Podcasts about lgbtq parenting

Has it seriously taken this long for an A to Z on queer parenting?! Today we are joined by Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley, the fabulous team behind the Some Families and From Gay to Ze podcasts, and the new book The Queer Parent: Everything You Need to Know From Gay to Ze. We discuss the underrepresentation of parenting for queer women, distasteful analogies of infertile eggs, and how to use WhatsApp to dismantle the patriarchy! Plus, will Stu's son marry Prince George?

Has it seriously taken this long for an A to Z on queer parenting?! Today we are joined by Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley, the fabulous team behind the Some Families and From Gay to Ze podcasts, and the new book The Queer Parent: Everything You Need to Know From Gay to Ze. We discuss the underrepresentation of parenting for queer women, distasteful analogies of infertile eggs, and how to use WhatsApp to dismantle the patriarchy! Plus, will Stu's son marry Prince George?

"People think they have the right to take somebody's life, just because they're gay." This week we're straight talking LGBTQ+ & Parenting. Mary Gibney tells us about her experience of growing up in small town Ireland in the 80's & 90's, not even knowing what a lesbian was, finding the gay scene in Dublin and the homophobic attacks and rapes by men on lesbian women. Mary also tells us her experience of being a gay parent, the bullying her son endured and his own difficulties with gay men. Aisling is riled because her fridge freezer has broken and has to wait 2 weeks in a house with 3 kids! Allan is riled by men - from rape, to hooliganism to toxic masculinity and young male syndrome! We're both smiling having enjoyed a meal out in Omagh. Follow Straight Talking Mental Health on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. You can also now check out our episodes as videos on YouTube. Feel free to email us hello@stmhpodcast with any of your feedback on the show or if you would like to come on and tell your story as a guest. Check us out on www.stmhpodcast.com Gay Resources Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.belongto.org/ https://teni.ie/ http://thehivekildare.ie/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083114869807  

Joining host Sanjay Sood-Smith in the first episode of The Proud Parent Club podcast is Nancy Kelley, CEO of Stonewall, Europe's largest LGBTQ+ organisation.  Stonewall stands for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere and imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be themselves and  can live their lives to the full. In this episode we discuss the current social, legal and political landscape for LGBTQ+ parents and LGBTQ+ people wanting to become parents through a variety of routes including adoption, fostering, surrogacy and IVF.  Nancy explains Stonewall's IVF For All campaign and her own experiences of going through the adoption process and the barriers and challenges that LGBTQ+ people face when starting a family.  We also talk about her own personal journey including some hilarious parenting anecdotes.Stonewall have been a vital part of the LGBTQ+ movement and their campaigns have helped to achieve much of the legislative change that has happened in the UK including the abolition of Section 28, introduction of equal marriage and same-sex couples being free to adopt children.Find out more about Stonewall and their work at www.stonewall.org.ukFollow The Proud Parent Club for exclusive content and sneak previews of future shows at www.instagram.com/theproudparentclub 

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Join me as I speak with Jenie Hunter, certified LDS LGBTQ life coach, about how to support, love and lift our LGBTQ loved ones, while still staying anchored in our faith. Jenie shares how to effectively communicate when a loved one come out and how to support them as they reconcile their orientation with gospel doctrine. Jenie also shares the challenges and blessings that come with being an LGBTQ parent and offers helpful resources for parents who are trying to help their children and themselves find a safe space to land within our Church culture.

Dr. Sarah Rennie has a portfolio career as a general surgeon and surgical endoscopist, locuming around Aotearoa and is one half of the Aotearoa New Zealand Surgical advisors for RACS along with Professor Spencer Beasley. She was the first SET trainee to be a grandma, and was a registrar for 18 years, in and out of training in New Zealand and the UK. On top of all this, she works at the University of Otago as the Clinical Skills Director, and has 5 children and 2 grandchildren.In this episode, we discuss her tortuous journey into general surgery, training for 18 years, creating a portfolio career, the shift from registrar to consultancy, being LGBTQ in medicine, the cultural shifts in the rainbow community, and parenting, pregnancy & fertility in same-sex relationships. As always, if you have any feedback or queries, or if you would like to get in touch with the speaker, feel free to get in touch at doctornos@pm.me.Audio credit:Bliss by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloudCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/33DJFs9Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/e9aXhBQDT9YSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/doctornos)

