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Surrogacy Advice From a Single Gay Dad Who's Done it. Twice!

On his second surrogacy journey, John made sure specific questions and requests were included that were missing from his first surrogacy contract.

Even After Loss, These Dads are Glad They Continued with Surrogacy

Their first surrogate successfully got pregnant, but sadly she had a miscarriage at 8.5 weeks.

Finally Dads After Seven Embryo Transfers

The Miami husbands became first-time dads after a long struggle. But all the pain and anguish melted away when they held their son for the first time.

Why RMACT is Now Illume Fertility

Since its founding in 2004, the former RMA of Connecticut has grown into a well-respected leader in the fertility space.

Myke and Harold; Louisiana Dads Through Surrogacy

Although it wasn't part of their original surrogacy plan, these dads were matched with an incredible egg donor with the help of their IVF clinic, Fertility Specialists of Texas.

What Gay Men Should Know About Sperm Donation

No one tells you that you can, of course, smuggle in your own porn into these clinics.

These Sisters Stepped Up to Help This Couple Become Dads

After Nicholas and William were married in 2011, they each approached their sisters to see if they were willing to donate their eggs in order to produce two children genetically related to both dads.

JR and John on How They Deal With the 'Where's The Mommy?' Question

In their family there is one Daddy and one Papa. JR said sometimes people do have questions.

Raising a Warrior Princess as a Gay Dad

Derek and I had decided we were going to be gender-neutral with the twins as much as possible. We were determined to defy gender stereotypes and, like all good gays, we were going to do it with fashion first.

Gay Couple surrogacy Northern Ireland, Derry

This Gay Couple Becomes First to Have a Baby via Surrogacy in...

Before baby Wren was born in mid 2021, gay couples in Northern Ireland who wanted to pursue surrogacy did so abroad.

Mario and Monte’s Surrogacy Journey, Part 2

Mario and Monte first appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show on NBC in March 2021, where they shared their story of wanting to become dads.

Anderson Cooper Welcomes Second Son

The dad-of-two said Sebastian weighed 6lbs 8oz at birth, is healthy and happy, and even has occasional hiccups, which he’s finding “adorable.”

Baby Love: How Amber Made A Gay Couple's Dreams Come True

Originally Published June 13, 2015

This is the story of Baby Love. Baby Love isn’t her real name;...

As Gay Parents, It's Important to "Find Your Village," Say These New...

Originally Published Sept. 4, 2018

In 2011, Sean Gannon, then a 22-year-old fitness instructor in...

Israel allows same sex couples and trans men access to surrogacy

Israel Allows Same-Sex Couples, Trans Men Access To Surrogacy

Israel’s Health Minister, who is openly gay, called it "a historic day for the LGBTQ struggle in Israel.”

Gay Dads Want All Three Names On Triplets' Birth Certificates

Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, who is already a father of six, is excitedly awaiting the arrival of three new babies with his new fiancé Scott Hutchinson and ex-husband Tony.

Australia's Victoria first single gay man approved for surrogacy

First Single Gay Man Approved for Surrogacy in Australia’s Victoria

Until he got state approval, only couples and single women had been given the go-ahead to try In Vitro Fertilization in Victoria.

After Ellen Show, Mario & Monte Start At-Home Surrogacy Journey

Michigan Dads Welcome Identical Triplets via Altruistic Surrogacy

The couple’s single fertilized egg had split multiple times, resulting in the rare case of identical triplets born via surrogacy.

Single Dad Mo talks about his experience

Single Gay Dad Says People Assume He's the "Guncle"

Even in a gay-affirming city like San Francisco, Mo said he still encounters people who are surprised to see a single gay dad.

Read This Moving Letter, From Dads to Their Surrogate, on the Eve of...

Children's book author Charlie Holderman, who wrote "My Family Is Special," share the moving letter they wrote to their surrogate the night before she delivered their twins.

These Dads Say It’s Never Too Late To Start Having Kids

To all would-be older dads out there, Mark and Brendan said don’t feel rushed to create a family, wait until you have the right situation to welcome children into your life.

