As many of you know, I write for AdoptionBlogs as the Birth/First Parent blogger. I dedicated a whole series of posts to Mother's Day. It was easy for me to do considering I'm a woman, an everyday Mom and a First Mom to a beautiful Munchkin. However, Father's Day is looming just around the corner. Its true that birth mothers are negatively stereotyped and stigmatized in our nation. Sadly, birth fathers often have a worse reputation for reasons that are often out of their control.  

AdoptionBlogs is hiring bloggers for the following topics: Adoptee Adoption Search Crisis Pregnancy Hoping to Adopt International Adoption* Transracial/Transcultural Adoption

A mother that I only know through a cloth diapering community is experiencing something none of us ever wants to imagine. Her daughter (Lauren) was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this month. A blog has been set up to follow the progress. Addresses are provided to send cards, gifts, support to Lauren and her family during this time. Please stop by the blog and, if you can, send a little something to Lauren. I think the boys and I are going to create some art today to send.

AdoptionBlogs.com is looking for a great blogger, preferably one with experience, to take over the Crisis Pregnancy blog. We are seeking someone who can commit to the position who has been through an unplanned pregnancy of their own. Blogs should be written from an unbiased point of view but simultaneously one of experience, offering advice without judgment or agenda.

I can think of few things less attractive than maternity underwear and nursing bras. They’re simply not hip. Then again, I’m not always up-and-up on the hip scale when it comes to fashion. But usually my underoos are somewhat pretty. I have a penchant for pretty under-things. I could be wearing sweats, a baseball hat and ratty sneakers and still be wearing frilly gucchies. I never said I was normal.