What if becoming a parent meant spreadsheets, scans and serious self-reflection?

This week I’m joined by the brilliant and big-hearted Calypso Barnum-Bobb, a coach, community builder and breath work facilitator navigating the emotional, financial and bureaucratic maze of queer fertility.

We talk about what it really takes to become parents as a same-sex couple - from navigating the IVF post-code lottery, to where find a donor, to flying to the U.S. for reciprocal IVF.

Calypso shares the deeply conscious, often absurd, and emotionally charged reality of when love meets logistics.

If you’re back and forth on the kid question, or exploring IVF, you’ll get so much from this one.

If you’re firmly in the no-kids camp, this is a mind-opening glimpse into what queer couples are really up against. At the very least, it might help you support a friend going through it.

If you’d like to support Calypso and Natalia on their journey to becoming the incredible parents we know they’ll be, consider donating to their cause. Even skipping a coffee and giving £3.50 can make a big difference. Every little bit is deeply appreciated 💛 - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-become-mamas-finally

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Erscheinungs­datum: 22.7.2025, 07:30:00