We talk about LGBTQ+ adoption with Dr. Abbie Goldberg, a Professor of Psychology and Director of Women's & Gender Studies at Clark University. Her research and writing focus on diverse families, including LGBTQ parent and adoptive families, and she has authored and edited 8 books and over 130 peer-reviewed articles in this area.In this episode, we cover:Legality of LGBTQ+ parents adopting in the US. Statistics on LGBTQ+ adoptions. Percentage, transracial, foster care adoptionDo you see any residual prejudice against LGBTQ+ parents when wanting to adopt or foster? Foster care? Domestic infant? International? Embryo?Hesitancy with placing with someone who is transgender?Does open adoption look different in LGBTQ+ adoptive families.Do LGBTQ+ parents parent in ways that are different than cisgender heterosexual parents?How are children in LGBTQ+ faring?Lesbian, gay, and heterosexual adoptive parents' experiences with pediatricians: A mixed-methods study. Parental naming practices in same-sex adoptive families. How are LGBTQ+ youth in foster care doing? Additional resources:www.abbiegoldberg.comwww.teachallfamilies.comThis podcast is produced  by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamilySupport the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

What's it like for a gay couple to create their family through egg donation and surrogacy. We talk with Armando Correa, People Magazine En Español's Editor In Chief and author of In Search of Emma: How We Created Our Family.In this episode, we cover:Did you always want to be a parent?Did you think that you would get to realize that dream?What options for becoming a parent did you consider?Why did you decide on surrogacy?Did you also use a separate egg donor?What was your process to finding an egg donor and surrogate?Was cost a consideration?How much did it cost you in total to become Emma's dad?What has happened to your family since Emma arrived?What would you recommend to other gay guys who want to become a father? This podcast is produced  by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamilySupport the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Jennie True is an absolute gem! I loved this conversation! The great exhale.If you don't mind a little profanity and shocking realism.. this episode is going to be the fresh air you've needed, this year.We cover from  being inclusive to the shocking realities of parenthood and doing “your thing” with littles around.Don't miss this!_________About Jennie:Jenny Pritchett (alias Jenny True) is a nationally recognized columnist for Romper, where she publishes advice on pregnancy and parenting, as well as on her popular blog Jenny True: An Excruciatingly Personal Mommy Blog, which was a finalist for the Mom 2.0 2019 People's Choice Awards.Her new book: You Look Tired: An Excruciatingly Honest Guide to New Parenthood is in the tradition of Ali Wong and Amy Schumer, and is a whip-smart, spit-out-your-coffee funny guide for new parents. Plenty of "new parent" guides cover the basics of breastfeeding, bonding, sleep, and "getting back in shape." But nowhere is there a guide that tells you about the medieval act of pumping, why one shouldn't turn to online pregnancy/parenting forums, and the answer to the question: WTF is this squeeze bottle thing from the hospital?YOU LOOK TIRED is a totally honest, tell-it-like-it-is guide for new moms and parents who don't want any more advice. Writing as Jenny True on her "Excruciatingly Personal Mommy Blog" and in the "Dear Jenny" column on Romper, Jenny has been called the "postpartum feelings doula," as she doles out her unique mix of humor, rage, and encouragement (with a smidge of practical advice), including:• Birth Hurts: Prenatal yoga is a waste of time.• Jabba the Hutt Was Just Postpartum: It explains so much.• and more.ADDITIONAL ADVANCE PRAISE:"In You Look Tired, Jenny Pritchett dishes out hilarious, in-your-face advice to overwhelmed moms and moms-to-be. If you don't have a trust fund, a live-in nanny, or the organizational skills to breastfeed elegantly while getting a pedicure, you need this book. In the voice of her popular alter ego Jenny True, Pritchett tells it like it really is, not the way it would be if you were floating through parenthood on a cloud of maternal fairy dust. There is no maternal fairly dust, people! Fortunately, there is Jenny True."—Michelle Richmond, New York Times bestselling author of five novels and two award winning story collections, mother of one, and Jenny True fan"A must-have for moms-to-be."—Bunmi Laditan, author of The Honest Toddler: A Child's Guide to Parenting"What a relief this book is."—Jancee Dunn, author of How Not to Hate Your Husband after KidsJennie Linkshttps://www.jennytrue.comhttps://m.facebook.com/jennytrueblog/www.instagram.com/Jennie_true_author_momhttps://vimeo.com/user101177627Buy the book:https://www.jennytrue.com/the-book_________ANNOUNCEMENTS:1.  FREE LIVE Midlife Fertility Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST! New youtube videos  each month.__________Imperfect Parenting Coaching, Podcast and More!Imperfect Parenting Website:https://imperfectparenting.netImperfect Parenting Instagram@Ip_parentingMIDLIFE PREGNANCY:Instagram:@arielgreenandersson

