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Non-bio mum's feelings about motherhood

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ellabella2 · 07/07/2009 17:39

Hi everyone,
As a brand new MN my DP and I were reading other threads and it started a discussion about what we would call ourselves if I get PG. We are just starting out on TTC.

My DP said she would want to be called by her name as she would see me as the Mummy and herself as a 'carer / guardian'. This was hard to hear for me as I would see us as being very much an equal parenting team. She feels I can't understand how she would feel not having a biological connection to the child.

I'd really value hearing other couples experinces around this. Have things changed once the baby arrives and you can start to bond and develop that parenting role? Should I be worried about she's feeling or is this common?

Any comments, experiences and advice welcome.

Can I also just say how excited I am to have found MN xx

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lpeel152 · 11/04/2013 14:57

Hi Kandle,

I'm currently writing a piece about non bio mothers for a new women's LGBT magazine, would you be interested in sharing your story as a non bio mum? If so I'd love to interview you and find out more about your family!

Lauren

KarateChopper · 14/04/2013 09:11

I have recently started a social networking website for all us LGBT parents to make it easier for us to meet other like-minded people lesbiangayparents.ning.com Pop a long and have a look - it's free :-)

Claire

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