Dear Drake: whether you decide that Natural Insemination (NI) or Artificial Insemination (AI) is the…
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Dear Jey, It sounds like there is a lot of complexity in your relationship, having started as lovers. As such, before deciding you can co-parent with him, I think you need to finish processing your relationship with each-other. Are you friendly exes? Might you resume a romantic relationship down the line? Most importantly –…
continue reading here »In the past, I thought I would activate my “back-up” plan at the age of 36. When I turned 36, I still wasn’t in a serious relationship, but I was on the cusp of a major career change and didn’t think it was a good time to have a baby (and in the back of…
continue reading here »My daughter is just as much a grandchild, niece or cousin as all of her cousins, regardless of their parenting models. And that is to say – very connected. Though geographically most relatives aren’t close, she sees those who are frequently, and is in touch with the whole mishpacha virtually.
continue reading here »When I tried to visualize blending my work-life, which includes frequent late-nights and travel, with the kind of parent I wanted to be, I just couldn’t “see it.” And paying others to raise my child had no appeal.
continue reading here »Our daughter has the benefit of BOTH of us, right at her fingertips! Co-living gives us the flexibility to make late plans, and best of all: saves on baby-sitting (we haven’t used a baby-sitter since she was 2 years old)!
continue reading here »Every co-parenting relationship will be different but for us, its a really fluid, ever changing schedule based on the three parents’ availability and needs. Heather and Abbie are incredibly responsive to my needs- when I miss the kids and want to come for dinner or take Tommy for the afternoon to the park and to…
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