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Welcome queer, pregnant and parenting folks!

This is the summer and early autumn thread for the months of July, August, and September.

If you want to be added, just post in bold with your due date. Also, if you have recently had your babe(s), please chime in with the name and birth date in bold. If your information is not correct or has changed, please also post in bold so that I can get it corrected!!

Pregnant - due dates:

October 2012

MidwifeStephPDX, EDD late October

November 2012

MujerMamaMismo, EDD 11/11/12

December 2012

junebug1, EDD 12/1/12

kateadelle EDD 12/17/12

nosrêves, EDD 12/19/12

mtnlisa, EDD 12/31/12

February 2013

whoabethy

March 2012

withlittlelungs 3/15/13

April 2012

Cananny, EDD 4/8/13 (triplets!)

NZmumof2

May 2012

KnittingTigers 5/4/12 (twins!)

wishin'&hopin' 5/15/12

lisedea, EDD 5/17/12 (triplets!)

Graduates

Planet, Wylie Blue, born 9/9/2012

DesertSunsets, Everleigh Jane, born 9/1/2012

dandylez, Adair Seamus, born 6/28/2012

KSDoulaMama, surro-babe, born 6/27/2012

SwtRainbowBrite, Riley Sophia, born 6/25/2012

PleasantlyFurious, Zoe Aurora, born 6/22/2012

SmilingSara & Seraf, Soren Dare, born 5/2/2012

PrettyIsa, Edith Josephine, born 4/18/2012

Ad Astra, boy/girl twins, born 4/11/2012

Onemommyonemama, Sage S., born 3/21/2012

Qmama42, baby girl, born 1/18/2012

Indigo and DP, baby girl A, born 1/8/2012
CrystalPerez, Cohen Anthony Perez born 12/12/11

