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Follow along every other Tuesday as Kate and Karyne navigate reciprocal IVF using Karyne's eggs, unknown donor sperm, and Kate's uterus. And drink lots of La Croix. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Connect with Kate and Karyne on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter by searching for Gayest Show on Birth.
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Karyne ran a 5K this weekend but you wouldn’t know it from her hashtag. Ari still hasn’t gotten over his egg aversion, and Kate still hasn’t gotten over her people aversion. Learn more about Kate and Karyne’s journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Connect with Kate and Karyne on …
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As aware and sensitive and “woke” as they are to gendered comments, Kate and Karyne still find themselves saying “hey guys” quite a bit. Also this week, the baby is still enjoying his pureed food … even banana shrimp. Learn more about Kate and Karyne’s journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth…
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Kate and Karyne went to New York and came back to a baby who doesn’t wake himself up in the middle of the night anymore. The trick? Being patient. Also this week, a PSA: Always read contracts before you sign them. Learn more about Kate and Karyne’s journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gma…
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Kate and Karyne found a solution to Ari waking himself up at night. Also, they’re seeing some results with the helmet, and Kate’s pumping days are over. Learn more about Kate and Karyne’s journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Connect with Kate and Karyne on Instagram, Facebook, …
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Karyne is sick. Other than that, Ari had his helmet appointment, he got introduced to peanuts, and he’s sleeping in his own room. Learn more about Kate and Karyne’s journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Connect with Kate and Karyne on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.…
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We’re back after the longest hiatus! We missed you! This week on the show we catch up on all the new things the baby can do, how well he’s sleeping, Rent the Runway, and baby doll helmets. Learn more about Kate and Karyne’s journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Connect with Kate…
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Kate and Karyne both went back to new roles at work, the baby rolled over for the first time, and Fleetwood Mac on a school night probably wasn’t the best idea. The show will be taking a little break, but will be back the second week of January. Happy holidays!By Kate & Karyne Levy
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Karyne finally filed the second-parent adoption paperwork and it was easier than she thought, thanks to the kindness of a stranger. Thanksgiving at Kate’s family was awesome, and Grandpa Saul gave everyone a great surprise. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail…
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The doctor dropped a little bomb a few weeks ago, but as usual, everything turned out fine. Karyne has been navigating the court system to see if she needs to do a second-parent adoption. Also this week, Kate and Karyne went to IKEA. Big mistake. Huge. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or commen…
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Kate and Karyne answer some of your burning questions like is the baby sleeping. Also this week, Ari had a naming ceremony, he’s going through a growth spurt, and did the Beyonce concert happen? Listen and find out. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Co…
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People feel compelled to come up and talk to you when you have a baby, and Kate and Karyne have been fielding all sorts of questions. The dogs have graduated from their training, and Ari now weighs more than 10 pounds! Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com.…
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Being in the hospital for 5 days is no joke. This week, Kate and Karyne spill the dirt on what happened on days 3-5 after baby Ari was born. Also, Gayest Show on Birth will be released biweekly from now on, until further notice! Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@…
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Episode 44: Signed, Sealed, (Labored), Delivered
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Kate and Karyne are back for real this time! This week on the show, they talk about the millions of things that happened during their extended hospital stay leading up to when baby Ari was born. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Connect with Kate and K…
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Kate and Karyne have some exciting news to share: #tinylevy was born last week! They have lots of updates to share, but will be taking a short break while they get into the groove of mom life. Check the GSoB Facebook and Instagram accounts for updates on when that will be! Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit you…
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Kate and Karyne had a really exciting week: The baby turned and is face down, Kate doesn’t have strep B, and most importantly, the last big project is now complete. Also this week, they had their last doula class and their fourth baby shower was a huge success. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions …
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Kate had to do a 24-hour pee test this week, which entailed a lot of pee. The baby’s room finally looks like a room a baby would want to be in, and Kate and Karyne learned a lot on their tour of the hospital. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Connect w…
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Kate and Karyne have been getting a lot of unsolicited advice lately, but they don’t mind, especially when it comes from the sandwich lady. They also fell into an American Girl doll hole, reminisced about champagne buffet dinners at the hospital, and added a new segment to the show. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. …
