Babies coming tomorrow-- how to fill out birth certs?

thiswillbe

Just a quick post since we are on our way out the door to get my pre-op bloodwork done. We are scheduled for a c-section tomorrow morning (YIKES!). I can't believe the time is almost here!!

I am wondering how we are supposed to fill out the birth certificates. Do I assume correctly that we should leave the "father" space blank? I'm tempted to put S's information in there, but I don't want to mess anything up for our future second-parent adoptions. I have an email in to the lawyer who is doing our second-parent adoptions, but just in case I don't hear back, I thought I'd gather the collective nestie wisdom. We live and are giving birth in MD, in case it matters, and are not legally married anywhere.

Thank you all so much for all your kind words and support over these past many months. We appreciate you all more than you know.

2brides

We were told by our attorney (Michelle Zavos) to leave it blank.  When you do the 2nd parent adoption you'll get a new certificate with both of your names on it.  YAY!  Tomorrow - how exciting!!!

Good luck!

cymru

Good luck!

~Kennedy

ctbride08

eeek! good luck!

cookiemonster03

eeek good luck!! I'm so happy the babies made it to term!

Two*True

I'm no help because in NY the space is consider gender neutral and K's name automatically goes on the certificate.

 

However - GOOD LUCK!!!! I'm sure Sylvia will have her hands full but tell her she can text me updates anytime she likes 

berriesnpie

yippee!

2dBride

If you were married, there would actually be a presumption that she was the "father."  However, as it is, you'll need to leave it blank and do the second parent adoption thing.

madisonpeas

Can't wait for your news and posts!

Monet81

GOOD LUCK!