We’re Coming Out! Again… and Again… and Again…
I think most people outside of the LGBTQ+ community think of coming out as a one-time thing – one day we wake up and announce we are gay, or trans, or bi, and then...
Category: Parenting
Living With Pride in Trump’s America
The last decade of the LGBTQ+ rights movement had me feeling comfortable. I saw “gay marriage” become the law of the land, adoption rights for same-sex couples become widespread, and LGBTQ+ characters in the...
Skirting the Line: Evan’s Heart
Evan had his latest heart checkup last week. Not much has changed since his last one – at least, not physically. He still has three cardiac defects – a right aortic arch, double-chambered right...
The Rolling Tide of LGBTQ Rights: Parenting with Uncertainty
Aside from getting married, becoming a parent was both the most amazing, and terrifying moment of my life. Suddenly my wife, Kendra, and I were responsible for a tiny little baby. I kept expecting...
Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017!
2016 was a rather quiet year for us… though busier in some ways, with lots of milestones for the little ones. Addison turned six, started first grade, lost her first tooth, and had surgery to remove...
10 Tips for Stay at Home Parents
Ha ha ha haaaa! Yeah, I’ve got nothing. Spending 15 hours a day with your kids, every day, is flipping hard. Sorry if you clicked on this post with the hope that I actually have...
The Donor Talk: When Kids Have a Sperm Donor
All three of our kids were conceived using sperm from the same anonymous open donor. We had a lot of reasons for choosing our donor, ranging from the frivolous (like me, his favorite sports...
How to Dress Kids for Winter Adventures in 3 Easy Steps!
Nothing puts a tearful end to an outdoor winter adventure with kids than cold fingers and shivering bodies. We’ve had a lot of experience with a variety of outdoor gear, and have found some great combinations...
Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016!
Another year in the books… yet my blogging was lackluster this year, especially during the last few months. We had a lot more experiences than I posted online, so I have included them in our...
An Open Letter to Medical Professionals from a Lesbian Mom
Sometimes I wonder if sharing our conception stories with others in such a public venue is a good idea. Then I get emails like this (shared with permission from the author): I have been...