Jill and her ex-husband had two children together when a strong bout of postpartum mood disorder led her to realize she was queer. Now she and her current partner Marrka live and co-parent with Jill’s ex-husband, and together they are fighting societal norms of what makes a family. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok: @ovariestalk  Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol. Thanks to Storyworth AND our Patreon supporters! If you or someone you know is suffering, call the National Suicide Hotline, Postpartum Support International or your local county crisis center. 

The Story She Needed To Tell Brandi is an Afro-Latinx queer mom co-parenting with her girlfriend and gay best friend, who is also father to her son. Her biased mistreatment throughout her pregnancy culminated in a traumatic birth and a call to CPS to have her baby taken away from her. Now she’s speaking up. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok: @ovariestalk   Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to Betterhelp AND our Patreon supporters! Generation Mindful

Joelle is American and her wife, Mei, is Taiwanese. They met and made a life in a rural farming community in Taiwan and were married the first day same sex marriage was legalized in the country. Now they’re struggling to get their newborn son recognized as a Taiwanese citizen. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok: @ovariestalk   Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to Thrive Causmetics, EveryPlate (code: oct179), Parent Educate (code: OCT) AND our Patreon supporters! 

E came out as non-binary at the age of 47 after living a self-proclaimed “very full, and very proud, black lesbian life.” When E’s ex got pregnant with their son, E’s emotions over not being the bio-parent led to a messy divorce. Now they're a blended LGBTQ family figuring it out, one day at a time. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok: @ovariestalk   Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to Betterhelp AND our Patreon supporters! Check out Our Family Wizard

Angela and Jess (S5, Ep16) are back and trying for baby number 2! They talk about navigating a recent autism diagnosis while in the midst of fertility treatments, as well as working around insurance biases within their “inclusive” company. Oh, and Robin says her final goodbye😢 We’re not crying, you’re crying Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to our Patreon supporters!

As an adoptee, using an identifiable sperm donor was a non-negotiable for Lynne. Now that her twins are fully grown, Lynne looks back on the years that shaped them, and reminisces on how her kids have handled growing up in an LGBTQ family. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to Betterhelp AND our Patreon supporters!

Chosen family makes all the difference when it comes to being LGBTQ. Brandon’s parent’s cut him off after he came out. Thankfully his aunt Kathy took him in. She’s his second mom, and her impact on Brandon has made him who he is today. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to EveryPlate (Code: oct179), Thrive Causmetics, AND our Patreon supporters!

Naomi and Marilyn spent a lifetime trying to be a family. From best friends and sorority sisters to Marilyn's marriage and Naomi joining the military. They fought to get back to each other. Then came the tricky part of coming out. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, 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, BetterHelp,  Mori (code: PROUDPARENT) AND our Patreon supporters!

Ame wanted to have a baby with their partner, but a miscarriage sent them on a path that ultimately led to a breakup. Years later, they're talking about their pain to help heal.  Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to  Mori (code: PROUDPARENT) AND our Patreon supporters!  

Katya and Beckett met, fell in love, and recently had a baby– using Beckett's brother's sperm. Together, they're navigating Beckett's gender transition.  Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to BetterHelp, Mori (code: PROUDPARENT), Prose, AND our Patreon supporters!  

Jess and Brandy tried to have a baby via IUI and IVF. When that didn't work they moved to adoption. They adopted two kids, one who was born addicted to heroin. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to Thrive Causemetics, Modern Fertility AND our Patreon supporters!

Shannon and Ashley have been on their TTC journey for three years. They're currently navigating insurance, costs, and finding their community. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to BetterHelp AND our Patreon supporters! www.thegoodbadandttc.com 

Libby and Duncan are both queer, but face challenges because they present as a heterosexual couple. They talk fitting in, coming out, and saving for adoption. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to Prose AND our Patreon supporters!

Ash is a bisexual, nonbinary, soon-to-be single parent by choice. They talk about being solo polyamorous and how a romantic relationship is not the model of parenting that works for them. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to Betterhelp, Modern Fertility, AND our Patreon supporters!

Ovaries editor extraordinaire, and podcast production company owner, Steph shares her top 5 fave moments from all 9 seasons. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to Once Upon a Farm (code OCT) AND our Patreon supporters!

Lily and Virginia are due any moment with a little girl. In order to conceive, they decided to skip the at home tries or IUI and head straight to IVF. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to Thrive Causemetics, Betterhelp,  Once Upon a Farm (code OCT) AND our Patreon supporters!

Writer Laura Stone was a closeted Mormon. As she came out, so did her kids. They now proudly represent the L, G, B & the T of our community. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, 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, Once Upon a Farm (code OCT), Prose AND our Patreon supporters!

Karen shares her story of having one child, followed by twins, and how she and her wife started off trying at home with a turkey baster and fresh sperm transported between her boobs to keep it fresh and warm. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, 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, Beam, BetterHelp, AND our Patreon supporters!

Emily and Sara made a baby by shipping fresh sperm to Northern Canada. The sperm came from Sara's quadruplet brother and the whole family helped get the goods to Emily and Sarah. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to Tushy, First Republic, Storyworth, AND our Patreon supporters!

Eric and Justin talk about choosing independent adoption as a path to parenthood. It's a path that can save money, but also presents some hurdles. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to Beam, First Republic, Everyplate (code OCT179), AND our Patreon supporters! EricAndJustinAdopt.com