When Gena Jaffe had a baby using her wife's egg, she learned that even though the baby was genetically her wife's, only she, as the woman giving birth, was considered the legal parent. Gena discovered just how much confusion and misinformation is out there concerning the legalities of LGBTQ+ families, even among lawyers. As an entrepreneur and lawyer herself, as well as a mom who has gone through fertility treatments to conceive two children, Gena has a wealth of knowledge on both fertility treatments and the legal implications relating to them. It was this expertise that led her to establish Connecting Rainbows, an organization that helps those in the LGBTQ+ community start, grow, and protect their families by offering legal and fertility resources. Today on Fertility Forward, Gena sheds light on some of the confusion around what the law actually says about LGBTQ+ families. Hear about what second-parent adoption is and why you may need to do it, the importance of having a will, and things you need to know before using a sperm donor. She also shares her advice and encouragement for anyone starting out on their own fertility journey, so be sure to tune in today!

When Sabrina's oldest came out as gay, she understood. When Sabrina's youngest came out as pansexual, she hit the books! She has approached her children's journeys with an open mind and a mama bear heart. Sabrina suggests helpful resources to help navigate the LGBTQ world as a parent and gives tips on how to set healthy boundaries with friends and family. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

To close our season, the story of Lisa Miller, an American woman who gave birth to a child coparented with her partner Janet Jenkins, and then left Janet, became a self-proclaimed ex-lesbian, sued for single custody of their daughter, and when the courts decided against her, abducted their child and fled the country with the assistance of well-connected far-right pastors in 2009. Lisa and their daughter, Isabella, are still missing.  Visit our website for T-shirts, an episode archive, and more information about the show. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Lisa and/or Isabella, please contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. ----more---- SOURCES: Ball, Carlos A. The Right to Be Parents: LGBT Families and the Transformation of Parenthood. New York, NY: NYU Press, 2012.   Bollinger, Alex. “A Man Who Helped Kidnap a Lesbian’s Daughter Blames It All on Obama.” LGBTQ Nation, December 5, 2018. https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2018/12/man-helped-kidnap-lesbians-daughter-blames-obama/.   Eckholm, Erik. “Virginia Pastor Sentenced for Aiding Parental Kidnapping.” The New York Times, March 4, 2013, sec. U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/05/us/kenneth-miller-convicted-of-aiding-in-parental-kidnapping.html.   ———. “Which Mother for Isabella? Civil Union Ends in an Abduction and Questions.” The New York Times, July 28, 2012, sec. U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/29/us/a-civil-union-ends-in-an-abduction-and-questions.html.   Edwards, David. “Fischer Calls for ‘Underground Railroad’ to Kidnap Children of LGBT Parents.” RawStory, August 8, 2012. https://www.rawstory.com/2012/08/fischer-calls-for-underground-railroad-to-kidnap-children-of-lgbt-parents/.   “Legal Recognition of LGBT Families.” San Francisco, Calif.: The National Center for Lesbian Rights, 2019. http://www.nclrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Legal_Recognition_of_LGBT_Families.pdf.   “Man Who Helped Rob Lesbian Mom of Her Child Sentenced to 3 Years.” LGBTQ Nation, March 23, 2017. https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2017/03/man-helped-rob-lesbian-mom-child-sentenced-3-years/.   “Queer Kids of Queer Parents Against Gay Marriage!” Accessed May 14, 2020. https://queerkidssaynomarriage.wordpress.com/.   Rudolph, Dana. “A Very Brief History of LGBTQ Parenting.” Family Equality (blog), October 20, 2017. https://www.familyequality.org/2017/10/20/a-very-brief-history-of-lgbtq-parenting/.   “The Kidnapping of Isabella.” Birmingham, AL: Southern Poverty Law Center, February 15, 2017. https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2017/kidnapping-isabella.   Our intro music is Arpeggia Colorix by Yann Terrien, downloaded from WFMU's Free Music Archive and distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Our outro music is by DJ Michaeloswell Graphicsdesigner.

Karyne ran a 5K this weekend but you wouldn’t know it from her hashtag. Ari still hasn’t gotten over his egg aversion, and Kate still hasn’t gotten over her people aversion.

