From Gay Moms to Gay Dad Surrogates: A Chosen Family Story
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Lauren and Amanda Brown are back! The interracial lesbian moms share updates on their family-building journey, including Lauren's recent decision to become a gestational surrogate for a two-dad family. They discuss their motivations for choosing surrogacy, the emotional highs and lows, and the intricacies of the process, including a detailed narrative of the screening process, embryo transfer, and matching with the intended parents, offering valuable insights for anyone considering or curious about surrogacy. They also explore broader themes like LGBTQIA advocacy and the true meaning of Pride, highlighting the power of chosen family and the unique bonds within the queer community.Listen to the full episode and stay tuned for more enlightening stories from "The Queer Family Podcast.🏳️🌈Thanks to California Cryobank (code LOVEISLOVE), and our Patreon supporters.🏳️🌈Interested in advertising? Check out our packages here.🏳️🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️🌈 Surrogacy Journey: Lauren shares the detailed process of becoming a gestational surrogate, from initial contact with an agency to the present 14 weeks of pregnancy.Matching with Intended Parents: The importance of finding a perfect match with the intended parents, which includes aligning values and family visions.Advocacy and Representation: The need for more visibility and support for LGBTQIA families in the fertility and surrogacy industry.Queer Community and Chosen Family: The unique and supportive nature of chosen family within the queer community.Understanding Pride: A reflection on the historical significance of Pride and the contemporary struggles for LGBTQIA rights.🏳️🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️🌈 Lauren and Amanda Brown are known as the Two Mom Browns on social media. The couple uses their platform to share their family-building journey, celebrate their identities, and advocate for LGBTQIA rights and visibility.🏳️🌈Resources mentioned in the episode: Sponsor: Visit https://www.cryobank.com/ and use promo code LOVEISLOVE for a free level 2 subscription to their donor catalog, or you can apply it to a level 3 subscription for a discount.@thetwomom_browns on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwomom_browns?igsh=MXJmb2t0bnV5N3UzeQ==🏳️🌈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
