"These pics were Pride this year." (hopefully this will please Michelle to remove the Domestic Partnership picture that was from January 2006)
We've decided today that we are going to get married. The law is supposed to be overturned in November, and so we would like to do it before November. I heard that any couple that marries before the November date will still be considered married, because it was the law during that time. Once it is overturned you won't be able to do it. Of course because of the baby and our being together 4 years we would like to make the next step and become married.
We are going to get a 3D/4D scan on Sunday of our little bundle of joy. We should be able to find out the sex. I am totally excited. I feel like I am going through withdrawals, haven't see her/him in months. Just heard the heart beat, its not the same. I felt this connection when we looked at the baby on that screen, its weird but true. She/He is such a blessing already and we are just at 4 months. I am looking forward to holding that precious baby in my arms. I know it will be a day I will never forget.
So, Michelle did some research today (reading a book called "The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians") and found out that in California, because of a law that went into effect in 2005, if you are domestic partners, both partners can be listed on the birth certificate and the child is considered legally the child of both parents. And both partners are responsible financially for the child. This is pretty interesting.
So its Jen here.....taking a break from working, sleeping, eating......I felt today at 4pm like someone had run over me with a steam roller. UGH!! One more day and I will be off for 4 days. Yeah! It has been SOOOO hot in the city (San Francisco) and I have to wear a black uniform with a t-shirt underneath. You basically sweat all day long.
Okay enough about that. More to come.......new pictures of Baby "A" on Sunday, YEAH, I can't wait.
YAY for getting married! Give Michelle my love and congrats. What an exciting time :D Can't wait to see pix of sundays scan!
ReplyDeleteWell how about that! Congratulations on your forthcoming marriage. The UK is getting a law similar to what you describe in California. Sadly though it won't apply to any babies conceived BEFORE the law comes into play, even if they're born after it is passed, so we'll have to go through a second parent adoption. Though we're thankful to have that option when so many people don't.
ReplyDeleteI'm so late but CONGRATS!
ReplyDeleteWe jumped on the civil union bandwagon here in Connecticut once we did our research on parenting laws!
Good luck!