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Holy Sh*t I'm Going to Be a... A Lesbian Guide to PregnancyAre you ready to stop being a ""secondary character"" and start being the parent your family needs? When your partner is pregnant, the world tends to focus entirely on the person carrying the baby. But for the non-carrying partner, the journey is just as life-changing, filled with unique legal hurdles, emotional shifts, and the high-stakes responsibility of building a ""cocoon"" for your new family. Written for lesbians by a lesbian, this is the supportive, no-nonsense roadmap you've been looking for. Author Khayla Williams shares raw, real-world experiences-from the exhaustion of the first trimester to the intense recovery of the ""fourth trimester""-to ensure you thrive as an active, vital participant in this miracle. Inside this guide, you'll find: Legal & Identity Planning: Navigate second-parent adoption, parentage orders, and the ""joyfully queer"" conversation of choosing your parental titles. Trimester-by-Trimester Support: Week-by-week breakdowns of fetal development and practical ""Action Steps"" to alleviate your partner's discomfort. The Supporting Partner's Playbook: Learn how to manage the ""Nesting Instinct,"" handle hospital bags, and advocate for your family in heteronormative medical spaces. Mental Health Matters: Honest talk about the ""Baby Blues"" and the hidden reality of Paternal Postpartum Depression (PPPD) in non-birthing partners. Practical Tools: Registry checklists, a gender predictor quiz, and ""Conversation Starters"" to keep your partnership strong through the chaos of newborn life. This isn't just a pregnancy book; it's a guide to protecting the partnership that started it all. Whether you are navigating IUI, IVF, or home insemination, Holy Sh*t I'm Going to Be a...* equips you with the knowledge and confidence to be a primary parent from day one.

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