These Dads Chose Both Surrogacy & Adoption To Form Their Family

In the delivery room, the last thing their son's birth mom said to them before she was wheeled out was, ‘You have a beautiful son.’

Single Dad Marco Spent Six Months Trying To Get Back in the U.S. With...

As a non-citizen single gay dad with a baby born abroad via surrogacy during the pandemic, Marco said it's been a long, emotional, and expensive process getting back into the U.S.

Lance Bass Says He’s “Scared” As Twins Could Come “Any Day Now”

The twins are due in early November, but Bass said he hopes they arrive in time for Halloween.

The Future of IVF for Queer Men: a 'GWK the Podcast' Mini-Series

Can HIV-positive men have biological kids? What are egg donors screened for? Can I afford surrogacy? Delve into the future of IVF and surrogacy for gay, bi and trans men on GWK the Podcast.

These dads met in high school, now they have a baby

These Dads Met in High School, Now They Have Their Baby

Ricardo Barrientos-Villarreal and Martin Ramon-Villarreal first met in 2001, when Ricardo was a senior and Martin was a freshman in high school in Texas.

Micro-Preemie Twins Gave Their Dads a “Crash Course” in Fatherhood

After having micro-preemie twins, this couple felt invisible by their surrogacy agency. With the support of Rich Vaughn at the International Fertility Law Group, these new dads got the help they needed.

Out and Proud Dad and former police officer tells his story

Out and Proud Dad, Former Officer Malcolm Cuthbert Tells His Story

In the 1980’s, Britain’s police force was known for recruiting young males who would entrap gay men in public bathrooms and prosecute them. For then-Constable Malcolm Cuthbert, it was a terrifying time to be a closeted gay police officer.

Listen: "Three Dads and a Baby; a Gay Throuple’s Story"

Ian Jenkins, Alan Mayfield and Jeremy Hodges are three dads in a polyamorous relationship who convinced a California judge to set new legal precedent in 2017 by putting all three men's names on their child's pre-birth order.

Lance Bass And Michael Turchin Are Having Twins

“Milkwater” Movie About Surrogate For Gay Man ‘Heartfelt,’ Critics Say

‘Milkwater,’ an independent movie set to be released digitally on May 21st, is being hailed as a “heartfelt” comedy about a quirky young woman’s experience as a surrogate for a gay man in New York.

Actor Kyle Dean Massey and Husband Taylor Frey Announce Pregnancy

Actors Kyle Dean Massey & Taylor Frey Announce Pregnancy Via Surrogacy

Help Your Child Understand Their Origin Story | Families via...

These Gay Dads Went Viral After 'One Direction' Star Niall Horan...

Article originally published September 18, 2018

Earlier this year, two first-time gay dads wrote a...

Why A Single Gay Guy from Norway Pursued Surrogacy in the U.S. to...

Bent-Einar, who lives in Norway, had always wanted to be a father. He admits that as a single guy,...

These Dads Had 'Twins' — Just Four Months Apart

If you have ever been out late on a Saturday night, you may have high hopes of meeting a handsome...

Dads Talk About Surrogacy Process in New Video for Northwest...

Last year, Northwest Surrogacy Center celebrated 25 years of helping parents realize their...

This European Couple Became Dads Through a U.K.-Based Surrogacy...

Janno Talu, an accountant, and Matthias Nijs, an art gallery director, were born in different parts...

A Gay Dad Asks: Is Destroying an Embryo Similar to Abortion?

Let me start off by saying that I have always been pro choice and support all laws that allow...

Why Limit Yourself to One Path to Parenthood? These Dads Pursued Two!

Travis, 36, and Jay, 29, met nine years ago in a gay bar in Riverside, California. Both work in the...

Sister Act: How Four Siblings Helped Joey and Rob Become Dads

"I first learned about Men Having Babies while searching the internet for insurances that covered...

A Dream Becomes Reality

New Yorkers David F.M. Vaughn 39, and Brian Becker, 37, are new dads. Over the past three months,...

