James Carlson

James Carlson

I'm James, a proud gay dad who became a parent through surrogacy. After years of researching family-building options, I’m eager to share what I’ve learned and to help others feel less alone. At Nestful, I write honestly about the joys and challenges of alternative paths to parenthood. When I'm not at my keyboard, you’ll find me biking around the city or trying new board games with my husband and son.

Why Indie Band Deerhoof’s Spotify Exit Sparks a New Conversation on Ethical Consumerism in Fertility Choices

Exploring how indie band Deerhoof’s stand against AI defense funding via Spotify resonates with ethical consumerism in fertility solutions like at-home insemination kits. [...]

Why the New Tax Bill Could Impact Your Fertility Journey More Than You Think

Explore how the latest sweeping tax and spending bill might affect your journey toward parenthood, including fertility treatment costs and creative alternatives like at-home insemination kits. [...]

How a Game-Changing App is Revolutionizing Fertility Support for Immigrant Women and What It Means for You

Discover how the award-winning WE platform is breaking healthcare barriers for immigrant women and how innovative home insemination kits like MakeAMom are transforming fertility journeys worldwide. [...]

Why NATO’s Budget Shuffle Could Change How We Think About Fertility Funding Forever

Explore how NATO’s recent decision to boost defense spending shines a spotlight on healthcare funding, and why that matters for fertility and at-home insemination options. [...]

Why Procurement Innovation Holds the Key to Smarter Fertility Solutions — And What It Means for You

Explore how cutting-edge procurement strategies discussed by industry leaders are shaping the future of fertility solutions, including at-home insemination kits. [...]

How AI’s Newest Role Could Change the Future of Fertility Tech

Explore how cutting-edge AI advancements like OpenAI’s latest government contract might influence fertility technology and at-home insemination options. [...]

The Shocking Truth About Healthcare Data Sharing and What It Means for Your Fertility Journey

An eye-opening analysis of recent investigations into healthcare data sharing and how privacy concerns impact those using home fertility solutions. [...]

The Shocking Truth About DIY Tech and Why It Matters for Your Parenthood Journey

Discover the unexpected ways DIY technology is changing lives today, including home insemination kits, and learn why staying informed is more important than ever. [...]

How AI’s New Frontier Could Revolutionize At-Home Fertility Solutions

Explore how cutting-edge AI developments, like the DoD's new OpenAI partnership, have the potential to transform home insemination kits and fertility treatments. [...]

Why Your Health Data Privacy Could Change the Future of Fertility Care

Explore the crucial intersection of health data privacy and fertility care as states challenge the Trump administration's data-sharing policies, and what it means for your path to parenthood. [...]