I spent my birthday shooting a Birth Day
My friends Raphael and Shushannah asked me to shoot the hospital birth of their daughter, which was also my birthday, and it was a very stellar day indeed.
Coming to terms with the limits of lesbian conception
As a lesbian, I know that there are many wonderful ways to start a family with my partner. But I’m also having to come to terms emotionally with the fact that I will never be able to physically conceive a baby with my future wife.
Babycrack: when wanting a baby gets weird
What is babycrack? It’s that irrational little voice in your head telling you yesssss, you want a babeeeee. Even if you can barely pay your rennnnnt…
Pushba’s maternity photos
I know I should try to curb my Pushba obsession, and I swear I would … if I found photos of moms like this ANYWHERE else online.
A few ways you can keep your kid’s art forever
What to do when you’ve run out of fridge space? Instead of storing it in a box for the next thirty-odd years, make an art clothesline or tattoo it on your chest.
Supporting the offbeat & subfertile
Recently, one of my dearest friends told me she’s been having fertility problems for about a year. I feel really helpless and unsure of the best way to support her.
How can you be a good offbeat pre-auntie or uncle when things aren’t going so smoothly?
Belly dancing + pregnancy = awesome
Have you ever considered learning to belly dance — while PREGNANT? These women show you it’s not as hard as you might think.
How roller derby changed my daughter’s life
Zeke’s daughter began participating in her local Junior Derby in 2009, and quickly came into her own as a result. He writes about how roller derby has changed her for the positive.