glassesgirlnj, Annamaria Sigyn Estelle, born 11/28/11
Mami2mami, Layla Janae born 11/22/11
DAWNMP1, Raya Sylvan, born 11/10/11
2ezforyou, Jagger Stone, born 11/2/11
Seraf and SmilingSara: Shay Brock, born 11/1/11
Escher: Son, born 10/24/11
Julietea8: Rowan Kathryn, born 10/16/11
Starling&Diesel: Hawksley Solace, born 10/2/11
AmyPDX: Alexander Cole, born 8/7/11
AmandaHope: Lilah Nyx, born 7/24/11
Pigirl: Son, born 7/22/11
Mizyellow: Harrison, born 7/20/11
Painefaria: Keegan, born 5/23/11
Cejae: Emmerson and Parker, born 5/22/11
Imogenlily: Soloman Dov, born 5/3/11
2HappyMamas: Baby, born 4/16/11
Bttrflygypsy: Elliot Graham, born 4/15/11
LibraryLady: Alice Meredith, born 4/8/11
Wehrli & jenmostoften: Silas Scott, born 4/4/11
Gumshoegirl007: Addison Alexis Réal, born 3/24/11
Beastie: Esther, born 3/13/11
Burg: Reed Kylie, born 2/05/11
Korey: Baby girl T, born 1/30/11
Coco99: Chloe and Charlie, born 1/30/11
Abeecharmer: Twin girls, born 1/10/11
Mtnlisa: Josie Anne, born 12/18/10
Kimlyn32: Kacey Elaine, born 12/13/10
Erthe_mama & fsonj: Vida, born 11/23/10
Monarchgrrl: Sophia Elizabeth, born 11/2/10
Quasar & Smartycat: Charles Jeffery, born 10/29/10
Mistral: Olivia Grace, born 10/18/10
Lyndzies: Cadence James, born 10/15/10
FTMPapa: Elise Ember Soliel, born 10/3/10
Megan_sacha: Zivia Littlewood, born 8/23/10
Mpkgoddess: Catherine Margaret (Cate), born 8/18/10
Osker & H: daughter, born 8/11/10
Jjnoho: Sam, born 7/8/10
Megincl & Ktcl: Wylie Grace, born 7/4/10
Ksdoulamama: Grace Elizabeth, born 5/17/10
Pleasantlyfurious: Leo Sebastian, born 5/16/10
Kelly: Asa Brent, born 4/29/10
Wishin'&hopin': Henry, born 4/10
Indigoscot: son, born 1/24/10
Kjm: Kale, born 1/12/10
Carmen358: Skylar, born 12/30/09
Kelmendi: Simon, born 12/23/09
Babyfatty: Henry Earl, born 12/9/09
Beth: Hazel, born 11/19/09
Scalpel: Nathan Fisher & Maxwell Edward, born 11/3/09
Denny_Zoo29: Dekaylee May Katherine Bond, born 10/29/09.
Jodybird511: Asher, born 10/9/09
Wazzmum: Tate, born 9/15/09
Raene & River: Cedar, born 8/30/09
DM630: Amelia, born 8/14/09
Ninefirefly: daughter, born 7/31/09
Serenekitten: Asher, born 7/21/09
QTRANDI: Rudy, born 7/7/09
JennM1021: Alexander, born 6/29/09
Lexbeach & Lena: Leo, born 6/26/09
Heart-N-Bones: Ella Grace, born 4/22/09
Quasar & Smartycat: Raymond Joseph, born 4/5/09
Pranava: Zion, born 3/24/09
Giggleblue: "A", born 3/16/09
Pigirl: Baby, born 1/30/09
Starling and Diesel: Esme, born 1/30/09
2happymamas: Colette (Coco), born 1/5/09
Simcon: G, born 12/28/08
MujerMamaMismo: Sebastian Felix, born 12/21/08
Tigermiep & M: Anders Xavier, born 12/11/08
JenInMpls & Jo: E.W., born 10/24/08
Becca: Phoebe Joy, born 10/9/08
Scalpel & Darcie: Alexis Jean, born 8/29/08
Venustx: Levi, Sage, and Jillian, born 8/12/08
AngelaM: Ocean Rae, born 8/10/08
Mamimapster: Jocheved (Julia) Hadassah Bat Sara V' Miriam, born 7/15/08
Kk_davey: Grier, born 7/7/08
MollyKenzie: Lucy & Edie, born 6/18/08
Rightkindofme: Shanna Francesca, born 5/24/08
TheGirls: Alexandra Kathryn Stay, born on 5/12/08
Thismama: Zelda, born 5/6/08
Mamastotwo: son & daughter, born 5/2/08
Msjodi: Delaney Cait, born 5/1/08
Jentina & Sarah: Ellis Thomas, born 2/20/08
NZmumof2 & Leah: Florence, born 1/23/08

Recovering from Losses, to Rejoin Us Soon

TineyDreams

Carmen

Alphahen

Baby.fatty
Kgulbransen
Fivegrandbaby

[NOTE: Any EDDs over a month old without a birth announcement will be deleted.]
 
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#252 ·
Desert- we're so excited for you and DW! You 2 are almost at the finish line. Come on Ever, we are all eager to see your precious little face! ELV.....
 
#256 ·
Desert- the nursery looks absolutely beautiful! I hope you and DW are loving up on your little girl!!

I posted a few days ago, but didn't go into details about myself.

I'm Ellie. Pregnant with #2 and due in March. We have a 2 year old boy named Elliott, who is the sweetest thing ever. I've been with my partner, Reagan, for almost 4 years. Reagan is MTF transsexual, and therefore can't carry our babies. We are so happy to be adding another little to our family, but I know it is bittersweet for Reagan. She is an incredible parent and partner. Everyone seems to be hoping for a girl this time around, but we won't be finding out until the birth.
 
#257 ·
Everleigh Jane, born at 7:37pm on September 1st - her due date! Weighing in at a dainty 7lbs and 6oz, measuring 20.5 inches long, she has already stolen our hearts. DW did a beyond incredible job getting her here. She had a totally medication-and-intervention-free birth at the birth center, just like we wanted. It was a hard battle for her, but she did it! I couldn't possibly be any more proud of her. Birth story to follow, but for now, here's some pics!











Ever is doing amazing; she's a little slice of perfection. We are in awe of her, and so in love.
 
