Ocean Dreamer » books http://www.oceandreamer.org a single Seattle dyke exploring parenting, dog training, being gluten free, and more. Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:43:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 My Miserable, Lonely Lesbian Pregnancy (pt 1) http://www.oceandreamer.org/2008/06/25/my-miserable-lonely-lesbian-pregnancy-pt-1/ http://www.oceandreamer.org/2008/06/25/my-miserable-lonely-lesbian-pregnancy-pt-1/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:10:45 +0000 erin http://www.oceandreamer.org/?p=60
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    I started the book last night and so far it’s really hilarious.  Watch for another post with a full review once I’ve finished it.

    Incidentally, she is now partnered and her partner is currently pregnant.  Congrats to them both.

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