by SurrogacyGuideBlog | Nov 20, 2018 | LGBTQ, Parenting
Building a diverse library for your little one is one of the most exciting ways to help them explore the vibrant world around them. Storytelling builds their imagination while opening their eyes to new communities, both developing their own personal story while...
by SurrogacyGuideBlog | Nov 20, 2018 | Parenting
Use the right thermometer. Babies younger than 6 months should have their temperatures taken with a rectal thermometer. Because their ear canals are so small, you can’t get an accurate reading with an ear thermometer. What is a fever? The American Academy...
by SurrogacyGuideBlog | Nov 20, 2018 | Adoption
It’s fair to say, we knew we needed a village long before we adopted. The minute adopting a child popped into my head, I was planning. (That’s the type A, anxiety-ridden life.) I started talking to those I knew who were part of the adoption community. ...
by SurrogacyGuideBlog | Nov 20, 2018 | Infertility
Infertility is hard—very, very hard. Some studies have found that infertility creates as much stress and emotional trauma as a divorce or cancer diagnosis. But along with all this pain, we asked our large online support group if anything positive came out of their...
by SurrogacyGuideBlog | Oct 23, 2018 | Infertility
One day recently, my husband came home from work and was cranky. Ordinary, run-of-the-mill questions were met with snippy answers. I followed my usual pattern of responses when this happens: First, I heave lots of big sighs and demonstrate emphatic hand gestures, arms...
