Tag Archives: non-bio mom

Oh Happy Day(s)

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Kate Christie

Some people say that the day their child is born is the happiest day of their life. For me, I can honestly say that isn’t the case. The day Alex was born was the day that I found out just … Continue reading →

Posted in gay marriage, Non-Biological Motherhood, Parenting, Twins | Tagged gay family, Happiness, lesbian family, lesbian mom, LGBT parenting, non-bio mom | 4 Comments

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

Lions and Vikings and Bears, Oh My

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Kate Christie

The other day, Kris came home from Target irate. That actually doesn’t happen all that often—she’s from Minneapolis, where Target was born and still resides. (Wait, that sentence sounds as if I think a corporation could be a person…) Also, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Feminism, gay marriage, Gender, LGBT rights, Non-Biological Motherhood, Parenting, sports, Women's equality, Women's rights | Tagged Chicago Bears, children's clothing, family, gay family, gay marriage, gender expression, gender identity, gender nonconformity, gender rules, lesbian family, lesbian mom, LGBT parenting, LGBT rights, Monday Night Football, non-bio mom, parental rights, Target Corporation | Leave a comment

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

Love Thy Neighbor

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Kate Christie

Last year, our development decided to change the way our mail gets delivered. As a result, we now have cluster boxes. This presents a challenge anytime a substitute delivery person is called in–many of us have addresses that are identical except … Continue reading →