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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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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	1,707
Choosing a donor: Let's talk about race started by frog (12/10/07 at 2:03pm) 1 2 3	Bumped by request. 6/26/08 at 5:23pm by frog	44	3,382
Wanted: One Known Donor started by matchterr (11/27/07 at 10:33pm) 1 2 3	I'm a lower income single mama by choice. Crazy commie too... 12/10/07 at 7:44pm by thismama	43	2,225
Did you use a known or unknown donor? Share your experiences started by lunadoula (6/20/05 at 4:55pm) 1 2 3	We used an unknown sperm donor AND an unknown egg donor: -... 11/11/06 at 2:10pm by kelly	43	2,610
Hey boys and girls! started by Arriotty (4/15/07 at 6:04am) 1 2 3	thats cute.....i'm gonna start calling my bags satchels........ 5/17/07 at 3:22pm by amymarie	43	2,053
Bi monogamy not working started by sandy from Toronto (12/20/06 at 9:24pm) 1 2 3	Sandy, Thanks for understanding! As I think sometimes only a... 4/4/07 at 12:47am by GinaRae	43	3,937
Transporting fresh donor sperm? started by thismama (9/15/06 at 9:27am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by thismama Fingers crossed for... 1/23/08 at 9:35pm by lemurmommies	42	10,006
Have you been harassed while out with your kids? started by pdxmomazon (4/15/07 at 11:53pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Victorian I am so sorry that... 5/12/07 at 1:07am by pdxmomazon	42	2,311
bi-gender started by mshollyk (5/28/05 at 2:42pm) 1 2 3	Lets talk sex! :LOL What are your thoughts on it? Seriously To... 6/15/05 at 12:51am by Satori	41	1,903
Yep, I'm pregnant started by madison (11/6/02 at 7:35pm) 1 2 3	madison gave birth to a little boy on Monday, June 2nd!! Both... 6/5/03 at 11:24pm by lunarmomma	41	3,194
December TWW started by scorpioma (12/10/12 at 12:23pm) 1 2 3	Friederike, I got BFN this morning too, using FRER tests. My... 12/24/12 at 5:40am by scorpioma	41	568
Any Lesbians go by Dad? started by pleasantlyfurious (6/13/08 at 8:47pm) 1 2 3	: I'm totally going by papa. One of my babies in my little... 12/11/08 at 4:18pm by TexasTomboy	40	3,538
Queer TTC DIY??? started by kjm (8/4/07 at 10:03am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by megincl First of all, thismama,... 8/21/07 at 8:48am by thismama	40	1,806
How open are you? started by wemoon (4/25/05 at 8:14am) 1 2 3	I'm open to most of my family, I was open at work before I... 5/11/05 at 5:11pm by Faerieshadow	40	1,373
Poll: IUI or ICI how did you get your BFP? started by BurtsGirl (9/21/07 at 2:41pm) 1 2	3rd cycle of clomid (150mg)/ovidrel trigger/ultrasound... 4/28/08 at 8:06pm by theMword	39	6,627
Is my kid gay? started by Rollermommy (5/12/05 at 5:54pm) 1 2	Hey Gaiamom - Sorry I turned up so late! I think it's great... 5/14/05 at 1:11am by thismama	39	3,402
please explain started by Israel (4/5/03 at 3:23am) 1 2	OPPS!! I didn't realize how old it was and I only saw the... 10/12/03 at 10:56pm by BrooklynDoula	39	2,494
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	1,215
Queer Parents Rollcall started by wemoon (1/26/07 at 5:20pm) 1 2	My partner and I have a 20 month old son, conceived via... 2/20/07 at 2:35pm by CynicalStar	39	1,502
so glad we have this little haven here started by Arduinna (5/14/04 at 6:23pm) 1 2	: Hey, can I pop in for a minute and share something I was... 7/9/04 at 7:07pm by Fianna	38	1,579
Anyone Going to Pride Festivities? started by lotusdebi (6/4/05 at 6:06pm) 1 2	i was in the parade on saturday...and appropriately (although... 6/29/05 at 4:04pm by mshollyk	36	1,352
Queer Parenting Meetup? Summer 2009! started by KnittingTigers (3/14/09 at 10:30am) 1 2	What does everyone think? Does anyone still have this on their... 6/26/09 at 10:06pm by 2happymamas	36	2,233
Your partner or your wife? started by cyndimo (6/20/08 at 2:21am) 1 2	I know it's very 80's fag, but I kinda love companion. It... 7/24/08 at 6:55pm by ellie74	36	1,950
Baby's birth certificate question started by unncommon (5/20/08 at 10:58am) 1 2	When the volunteer lady at the hospital came around to ask... 6/17/08 at 8:20pm by Grettal	35	2,063
So how many of you... started by fluffernutter (6/8/04 at 1:42am) 1 2	This thread is a couple of months old but I just discovered it... 10/25/04 at 7:18pm by BabySlinger	35	2,194
