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Lesbian or single mamas of boys started by Faerieshadow (9/7/05 at 12:33am) 1 2	When my boy was six, he started asking to use the men's room.... 2/13/06 at 10:00am by mmace	20	1,347
hey there lesbian mamas AI waffle started by witt (8/4/05 at 4:51am) 1 2	I know we could do the Home insem as an ICI rather than an... 8/15/05 at 9:07pm by mamimapster	20	5,371
Texas bans gay foster parents started by MaWhit (4/20/05 at 5:29pm) 1 2	DH is military and we don't live in TX but our home of... 4/28/05 at 11:37am by Mama Bee	20	1,063
Clomid, the good the bad the ugly? started by FtMPapa (6/2/07 at 1:28pm) 1 2	The only place that I think you could actually talk to people... 6/7/07 at 12:39pm by ErikaLeigh	20	5,838
a question about using a known donor started by mama2rey (1/31/07 at 5:05pm) 1 2	Thanks, I'll try that... 2/7/07 at 12:53pm by TheGirls	20	964
Is there a secret handshake? started by Ceinwen (5/6/09 at 5:12pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by AngelaM ask her if she wants to... 6/10/09 at 11:01am by boobyjuicex3	20	2,438
Theo Benedict started by NZmumof2 (11/3/12 at 10:47am) 1 2	Anna, I'm so so sorry and sad to see this. 11/9/12 at 11:43pm by blue elephant	20	423
Second-Parent Adoption Final! started by PixelDust (4/25/07 at 5:49pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by theMword Congrats!!!! We have... 5/3/07 at 11:18am by PixelDust	20	615
My brother really bothered me yesterday!(vent) started by mama2rey (5/14/07 at 7:23am) 1 2	Hi, I am not actually a gay mom, but I saw this thread and... 6/13/07 at 3:26pm by gargirl	20	1,279
Shocked. started by simplelah (11/26/07 at 11:50am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by matchterr What are some... 12/5/07 at 5:13am by mama2rey	20	1,446
How did you ask your Known Donor? started by lexbeach (7/25/08 at 2:40pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by lexbeach Today dw and I thought... 1/2/09 at 2:17am by Elly67	20	1,927
Does gaydar work for children? started by darien (11/26/06 at 1:10am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by PixelDust and re-enacted the... 12/22/06 at 4:26pm by BCFD	20	1,657
What do your LOs call you? started by serenekitten (2/21/09 at 9:13pm) 1 2	I'm mommy and Missy is mama. Well that's how we refer to... 3/4/09 at 3:06pm by Beccalina	20	1,351
Complicated known donor relationship, help? started by rootsaloo (4/9/03 at 10:00am) 1 2	Irishmommy does have a good point. While I don't know if a... 4/16/03 at 8:40pm by madison	20	2,124
announcing the arrival of Annie Rebecca! started by proudmamanow (5/5/05 at 5:54pm) 1 2	Hi everyone! Just back from 2 weeks at a cottage and wanted to... 6/2/05 at 5:34pm by proudmamanow	20	883
Not entirely sure what to call this thread... started by onlyboys (1/27/08 at 10:33pm) 1 2	I've also worried about that line of thinking. I have 2 boys.... 2/8/08 at 11:19pm by Jilian	20	1,591
TTC in Our Late 30s and 40s started by snoopy13 (1/31/08 at 10:59am)	JD, you remain in my thoughts and prayers. AAM: I'm hanging... 2/18/08 at 3:36pm by frog	19	793
Should I live where you live?? started by mackysmama (2/5/07 at 12:36am)	Come to New Zealand! We have civil unions, gay pride parades,... 2/16/07 at 10:43am by Learning_Mum	19	819
Stay-at-Home Lesbian Moms started by circleAmama (1/17/05 at 5:07pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by LizD Hey westchestermom, my dad... 3/20/05 at 8:15pm by eilonwy	19	2,844
What do you wish you had discussed w your known donor? started by milletpuff (3/6/10 at 7:00pm)	I'm a single mom by choice, but the question pertains to me... 4/8/10 at 1:24pm by frugalmama	19	1,748
looking for kids books with 2 moms or 2 dads started by RStelle (2/7/12 at 12:46pm)	From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun is one for older kids, maybe... 4/20/12 at 7:46am by RStelle	19	858
New hair started by frog (8/17/07 at 8:18am)	Heh--turtle's hair is getting shorter and shorter. I gave her... 8/29/07 at 3:20pm by frog	19	984
inform the ignorant..... started by AniellasMommy (8/19/08 at 3:03pm)	I can't stand the sir/ma'am thing. My gf gets the 'sirs' more... 9/7/08 at 9:22pm by reece19	19	1,340
A toddling fan of Dykes to Watch Out For! (pic) started by starling&diesel (3/24/10 at 3:45pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by starling&diesel I did hear back... 3/29/10 at 9:26pm by megincl	19	1,356
