Gayest Show On Birth

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Follow along every other Tuesday as Kate and Karyne navigate reciprocal IVF using Karyne's eggs, unknown donor sperm, and Kate's uterus. And drink lots of La Croix. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Connect with Kate and Karyne on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter by searching for Gayest Show on Birth.

Episode 56: 5K Marathon
Karyne ran a 5K this weekend but you wouldn’t know it from her hashtag. Ari still hasn’t gotten over his egg aversion, and Kate still hasn’t gotten over her people aversion.
Episode 55: I’m Aware
As aware and sensitive and “woke” as they are to gendered comments, Kate and Karyne still find themselves saying “hey guys” quite a bit. Also this week, the baby is still enjoying his pureed food … even banana shrimp.
Episode 54: Read the Fine Print
Kate and Karyne went to New York and came back to a baby who doesn’t wake himself up in the middle of the night anymore. The trick? Being patient. Also this week, a PSA: Always read contracts before you sign them.
Episode 53: Suit Yourself
Kate and Karyne found a solution to Ari waking himself up at night. Also, they’re seeing some results with the helmet, and Kate’s pumping days are over.
Episode 52: Microdosing
Karyne is sick. Other than that, Ari had his helmet appointment, he got introduced to peanuts, and he’s sleeping in his own room.
Episode 51: Potato 2.0 < Baby 1.0
We’re back after the longest hiatus! We missed you! This week on the show we catch up on all the new things the baby can do, how well he’s sleeping, Rent the Runway, and baby doll helmets.
Episode 50: Rolling With My Homies
Kate and Karyne both went back to new roles at work, the baby rolled over for the first time, and Fleetwood Mac on a school night probably wasn’t the best idea. The show will be taking a little break, but will be back the second week of January. Happy holidays!
Episode 49: Developmental Developments
Karyne finally filed the second-parent adoption paperwork and it was easier than she thought, thanks to the kindness of a stranger. Thanksgiving at Kate’s family was awesome, and Grandpa Saul gave everyone a great surprise.
Episode 48: Talking Heads
The doctor dropped a little bomb a few weeks ago, but as usual, everything turned out fine. Karyne has been navigating the court system to see if she needs to do a second-parent adoption. Also this week, Kate and Karyne went to IKEA. Big mistake. Huge.
Episode 47: Say My Name
Kate and Karyne answer some of your burning questions like is the baby sleeping. Also this week, Ari had a naming ceremony, he’s going through a growth spurt, and did the Beyonce concert happen? Listen and find out.
Episode 46: No, We’re Not Sleeping
People feel compelled to come up and talk to you when you have a baby, and Kate and Karyne have been fielding all sorts of questions. The dogs have graduated from their training, and Ari now weighs more than 10 pounds!
Episode 45: The Neverending Story
Being in the hospital for 5 days is no joke. This week, Kate and Karyne spill the dirt on what happened on days 3-5 after baby Ari was born. Also, Gayest Show on Birth will be released biweekly from now on, until further notice!
Episode 44: Signed, Sealed, (Labored), Delivered
Kate and Karyne are back for real this time! This week on the show, they talk about the millions of things that happened during their extended hospital stay leading up to when baby Ari was born.
Episode 43: A Very Tiny Episode
Kate and Karyne have some exciting news to share: #tinylevy was born last week! They have lots of updates to share, but will be taking a short break while they get into the groove of mom life. Check Facebook and Instagram for updates on when that will be. Check the GSoB Facebook and Instagram accounts for updates on when that will be!
Episode 42: A Little Bit Closer
Kate and Karyne had a really exciting week: The baby turned and is face down, Kate doesn’t have strep B, and most importantly, the last big project is now complete. Also this week, they had their last doula class and their fourth baby shower was a huge success.
Episode 41: Going on Tour
Kate had to do a 24-hour pee test this week, which entailed a lot of pee. The baby’s room finally looks like a room a baby would want to be in, and Kate and Karyne learned a lot on their tour of the hospital.
Episode 40: Unsolicited Advice
Kate and Karyne have been getting a lot of unsolicited advice lately, but they don’t mind, especially when it comes from the sandwich lady. They also fell into an American Girl doll hole, reminisced about champagne buffet dinners at the hospital, and added a new segment to the show.
Episode 39: The Baby Blues
Kate is on the hunt for shoes that will fit her swollen feet, but she thinks help is on the way. The baby shower was this weekend, and they got a ton of cute baby clothes — even though it’s all blue.
Episode 38: Coping Mechanisms
This week Kate and Karyne had a baby workshop with the doulas, where they learned how to cope. With everything. Kate’s ankles are swollen and the baby is stretching, but the best news of the week? They’re moving on to Plan B of the wallpaper project.
Episode 37: Under Pressure
Kind of a slow week over here at the Levy house, though Kate and Karyne found plenty to keep them busy: organizing, labeling, and washing some baby clothes. And in between, they’ve tried to influence the baby’s taste in music.

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