I am trying to find a place that may have baby book journal for my daughter and her life partner. I can't find one anywhere. If I have to make one, what should I put for the "dad" spot? What is the right term for her life partner? I am not trying to be offensive, I want their pregnancy to have all the things that a first baby should have.
2006-08-24 05:25:52 · 10 answers · asked by 2ndchhapteracts 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Two books come to mind: The Story of ME is a looseleaf album that can be ordered with a special "Two Moms" page pack that replaces all mentions of "Dad" with another "Mom." It's a flexible book that allows you to add and remove pages as necessary to tell the unique story of baby's life. It also comes with a number of beautiful cover option:
http://www.baby-memory-books.com/The_Story_of_Me_Loose_leaf_p/pmp-tsom.htm
The other is the Molly West first year book. These are gorgeous handbound albums that are made with a gender neutral approach to the parents. Each of the pages that typically say Mom or Dad in most baby books, instead read "Parent" --- so, for examples, both branches of a family tree read "Parent," which makes it very suitable for same-gender parents:
http://www.baby-memory-books.com/Baby_s_First_Year_Memory_Book_by_Molly_West_p/mw-fyb.htm
2006-08-25 19:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by BabySakes 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You might want to contact some gay and lesbian book stores in your area and see if they have something like what you are looking for. There are very many gay and lesbian parents out there so their should be a market for it.
If you don't have success with that and you make your own and this is a surprise for your daughter then you should casually ask her what her children will call her life partner with out letting on that you are making a baby book. Explain to her that you are not trying to be insensitive but you just don't know.
2006-08-24 05:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by courage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"partner" is better than "life partner" i think. And I think you should make a baby book for your daughter. With all the scrapbooking supplies that are out now it would be so easy and so much fun. And think of the precious memory you give the child just because its from you. Instead of Mom and Dad you could put Mom-then your daughters name and Mom-then her partners name. It is heartwarming to see someone so supportive. Good luck to all of you
2006-08-24 05:31:25 · answer #3 · answered by Teri D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look for "Heather has Two Mommies," just do a Yahoo! search that says, "gay parenting, childrens books."
GAY-FRIENDLY CHILDREN'S BOOKS
http://www.appreciatediversity.com/
The Ultimate Lesbian & Gay Parenting Resource
http://www.ourworldtoo.com/
P.S. Life Partner and Partner are "both" equally acceptable! Also, Barnes & Nobles and Books-a-Million carry some of these books in their Childrens section! Congratulations on becoming a Grandmother!
2006-08-24 05:44:05 · answer #4 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally i think they would like a babybook better if you made them one. Instead of using Life Partner you can put Partner. If you made the book yourself it'll add a personal touch to it and i'm sure they would like it better than one you bought in a store.
2006-08-24 12:37:40 · answer #5 · answered by ~Twisted Sister~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 19:06:42 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, did a double-take on that headline. Be more careful with your dangling modifiers.
2006-08-24 08:04:02 · answer #7 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd make one. It would have much more meaning than one off the store shelf.
2006-08-24 05:36:51 · answer #8 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly you should make your own book...... I mean it would make it so much more personal. Thats what I'm going to do.....
2006-08-24 05:44:53 · answer #9 · answered by Leelee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try these two websites!!
http://www.baby-memory-books.com/Gay_and_Alternative_Baby_Books_s/46.htm?gclid=CLXvg7jh-IYCFTy8IgodqQ1_WA
http://www.ourworldtoo.com/gay-lesbian-parenting-shopping/personalized-books/personalized-baby-books.html
you can have one personalized or you can just buy one. i hope it helps!
2006-08-24 05:40:45 · answer #10 · answered by Kayla-Ann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