As aware and sensitive and “woke” as they are to gendered comments, Kate and Karyne still find themselves saying “hey guys” quite a bit. Also this week, the baby is still enjoying his pureed food … even banana shrimp.

Mari and MD talk to Greetje den Holder, blogger at Meemoeder.com, who talks about her experience as a queer person, and later, a parent, in the Netherlands. Follow Greetje: http://meemoeder.com/en http://youtube.com/meemoedercom http://instagram.com/meemoeder http://twitter.com/meemoederdotcom http://facebook.com/meemoeder Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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Kate and Karyne went to New York and came back to a baby who doesn’t wake himself up in the middle of the night anymore. The trick? Being patient. Also this week, a PSA: Always read contracts before you sign them.

Kate and Karyne found a solution to Ari waking himself up at night. Also, they’re seeing some results with the helmet, and Kate’s pumping days are over.

Karyne is sick. Other than that, Ari had his helmet appointment, he got introduced to peanuts, and he’s sleeping in his own room.

We’re back after the longest hiatus! We missed you! This week on the show we catch up on all the new things the baby can do, how well he’s sleeping, Rent the Runway, and baby doll helmets.

Kate and Karyne both went back to new roles at work, the baby rolled over for the first time, and Fleetwood Mac on a school night probably wasn’t the best idea. The show will be taking a little break, but will be back the second week of January. Happy holidays!

Today on the Who Cares?! podcast I talk to the Program Director of the Posner Center for International Development, Meg Sagaria-Barritt, about collaboration and how she was able to land her ideal job. We also talk about the ups and downs of LGBTQ+ parenting, and how she knew that was right for her. 

Karyne finally filed the second-parent adoption paperwork and it was easier than she thought, thanks to the kindness of a stranger. Thanksgiving at Kate’s family was awesome, and Grandpa Saul gave everyone a great surprise.

The doctor dropped a little bomb a few weeks ago, but as usual, everything turned out fine. Karyne has been navigating the court system to see if she needs to do a second-parent adoption. Also this week, Kate and Karyne went to IKEA. Big mistake. Huge.

Kate and Karyne answer some of your burning questions like is the baby sleeping. Also this week, Ari had a naming ceremony, he’s going through a growth spurt, and did the Beyonce concert happen? Listen and find out.

People feel compelled to come up and talk to you when you have a baby, and Kate and Karyne have been fielding all sorts of questions. The dogs have graduated from their training, and Ari now weighs more than 10 pounds!

Being in the hospital for 5 days is no joke. This week, Kate and Karyne spill the dirt on what happened on days 3-5 after baby Ari was born. Also, Gayest Show on Birth will be released biweekly from now on, until further notice!

Kate and Karyne are back for real this time! This week on the show, they talk about the millions of things that happened during their extended hospital stay leading up to when baby Ari was born.

Kate and Karyne have some exciting news to share: #tinylevy was born last week! They have lots of updates to share, but will be taking a short break while they get into the groove of mom life. Check Facebook and Instagram for updates on when that will be. Check the GSoB Facebook and Instagram accounts for updates on when that will be!

Kate and Karyne had a really exciting week: The baby turned and is face down, Kate doesn’t have strep B, and most importantly, the last big project is now complete. Also this week, they had their last doula class and their fourth baby shower was a huge success.

Kate had to do a 24-hour pee test this week, which entailed a lot of pee. The baby’s room finally looks like a room a baby would want to be in, and Kate and Karyne learned a lot on their tour of the hospital.

Kate and Karyne have been getting a lot of unsolicited advice lately, but they don’t mind, especially when it comes from the sandwich lady. They also fell into an American Girl doll hole, reminisced about champagne buffet dinners at the hospital, and added a new segment to the show.

Kate is on the hunt for shoes that will fit her swollen feet, but she thinks help is on the way. The baby shower was this weekend, and they got a ton of cute baby clothes — even though it’s all blue.

This week Kate and Karyne had a baby workshop with the doulas, where they learned how to cope. With everything. Kate’s ankles are swollen and the baby is stretching, but the best news of the week? They’re moving on to Plan B of the wallpaper project.

LGBTQ Parenting and the community organization that supports it in the Bay Area are our topic in this episode. Our Family Coalition is a non profit that is also involved in policy work and advocacy throughout the state of California. Our guests Dy Nguyen and Jeanette Page bring their individual and collective experience to the show to talk about family-making outside the heterosexual box.  We discuss: Differences in the process of becoming a family with kids Getting pregnant— finding a donor/partner/village, acquiring sperm, insemination services What the LGBTQ “village” can look like Our Family Coalition programs: playgroups, support groups, parenting classes Big events

Kind of a slow week over here at the Levy house, though Kate and Karyne found plenty to keep them busy: organizing, labeling, and washing some baby clothes. And in between, they’ve tried to influence the baby’s taste in music.