2 legal mommies started by Starlight_rose (1/13/08 at 9:17pm)	That's awesome!!! 1/15/08 at 10:35am by forestrymom	19	931
Sara Gilbert had her baby :) started by Maluhia (8/6/07 at 3:15pm)	That's so beautiful. : I've always been a big fan--both of the... 8/24/07 at 5:47pm by rayo de sol	19	2,406
How long did it take? started by LayneA (11/18/03 at 5:42pm)	Congratulations, Layne & partner!!!! Wonderful news! I got... 4/28/04 at 11:46pm by madison	19	1,324
Still in shock! started by pinupmum (3/26/08 at 1:19am)	Quote: Originally Posted by pinupmum We concived using... 3/30/08 at 12:58pm by FtMPapa	19	1,022
Pssst...Party in the Queer Parenting Forum...pass it on started by chfriend (8/11/04 at 11:31am)	Was Governor McGreevey thinking at all? It would seem to me a... 8/19/04 at 9:30pm by JenInMpls	19	689
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
Being out at work and otherwise started by simplelah (3/19/08 at 12:31pm)	Reading this thread, I've just realized how differently I feel... 3/28/08 at 6:46am by knittinanny	19	759
Dykes vacationing down south started by frog (3/21/07 at 10:31am)	We had a FABULOUS time. I didn't shave and there weren't... 5/6/07 at 9:00am by frog	19	1,123
At home insem. Q? started by DivinePlan (1/25/07 at 9:21pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by FtMPapa Well, see, that's the... 3/5/07 at 8:05am by Learning_Mum	18	1,154
Bi Mamas in Monogomous, Hetero Relationships started by sheilajolene (8/8/07 at 8:50pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by jell-o Eeek, this is my first... 8/30/07 at 1:56pm by happyhippiemama	18	1,039
The Great Lesbian Divide- Bio vs. Adopted Kids started by mumm (2/8/10 at 6:11pm)	I haven't encountered that but here it seems there's a divide... 7/6/10 at 1:57am by dykemom	18	2,046
Helping DH with my sexuality started by punkinsmommy (8/29/06 at 9:12am)	thanks 9/5/06 at 12:40am by punkinsmommy	18	1,216
Is giving birth harder for lesbians than straight women? started by cinalli (7/21/11 at 6:08am)	As I mentioned, I haven't noticed any particular labor-length... 2/8/12 at 9:36pm by jmoon	18	3,134
Go get 'em Angela!!!! started by kjm (6/7/09 at 9:00am)	Thanks Angela, that's probably a good idea. I didn't realize... 9/6/09 at 1:38pm by JustAnotherJenny	18	1,269
Can someone tell me which states have legalized gay marriage now? started by Photochef (5/12/09 at 4:24pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by FtMPapa Actually, it is. It's... 5/21/09 at 12:13pm by LabileLotus	18	887
Angry and sad and ranting started by frog (7/16/07 at 9:11am)	Quote: Originally Posted by BelgianSheepDog I would feel... 7/23/07 at 2:42pm by frog	18	1,013
Can we talk about Boys Scouts? started by mumm (9/3/07 at 9:41pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mumm Since I am the op, I feel I... 10/3/07 at 10:32am by simcon	18	868
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
WWYD if you found your childs anon donor online? started by Satori (3/20/07 at 7:16pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by nurseyboysmom Hi I was just... 12/28/07 at 11:29pm by Satori	18	1,432
Welcome, Baby Ocean! started by KnittingTigers (8/11/08 at 11:39pm)	Angela, You beautiful mama! So much love and happiness feels... 8/14/08 at 11:47am by BurtsGirl	18	814
OK! I'm jealous! started by cmb123 (1/5/05 at 4:53pm)	I DO know what you mean...If I hadn't met my current partner... 1/19/05 at 4:49pm by robynberkley	18	1,335
Both names on the birth certificate? started by Raene (12/6/08 at 7:41pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Scalpel Thanks for the info... 12/27/08 at 5:57pm by smartycat	18	1,002
DP and I need Massachusetts Marriage info started by chfriend (2/5/04 at 11:05pm)	You should keep an eye on how the situation develops - this... 3/13/04 at 7:10pm by emmalala	18	927
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
IUI Sperm Count started by Scalpel (8/30/07 at 1:23pm)	ha ha I love it lesbian sperm pimp!!! I will let you know if i... 9/14/07 at 12:05pm by Scalpel	17	12,341
Can a midwife wash sperm, or just do IUI on washed frozen sperm? started by airmide_m (3/28/08 at 5:34pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Lavender1 I have read this... 12/7/08 at 6:58pm by Lavender1	17	2,701