Five Years On

Five years ago yesterday I gave birth to my darling Master C. It became obvious from the very beginning that this child of mine was not going to be content with simply following in the footsteps of his siblings before him... I had been waiting and waiting for him to make an early arrival, and … Continue reading Five Years On →

The End of the Line

My baby girl turns two today. And what a bundle of bliss she is. These last two years with her have been two of the most enjoyable of my life. While this is the case, it is also the case that I have reached the end of the line as far as extending my family … Continue reading The End of the Line →

Donor Sibling Registry Success

A year ago today I joined the Donor Sibling Registry. Upon joining, to my great delight, I discovered there was another mother listed who had used the same anonymous sperm donor as I had. It took me completely by surprise. Her son was born in March 2003, eight months before my eldest son. She had … Continue reading Donor Sibling Registry Success →

My Top 5 Tips For Getting Yourself Out of a Funk

I’ve been having trouble writing lately. At first I thought it was an end of term downer because I’m frantically busy and distracted. But it’s more than that. I realise now that at certain times, for many different reasons, you just get bogged down in what can only be described as a 'funk'. Nothing seems … Continue reading My Top 5 Tips For Getting Yourself Out of a Funk →

Masters of the Hockey World

Some of the best memories I have in my life are from sporting trips. I guess that’s why I am always so keen for my kids to participate in team sports. Besides the obvious health benefits, it is just such a wonderful way to forge lifelong friendships and gain valuable life experiences. My parents did … Continue reading Masters of the Hockey World →

Big Kid Time

Last weekend I had a rare treat – the chance to share two nights with just my eldest three kids. Before you jump on me, yes OF COURSE I missed my littlest two darlings. Absolutely, 100%, without a doubt – YES. But I also loved the chance to immerse myself in rare older child company … Continue reading Big Kid Time →

Word of Mouth

Sixteen years ago, there were no Facebook groups or Fertility Clinics offering information sessions, so word of mouth was all that was available for prospective same sex parents. We became ‘those friends’ who had been through the process, and so would often be contacted by ‘friends of friends’ to field questions about all issues related … Continue reading Word of Mouth →

Cot Envy

Parents who manage to get their offspring to sleep in their own beds all night are my heroes. Well, slight exaggeration, but you know what I mean. After five kids, I haven’t mastered the art of walking in, placing my child in their cot, and walking away. I can’t do it. My kids have … Continue reading Cot Envy →

Mother’s Day: It’s All About Perspective

Perspective is everything on days like Mother’s Day. The day is designed to be filled with so much love, joy and gratitude. Yet for others, it is a day marred by sadness and loss. In the midst of all our collective celebration, there are mothers amongst us quietly remembering and nursing wounds that may ultimately never, … Continue reading Mother’s Day: It’s All About Perspective →

DNA Testing: We Found Him

The advent of DNA testing raises so many issues for families like mine. On the one hand, it provides opportunities for discovering biological origins and providing invaluable links that may otherwise never be known. On the other hand, it can uncover donors and connections that may or may not be welcome, and in some cases, … Continue reading DNA Testing: We Found Him →