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If These Ovaries Could Talk: The Things We've Learned About Making An LGBTQ Family Hardcover – September 17, 2020

by Jaimie Kelton (Author), Robin Hopkins (Author)
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JAIMIE KELTON and ROBIN HOPKINS, the creators and hosts of the popular podcast If These Ovaries Could Talk, realized the world needed to know there was more than one way to make an LGBTQ family. Each of their families came about in different ways, so how many other stories were out there? Turns out, lots. Inspired, the two friends launched their podcast asking LGTBQ families every question imaginable about their journeys to parenthood. Now the two hosts have written a book based on dozens of interviews to help address recurring questions that came up during their podcast. Is it important to have a child with your genetics? How does one pick a sperm donor? How will you talk to your children about where they came from? And just how does one pay for a baby because rumor has it, it costs a lot? With insights and stories from guests such as StaceyAnn Chin, Judy Gold, and State Senator Zach Wahls, Jaimie and Robin go humorously in-depth and guide you on a journey that is equal parts funny, serious, happy, sad, celebratory, cautionary, and powerful. You can read this book cover-to-cover or skip around like your very own LGBTQ choose your own baby adventure book. You'll learn a lot and laugh even more along the way! Who knew making a baby could be this much fun?

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    Lit Riot Press, LLC
  4. Publication date
    September 17, 2020
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.81 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0999294377
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0999294376
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"Jaimie Kelton and Robin Hopkins are helping to empower a whole new generation of LGBTQ people, specifically LGBTQ women, as they navigate their journey towards parenthood. At a time in our nation's history when some politicians continue to target the rights of LGBTQ parents, Kelton and Hopkins are countering the conversation with accurate, informative, and inspiring advice for LGBTQ people looking to explore the beauty of having children." -Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLADD

"I love this book. It's funny. It's heartwarming. It's endearing. And it's eye-opening in terms of what LGBTQ folks go through to make a family. But it's also relevant to people like me who've gone through the fertility process at a doctor's office." -Amy Schumer, Actress, Comedian

"It's poignant, funny, beautiful and talks about what truly makes a family. Read. Listen."-Ophira Eisenberg, Comedian and Host NPR's "Ask Me Another"

"The book highlights a wide array of different people and couples who share their family building journey. While many of the stories feature LGBTQ families that range from funny to moving, the book highlights just how much a family is a family no matter how they began."-Jennifer Palumbo, writer Forbes

"Robin and Jaimie have put together a masterpiece. It's funny. It's informative. It's brutally honest." -Judy Gold, Comedian and Author of "Yes, I Can Say That"

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lit Riot Press, LLC (September 17, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 348 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0999294377
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0999294376
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.81 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 78 ratings

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    Jaimie Kelton is an award-winning actor, voiceover artist, producer, and podcast host based in New York City. She has over 17 years of experience performing on stages in New York City, in Regional Theaters, and on National Tours. She is a Helen Hayes Award winner recognized for excellence in professional theater and a SOVAS Award winner for her portrayal of Bo Peep on The Syfy Network’s, Happy! Her voice can also be heard in Disney’s hit cartoon, The Octonauts (Tweak, Pinto, Twinkle the Sea Star), Amazon’s Bug Diaries (Scarlet Lily Beetle, Ant Leader), and Fairy Tale Forest (Gaby). Jamie co-hosts the popular People’s Choice award-winning podcast If These Ovaries Could Talk, where she chats with guests about non-traditional families making babies when making babies doesn’t come naturally. She lives with her wife, two children, and a tiny dog named Roxie in Manhattan.