'TwoDadsU.K.' Bloggers Welcome Son!

When Wes and I first met, I made a point of wanting to know if he wanted kids. I use the plural as...

This Couple of 27 Years Learned to Dream Big — and Became Dads to...

Jamie and Kenny have been all over the world. To be precise, they have traveled to 66 countries. So...

How These Gay Dads Prepared for Twins

Guest post by Marc and Steve

Gay Dads Freddie and Jeff Featured in CNN Documentary About Surrogacy

This article is part of our family feature series with Circle Surrogacy, a surrogacy agency that...

Traditional Surrogacy Is "Entirely Based on Trust" Says These...

Marc and Steve live in Shropshire, United Kingdom. They have a four-year-old son, and are expecting...

Boston Will Always Have a Special Place in the Hearts of These Gay...

This article is part of our family feature series with Circle Surrogacy, a surrogacy agency that...

A "Village of Women" Helped These Gay Men Become Dads

All good love stories start hot. Ours just so happened to, literally. The summer I turned 23,...

Triple the Fun (and Diapers): Chris and Shimon, on Life With Their...

Chris Corbett was on holiday in South Africa when Shimon Bobbout first saw him. "I was with a group...

Couple That Met at the Gym Now Spotting Each Other Through Fatherhood

This article is part of our family feature series with Circle Surrogacy, a surrogacy agency that...

This Surrogate Helped Two Different Gay Couples Realize Their Dreams...

We've shared hundreds, possibly thousands, of stories about GBT men who've become dads through the...

How the Birth of a Son Bonded Four Adults Forever

This article is part of our family feature series with Circle Surrogacy, a surrogacy agency that...

These Gay Dads Realized Their Dreams of Fatherhood by Refusing to...

Somewhere deep in the jungle of Facebook groups for would-be parents, I posted my shot in the dark....

Meet the Surrogate 'Angel' Who Carried Her Own Grandchild for Her Son...

Jensy De Los Santos, 30, and Junior Guzman, 29, always had a strong desire to have a family. "We...

Chinese App 'Bluedbaby' Helps Gay Men Navigate Surrogacy in the U.S.

Bloomberg Businessweek recently ran a story about Geng Le, a gay man from China's Hebei province...

This Guy's "Annoying Phase" Is All Of Us the Day We Become Dads

It was 3:09am on February 7th when my phone rang. This, in and of itself, was strange as my phone...

Two Illusionists Tackle Their Trickiest Act Yet: Fatherhood

When Chris was a little boy, he found a magic trick at the bottom of his cereal box and quickly...

A Dad Reflects on How Far Fatherhood Has Come for Gay Men

On the day his twins' reached a birthday milestone, dad Frank Bua took a moment to reflect on ...

This Gay Dad's Search for Reliable Surrogacy Info in Canada Led Him...

When my husband and I decided that we wanted to start a family, we scoured the internet for...

"Two Daddies" Are Fighting to Make the U.K.'s Surrogacy Laws Modern...

We've had a busy old few months. Talulah recently turned 2 in October, and Katie made the big 14....

Two Surrogates, Three Babies, and One Very Full House

Many of us measure our lives in BC and AC stages: Before Children and After Children. And although...

Gay Dad Stuck in Kenya With Twins Born Via Surrogacy

"I've gone to the moon and back for these kids, I'll do anything for them."

We'd Fly Across the World for Our Baby Boy

As we prepare to launch our next life adventure – a baby food business – we've been taking time to...

Birmingham-Based Dads Suraj and David Tell Us About Their Vegas-Based...

Suraj, a 38-year-old software developer living in Birmingham, United Kingdom, met his future...

Gay Belgian Dads Give Detailed Account of Their Two Surrogacy...

Written by dads Wim and Dirk.

These Public Servants Afforded Surrogacy with the Help of a Financial...

For those without the financial means, surrogacy can seem like an unattainable dream. But there is...

Gay Dads Pen Beautiful Letter Thanking Surrogate and Her Family

All of us are dads today because of the women in this world. Whether it be a birth mom who has...

