If These Ovaries Could Talk

Ian and his partner, Alan met another lovely man and decided to form a thruple. Today, the loving dads have two kids, and the honor of being the first polyamorous family with all parents on the birth certificate. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Ana Luisa, Thrive Causemetics, EveryPlate (code OCT199) AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dads of two, Terrell and Jarius decided to be the representation that they didn't see in the media. They share about their DIY Surrogacy, their twins that aren't really twins, and how they built their influencer empire. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Femtasy, Cubo Ai, Betterhelp AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dallas, a child of a strict religious household, struggled with the decision to keep her child after she was raped. Today, she's processed her trauma and is happily settled down and trying to have another child with her spouse. Warning: this episode talks about rape. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Modern Fertility, Cubo Ai,  Trust and Will, AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kate and Claire share their self-described boring story (that's not boring at all), and we learn that you may be able to get free IVF in the UK if you donate half the eggs. Who knew? Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Bulldog Yoga, Cubo Ai,  Betterhelp,  AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Elena came out at 37 and had her first glass of wine at 40. She is also an Ex-Mormon, a conversion therapy survivor, and the founder of the Pride and Joy Foundation.  Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Betterhelp, Storyworth, That New Mom Life podcast, AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Minna is a Queer mom of two who married a cis man. After having kids, the assumption by those around her is that she is straight. Now she works hard to be out as a Queer woman and to represent for her children. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Bulldog Yoga, Thrive Causemetics AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tahiti offered to be a surrogate to two gay men at their wedding, over sake. Years later, she followed up when she heard they were in the process. Next thing you know she was delivering a baby in the middle of COVID. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Modern Fertility, Bulldog Yoga  Storyworth AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Marissa and Madeleine conceived at home using a known donor. For nine months, all went well. Then during the birth, they were surprised with triplets. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Bulldog Yoga  Generate Life Sciences (code OCT for both) AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Renowned author of lesbian romance, Karin Kallmaker talks about having kids in the Castro in the gay old 90s, plus her undeniable influence on young LGBTQ folks coming out. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Betterhelp, Generate Life Sciences AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Influencer & Entrepreneur Gena Jaffe used reciprocal IVF to create her family. Not done with family building, she founded an org called Connecting Rainbows that helps LGBTQ folks start, grow, and protect their families. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Bulldog Yoga, Modern Fertility, Generate Life Sciences AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Penni and Sue fought the Canadian government to get parental rights for Sue, the non-bio parent. Despite setbacks, debt, and years of court postponements, the laws were changed and they got their money back. Instead of paying down debt, they set up a fund for LGBTQ families in need of legal funds. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Bulldog Yoga, Generate Life Sciences AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Elliot's sister donated the egg, Matt's 61-year old mom loaned her womb, and 9 months later an adorable baby was born. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Generate Life Sciences AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sam talks about adopting his son and that time in our history when it didn't feel possible for an LGBTQ person to have a baby. He also talks about trying to commit suicide as a teen because of being gay, and the grownup in his life who helped him accept himself.  Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Generate Life Sciences, Betterhelp, AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Griffin and Matt have a Black, Jewish, Armenian, and Cambodian family created through fostering to adopt. And they juggle two kids under the age of three while starring on TV and Broadway. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Generate Life Sciences, Modern Fertility Trust and Will, AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lo met Katie and fell instantly in love. Katie needed a minute, but Lo persisted and made Katie love her. They got married, inseminated some eggs, froze them, and just did an embryo transfer. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Generate Life Sciences, Modern Fertility, AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wayne donated sperm to a lesbian couple back in the early 80s through a woman who volunteered to help lesbians looking for sperm. Today, Wayne and his daughter have fallen out of touch, but he's hopeful their relationship will right itself someday. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Generate Life Sciences, Word Forest, AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nathan has been a foster dad since he was 21 years old. He talks about fostering older kiddos, extended care, and having 5 grandkids at 37. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Betterhelp, Generate Life Sciences, Modern Fertility, AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Influencers Sarah & Jess are a full-time traveling family living in a self-converted Sprinter Van. They talk about life on the road and trying to figure out how to make a family before Jess turns 30! Order the ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Generate Life Sciences AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Claudio and his husband, Stefano wanted a baby through adoption. To their surprise, a birth mother was identified during their initial meeting with an agency. Five days later, on Christmas they had Jayden. And now, their story lives on in a beautifully illustrated book. Order the ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol  Thanks to Generate Life Sciences, GreenChef, Modern Fertility AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Shelly was a devout Mormon, had a husband and 7 kids before she realized that she might be a lesbian. Enter Mary, a recovering Christina, and both a family and the podcast, Latter-Day Lesbian, were born. Order the ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound or Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to Betterhelp, Storyworth and Generate Life Sciences AND our Patreon supporters! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy