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wanting to conceive same-sex relations.

catgibbs123catgibbs123 member
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I have thought a lot about having a baby. More and more, mostly because i have tons of new mommy friends and I lost mine over a year ago. My partner doesn't think we can raise a child because we are both women and she is majorly concerened. How do i ease her discomfort? She doesn't want the child to be picked on for having lesbian parents. But kids get picked on reguardless. Are there other same-sex couples out there that can help us with the decison id really appreciate it.
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  • ppantsppants member

    Counseling could be an option so you are both on the same page.  As a parent to school age twins, we've talked to the kids about being gay and sometimes a woman loves another woman or a man loves another man. Kids can be mean, but I certainly hope that most (or at least mine) wouldn't pick on a child for something like that.  Good luck with your decision.

    Wendy Twins 1/27/06. DS and DD
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  • MaladroitMaladroit member

    Personally, I had at least 3 friends growing up that had same-sex parents.  Maybe it was just how my friends and I were raised, but it was never something that we made fun of them for.  If you had a dog with a stupid haircut...fair game.  If you raise your kid to know that some people suck at life and make fun of kids for stuff beyond their control, then they'll be a little more prepared.  Nothing to be self-consious of and no reason to not have kids, IMO.

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  • amorcito27amorcito27 member
    I don't have any experience or advice, I just want to say that I look forward to a world where people in same sex relationships don't have to worry about these things.  And what is better than a loving mother???....two loving mothers!  I don't know you, but I hope you find the support that you need and good luck in whatever you decide!

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