Gay Parents To Be | November News

Hi there,

It's officially "the holiday season." The leaves are falling, there's a full-blown chill in the air, and Thanksgiving is around the corner. If you're anything like me you're putting on your eating pants and getting ready for Turkey Time🍗. But this time of year isn't just about the food – it's a great time to reflect on the things that we're grateful for, and to celebrate even the little wins.

I know that LGBTQ family building can seem like an overwhelming process full of hurdles, but each step you take is a step closer to your future family - and that's something to celebrate.

In that spirit, I pulled a list together of the things that I'm grateful (and excited) for this month. 

📺Last year, GLAAD asked for an increase in LGBTQ representation on TV. Last Friday, they released their yearly report indicating that the TV industry delivered on that request. Inclusivity? Yes, please. 

🛋️We're redecorating! In case you missed it, Gay Parents To Be was named a Healthcare Equality Leader for the 3rd year in a row. And our waiting rooms have the pillows to show it.

🎖️❤️In honor of Veteran's Day, I couldn't not share this throwback photo (plus, check out the benefits that we offer to veterans).

👶I promised you cute baby photos. Cuteness alert!

Do you have something special that you're celebrating this holiday season? Drop me a line and let me know.

Thank you for tuning in to The Voice!📢🌈

🍁 Emma - Brand Specialist, Gay Parents To Be

💻 When Your Computer Asks if You Want to Update...

...Again?! Yes, it's true. So we've been making some changes to the way we do things online here - for the better. We want gayparentstobe.com to be as open, organized, and optimized as possible. Whether you're interested in treatment options, surrogacy, or adoption, you can find the most relevant information - just for you.

WHAT'S NEXT? - We're rolling out something big this month that will make finding the information you need on our site even easier. Stay tuned!

For Parents To Be👨‍💻👩‍💻

Although the holidays can be a time of warmth and togetherness, they can also be a stressful time if you're thinking about or are in the middle of navigating a family building journey. I want you to know that your family building story is yours (and perhaps your partner's) alone - don't feel pressured to share any or all of your story with family and friends before you're ready. When the time is right, I hope that they are as excited for you and your future family as I am 🧡

If you're worried about how to discuss your family building journey with your existing family (I'm looking at you, nosy Aunt Doreen), we've got you covered. If you're wondering whether if it's a good idea to use the holiday break as a time to ask a friend to be your known egg or sperm donor, read our guide on the 5 things to consider when choosing a donor.

Things to Know-vember🗓️

November 13-19th

💗🏳️💙Transgender Awareness Week - Let's celebrate and raise visibility for the trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming community. One week is not enough, but let's make it count!

Month of November 

💟National Adoption Month - Speaking of things that should be celebrated all year round. This month raises awareness of all the children waiting to be adopted from foster-care in the US.

Mostly for Dads To Be👨‍💻

If you're thinking about taking your first steps to building a family - congratulations. Anytime is a good time to get started, but the end of the year can be a great time to get started with a simple semen analysis -  especially if you've reached your insurance deductible or out of pocket maximum. Curious (or apprehensive) about what a semen analysis actually tests for? Read more about it in this article demystifying both the test, and the report. 

If you're a little bit further on in your journey, you may be thinking about choosing an egg donor or what the testing is to become a donor. We walk you through the screening necessary for all egg donors, so you can feel confident that you're making informed decisions throughout the IVF and egg donation process. 

Read more articles here.

👯Did We Just Become Best Friends?

Just One More Thing

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