Jaimie gives a warm welcome to Caitlyn and “Wanda”, the brains behind the hilarious TikTok account "2.ladies.and.2.babies." They chat about how they met, their coming out stories, picking a donor, and what it’s like for each of them to be both bio and non-bio moms to their kids. They also highlight the playful dynamic in their family, sharing their funny take on parenting and the joy of watching their kids embrace their beautiful family identity. The episode mixes in lots of laughs and real talk about the ups and downs of parenting as a modern LGBTQIA+ family.

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🏳️‍🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️‍🌈 

• Choosing a Sperm Donor: Caitlin and Wanda detail their meticulous process of selecting a donor through a fertility clinic, comparing the experience to online dating.
• Non-Bio Parent Experiences: They discuss the emotional journey of attachment and bonding with their children, emphasizing that love and connection don't always follow predictable paths.
• Visibility and Normalization: Their social media presence aims to show that queer families are just as normal and full of love as any other, helping to break down barriers and misconceptions.
• Engagement with Community: They share how their community's acceptance has been overwhelmingly positive and the important

🏳️‍🌈Quotes:🏳️‍🌈

• "We wanted to create an account that showed queer families and how normal and silly and goofy and loving and fun they can be." - Caitlyn
• "Looking through the Cryobank website, it’s literally like plentyofsperm.com is what it feels like.” Caitlyn
• “We literally refinanced our house to be able to do have our second kid.” “Wanda”

🏳️‍🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈 Caitlin and “Wanda” are the dynamic duo behind the popular social media handle "2.ladies.and.2.babies." Together, they bring humor and authenticity to their Social Media Channels, where they share their experiences as a queer family raising two young sons.

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• 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.
• 2.ladies.and.2.babies: TikTok Instagram
• Merch: PEP!: Jaimie’s daughter’s Pride Merchandise shop. All proceeds will go to The Trevor Project.
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