This lesbian couple paid $12,000 for sperm (Audience caller)

When I first decided that the podcast would bring on audience callers as guests, I was hoping my friend Alanah Dixon would apply. She is in a lesbian marriage and is currently the mother of 2 children, both of whom she carried (one came from her egg and the other from her wife's). Join us for a heartfelt conversation as she shares her poignant moments of self-discovery and her liberating experience of coming out as a lesbian, juxtaposed against her earlier relationships with men. Our discussion also embraces the warm acceptance of her family and the joyous serendipity of meeting her wife, marking the beginning of her loving, five-year union. We’ll talk about the complex path to parenthood faced by same-sex couples, tackling everything from the emotional to the logistical. We discuss the initial decisions, such as choosing who will carry the child, and the emotional intricacies of using donor sperm, including an amusing story about the unconventional funding of their sperm purchase. The conversation also highlights the vital support and shared responsibilities during the postpartum period, the non-biological partner's nurturing role, and the significant emotional and financial investment in starting a family. We’ll dive into the nuanced landscape of LGBTQ+ parenting and family dynamics, where the ordinary challenges of raising children meet the unique hurdles faced by gay parents. We talk about the societal assumptions, the heartfelt moments of inclusion, and the quest for diverse, accepting communities for our children. So tune in for an episode that celebrates love, intention, and the true essence of family beyond biological ties. Sponsors: Hatch -  hatch.co/REALSTUFF to get $20 off and free shipping! BetterHelp - betterhelp.com/LUCIEFINK to get 10% off your first month of therapy Watch this episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX To apply to be a guest on the show, visit luciefink.com/apply and send us your story.  I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone.  Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstuffpod  Find Lucie here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luciebfink/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luciebfink  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/luciebfink  Website: https://luciefink.com/  Produced by Cloud10 and Clamor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Real Stuff is a weekly podcast series hosted by Lucie Fink who has spent the past decade getting curious and creating engaging and educational content for an audience of millions. On this show, you won’t hear your favorite guests talk about things they typically share — rather, Lucie pulls them deep into some of the world’s most taboo topics, asking intensely personal questions about sex, money, and mental health, all in an effort to help you feel less alone as you navigate through the world. And the best part: we want to invite YOU onto the show. Apply to call in as an anonymous guest at luciefink.com/apply. Pop in your voyeuristic headphones, or call in and spill your secrets! Visit Lucie on Instagram (@luciebfink) and find the show across social media @therealstuffpod.