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    Author ROBIN HOPKINS is an award-winning actor, writer, producer, and podcast host. She began her career as a stand-up comic in New York City, performing regularly at Caroline’s, Comic Strip Live, Gotham Comedy Club, and Stand-Up New York. Her acting credits include Boardwalk Empire, Louie, Hindsight, and Mi America. In the writing world, she is a frequent contributor to both HuffPost and Medium. Her television writing credits include VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live and Divas, MTV’s Teen Mom Reunion Special and O Music Awards, and a pilot, Age Against the Machine. Her television writing credits include VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live and Divas, MTV’s Teen Mom Reunion Special and O Music Awards, and a pilot, Age Against the Machine. Robin is also an accomplished playwright. Her one-woman show In Search of Tulla Berman debuted to sold-out crowds in San Francisco, with subsequent runs in Winnipeg, Canada, the Pelican Theatre in New York City, and the Ars Nova Theatre. Robin’s play Love, Punky went on to have a reading at Ars Nova and a run at the Midtown International Theatre Festival. Robin is the co-host of the popular People’s Choice award-winning podcast If These Ovaries Could Talk where she chats weekly with LGBTQ families, highlighting, normalizing, and lifting them up for all the world to see.

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Lacey Trost
5.0 out of 5 stars Stop looking at the reviews and buy the book NOW!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2021
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I can’t believe it has taken me this long to write a review for this book!
I started listening to the Ovaries Talk podcast when my wife and I started our journey to growing our family.
When I heard on the podcast that a book was going to be released I bought it right away. I had already listen to a bunch of the episodes that are talked about in this book, but it didn’t make it any less of an enjoyable read.
I loved that the book was broken down in different sections and you got to hear a variety of opinions, knowledge, questions, and more! from different guests.
One of the local baby stores in town didn’t have any LGBT resources and they are smack dab in the middle of a huge gay family community. I’m planning on snagging an additional copy of this book to give to the shop owner who I think will love it just as much, and hope that she will start caring it in store!

This book is also a really important read for people who have friends or family with a “new traditional” style family.
It helps to field a lot of questions, and can make you more prepared and comfortable with interacting and having conversations with your friends and family.
It can also help when you get all of the questions about “So I hear your sister and her wife are going to have a baby, how are they doing that?“ && “If your sister and her wife are having a baby, then who’s the dad?“ etc. All questions that your sister and her wife expect you to know so you can educate people and de-stigmatize their family, just as they do every day.
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Keith
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are starting your family as an LGBTQ individual or couple this book is a must, must, must!
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020
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There is no book like this on the market. Whats more is that the book is not just about facts. Jamie and Robin are thoughtful, interesting and so very funny so its a joy to read. I am so grateful to them for writing this book. I am recommending it to everyone I know. These ladies are trailblazers!
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Slycee
5.0 out of 5 stars For the Non-LGBTQ+ Also!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020
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Sometimes making a baby is hard, regardless of your obstacles. This book is full of wit, charm, and critical information for those seeking to make a decision on making a baby using non-traditional methods. I am a fan of the podcast as well- these ladies are just epic- but you don't need to have listened to thoroughly enjoy this book!

(But, really, you should give it a listen)
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Tia
5.0 out of 5 stars A voice for family building!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
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Empowering family building. Two amazing authors who have passion for what is real and bringing it out on paper for the rest of us to read. Full of truth and inspiration, also funny! Great book!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2022
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This book, and the podcast by the same folks, gave me so much food for thought! Learning from the experiences and insights of others has been an invaluable part of my family building journey.
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Chloe M
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST read for any LGBTQ+ couple planning to start a family
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020
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Loved reading this book. There’s so much that goes in to building an LGBTQ family, and this book hits many of those topics and is comical at the same time. So many times while reading this book, I thought, “ OMG, I’ve wondered that exact thing!”, or the opposite, “I never even considered that...”. I now feel more prepared about starting my LGBTQ+ family 💗👩‍👩‍👦
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Thais M.
5.0 out of 5 stars The book of answers to every LGBTQ parent to be
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021
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I love the podcast so I decided to give a shot to the book and it’s fantastic. It’s an organized compilation of everything they talk on the podcast. As a prospective parent to be, every question, fear or doubt that’s come to mind has been answered by this guide. So I would recommend it to anyone who’s been unsuccessfully google searching for answers on having babies as a member or our rainbow community.
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Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020
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This book was funny, informative, and an overall great read. I highly recommend for anyone interested in creating a new traditional family or just for educational purposes.
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3.0 out of 5 stars I could take or leave it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2022
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Didn't realise this book would basically just be a copy of the podcast conversations. I got bored less than half way through as im an avid listener to the show
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