Posts by lexbeach

I had my first singleton when my twins were three years, nine months old (I nursed one of the twins until he was 2.5, and one until I got pregnant, days after their third birthday). I had SO MUCH MILK for my third baby. It was...

Awww, you guys are so sweet. Thanks for the warm welcome. My life has been insanely full, and I've been trying to keep it off the internet, but I have missed you all and this community very much. My partner and her two daughters (ages...

We'll be on the Cape for Family Week this year, but I don't know that we'll attend any of the organized events (still thinking about it). My mom has rented a house for us (and my sisters, etc.) in North Truro. But we were just there last...

I remember reading this, too (I think the statistic I read was that 80% of babies from frozen sperm were boys), but also remember reading that newer technology has made it more like 50-50 (something about the freezing process?). I have...

I love seeing your babies, Coco! They are delicious.

I think it's awesome, too. Our donor is anonymous, but I very much regretted the choice after our kids were born and I was better able to think about it all through their eyes. I've always felt confident that the kids would likely be...

Hi guys,   It's been a while since I've frequented MDC, and I was glad to pop on here and see this "chatty" thread and catch up with some old names. Nice to "see" you all!   My four wild and sweet kiddos continue to...

I gestated our first three children and my kids' other mom gestated our fourth. I was never worried about favoritism, and it hasn't been an issue for me at all. I absolutely couldn't love my fourth son (who is currently nursing in my...

Hi Natalie,   I would love to connect with you. I live in Northampton (just over the bridge from Hadley) with my four sons (ages: 1, 4, and 8-year-old twins). We are looking to create exactly the kind of village you describe....

I am so sorry to hear that you and your partner are struggling in this way.   My wife and I separated 14 months after the birth of our fourth son (perhaps notably: the first of our children whom she gestated; I gestated the...