Tag Archives: newborn

Peace, Love, and Incessant Crying

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Kate Christie

The twins turned five weeks old yesterday, and I thought I would offer some observations about the experience so far for anyone who might be curious. First off, parenting two newborns is not as hectic as I anticipated it would … Continue reading →

Posted in DOMA, Family, Non-Biological Motherhood, Parenting, Twins | Tagged lesbian family, LGBT parenting, newborn, non-bio mom, Twins | 3 Comments

Dispatch from the Gender-Bending Wars

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Kate Christie

One thing about parenting: Carrying a cute baby out in the public sphere garners far more smiles than I’m used to receiving after twenty years as a gender non-conforming lesbian. My short hair and purposely androgynous clothing–I’m small enough that … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Gender, LGBT rights, Non-Biological Motherhood, Parenting | Tagged babies, baby gender, childbirth, domestic partner, family, gay family, gender nonconformity, gender rules, girl babies, lesbian, lesbian family, lesbian mom, LGBT parenting, LGBT rights, newborn, non-bio mom | 3 Comments

Priceless

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Kate Christie

This morning, I rolled over in bed, glanced at the bedside clock, and did the calculation that has become my post-birth morning ritual—six and a half hours of sleep. This is my record so far, made possible by the fact … Continue reading →