Nonbinary Pregnancy, Known Donor Family Building, and Fighting Cancer Together | Casey & Sarah

Casey and Sarah share their beautiful, uniquely queer family-building journey—featuring a known donor (Sarah’s brother!), a nonbinary pregnancy, chestfeeding after top surgery, and building a milk-sharing network. Plus, we dive into Sarah’s breast cancer diagnosis and how their love and resilience are carrying them through. Full of heart, humor, and radical queer joy. 🌈Through all the twists and turns, Casey and Sarah’s story is a powerful reminder: queer families show up for each other, through everything—birth, milk, chemo, and beyond.🏳️‍🌈 Thanks to our sponsor California Cryobank!Thinking of growing your queer family? Use code LOVEISLOVE at cryobank.com for a FREE Level 2 subscription to their donor catalog!🏳️‍🌈Check out Everywhere is Queer! IOS l Android🏳️‍🌈 Interested in advertising? Check out our sponsor packages ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠🎧 Loved this episode?Support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and help keep these stories alive!Or! Become a paid subscriber directly through your podcast app. (Look for a "subscribe" or "support" button wherever you're listening.)🏳️‍🌈 Key TakeawaysTrans, nonbinary pregnancy after testosterone and top surgeryUsing a known donor (Sarah’s brother!) for at-home inseminationCreating a milk-sharing collective and inducing lactationNavigating second-parent adoption and estate planningFacing a breast cancer diagnosis as queer parents of young kidsThe emotional parallels between pregnancy, parenting, and cancer journeysHow queer love and resilience show up in every stage of family building📍 Bonus: That moment when your mechanic plants the seed that one day you might be asked to be a sperm donor. #JustQueerThings🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Casey and Sarah are a married couple living in Philadelphia with their two young children. Casey (they/them) is a nurse practitioner specializing in trans healthcare and a midwifery school educator. Sarah (she/her) is a loving parent, breast cancer warrior, and advocate for queer family visibility. Their story weaves together themes of chosen family, resilience, humor, and radical love.🏳️‍🌈 Resources MentionedCalifornia Cryobank – Use code: LOVEISLOVEJourney Law (Philadelphia area family law specialists)🏳️‍🌈 What resonated most with you?Drop a comment, DM us, or email [email protected]—we love hearing your stories!🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Connect!Find us on IG, TikTok, Bluesky, & YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈 Watch full episodes on YouTube🏳️‍🌈 Order the If These Ovaries Could Talk book 🏳️‍🌈 Edited by: Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈 Theme Song by: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈 Logo by: Daneen Stevenato 🏳️‍🌈 Shop merch here. 🏳️‍🌈 Full transcript & episode info available on our website🗳️ VOTE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ADVOCATE. 🍼 BUILD QUEER FAMILIES.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a trusted professional for your specific situation!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy