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How We Got Pregnant – Part 1: How Did You Choose Who Would Carry?
One of the most noticeable differences about getting pregnant as a lesbian couple is the sheer number of questions we get about the process. Strangers, acquaintances, family, friends — everyone seems to feel a little more comfortable asking very intimate questions. If you’ve ever asked one, don’t worry — it doesn’t bother us. Honestly, we’re happy to share (most of the time). So, in hopes of answering it all in one go — here’s the story.
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Nesting, PCS Style: Our Non-Traditional Baby Prep
You know what I’m really good at? Like, Olympic-level good? Homemaking. It’s one of those unsharpened resume skills that won’t get you...
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How to PCS Your Dogs to Japan (Without Losing Your Mind)
Moving our dogs to Japan has been the most stressful, confusing part of our PCS — and we planned a pregnancy at the same time. From microchips to customs forms in Japanese, here’s what the process has actually looked like (and why we built our entire travel plan around our pups).
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting… and Also Moving Overseas
I’ve heard the adage, “There’s never a ‘right’ time to start a family.” It’s usually said to comfort couples who don’t have total...
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Meet the Mamas Behind the Blog
Hi! We’re the mamas behind the blog — and while there are two of us, you'll mostly be hearing from me, Sarah. I’m the artistic one in the...
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Why We Started This Blog (Right in the Middle of Everything)
There’s a one-way ticket on the dresser and a baby due in October. In just a few weeks, we’re moving across the globe to Japan — and...
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