Embarking on a Fertility Path to Parenthood
YouTube personality and LGBTQ advocate Gigi Gorgeous, alongside her husband Nats Getty, has recently opened up about their ongoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) journey. The couple, currently undergoing their second round of IVF, shared their joy upon learning that they have successfully created two viable embryos.
Challenging Transition and Lifestyle Changes
Gigi, who has been transparent about her journey on YouTube, described the process as both daunting and challenging. After over a decade on hormones, Gigi underwent a significant lifestyle shift, pausing her hormone treatment and focusing on fitness. This change was crucial for her to have active sperm again, a key step in the couple’s path to parenthood.
The Decision to Start a Family
Initially, Gigi hadn’t considered preserving her DNA for future children during her transition. It was only after meeting Nats and discussing their shared desire for children that she considered the possibility. Gigi faced the daunting prospect of stopping her hormone therapy, a constant in her life for over ten years, to contribute biologically to their future children.
The Road to Viable Embryos
After being initially informed of having no active sperm, Gigi embarked on a fitness journey, which played a significant role in the success of their IVF process. The couple’s persistence paid off when they returned to the doctor and found out that Gigi’s body had responded positively to the lifestyle changes.
Nats Getty’s Involvement and Support
Nats, who had not previously considered having children before meeting Gigi, also made significant lifestyle alterations, including freezing his eggs. He shared the emotional and physical challenges of undergoing IVF, emphasizing Gigi’s support throughout the process.
Overcoming Lifestyle Challenges
Part of Gigi’s lifestyle modification included no longer tucking, a practice she learned could impact sperm health. This was a considerable change for her, as tucking had been a daily part of her life since her transition.
Future Plans and Embracing Parenthood
The couple, ecstatic about their two embryos, has not yet decided which to transfer first. They emphasize that, being trans themselves, the gender of the child is not their primary concern, but rather the health of the embryos. Gigi expressed excitement about the children being biologically theirs, considering it a significant blessing.
Advocacy Through Personal Experience
Gigi also spoke on the importance of sharing her medical journey online, especially to educate and encourage other trans individuals about the possibility of having biological children. She hopes her story can inspire others to consider their options early in their transition process.
Conclusion
Gigi and Nats’ journey highlights the complexities and possibilities that come with starting a family as a transgender couple. Their story serves as an educational and inspiring narrative for the LGBTQ community, emphasizing the importance of informed choices and the joy of building a family.
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