? started by mumm (11/24/12 at 3:33pm) 1 2	And if you buy a house right outside Boulder (Erie, for... 3/25/13 at 7:54am by mightymama1976	21	642
Poll: Anonymous sperm donor or known donor? started by samy23 (10/11/12 at 9:31am) 1 2	We might have used a known donor if we'd had a very close... 3/23/13 at 5:07am by stel	39	1,202
Wills, Power of Attorney, and alla that Legal Mumbo-Jumbo started by CocoBird (3/18/13 at 9:11am)	Thanks for pointing that out. I've never named anyone... 3/21/13 at 7:29pm by CocoBird	9	162
Queer Baby Books... do they exist? started by DesertSunsets (3/3/11 at 5:16pm) 1 2	So, I just asked DP about this and he pulled out the one we... 3/17/13 at 7:13pm by KnittingTigers	22	699
Known Donor HIV Testing started by purplecathat (3/4/13 at 3:28pm)	We did the same as cordelia said. He took a test once, we got... 3/15/13 at 11:41am by CocoBird	2	180
On being supportive... started by mtiger (11/19/12 at 11:56am)	Glad to hear that things are going well! My DP emailed her mom... 3/8/13 at 10:20am by prettyisa	18	562
Our 2-month old baby is refusing to take a bottle, and my DP feels very left out started by Wendyesm (2/25/13 at 8:01am)	Also try putting something that smells like you near the baby... 3/5/13 at 2:17pm by stel	10	365
Queer Conceptions: February 2013 started by Twomommyfamily (1/31/13 at 7:21am) 1 2 3…16	Goodbye, February! Hello, March!Come on over to March Queer... 2/28/13 at 4:49pm by escher	318	7,216
Our sad journey and looking for friends to share it with started by twomummies nz (2/5/13 at 8:42pm)	My partner and I also conceived through IVF. We did switch... 2/25/13 at 8:49pm by SplashingPuddle	9	486
Still in the dark ages... started by rs11 (2/24/13 at 10:59am)	so sorry for your friend. . this would break my heart. . I... 2/24/13 at 7:11pm by cordelia15	4	225
Photo request from MAIA midwifery started by chortles (2/24/13 at 8:52am)	I know a lot of folks in QP refer to "The New Essential Guide... 2/24/13 at 8:52am by chortles	0	109
Sperm tank wasn't frozen, another month of lost time started by Feministmamas (2/16/13 at 7:07pm)	yay! since it wasn't your fault at all, i would be outraged if... 2/19/13 at 3:27pm by mrsandmrs	4	161
Legality of at-home insemination in Georgia... started by sarahcecile (6/29/09 at 9:57am)	Hi Rothdr! Are you in Georgia? We are also in GA. There is... 2/18/13 at 8:26am by southernfried...	12	2,115
Update Queer Parenting Resources started by pokeyAC (2/8/13 at 1:31pm)	From the group that spearheaded gay marriage in MA, here's a... 2/13/13 at 7:47am by outdoorsy	5	187
knowndonorregistry.com - thoughts? started by rugbyerin (2/5/13 at 8:31am)	We have a KD (but it's a friend) and both my DP and I are on... 2/8/13 at 6:50am by carmen358	8	240
2 yr rant started by Amt1015 (1/30/13 at 12:50pm)	Yay! That's excellent, Amt! Looking forward to hearing your... 2/7/13 at 6:35pm by granite	11	299
Queer Conceptions: January 2013 started by Sphinxy (12/31/12 at 11:11am) 1 2 3…30	Welcome, Amanda! We're so happy you're here. The Queer... 2/6/13 at 12:46pm by Sphinxy	584	11,584
Queer Conceptions: December 2012 started by fillefantome (12/1/12 at 5:13am) 1 2 3…20	Glad to see you back around PDX! QC has moved to a February... 2/6/13 at 9:51am by esenbee2	395	7,361
Queer, Pregnant, and Parenting! November, December, and January 2013!!! started by KnittingTigers (11/1/12 at 6:23am) 1 2 3…46	Thank you! 2/5/13 at 1:56pm by pokeyAC	911	21,653
Blogs? started by poiyt (12/18/12 at 1:35pm)	Hey Granite! Just read your sig line-- crossing my fingers for... 2/5/13 at 12:38pm by Cassidy68	12	421
Invitation to same-sex couples: Participate in an online study, with feedback! started by dejong (11/29/12 at 6:11am)	Hi all, Just a quick note to thank all the couples who took... 2/4/13 at 1:43pm by dejong	1	142
jealous of ftm spouse getting pregnant started by janandjesse (1/30/13 at 8:27am)	so to update... i am feeling a lot better about things. we... 2/4/13 at 11:47am by janandjesse	12	612
DIY Sperm Shipping?! started by quantumleap (1/21/13 at 8:02am)	We also shipped and got pregnant through the mail. We used... 1/21/13 at 7:25pm by cordelia15	3	179
Need Advice: When to start using Clomid and other medical interventions started by elenapatata (12/22/12 at 9:24am)	You are right about Vitex, I decided not to take it this month... 1/20/13 at 9:52pm by elenapatata	8	410
Moving someplace warmer for the winter-tell me about your area! started by kanga2roo (1/18/13 at 9:44am)	I think it just depends on where in NE and where in CA you... 1/20/13 at 4:32pm by DarcySD	5	125
The "Golly Gee Whillikers I wish I'd known that" thread.... started by chortles (1/2/13 at 4:38pm) 1 2	If I could have done it all over again, I would have gotten... 1/14/13 at 1:03pm by lisedea	21	592
Do most of your friends have children or not? started by SplashingPuddle (1/8/13 at 10:44pm)	The majority of my close friends have babies, with the... 1/13/13 at 1:06pm by scorpioma	9	231