Congratulations to them both – just watched a doc on these guys and think they’re a great family… what does it matter more than that? I wish them both all the best for the future, I’m sure it’ll be a great one for them and their kids.

Well Hi to you both and big congratulations on your beautiful baby girl,I must admit I first read about this in one of our gutter press with pictures and was quite shocked until I read the circumstances and watched your documentary which was shown in england on 12/11/2008
and I must say I admire you for your strong and happy relationship and also tollerance of the paparazzi (there needs to be restraints on this lot ! ) and as for the bible bashers, they are just hippocrites and i’d like to see what goes on in their house behind closed doors,i bet it’s a lot worse,as jesus said ” peace on earth to all men” and anyway why are they so bothered, it doesnt affect their lives so it’s none of their business my 13 year old daughter lex has also watched the documentary and has the same view as me (i’m glad i have brought her up so kind and liberal) and she has said if you ever need a babysitter we would be more than happy to help (yes i know the distance) but just to make a point)I think oprah understood what prejudice you have gone through I mean I think her and her family have gone through enough to last a life time (remember “the colour purple” we wish you Love and happiness in your life and hope that you are left in peace(as the bible says) to be happy with your lot

Love and best wishes

Laura and Lex

I have just watched a documentary on the birth of Thomas and Nancy’s first child and was appalled at the amount of abuse they suffered. It is obvious that their daughter is very much wanted and loved as they put up with all sorts of terrible statements. I wish them all the luck in the world with their 2nd child and am sure he/she will be every bit as gorgeous as their daughter is.

I agree with Devon. I also understand why a lot of you say, if he’s got a uterus, he’s a woman. However, a lot of you have also not done the research to know about transgender people, and the reality of what they face. He is a man, legally. No he does not have a penis. He is giving his family the gift of life because he can, and because his wife cannot. You should all really do the research on gender identity disorder. these people, many of them, for as long as they can remember, have always felt they were born in the WRONG body. Its a very sensitive issue, that if you were in the same situation, would want others to be understanding as well. So lets all try to be a bit more open minded. The media has labeled him the “pregnant man.” He is just living his life the way he sees fit for his family. You do the same as well. So we should all have a little more respect for each other.

I am confused why someone who identifies as a man would even want to be pregnant. Most FTM transexuals feel repulsed by their female organs, and being pregnant is ALL about them, it’s like the most female thing you can do. Not judging, just wondering…

i guess he REALLY didn’t have to get all this media attention. if i was in his position, i wouldn’t. IF i was in their position I’d either not really tell the media (or anyone) because i big stomach could just mean weight gain. lots of guys get beer bellies-he could just be another. i also would have gotten a surrogate mother. that means, you can still have your child and not deal with the stress of being a pregnant man. i have no problems with thomas beatie and his wife. just i don’t think they had to do what they did, for a kid. being a transgendered man gets enough people upset. being a pregnant man will too. they had alternatives ( EVEN ADOPTION! WHERE THEY COULD HELP THE UNFORTUNATE!!!) and if i was in there position, i would have taken it.

They were on Barbara Walters last night…if there’s still people wondering what Dr. would approve of him getting pregnant again so soon after the birth of Susan…they’re not being inseminated by a Dr. – Thomas’s partner is doing it with sperm off the internet. Brave!

I think the main point people are trying to get at with their posts is that this is not a “medical marvel” since Thomas was born a female with female anatomy. It’s not a question of whether he considers himself a man, or is a man. He says he is, and that’s good enough for me. It’s the question that he was born with the ability to have children naturally – which is nothing new, or scientifically of note.

Congrats to him and his wife. Best of luck with two little ones so close in age!

As a close friend of someone who went throught the extensive process of sex change and being by their side every step of the way, I can tell you by definition, Thomas is not a man.
You must live completely as your desired gender for up to two years before doctors complete the process.
I’m certain that childbirth is not part of the male process.
What bothers me is the CONSTANT publicity this couple hunts down. They mentioned on OPRAH they were shopping a book around and the light went off!!! Publicity, plain and simple.

how wonderful for them, their daughter is adorable