Kate and Karyne had the busiest week, but most importantly, someone called back about the wallpaper in the baby’s room. Other than that, this week was filled with meetings with the rabbi, meetings with HR about parental leave, and ultrasounds. Oh, and the baby has a new favorite song.

Kate and Karyne are feeling a little overwhelmed with all the things they have on their plate, and spent part of the weekend crying. Also in this episode: Kate gives an update on her prenatal massage, they try to break down some of the HR paperwork they need to fill out, and the dogs are (finally) in boot camp.

Kate and Karyne are back from vacation! This week they talk about placenta encapsulation, what to put in their going to the hospital bag, Care Bears, and heavy-duty dog training.

In this episode, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine speak with therapist and parent Dr. Mike Von Habsburg about his experience being a new father, and some of the unique challenges he has experienced as a gay parent.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/isitbedtimeyetpodcast)

The baby has been moving around a bunch, and Karyne can finally feel him kicking. They also finally hired a doula and couldn’t be happier. Kate and Karyne are taking next week off (again — sorry!), so see you again in a few weeks!

Kate had a moment of anxiety last week but (spoiler alert) everything is fine. Meanwhile, Karyne spent her day reading about co-sleeping, and we can’t feel the baby moving too much because the placenta weighs a whopping 1.5 pounds.

Kate and Karyne circle back and chat a bit more about their fears. But thanks to Instagram’s new policy regarding uncensoring birth pictures, they can learn a little more what they’re getting into. Also, Karyne turns 40 this week.

To celebrate their 30th episode, Kate and Karyne thought they’d play 20 questions about their feelings on giving birth and parenting. They also cleaned out the linen closet and practiced their Kegels.

You know what’s really hard? Nailing down an Instagram, email, and Twitter account for a baby who hasn’t been born yet. So to make themselves feel better, Kate and Karyne did some adulting while doing retail therapy.

Kate and Karyne got some interesting news from the genetics counselor. The good news is that Karyne got to graduate from Google University School of Medicine.

Kate and Karyne didn’t clean the garage this week, but they did decide to drop some money on some inconsequential — yet very cool — nonsense: a 4D ultrasound of the baby. Next time they’ll bring 20 family members and friends.

Whether the baby is shaped like a mango a Nintendo Game Boy, or an heirloom tomato (??), Kate is feeling him move a little, which reminded Karyne of the time she was assaulted by a massage chair. They cleaned the baby’s room and the garage more, per usual. And Karyne messaged with her favorite Instagram influencer, Aydian Dowling.

This week, the baby is the size of a Nintendo controller, which is the best of all the weeks. Kate and Karyne got a surprise bill from the IVF clinic that turned out to be less money than they thought, but still. And Karyne’s mom tried to hypnotize her into saying the baby’s name. It didn’t work. Or did it?

Kate got a new pregnancy pillow and the only ones who love it more than she does are the dogs. Kate and Karyne’s friend sent them some hemorrhoid pads and other must-have post-pregnancy items, and they now have a place to put everything because they organized the garage! But the most important news of all is that the baby’s due date is on Beyonce’s birthday. You’re welcome, little Levy.

Last week, Kate challenged Karyne to help take care of the 8-month-old who was going to be at the a cappella group retreat. Karyne passed with flying colors and no babies were harmed during the challenge. Also, they got Beyonce tickets.

Kate and Karyne share the things they’re most excited for and scared about when it comes to having a kid. Karyne signed up to get a free baby box for the baby to sleep in and is looking for some parenting books to start reading. In the meantime, Kate challenged her to find a kid and change a diaper or two.

Kate and Karyne are finally in the second trimester! That means, more energy and the baby is the size of a peach. Or something. Also this week: Kate made the 20-week anatomy scan appointment, but not without some shenanigans, and there’s really nothing better than buying gear. A lot of gear.

We made it to episode 20! Nobody showed up for the nap party, but that’s fine. This week Karyne and Kate talk about their budget (again), maternity jeans, and the many bodily functions that occur when you’re pregnant.

Kate and Karyne got a king-size bed and it’s the best thing that ever happened to them. No really. The first OB appointment went really well, and they got to see the little alien who’s one day going to be a roommate who never leaves.

This week Kate and Karyne bought a heartbeat monitor to alleviate some stress, which will make the 20th episode nap party that much better. Kate explains to Karyne the many ways in which a doula can help. And Karyne learned the hard way that not all are welcome at exclusive country clubs.

This week Kate and Karyne take a deep dive into all the Bay Area treats they love, and Kate’s grandma offers a great suggestion for how to spice up those hospital ice chips. The IVF clinic has delivered the news they’ve been waiting for. So Karyne will celebrate by taking a nap. But the best news of all? Karyne finally gets to share her love of her favorite budgeting app with you all. You're welcome. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

Kate is still feeling that this whole baby thing is a little surreal, so to make it feel more real, she went on a Target app shopping spree. Did $100 worth of baby clothes do the trick? This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

Kate and Karyne are back from their Hawaiian vacation and they’re feeling refreshed and a little punchy. This week they had a pretty major appointment with their RE; Kaiser made a pretty major flub on the phone; and Kate and Karyne dissect the many wonders of being an auntie. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

Kate and Karyne welcome their good friends Cristal and Shimina on the show this week to discuss building a community, different family units, and contacting the sperm donor when the child turns 18. Oh and they did all this while drinking, because they’re on vacation in Hawaii to celebrate Karyne and Cristal’s 40th birthday! Aloha! (We will be taking a break next week and will be back on January 23.) This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

Kate and Karyne ring in the new year with some beta test results, after having peed on so many sticks. But the worst part about the beta test, is that it’s the first of many milestones on the long road to getting pregnant. There’s so much more waiting to be done! This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

The one-week wait is almost over, and Kate and Karyne couldn’t be happier, even though they’ve found plenty to do to keep them busy. Kate is experiencing some symptoms — and so is Karyne (obviously) — that could mean something or nothing or both. Did they end up doing the at-home pregnancy test? Listen to find out. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

Kate’s transfer went perfectly, according to the nurse, embryologist, and physician, and Kate and Karyne are now a week away from finding the results. That is, of course, if they don’t break down and take the pee on a stick test on Christmas. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

Kate’s lining is finally up to snuff and the transfer is scheduled for this week! Kate and Karyne also found the perfect analogy to describe what happens in the uterus as it preps for a baby. Nobody is surprised that the analogy has to do with food. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

This week, Kate and Karyne hold a gender studies course with each other, diving deep into the psychology of gender reveal parties and Kate’s dashed dreams of having a gender neutral child. Oh, and their dog Henry makes an (uninvited) guest appearance. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Kate and Karyne are still playing the waiting game. But in a surprising turn of events, they got the PGS test results back earlier than they thought they would. It’s a Thanksgiving miracle! This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

After a week of waiting, Kate and Karyne now have another 2 weeks of waiting. But that’s OK! It’ll prep them for the waiting and waiting they’ll have to do later on in this process. Also this week, they discuss what the egg retrieval process really entailed and offer an update on the status of their embryos. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

This week Kate and Karyne decided that the needles at the fertility clinic weren’t enough, so they made acupuncture appointments. They also celebrated Karyne’s grand finale by doing her egg retrieval! But the real exciting news? Someone actually entered Karyne’s contest. Swag is on the way!

Kate and Karyne went to Karyne’s monitoring appointment and found out that her follicles are growing and everything is going according to plan. They also picked up their sperm (the baker!) and transported it in a giant cooler. No Jurassic Park canister, but they do have a ton of leftover dry ice.

Kate and Karyne had their baseline appointment, where they learned that one of Karyne's ovaries looks great ... and the other one is just there. But that's not a bad thing. This week they also answer a question they've gotten several times before, and discuss the many virtues of Spencer Pratt.

This week, Kate and Karyne share their tale of buying $4,200 worth of medicine, including what each drug does and how much it all cost. They also answer a listener question about fears they might have surrounding choosing a donor. What they don’t talk about this week? Spencer Pratt.

This week, Kate and Karyne give an overview of their reciprocal IVF process, chat about pricing for some of the meds they have to take, and Karyne gets starstruck (AGAIN) over Spencer Pratt. Plus, they share some comments and answer questions about birth control.

Kate and Karyne are making a baby! In the first episode, they talk about why they chose reciprocal IVF, how they selected their donor sperm (and bought it while on vacay! Poolside!), and Kate's non-existent veins.