If These Ovaries Could Talk

Ashleigh and Bliss made medical history when they became the first two women to both carry the same child. Confused? Take a listen. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB:If These Ovaries Could Talk Medium: https://medium.com/@Robin633   https://people.com/human-interest/two-married-woman-carry-same-baby/   Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Thanks to EMBR. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rosie O’Donnell gives an unfiltered interview about what it was like to be a trailblazer as an LGBTQ parent during a time when few Hollywood stars were out, her struggles with personal relationships as well as with her children, and what it’s like to be the target of Donald Trump’s wrath. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB:If These Ovaries Could Talk Medium: https://medium.com/@Robin633   rosie.com   Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Thanks to This is L, StoryWorth and Zola. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mary Keane welcomed LOADS of kids to her family through foster care. She also made it her life's work, when she became a dedicated director with an organization called You Gotta Believe whose motto is, "It's never too late for family." And Jaimie and Robin learn they're not worthy of someone as amazing as Mary! Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB:If These Ovaries Could Talk Medium: https://medium.com/@Robin633   https://www.yougottabelieve.org/   Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Thanks to BeautyCounter, EMBR and This is L. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Does being in a longterm relationship mean you will grow apart? Robin and Jaimie discuss navigating the disconnect that can happen between partners after kids are in the picture. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB:If These Ovaries Could Talk Medium: https://medium.com/@Robin633 Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press: Brett Henne. ITOCT song: Songfinch. Thanks to Quip, Zola and Literati. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO of GLAAD and Kristen Henderson, from Antigone Rising join us to talk about having a baby at the exact same time, why representation in media matters, and that time Kristen's water broke. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB:If These Ovaries Could Talk Medium: https://medium.com/@Robin633 https://www.glaad.org https://www.antigonerising.com   Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Thanks to EMBR Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tony the lawyer answers listener legal questions. We talk about frozen embryos having legal standing, if you get maternity/paternity leave when you're an LGBT or a Q, the fact that a birth certificate doesn't prove parentage, and so much more legal junk. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB:If These Ovaries Could Talk Medium: https://medium.com/@Robin633 Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Thanks to Grove.Co Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How do you approach your future "Baby Daddy"? Britt and Liss do it while tipsy at their wedding. Next steps for them? Explore LGBTQ fertility options in a state where the sperm donor has parental rights if you make the baby at home. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin@jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB:If These Ovaries Could Talk Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press: Brett Henne. ITOCT song: Songfinch. Thanks to Quip and Literati. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian Copeland is a self-described preacher’s wife. He talks about the struggles they went through as a gay family who wanted a Christian education for their kids, and the importance of helping people understand our LGBTQ families. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB: If These Ovaries Could Talk Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 Gay fathers on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/15368945293/ Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Thanks to BeautyCounter. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Madhu and Jes are your typical lesbians who met through Buddhism, live outside the city with chickens named after famous lesbians, and have a son named Nio.  Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB: If These Ovaries Could Talk Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 Follow Queerbies on insta: queerbies_app Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Thanks to Grove.co Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Seth Rudetsky joins with his husband James to talk about adopting a sibling’s child, foster care, being the non-bio parent and when parenting gets rough in high school. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB: If These Ovaries Could Talk Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-auwOTpl5o Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nick lived as a woman. Birthed four babies. Met Katherine. Fell in love. Transitioned. Now they’re just another beautiful family with five kids and a minivan.  Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin, @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB: If These Ovaries Could Talk Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Click to Download: The Mother Load with Constance Zimmer & Missi Pyle  Thanks to BetterHelp Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt is a single gay dad by choice of twins. He thought he was a unicorn, but it turns out there are loads of other SGDBCOT out there. His advice? Get help, and put your kids on a schedule. It works for him. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin, @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB: If These Ovaries Could Talk Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press consultant: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Thanks to our sponsors BetterHelp and Literati. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adoption, waiting til you’re 40 to have a kid, being the mom in a two dad house, and a made up child named Benjamin. These are all topics that come up in our live show at WNYC’s prestigious Greene Space. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin, @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB: If These Ovaries Could Talk Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press consultant: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Thanks to our sponsors Betterhelp. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Whether your kid is in a good stage or bad stage, it doesn’t matter because soon they’ll be in a new one. Listen to our very special guest talk about all the phases of parenting, from birth to tween and everything in between. Ophira Eisenberg also joins to talk about making her baby! Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin, @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB: If These Ovaries Could Talk Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 https://byrslf.co/dont-wish-your-life-away-663471d39049 Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press consultant: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch.Thanks to our sponsors Betterhelp. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The idea of carrying someone else’s baby may seem foreign to some, but Kelly always knew she wanted to be a surrogate. She carried two sets of twins and a singleton for 3 LGBTQ families! Note: this episode contains a story about childhood cancer at the 41 minute mark. Skip ahead to 47 minutes if it’s a topic that is tough for you. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin, @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB: If These Ovaries Could Talk Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 http://justthestork.blogspot.com/ http://livelikesoy.org/ Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press consultant: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Thanks to our sponsors Storyworth. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Having a baby with a surrogate can be an overwhelming process, you need doctors, a lawyer, maybe an egg donor and oh yeah, the surrogate. Kim from Growing Generations stops by to break down the process. And she also talks about getting sperm on the black market! Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin, @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB: If These Ovaries Could Talk Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 https://www.growinggenerations.com Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press consultant: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jess and Holly opened their home to a sweet foster kiddo. Almost two years later, they were ready to adopt, but she was sent back to the birth mom (in a rehab) because of a clerical error. But they still believe in foster care. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin, @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB: If These Ovaries Could Talk Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press consultant: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Thanks to our sponsor Betterhelp/OCT  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let’s dispel the myth that LGBTQ folks aren’t welcome to foster. Sheila from the Graham foster care agency swings by to talk about fostering as a path to parenthood. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin, @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB: If These Ovaries Could Talk Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 https://www.graham-windham.org/ Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press consultant: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Thanks to our sponsor Betterhelp.com/OCT Use the promo code OCT. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Picking a donor, choosing a surrogate or talking to your kids about where they come from can be stressful. Lisa Schuman drops by to talk about why it’s important to get some professional help on that journey. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin, @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB: If These Ovaries Could Talk Follow Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 https://www.familybuilding.net/ Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press consultant: Brett Henne. ITOCT song:Songfinch. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lara and Joanne decided they didn’t need IVF or frozen sperm to make a baby. Instead, their plan was to just do it, the old fashioned way, but that involved Lara stepping down off hormones and a lot of emotional baggage neither one expected. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin, @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB: If These Ovaries Could Talk Follow Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/24/opinion/transgender-fertility-preservation.html Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press consultant: Brett Henne. ITOCT song by Songfinch. Thanks to our sponsors Grove, Lively and StoryWorth. Use the promo code OCT. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy