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A mum living with both her ex-husband and her new girlfriend has shared how they split parenting duties. Linda Fruits, 33, from Sunrise, Florida, America, was in a relationship with Christopher Haerting, 36, for eight years before realising she is a lesbian.
They share sons Elliot, four, and Owen, two – and recently welcomed a new addition into their house. After their relationship came to an end, Linda met now-girlfriend Maddy Gross, 36, and invited her to move into the joint family home.
The same-sex couple asked Christopher to be their sperm donor – with the three of them welcoming baby Arlo into the world last month. Now, Christopher acts as father alongside the two mothers, forming a three-person parenting team under one roof.
“Deciding what role we each take on every day with parenting and around the house changes depending on who’s working, who needs a break – and who feels like cooking!” Linda said.
“We keep things fair between the three of us with open communication and understanding.
“There being three of us rather than two absolutely helps.