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WELCOME, Everleigh Jane!

you've got two superstars for mamas, lucky lil girl.
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#269 ·
Everyone, thank you so SO much for your words of welcome for our little girl. We're overwhelmed by all the love. I still haven't gotten around to writing my remembrance of the labor, but DW was simply incredible. She is a warrior. Some more photos!







And wishin' - a quiet CONGRATS to you!!! Stick, little one!
 
#271 ·
Desert, she is amazing! Sooooo gorgeous! Her amazing face! Her awesome hair! She is so snuggly! I am so happy for you two. I wish we could bring you a meal or offer to help out around the house, but since we're so far away a big hug to you all via the internet will have to do. Congratulations!!!

Wishin', that is very exciting!!! (Don't worry, I'm whispering!) A big but quiet congratulations to you!

As for us, we are at 36 weeks already! I can't believe we are a month from the due date. I am mostly feeling well, though I have had a lot of trouble with my feet getting reallllllly swollen. I am back at work now after a 2 month (dreamy) summer vacation, and it turns out that it causes a lot of stress on my pregnant body. My blood pressure went up a little bit, and that, along with the swelling, caused my midwives to get nervous that I might be showing early signs of pre-eclampsia! As you might imagine, this was very scary and stressful for me! Now, how is your blood pressure supposed to go down when you are worrying about something like that? THANKFULLY, my labs were all good, and my BP seems to be leveling out again. We're about to go in for our weekly appointment this morning, and I'm hoping the midwife will give us the clear to stop monitoring my BP daily and just go on as normal. We've been attending our birth class with Penny Simkin, which is awesome and super helpful, and slowly but surely trying to accumulate the things we think we'll need when our little one joins us. It's been a sweet time for the two of us, as we're very aware these are our last weeks together just the two of us, and it has been a tender and sweet experience.

Hello to everyone! Sending you all much love.
 
#275 ·
Desert! Congratulations!!
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She is just beautiful and already has a knowing look about her, even with her eyes closed. I love all that dark hair, too. And you look happy and wonderous and relaxed. Yay! I'm thrilled for you. I'm especially happy that your DP was able to give birth as she had hoped--what a gift! I can't wait to hear more about the birth and hope that the milk is coming in and that Ever is nursing well. If not, don't despair--there is much support to be had here and elsewhere.

Wishin: (whispering: YEE HAW!) Congratulations and hopes for sticky, healthy little bean.

Planet: 36 weeks! Wow! Are you doing prenatal yoga or meditation or anything to promote relaxation? Work can't be helping, I'm sure. I hope that the rest of the pregnancy is complication-free. And I'm glad that you are making some special time for you and DP right now. Sweet.

KnittingTigers: How goes early pregnancy? When are you going to tell DD? How are you feeling?

AFU: L is a head-knocking machine. She never stops moving, so she has cut way back on daytime nursing (still nursing lots before naps, in the evenings, and at night) and can find something to hit her head on in any room at any time. Early walking is rough! On the upside, we had a pool and pizza playdate with Mami's big, beautiful family yesterday and had a great time. Z thinks that Mami's oldest (12 yrs old) is just about the coolest thing since...ever? Mami's DD is an excellent role model, too--straight A student, athletic, and nice and opinionated. (Hope you don't mind my bragging for you, Mami). I'm so happy that Z has the chance to get to know her. What are the chances that we'd find another queer mama family with a daughter near Z's age AND babies in the house? And local! I'm so grateful for this board for connecting us.
 
#276 ·
Hi everyone! Just a quick post before I go teach. I will be six weeks tomorrow and the nausea hit me bad this week. I feel absolutely terrible. Like, waking up in the middle of the night, unable to sleep because I feel so bad. Also, in the midst of a battle to get the Chick Fil A off of our campus, I have been hit with the cruelest pregnancy craving: Chick Fil A waffle fries. I have not partaken, but the smell of them is killing me!

AmandaHope, we initially thought we'd wait until the second trimester to tell DD, but she has already told everyone in her class that we're going to have a new baby soon! I keep getting emails from other parents asking about our news. Yikes! We have an ultrasound on Saturday morning. We'll reevaluate after that.

Gotta run, but just popping in to say hi, and a quiet welcome to Wishin!
 
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