Gay Dads Charlie and James, On the Inspiration for Their Popular...

We caught up with Charlie and James during Family Week in P-town to talk about being new dads, the...

Gay Dads Greg and Phillip, On the Importance of Being Close to Other...

"We're from Texas which is very conservative," Greg told Gays With Kids during Family Week at P-town

This Couple Lost Hope, and Thousands, After Their Adoption Agency...

When the Independent Adoption Center (IAC) filed for bankruptcy in early 2017, many prospective gay...

These Gay Dads Via Surrogacy Have the Perfect Response When Asked,...

After being on an adoption waitlist for two years with no progress, these dads decided to take...

These Gay Dads Are Helping Spread Awareness of LGBTQ Families in the...

These last few years have been crazy, both highs and lows, for my husband Wes and me. We've been...

What Started as a One Night Stand for This Gay Couple Ended...

In 2007, Sebastian and Johnny met through mutual friends at a club in New York City. Sebastian, who...

For Gay Dads Malcolm and Rob, Fatherhood Was in Their DNA

Malcolm and Rob Pausmith, 36 and 40, respectively, have both always wanted children. Rob had an...

Two Broadway Husbands Begin Their Journey to Becoming Broadway Dads

Bret, a New York actor, and Stephen, a Broadway dancer, make up the dynamic duo behind ...

One Single Gay Dad's Reflections on Father's Day

When I began writing this piece about Father's Day, I had a think about what my experience as a dad...

These Guys Met on Gay Pride. A Decade Later, They're Dads

Will and Neil Harman are a bi-national gay dad couple living in Fife, Scotland. They have a 2-year...

These Workout Buddies Are Tackling Their Toughest Routine...

Like a lot of gay men, Sean and Woodie met at the gym. "Woodie was the class clown," said Sean,...

This Gay Couple's Surrogacy Journey was a Logistical Nightmare. But...

Grant Gochnauer and Gabriel Fontes de Faria met online in late November 2006 while the two were...

"Tiny Beautiful Moments": One Gay Couple's Turn to Fatherhood

"I never thought I'd be a parent," Tim Wang confessed. "It was just not on the radar." He didn't...

The First Year of Fatherhood Passed These Gay Dads by in a Flash

Since having their son on April 1, 2017, we asked first-time dads Hugo Greyling and Joel Abrahamson...

These Gays Dads Were Mid-Surrogacy Journey in Thailand When the Laws...

Chris had always admired Charles, who was the older brother of good friend, but only from afar. He...

How to Make Sure Your Surrogate Is a Good Match? Date for a Year,...

Terry and Paul met via an online dating site in 2012.

"Not About Me Anymore?" Not So, Says This New Gay Dad

On May 16, 2017, Olivia and Connor decided it was their time to enter the world via an emergency...

The Thing About Surrogacy? It's 'Constant Waiting,' Says This Gay Dad

Life truly began, Ryan says, on May 16, 2017, when his twins, Connor and Olivia, were born via...

What's the Difference Between a "Dad" and a "Parent"?

I have already begun to notice a clear distinction between being a dad and being a parent. As a...

Shaun T. Is Chronicling His Twins' First Days on Instagram and It's...

Shaun T. and his husband Scott are a little over two months into parenthood, and so far, they're...

Terrell and Jarius, Proud Papas to Twins

For Terrell and Jarius Joseph, March 2016 was one of the most difficult times of their lives. Their...

These Popular YouTube Dads Filmed Every Single Day of Their Twins...

We are excited to announce that Erik and Adam McEwen, of the popular YouTube channel "McHusbands,"...

Chris and Christopher, on Life with Their Newborn Triplets

Not even a heartbreaking miscarriage could stop Chris and Christopher from becoming parents. Now...

From the Dance Floor to Diapers: Allen and Justin's Journey to...

14 years ago, on the eve of Justin's 25th birthday, Allen Gaoiran and Justin Brumfield found...

The Secret to Parenting Pre-Term Twins? A Strict Schedule, Say These...

