A Tale of Love, Kids, and Surrogacy
The Queer Family Podcast - Un pódcast de Jaimie kelton - Lunes
Categorías:
Ali and Megan open up to Jaimie about giving the gift of family to another queer couple through surrogacy. Ali was a recently divorced mother of two when she swiped right for Megan on Tinder. Their connection was instant, and soon, they found themselves blending their lives, navigating co-parenting with Ali's ex, and talking about carrying a baby for another family. Join us as we explore the intricate dynamics of their relationship, the co-parenting experience, the emotional and logistical aspects of surrogacy, and their hopes for the future. This episode offers a heartfelt look into the beauty and challenges of building a family within the LGBTQ+ community.🏳️🌈Thanks to NewGen Families, and our Patreon supporters.🏳️🌈Interested in advertising? Check out our packages here.🏳️🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️🌈 Surrogacy Journey: Ali and Megan share their experience of becoming surrogate parents for another lesbian couple, navigating the emotional highs and logistical challenges with grace and mutual support.Agency Selection: The importance of choosing a surrogacy agency that aligns with one's values comes to light, as Ali and Megan discuss their positive experience with NewGen Families.Family Dynamic: Insight into the co-parenting dynamics between Ali and Megan, and how they navigated the complexities of integrating their lives.Personal Growth: The journey has been transformative not just for the intended parents but for Ali and Megan as well, leading them to deeper personal growth and a stronger family bond.Community and Connection: Emphasizing the power of chosen family and community, they discuss their lasting relationship with the intended parents and how the surrogacy experience created extended familial ties.🏳️🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️🌈 Ali and Megan are a a blended family based in Wichita, Kansas. Ali came out after a prior marriage, co-parenting her kids amicably with her ex. Megan never envisioned herself as a parent until meeting Ali. Together, they have not only built a loving home with their children but also made the incredible journey of becoming a surrogacy team. Recently, Ali carried a baby for a lesbian couple in California, supported every step of the way by Megan.🏳️🌈Resources mentioned in the episode: New Gen Families - The surrogacy agency Ali and Megan worked with, which strives to ensure supportive, ethical, and empathetic experiences for surrogates and intended parents. Mention the Queer Family Podcast for a $1,000 discount on the surrogacy agency fee!🏳️🌈If you like the episode, make sure to leave us a review and support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for as low as $2/month!🏳️🌈We want to hear from you! Call us: 646-470-1840 thequeerfamilypodcast.com [email protected] IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok/YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast🏳️🌈Watch Video Episodes right now on YouTube and on Spotify🏳️🌈Order the #ITOCT book based on this podcast on Amazon, IndieBound, Audible.🏳️🌈Edited by Jerson Barajas. Theme song: Tiffany Topol\ Logo art: Daneen Stevenato.🏳️🌈Buy our merch here.🏳️🌈For a full transcript of this episode and more info about the host visit our websiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
