If These Ovaries Could Talk

When Nate found out there was a shortage of sperm in the UK he jumped in to do his part. But he learned it required navigating a complicated system, for little money. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Twitter: @dumbrobin, @jamay16 @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk Facebook: If These Ovaries Could Talk  Robin on medium https://medium.com/@Robin633 https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/sperm-donor-uk-shortage Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press consultant: Brett Henne. ITOCT song by Songfinch. Thanks to our sponsors Grove and Myro. Use the promo code OCT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It costs a lot to make an LGBTQ baby. But how do you save for that? We brought in our financial advisor friend, Molly to teach us. Also, there’s the bonus story of how she married her Maid of Honor. And Tif and Carissa are back to talk about sperm delivery at their workplace. Email: ovariestalk@gmail.com Tweet: @dumbrobin, @jamay16 or @ovariestalk Insta: @ovaries_talk FB: t:https://www.facebook.com/iftheseovariescouldtalk/ https://www.thebalance.com/what-it-costs-same-sex-couples-to-have-children-4141208 Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, press consultant: Brett Henne. ITOCT song by Songfinch. Thanks to our sponsor Beauty By Design. Use the promo code OCT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Research shows a millennial LGBTQ baby boom is coming. Is that because millennials don’t have any preconceived concerns or worries around creating a family? We brought in a young gay couple to educate us on what the younger generation is thinking about when it comes to family planning.   We love hearing from you! You can email us at: ovariestalk@gmail.com Tweet us at @dumbrobin, @jamay16  or @ovariestalk. Follow us on insta @ovaries_talk, and join our facebook community at:https://www.facebook.com/iftheseovariescouldtalk/   https://timeforfamilies.com/a-new-study-suggests-an-lgbtq-millenials-baby-boom-is-in-our-future/   Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, and our press consultant is Brett Henne. ITOCT song is by Songfinch. Thanks to our sponsor Grove.co For a limited of time, our listeners get a 3-piece cleaning set from Meyer’s spring scents, a free 60-day VIP membership, and a surprise bonus gift just for you when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more. Use the promo code OCT Advertising Inquiries: http

Comic, writer, actress, and self-described loud mouth, Judy Gold joins with her son Henry. They talk about her groundbreaking second parent adoption, her work to change all the forms that say “mother” and “father” and also what it’s like to be raised by two moms. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear from Tif and Carissa about the turkey baster method.   We love hearing from you! You can email us at: ovariestalk@gmail.com Tweet us at @dumbrobin, @jamay16  or @ovariestalk. Follow us on insta @ovaries_talk, and join our facebook community at:https://www.facebook.com/iftheseovariescouldtalk/  Judy Gold at http://judygold.com and read her article about who’s the real mom on Huffington Post here: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/judy-gold/the-question-you-should-never-ask-a-lesbian-mom_b_2586361.html  Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO, and our press consultant is Brett Henne. ITOCT song is by Songfinch. Thanks to our sponsor Grove.co  For a limited of time, our listeners get a 3-piece cleaning set from Meyer’s

Writer, speaker, activist, model, Tiq Milan joins us to talk about losing the lesbian community when he transitioned, his dear sweet auntie who asked if he and his wife were going to use his sperm to make a baby and the importance of visibility. Thanks to our sponsor Care/Of Use the promo code OCT50. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. If These Ovaries Could Talk by Songfinch. Press consultant: Brett Henne. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Romaine, of DNR Show fame, joins to talk about her daughter who came out as bi at 11, choosing an anonymous donor and beating the pants off ITOCT for the People’s Choice Podcast Awards. We also check in with Tiffany and Carissa on their fertility journey. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. If These Ovaries Could Talk by Songfinch. Press consultant: Brett Henne. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tiffany and Carissa, fans of ITOCT, reached out because they wanted to hear an episode about interracial couples having babies. So naturally, we invited them on to tell their story. Then turned it into a recurring segment so we can all follow their journey to parenthood. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. If These Ovaries Could Talk by Songfinch. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nee Nee set out to create a non-traditional family with her friend and his husband. It seemed like a great idea to raise a child with a good friend. But then the baby was born, legal talks broke down and now the family feels like it went through a divorce. The good news? Nee Nee’s resilient, and she’s a mom to a delightful little boy. Also, we introduce our new recurring segment, Tiffany and Carissa Make a Baby. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. Original ITOCT song by Songfinch. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Robin and Jaimie sit down (with wine) to talk about their favorite moments in Season 2 as well as to answer some questions from fans. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Poet, activist and powerhouse, Staceyann Chin joins to talk about how our kids are emotional abusers, the importance of telling our LGBTQ family stories, and how maybe, someday, she’s going to get a wife. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Makeda and Sadie talk about the pressure to present a perfect looking family when growing up with LGBTQ parents as well as their book, “Spawning Generations: Rants and Reflections on Growing Up with LGBTQ+ Parents.” This episode is brought to you by Ritual and My Fit Jeans. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Beth and Jen talk about navigating the first sleepover around Jen’s daughter, thinking about having a baby and that time a psychic told Jen she was going to have a baby from the dessert. This episode is brought to you by Modcloth. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Liz’s son shares the same donor as Robin’s daughter. They’re family - sort of. Liz joins to talk about donor families and that time her son asked why he didn’t have a dad. This episode is brought to you by, Hello Fresh and Uqora. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Julia Scotti, stand up comic from America’s Got Talent, stops by to talk about family and the moment an ex-wife helped Julia realize that she was a woman.   This episode is brought to you by Myro, Green Chef and Uqora. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. Social media by Sara Jane Emmons. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mark and Greg talk about where a fertility doctor goes to make a baby, why a surrogate is more than a vessel and their website “gayparentstobe.com” and how it helps LGBTQ families get started. This episode is brought to you by Uqora, Follain and Ritual. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. Social media by Sara Jane Emmons. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Camilla Brooks talks about adopting a baby from China, when to talk to your kids about their non-traditional family and why the person performing your home study isn’t judging you, mostly. More about Camilla at camillabrooks.com. This episode is brought to you by RXBAR. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. Social media by Sara Jane Emmons. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aimee & Myriam were both searching for a partner and a place to worship God that felt like home, which is not easy when you are part of the LGBTQ world. The good news - they found both. This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh and Lola. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. Social media by Sara Jane Emmons. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dani and Mike were supportive of their 7-year-old son’s choice to wear dresses and bend the rules of gender. But his seemingly progressive school was not. The result? A pair of cops on the family doorstep at one in the morning and a lawsuit against the DOE. This episode is brought to you by True Botanicals and Songfinch. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. Social media by Sara Jane Emmons. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How does you breastfeed a baby you didn’t give birth to? What IS a doula? How do you ask a question (that’s not offensive) about a family made up of different races? Michele, from For Your Birth, tackles these questions and more. This episode is brought to you by True Botanicals and Care / of. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. Social media by Sara Jane Emmons. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Two moms take in seven foster kids in one year. But that’s nothing compared to dealing with childhood cancer. This episode contains potentially sensitive content. For more info on Crystal & Kelly’s organization, visit the Be Present Org. This episode is brought to you by Songfinch and True Botanicals. Edited by Steph at EDITAUDIO. Social media by Sara Jane Emmons. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy