I’m an over-educated elementary school teacher in Brooklyn. I fancy myself a poet, and went to school for it, but I’ve mostly written blogs and lesson plans for the past few years. I’m already a mom to three-year-old “Cakie.” My partner, A, gave birth to him in August of 2005. In July I finally had a chance to give birth to a humongous baby brother for Cakie, lovingly called “Trucker.” Now I get to play stay at home mommy for the next few months while trying to write a book about being the gay mom who didn’t just give birth. (Read that last sentence a few more times, I swear it will begin to make sense.)
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May 9, 2007 at May 9, 2007
i just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to wish you luck on your journey. we also had a baby, a daughter in nov 05′ and will start the process for #2 in the next few months.
May 9, 2007 at May 9, 2007
Thanks! And good luck to you. As you probably recall from the first time you tried, it is quite a roller coaster. Maybe I should have a picture of the cyclone (famous coney island roller coaster), instead of the parachute jump!
June 20, 2007 at June 20, 2007
All the best on your journey. First time poster (I came via your post on the historic NY Assembly vote for marriage equality). Your rational for giving birth instead of adoption is the most sane and honest answer I’ve read. So much so, I may have to steal it. Again, all the best…
July 5, 2007 at July 5, 2007
Dear oneofhismoms,
I’m working on an episode of a documentary series about same-sex parenting. If you might be willing to speak with me, I’d be grateful. I can explain more about what we’re doing when we speak.
Thanks for your time,
–Michelle Cragmont
michelle.cragmont@actualreality.tv
310-202-1272 ext 178
September 6, 2007 at September 6, 2007
Hi There – stumbled across your blog looking for TTC information. Best of luck to you! I have two living children – one from IUI/frozen sperm (over 6 years ago.) I am trying again. This is my first cycle -you know, oh so stressful and I haven’t even started my OPK’s yet! But hey – we will get there
Anyway, I really hope the injectibles work for you! I will keep checking back.
February 7, 2008 at February 7, 2008
Hello!
I wanted to get back to you in regards to your prior request for interview participants.
I’d be happy to be part of your research and upcoming book.
Feel free to email me when you get a chance smblack@twcny.rr.com
We’re actually going to be in Brooklyn this weekend visiting my partner’s dad and brother! He lives in Brighton Beach.
The past few times we’ve walked down to Coney Island, the aquarium, and all of the local parks. Any other suggestions would be awesome!
Talk soon,
Shawna
http://www.chiutenblack.com
February 17, 2008 at February 17, 2008
Hi – I’m wondering how to get included to the expectant lesbian mothers group that you wrote about. Any upcoming gatherings?
March 3, 2008 at March 3, 2008
Hello! Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your blog. I stumbled upon it today after Aunt Flo crashed my house uninvited–again–and reading your blog from beginning to end helped to make the tears go away. After two years of TTC, including two failed Clomid cycles, my husband and I will be starting our first injectibles + IUI cycle tomorrow. I am nervous about it but reading about your experiences helped a lot. Thanks so much for sharing. Best of luck with your pregnancy.
~Em