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So I found this book.. started by tatangel19 (3/3/09 at 3:25am)	No one, really? It's a cool book, I don't want money, just for... 3/3/09 at 9:36pm by tatangel19	1	389
Trying for number 2... started by TheGirls (2/25/09 at 10:10am)	"The other side" is so much fun! I do miss not having the baby... 3/2/09 at 11:40pm by lexbeach	3	472
Queer Parenting Blogroll! started by Sohmakun (1/18/09 at 1:50am)	I have one... no kids yet, but they'll be coming... 3/2/09 at 6:28pm by katiescarlett	17	1,965
second parent adoption in pa started by 2mums (2/27/09 at 9:31am)	Thanks Sandra--I signed up for the group. Hopefully the... 3/2/09 at 9:24am by 2mums	3	1,493
Str8 black woman co-parenting w/gay wht man (requiring possible immigration): thoughts? concerns?... started by accidentalhippy (3/1/09 at 10:15pm)	Hi! I'm new to MDC and at 35 years young, am considering... 3/1/09 at 10:15pm by accidentalhippy	0	502
Queer TTC February 2009 started by FtMPapa (2/1/09 at 12:11am) 1 2 3…15	Quote: Originally Posted by carmen358 Could the IUI cause... 3/1/09 at 4:14pm by pleasantlyfur...	281	8,229
Transgendered kids started by alienwhistler (2/28/09 at 11:41am)	i listened. i feel so much for those two little girls. what a... 2/28/09 at 10:18pm by bremen	2	487
lesbian mums ttc or pregnant roll call started by witt (11/11/05 at 10:58pm) 1 2 3…12	I'm locking this thread because it is so old, but everyone... 2/27/09 at 5:38pm by lexbeach	225	21,596
Resources to help our potential known donor "decide"?? started by citygirl144 (2/25/09 at 3:17pm)	"that could be a potential place in which he could meet some... 2/27/09 at 12:35pm by citygirl144	2	579
"Washed " semen sample for an at home insemination . . .Updated post with new frustrating obstacles- started by Snapdragon (2/6/09 at 7:59pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by katiescarlett I've read it's... 2/26/09 at 2:14am by smartycat	17	8,096
Using a known donor who doesn't live nearby started by Mollymae (2/17/09 at 5:24pm)	We have a donor that lives Eurpoe (yikes) and plan on storing... 2/23/09 at 5:11pm by katiescarlett	4	544
white moms raising kids of color...question for y'all! started by bluezephyr (2/18/09 at 3:39pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by spedteacher30 I can tell you... 2/23/09 at 1:26pm by Diane B	11	867
Queer Parents Roll Call (Winter 2009) started by CrunchySmurf (2/8/09 at 8:39pm) 1 2	Thanks for playing along everyone!! I really enjoyed getting... 2/23/09 at 2:11am by CrunchySmurf	31	1,074
How do I know when to have the sperm shipped from the bank? started by Snapdragon (2/9/09 at 10:05pm)	Good luck, Katie! You've certainly been waiting long enough. I... 2/21/09 at 12:59am by KnittingTigers	13	1,043
a little clarification please? started by Catubodua (2/16/09 at 10:27am)	Quote: Originally Posted by milletpuff I don't think your... 2/18/09 at 3:09pm by Catubodua	3	562
Vitex and other fertility boosters started by citygirl144 (2/14/09 at 11:55am)	Thank you for this thread! I am having some odd spikes in my... 2/16/09 at 2:29pm by Layenie	3	636
Posting this here as well - TTC subject... started by ann_of_loxley (2/15/09 at 11:00am)	i think it's great that your DH will do this. it makes perfect... 2/16/09 at 12:38pm by elismum1908	3	502
Don't Ask, Don't Tell started by ellephant (1/31/09 at 2:26am)	Hi. I served in shame for 8 years, Reserves and National... 2/12/09 at 7:03pm by Sarah-Tina	15	1,155
question about AI started by organicpapayamama (2/10/09 at 4:33pm)	thanks ladies! I found a mini jar that worked out perfectly... 2/12/09 at 3:42pm by organicpapaya...	8	576
Help parsing post-thaw motility count from Xytex started by Forthwith (2/10/09 at 7:24pm)	Hi! I thought it might help you to know that we did our 3rd... 2/11/09 at 8:31pm by twistedmyriad	3	1,950
Frozen Sperm Question started by by-the-lake (2/10/09 at 4:57pm)	I just got back from the doctor for our first IUI. We used 2... 2/11/09 at 2:03pm by deny_zoo29	3	465
Where did those 3 months go??? started by osker (2/10/09 at 12:25am)	Also known as... we're in for this cycle! OMG! DW started her... 2/10/09 at 12:25am by osker	0	357
When did you tell your family you were expecting? Who did you tell first? started by katharinerose (2/8/09 at 12:29pm)	We're not there yet either. But we're already planning for the... 2/8/09 at 5:58pm by CrunchySmurf	2	524
How to tell non-supportive parents/in-laws started by Raene (2/5/09 at 2:49pm)	We're not there yet, exactly. But it is something we are... 2/8/09 at 11:51am by CrunchySmurf	2	596