Candian roll call started by Ms.Lady (9/30/06 at 3:17am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by antannie is this all of us yet? ... 1/23/07 at 12:36am by sandy from...	35	1,517
Anyone else worried about discrimination, etc for kids? started by ElektrykEye (12/22/06 at 5:52pm) 1 2	... 1/30/07 at 4:52am by OhioAJG	34	1,476
At-home IUI started by milletpuff (4/7/09 at 7:46pm) 1 2	From what I recall, saline is safer than water (water follows... 3/14/12 at 5:00am by seraf	34	6,986
How do you feel about all the gay sigs? started by A&L+1 (5/19/05 at 8:11pm) 1 2	Okay the my husband's a lesbian makes me think of Lisa the... 5/27/05 at 1:09am by chfriend	34	1,808
Is it "okay" to be Bi?? started by CeraMae (9/4/05 at 10:39am) 1 2	Sexual orientation doesn't have anything to do with... 11/21/05 at 1:13am by Ravin	34	2,460
Gay-friendly beach town on the East Coast? started by Raene (2/24/10 at 11:07am) 1 2	Another vote for P-town (and Truro). We won't be able to make... 7/3/12 at 7:28pm by HappyHappyMommy	34	4,745
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	3,917
Two Dads started by iBoston (8/24/07 at 2:13pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by iBoston Caleb is 11 months old... 9/2/08 at 6:43pm by Tofu the Geek	34	2,335
Hi, and please recommend your sperm bank! started by teafor2 (12/15/06 at 1:00am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by QTRANDI They said you can ask... 3/11/08 at 12:17pm by Satori	34	9,447
DIY insemination started by Dana_305 (1/1/10 at 9:03pm) 1 2	Happy to have found this site, I'm going on my third try the... 12/19/11 at 3:31pm by Journie stone	34	6,728
Last names started by Magic Denise (6/30/06 at 10:18am) 1 2	DP and I both took a new name legally about 6 months prior to... 11/9/06 at 4:18pm by mumma#2	34	1,989
2nd parent... guardian? update GUARDIANSHIP GRANTED!! :) started by justrose13 (5/18/11 at 11:50am) 1 2	chatnat, Law Center for Kids, Emily Dudak Taylor good luck! 10/3/11 at 6:25pm by justrose13	33	1,917
My try # 2 processing- started by Snapdragon (4/7/09 at 11:17pm) 1 2	Thanks Smartycat. I know- learning to listen to the opk's over... 4/30/09 at 6:17pm by Snapdragon	33	1,671
Anyone else paranoid about the 2010 C.? started by Raene (3/17/10 at 9:58am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by EviesMom That hadn't even... 3/22/10 at 4:22pm by lyn_ftst	33	2,268
Sad About WA's Supreme Court Ruling started by Sierra (7/26/06 at 6:05pm) 1 2	They're in Walnut Creek, CA (east San Francisco bay area) -... 8/1/06 at 2:05am by Arwyn	32	929
Annoy the anti-gay... started by Melaniee (12/19/03 at 7:13pm) 1 2	Hi Debra, You know I've spent my life saying "It's all about... 1/12/04 at 1:53pm by chfriend	32	1,563
Pregnant Trangendered Dad started by Maluhia (3/26/08 at 4:22pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by FtMPapa I'm sort of surprised at... 4/7/08 at 1:38am by pinupmum	32	2,099
How do you feel about Pride now? started by pdxmomazon (6/16/07 at 1:23am) 1 2	Thank you all so much for the hugs! It really means a lot.... 6/28/07 at 11:12am by dealic	32	1,283
Let's Talk: Known Donors started by simplelah (12/10/07 at 1:36pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mama_in_PA For those of you... 12/13/07 at 12:37pm by lemurmommies	32	1,651
First Clinic visit and a million questions started by TheGirls (5/3/07 at 9:50pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by TheGirls Well, we're back from... 6/19/07 at 9:47am by mama2rey	32	1,312
My kid has a parent. started by FtMPapa (10/23/10 at 1:57am) 1 2	Congratulations!!! I'm an MtF single mom, and I think this... 10/27/10 at 8:07pm by Ursa Mater	32	1,981
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	2,108
Washington DC Queer Parenting Meetup! started by KnittingTigers (5/17/11 at 10:46am) 1 2	I didn't think weather stuff would be out already. That... 8/20/11 at 5:08am by seraf	32	1,353
List your Queer TTC Success Story ! started by Coco99 (1/10/10 at 9:37pm) 1 2	Age: 32 (will be 33 when the baby is born, DW is 30) What TTC... 10/12/10 at 12:47pm by gumshoegirl007	32	8,173
Any moms who have been both bio-mom AND non-bio mom? started by lexbeach (7/8/08 at 12:28am) 1 2	I'm bio-mom to our eldest and youngest and my dp is bio-mom to... 8/2/08 at 6:11am by NZmumof2	32	1,893