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Politics | 11/13/2008 12:55 pm

Trans Man Thomas Beatie Pregnant Again (Video)

By The Staff at wowOwow.com
© Getty

Boy, oh boy! Thomas Beatie’s certainly prolific!

Beatie, a married transgender man who gave birth to his first child in June, revealed to Barbara Walters that he’s again with child. Walters, in turn, let the cat out of the proverbial bag on this morning’s episode of "The View."

Walters and Beatie got to know one another this month after the legendary journalist interviewed Beatie and his wife, Sarah, for the news show "20/20," which will air the chat tomorrow. Then, next week, the Discovery Health channel will air its own documentary, "Pregnant Man," which gives viewers an intimate look into Beatie’s home life.

As for the current pregnancy, Beatie assures the public that all’s well: "I feel good. I had my checkups with my hormone level, as far as the HCG. And everything is right on track." The new baby will be delivered on or around June 12.

 

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Rita T
I am all about everyone being entitled to be what they want to be. But to me, if “he” hasn’t had his ovaries and womb removed and a penis added, then she isn’t a he. And as long as she is having babies, she is still a she, and not a he.
By Rita T on 11/13/2008 1:38 pm
Belinda Joy
Amen Rita! My thoughts exactly.
By Belinda Joy on 11/13/2008 2:34 pm
gulliver fourmyle
yeah, this is not what i expected—-easily explained, as all reproductive ‘hard-ware’ was intact—-artificial insemination—-so an odd twist from Lesbos—-the island—-
By gulliver fourmyle on 11/13/2008 6:05 pm
kermie b
Sorry, I think it is for the attention—think what those kids will go through as they grow up. None of my business, but I say, pick a gender.
By kermie b on 11/13/2008 1:49 pm
haylee preist
I feel so happy for Beatie and his new family. People need to be accepting of sexual orientation and gender issues. In the end, we are all humans with the same abilities to love. Transgenders/sexuals, gays, etc. can bring up children in a loving warm environment no better or worse than any heterosexual couple. This is what they said about interacial couples, “thnk about the children, how hard will it be for them to grow up in a society that condemns interacial relationships.’ However, look at us today. We’ve progressed so much. As a transgender myself, I find it heartwarming to hear such a story. However, it’s hard to find others that appreciate you for who you are. I’ve tried online dating sites to meet people and so far www.adultsonlylist.com has been the most successful. So for those of you still looking, visit adultsonlylist.
By haylee preist on 11/13/2008 2:03 pm
Dee T
Okay, but why all the publicity seeking? Will the family become another John and Kate plus eight with a “twist”? Live and love privately as 95% of the population does.
By Dee T on 11/13/2008 4:10 pm
Ky McQueen
GEEZ!
By Ky McQueen on 11/13/2008 3:17 pm
gulliver fourmyle
this hit me from left-field—-i’ve posted ‘sex-is-very-strange’, re: some fish, marsupials, plants—-men ‘evolving’ from women—-ie:’what-to-hell’ am i doing with vestigal nipples? i would think such a deal ‘do-able’, but to find This? i’m floored—-how did i miss this? i agree w/Ky—-‘Geez’!!!!!!!
By gulliver fourmyle on 11/13/2008 5:39 pm
DeBúrca obj
I saw a clip on The View today. The appear to be a very happy family and that baby is sure happy. So live and let live, I don’t begin to understand everything and everyone in the world. As far as the publicity goes, who knows, I’m sure they have been hounded by the media and maybe they think, if they don’t do the interview, speak for themselves and let people get to know them, that the media and those who pay attention to what the media says, will make up their own minds and define them in a way they would not like to be defined.
By DeBúrca obj on 11/13/2008 8:18 pm
DeBúrca obj
TYPO: “THEY appear”, not “the appear”
By DeBúrca obj on 11/13/2008 8:19 pm
EKA -
I don’t know, this whole story just gives me the creeps. I understand the story, how it happened, I just can’t wrap my brain around it. My brain says “Yes ” but my eyes say “NO” I won’t judge, I won’t criticize, I just need some time.
By EKA - on 11/13/2008 11:33 pm
Vicki M
From day one I felt this was a money making scheme and I can’t believe the media is eating this garbage up. I watch The View at least 3 times a week and thanks God I missed that day.
By Vicki M on 11/14/2008 7:23 am
lynn colley
if “it” wanted to have children, “it” should have stayed a woman…this is all for a money making scheme..if God had intended for a man to give birth, he would have gave them a penis and a vagina….get a job and get a real life
By lynn colley on 11/14/2008 8:11 pm