When Thomas Roberts and David McNatt's third surrogate changed her mind and decided she no longer...

A London Based Couple On Life With Twins

Bevan and Giuseppe first met 18 years ago while on a date. But not with each other. They were on a...

This Couple Chose Surrogacy to Honor a Family Line

Deke and Joseph met through a blind date. "A true blind date," explained Deke, back before the days...

One Couple's Fight to Update Surrogacy Policies in the U.K.

In March this year, we shared the story of Michael and Wes, their eldest daughter Katie (and...

These Entrepreneurs Are Motivated By Dreams to Grow Their Family

Joey and Tyler met in Dayton, Ohio, when Joey was working temporarily as a field director for a...

These Dads Waited 10 Years Before Starting Their Family

"When I am painting, it's like a different dimension I'm living. Your focus is entirely on what you...

These Gay Dads Want to Help Other Dads Navigate Surrogacy

On August 11 this year, French dads Sam and John welcomed their son Valentin via surrogacy.

Fatherhood Knows No Borders

There was nothing preordained about the first time Farhad and Drew met. Farhad is from Azerbaijan,...

Cancer & Changing Surrogacy Laws Couldn't Keep This Gay Couple from...

"We Have a Tribe Now" Cheyenne Jackson Tells Us on His Twins' First...

Cheyenne Jackson, best known for his roles on Glee and American Horror Story, has recently taken on...

Doctor's Orders: Work Less, Live More

Pics of Gay Men Raising Twins!

Anyone else doing double-takes on Instagram lately? We've rounded up some of the most adorable...

Meet Gay Dads: Adam and Jason

Tyler and Andy Welcome Twins

On June 16, 2017, Tyler and Andy's lives changed forever. They became dads to twins, Emmerich and...

Former ATP Tennis Pro's "Non-Traditional" Family Doing Just Fine

Not long ago, former ATP tennis professional Brian Vahaly met his match.

With the Help of Friends, Mike & Mitch Become Dads

For two new Canadian dads, both under 30 years of age, a lot has occurred during the last few...

When a Surrogate Becomes Part of the Family

Altruistic surrogacy---when a surrogate carries a baby to term for the intended parents without...

Life with a Newborn: Wes, Michael and Katie with Talulah

Michael, 37, and Wes, 39, met in Birmingham, England, during the summer of 2012. Wes, who was...

Life with a Newborn: First-time Dads Michael and Jordi with baby Noah

Michael, 29, and Jordi, 37, were born over 5000 miles apart. Michael is from South Africa but grew...

Gay Dads Bryden and Pierre's Story

Pierre and Bryden celebrate their tenth anniversary this year. Their gift to each other?...

Stories Gay Dads Tell Their Kids About Adoption and Surrogacy

We've published 1,200 stories on Gays With Kids, many of which were written to help gay men become...

Joie de Vivre: French Gay Dads Thibault and Anthony with Their Son...

Thibault and Anthony were just 20 and 19 years old respectively when they first met at medical...

Life with a Newborn: Christian and Brad Talk About Their Son Joe

Brad and Christian met in Denver, Colorado and have been together for over 10 years. They were...

Jason and Daniel: Gay Fatherhood in a Rapidly Changing China

In China, up until 2001, homosexuality was officially classified as a mental disorder. Since then,...

Rehoboth Beach Dads Cory and Jeffrey: "Love is Love"

Life with a Newborn: Steven and Conor

This is the third article in our series to help prepare gay dads-to-be for their first few weeks...

From IKEA to Ellen: The Story of the Gay Dad Family Triplets

Justin Ruehs and Adam Smeets tried for two and a half years with three surrogates before finally...

#GWKThenAndNow: Jeff and Kevin

In 2002, when they were each just 25 years old, Kevin and Jeff met at a local gay bar in...

Jordan and Robby’s Surrogacy Journey to Fatherhood, Part 3

Exclusively for Gays With Kids, new blogger Jordan Letschert wrote a three-part history (with...

