Over email, we’ve been hushing back and forth about Ms. Suleman, too — and we’ve felt torn about posting anything. Until now.

After all, it’s hard to take the story’s sideshow appeal seriously.

And her decision — to have more children when she’s unemployed, still completing her education, and living with her parents — is one everyone is judging.

And, of course, the tabloids have dubbed her the “loony Octomom”.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this one — because we know you all have opinions!

Here’s what some bloggers out there are saying:

The Wow Women ask: “Should women or couples be allowed to profit from having so many children?”

Lisa Belkin of the New York Times Motherlode wonders how the heck Nadya will breastfeed eight babies, as she says she plans to do: “Is it physically possible to produce that much breast milk?”

Liz Robbins of the New York Times questions what Nadya’s real motives are: “While movie rights, book deals and interview fees could potentially bring in quite a bit of money to help pay for the care of all those children, such publicity also raises further questions about her intentions.”

Keep it Trill questions the Medical Board’s investigation on the doctors behind this: “I wonder if the Medical Board would have gotten involved if she’d been married… and who pressured them to do so.”

Lynette Rice of PopWatch wonders if “Nadya Suleman and her 14 kids be the next super-sized family to get a TLC Show?” (After all, Jon and Kate and their brood of eight have done wonders for the network!)

P.S. Rachel wonders if Nadya is a virgin…. Seriously, she had all of 14 of her children through in vitro fertilization. What if she comes out and says that she has never had sex! Imagine! Dr. Leah did you wonder the same?

Dr. Leah replies: Of course, the same thought hit me right away.  According to the New York Post, however, Nadya was married in 1996 and split in 2000.  She may still claim virginity.  I’m also intrigued by the report that one sperm donor fathered all these kids.

The “water cooler buzz” will definitely be intense.  It’s distressing that so much attention will be focused  on this single mom’s perceived lack of judgment and dubious intentions.

Will this story affect how the media views single moms?

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One of the perks about being single today is there are so many ways you can meet men — or women. (Single dads, we encourage you to join this discussion, too).

The old-fashioned “set up” is a great way to meet people. But how often does that happen nowadays?

If you’re new to dating again, we are both huge fans of online dating sites! Between us, we’ve tried Match.com, eHarmony.com, and JDate.com. We’ve learned a lot along the way — and have made some great connections.

The dating drought has been lengthy for many single parents. You’ve probably put all of your energy your kids and careers. But when’s the last time you had coffee with a cute stranger? Or flirted with someone?

The simple exercise of filling out your online profile will help you figure out who you are in this new “life chapter” — and what you’re looking for.

We encourage all of you to start the New Year with some “online shopping.” Are you ready to get those juices flowing?

Many of us (our hands are raised) have resolved to date again in the New Year.

Are you skeptical? Most likely, you’ve already scoured the Internet for the perfect present or that special thing your kid wanted from Santa Claus. Please try to put a little of that same effort into your own life.

We encourage you to take a peek at the online dating sites. This is a great way to get back in the game. With online dating, there are no kid complications and no time pressures. You can “shop” at your leisure from the comfort of your own home.

After all, as they say, it doesn’t hurt to look. As you enter the new year, we encourage you to be more than mommy/daddy. It’s time for you to make your wants, needs, and desires the priority.

Of course, we want to hear all about your experiences!

Are you thinking about trying online dating?

Or, have you already tried online dating?  Do you have a dating site you’d like to recommend?

We’d love to know what it has been like for you to go online!

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