How do I chose the best donor from a sperm bank? started by Snapdragon (2/2/09 at 9:41pm) 1 2	Hi Lex, Thanks for the response. I guess I am not actually... 2/7/09 at 11:30pm by Snapdragon	22	1,308
How to decide? KD or sperm bank? started by rayo de sol (1/3/09 at 6:18pm) 1 2	Hi, I hope it is ok to post this here, please let me know if... 2/4/09 at 3:48pm by swimmer	29	1,274
City/Town Recommendations? started by Raene (1/26/09 at 2:36pm)	If you're looking for coastline then Florida is worth... 2/1/09 at 7:06pm by olivedo	14	779
Queer TTC January 2009 started by indigoscot (1/1/09 at 5:00am) 1 2 3…11	I can take it on.... I'll start the new thread right now! 1/31/09 at 11:57pm by FtMPapa	202	5,937
Help! Complicated problem... Edited for privacy started by NoliMum (1/21/09 at 6:26pm)	Thanks mamas for your support. I'm going to take my post down... 1/31/09 at 12:24am by NoliMum	4	924
How Comfortable/ casual was your known donor with saying yes? started by Snapdragon (1/16/09 at 12:51pm)	DW asked our KD over the phone, since they are closer. This... 1/29/09 at 1:17pm by katharinerose	7	693
Rainbow Flag Health Services started by soso-lynn (12/23/08 at 2:12pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by FtMPapa Their invasiveness... 1/29/09 at 11:12am by Sohmakun	10	1,048
He said yes! (And I have questions) started by CrunchySmurf (1/20/09 at 12:50pm)	Thanks for the input, Raene. I'm working on our contract now. 1/28/09 at 11:05pm by CrunchySmurf	6	776
Being a surrogate for your known donor started by CrunchySmurf (12/1/08 at 2:41pm)	Thanks for the additional input G and Elle. I appreciate all... 1/27/09 at 11:39pm by CrunchySmurf	11	998
Non-Bio Parent Support Thread started by lexbeach (10/14/08 at 12:21pm) 1 2 3	Hi, I'm really glad this thread got started. I just found out... 1/27/09 at 6:05pm by mizsatisfied	56	3,955
CMV status for donor sperm started by Snapdragon (1/25/09 at 9:25pm)	If you found info about CMV in the threads, then you have... 1/27/09 at 4:06am by smartycat	5	7,877
Health Insurance advice needed!! started by hopefulmommy04 (1/24/09 at 10:55pm)	These are all great ideas to think about! Thanks! Last night... 1/26/09 at 3:43pm by hopefulmommy04	6	607
Non-bio switch to Bio? Help! started by osker (1/12/09 at 5:47pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Satori Why not just both of you... 1/24/09 at 5:47am by AugustLia23	2	644
Need Advice (trans issues) started by Raene (1/15/09 at 11:56am)	I was just lurking here and had to post b/c your post touched... 1/20/09 at 10:15am by kittygrrl523	11	768
Lesbians raising boys... started by MujerMamaMismo (8/6/08 at 11:44pm) 1 2	We had some of those questions early on - mostly from my... 1/20/09 at 12:14am by moonmama22	30	3,228
Any married bi mamas (or others) in open relationships? I have questions! started by NYCVeg (7/4/08 at 10:43am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Surfacing Bi mama here, dh knows... 1/19/09 at 11:06pm by raspberry.swirl	18	2,136
confused newbie.... started by a_marie (1/15/09 at 8:38pm)	You're not rambling at all. I didn't realize I was into women... 1/19/09 at 10:56pm by raspberry.swirl	1	410
Advice on choosing a donor - is using each other's brother a good option? started by citygirl144 (12/24/08 at 5:12pm)	"I''m worried though that it might be confusing for the kids... 1/19/09 at 3:01pm by Smithie	7	800
What Girls Look Like started by ziggy (1/11/09 at 9:34pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by bjorker Wow, I wish I saw this... 1/18/09 at 10:46am by KnittingTigers	8	712
the proposal started by etv78 (1/15/09 at 1:58pm)	I love this question! After six years together, my lovely DW... 1/15/09 at 6:36pm by osker	6	586
At home insemination basics- newbie started by Snapdragon (1/14/09 at 2:41am)	For those of you that used a Known donor- what kind, if any,... 1/15/09 at 4:14pm by Snapdragon	9	5,408
Has Anyone Ever Used a Donor of a Different Race? started by Sohmakun (1/13/09 at 1:04am)	Welcome, Sohmakun! This was a question I wrestled with a lot.... 1/13/09 at 2:18am by FtMPapa	2	763
Hello! Newbie here! started by hopefulmommy04 (1/9/09 at 10:42pm)	Welcome!!: 1/12/09 at 6:46pm by Scalpel	6	411
Dating questions..... started by MoonMama78 (12/5/08 at 9:05pm)	I met my partner through a mutual friend. I've met some... 1/9/09 at 2:03pm by Ditto	6	720
Co-Parenting with fags started by thismama (3/3/04 at 4:30pm)	WOW, yeah, this thread is old... I am bi and co-parenting with... 1/9/09 at 1:48am by urchin_grey	11	3,413
sending sperm in the mail? started by abbysgirl (1/5/09 at 10:34pm)	my partner and I have been using donorhomedelivery.com also... 1/7/09 at 7:21pm by mizsatisfied	5	5,883