Jordan and Robby’s Surrogacy Journey to Fatherhood, Part 2

Exclusively for Gays With Kids, new blogger Jordan Letschert wrote a three-part history (with...

Jordan and Robby’s Surrogacy Journey to Fatherhood, Part 1

Exclusively for Gays With Kids, new blogger Jordan Letschert wrote a three-part history (with...

Watch: Jordan and Robby Bring Their Son Home

Jordan and Robby became dads on July 7, 2016 with the birth of their son Kellan. This Florida-based...

Two Dads and Three Babies: A Miracle in South Africa

A same-sex couple from South Africa have become the world’s first couple to have triplets,...

A Very New York Gay Couple Has Kids

They first met through a mutual friend on Fire Island in the summer of 2002. On a Sunday night,...

Lunchroom Surrogacy

Guest blogger Joey Seymour-Ochoa shares about his family's journey to fatherhood.

Nomadic Dads: Have Love, Will Travel

Meet Michael, 42, and Floyd, 39, with their 10-month-old twins Lauren and Nathan. These two new...

The Open and Honorable Lives of Josh and Aaron

They had met once before, Aaron and Josh, and while they were certainly intrigued with one another,...

Watch: Visiting Gay Dad Family Farid, George and Their Twins

Meet gay dads Farid and George, who live with their adorable four-year-old daughter/son twins in...

#SingleGayDadSunday: Fawzy

Fawzy, born in France with an Arabic background and raised in the United Kingdom and other places,...

Watch: Visiting Gay Dad Family Mo, Justin and Brady

Meet new dads Mo and Justin who live with their son Brady in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of...

#GWKThenAndNow: Michael and Eran

#SingleGayDadSunday: Jatin Modi

In 2007 Jatin, now 36 years old, moved from London to New York City and it was then that he started...

Meet Gay Dads: Andrew and Sherman with Trey

Andrew and Sherman have been together for seven years and were married in 2011. They have one son,...

In The News: Mexican Surrogacy No Longer Option For Gay Men

Last week the Mexican state of Tabasco outlawed surrogacy for foreign and gay clients, limiting...

Having a Baby via Surrogacy: What to Do and What to Avoid

We were very fortunate when it came to building our family. The opportunity fell in our lap and...

Watch: What Gay Men Need to Know to About Surrogacy

If you're a gay man interested in surrogacy, then you should watch this video to get an expert...

Watch: Meet Gay Dad Family Saethor, Agust and Their Son

Saethor is an ex-pat American living in Reykjavik, Iceland, with his husband Agust and their...

Mother's Day Can Require Some Creative Approaches for Two-Dad Families

The x-ray machine conveyor belt ground to a halt as the security guards shouted at each other in...

Surrogacy and Egg Donation in Canada

Gay men who want a child who is genetically related to them typically seek the assistance of two...

Video Series: The Road to Surrogacy

This all-new video series provides an excellent overview on the surrogacy landscape. This is a...

The Story Behind the Birth Photo Shared 'Round the World

"I want to be a father one day," Frank told me on our first date. "I do, too," I said. This is our...

The Gayby Dads Story

I always knew I wanted children, but the big question was: how could I, being gay?

Watch: Visiting With BJ & Frank

Today is the launch of our video series offering a glimpse into the lives and homes of gay dad...

Family Spotlight: Michael and His Twins

Two weeks into parenthood, Michael Barbaro made a list: “15 Things I’ve Learned About Being a Dad.”...

Talking With the Gay Dads of the World-Famous Birth Pics

It was the baby photo seen round the world.

2 Dads + 4 Kids

When Argentinian-born architect Juan and his partner Patrick welcomed their second, third and...

Israel: Surrogacy For Singles And Same-Sex Couples Clears Hurdle

On Sunday, the Israeli cabinet of Benjamin Netanyahu approved a bill allowing surrogacy for singles...

A Surrogacy Journey in India

Being a father isn’t always the easiest thing. I think every dad can attest to that. However, for...

Family Spotlight: Bob & Steve

Bob (46) is a technology consultant, and Steve (41) is a university professor. They live in New...

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