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 Your Body’s Energy Reserves Could Be Sabotaging Fertility (And What To Do About It)

Discover how elevated body energy reserves impact fertility, backed by surprising new research, and learn practical tips to optimize your reproductive health journey. [...]

Why Jay-Z's Paris Lyric Switch Might Just Inspire Your Fertility Journey

Discover how a surprising concert moment can inspire creative approaches in your fertility journey and how home insemination is reshaping family-building. [...]

Can Tight Underwear Really Cause Male Infertility? Separating Myth from Medicine

Discover the truth about how tight underwear affects male fertility, debunk common myths, and learn about effective at-home solutions for conception. [...]

What Death Stranding 2 Teaches Us About Connection and New Beginnings in Parenthood

Explore the surprising parallels between the story of Death Stranding 2 and the journey toward building a family, highlighting hope, connection, and innovative paths to parenthood. [...]

How 657 Farmers in Remote Villages Are Inspiring Your Parenthood Journey

Discover how the empowerment of farmers in remote areas can inspire your own path to parenthood and how MakeAMom supports those seeking alternative fertility solutions. [...]

How Assam’s Health Triumph Can Inspire Your Parenthood Journey

Discover how Assam’s remarkable strides in reducing maternal and infant mortality rates can motivate and empower your own path to parenthood. [...]

How 40,000 New Government Jobs in Assam Could Impact Your Family Planning Journey

Explore how the recent announcement of 40,000 government jobs by Assam's CM Himanta Biswa Sarma can influence financial stability and family planning decisions, including fertility support options. [...]

Why Higher Prices and Value-Added Products Are a Game-Changer for Families Planning Parenthood

Explore how rising costs and the demand for value-added products impact families planning to start or grow, with insights into smarter fertility planning. [...]

How ‘The Valley’ Stars’ Family Journey Inspires New Paths to Parenthood

Discover how the inspiring journey of Nia Sanchez and Danny Booko from ‘The Valley’ highlights the power of hope, family, and modern fertility options for growing your family. [...]

How Artificial Insemination Is Revolutionizing Fertility: What Zimbabwe’s Farmers Can Teach Us About Parenthood

Discover how innovative artificial insemination techniques transforming Zimbabwe's goat farming hold powerful lessons for modern family building and fertility support at home. [...]