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Kate is on the hunt for shoes that will fit her swollen feet, but she thinks help is on the way. The baby shower was this weekend, and they got a ton of cute baby clothes — even though it’s all blue. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Connect with Kate …
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This week Kate and Karyne had a baby workshop with the doulas, where they learned how to cope. With everything. Kate’s ankles are swollen and the baby is stretching, but the best news of the week? They’re moving on to Plan B of the wallpaper project. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments…
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Kind of a slow week over here at the Levy house, though Kate and Karyne found plenty to keep them busy: organizing, labeling, and washing some baby clothes. And in between, they’ve tried to influence the baby’s taste in music. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gm…
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Episode 36: Sail Away, Sail Away, Sail Away
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Kate and Karyne had the busiest week, but most importantly, someone called back about the wallpaper in the baby’s room. Other than that, this week was filled with meetings with the rabbi, meetings with HR about parental leave, and ultrasounds. Oh, and the baby has a new favorite song. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com…
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Kate and Karyne are feeling a little overwhelmed with all the things they have on their plate, and spent part of the weekend crying. Also in this episode: Kate gives an update on her prenatal massage, they try to break down some of the HR paperwork they need to fill out, and the dogs are (finally) in boot camp. Learn more about their journey by vis…
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Kate and Karyne are back from vacation! This week they talk about placenta encapsulation, what to put in their going to the hospital bag, Care Bears, and heavy-duty dog training. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Connect with Kate and Karyne on Instagr…
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The baby has been moving around a bunch, and Karyne can finally feel him kicking. They also finally hired a doula and couldn’t be happier. Kate and Karyne are taking next week off (again — sorry!), so see you again in a few weeks! Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirt…
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Kate had a moment of anxiety last week but (spoiler alert) everything is fine. Meanwhile, Karyne spent her day reading about co-sleeping, and we can’t feel the baby moving too much because the placenta weighs a whopping 1.5 pounds. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbir…
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Kate and Karyne circle back and chat a bit more about their fears. But thanks to Instagram’s new policy regarding uncensoring birth pictures, they can learn a little more what they’re getting into. Read more about the Empowered Birth Project at Harper's Bazaar. Also, Karyne turns 40 this week. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowon…
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To celebrate their 30th episode, Kate and Karyne thought they’d play 20 questions about their feelings on giving birth and parenting. They also cleaned out the linen closet and practiced their Kegels. Buy "Hey Ladies" if you like humor and having fun. And check out The Fertile Nest for more fertility-related information and fun. Learn more about th…
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You know what’s really hard? Nailing down an Instagram, email, and Twitter account for a baby who hasn’t been born yet. So to make themselves feel better, Kate and Karyne did some adulting while doing retail therapy. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. C…
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Episode 28: A Very Special Gayest Show on Birth
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Kate and Karyne got some interesting news from the genetics counselor. The good news is that Karyne got to graduate fromGoogle University School of Medicine. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Connect with Kate and Karyne on Instagram, Facebook, and Twi…
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Kate and Karyne didn’t clean the garage this week, but they did decide to drop some money on some inconsequential — yet very cool — nonsense: a 4D ultrasound of the baby. Next time they’ll bring 20 family members and friends. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gma…
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Whether the baby is shaped like a mango a Nintendo Game Boy, or an heirloom tomato (??), Kate is feeling him move a little, which reminded Karyne of the time she was assaulted by a massage chair. They cleaned the baby’s room and the garage more, per usual. And Karyne messaged with her favorite Instagram influencer, Aydian Dowling. Learn more about …
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This week, the baby is the size of a Nintendo controller, which is the best of all the weeks. Kate and Karyne got a surprise bill from the IVF clinic that turned out to be less money than they thought, but still. And Karyne’s mom tried to hypnotize her into saying the baby’s name. It didn’t work. Or did it? Learn more about their journey by visitin…
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Kate got a new pregnancy pillow and the only ones who love it more than she does are the dogs. Kate and Karyne’s friend sent them some hemorrhoid pads and other must-have post-pregnancy items, and they now have a place to put everything because they finally organized the garage! But the most important news of all is that the baby’s due date is on B…
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Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Connect with Kate and Karyne on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. And check out Karyne’s favorite budgeting app, You Need a Budget.By Kate & Karyne Levy
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Kate and Karyne share the things they’re most excited for and scared about when it comes to having a kid. Karyne signed up to get a free baby box for the baby to sleep in and is looking for some parenting books to start reading. In the meantime, Kate challenged her to change a diaper or two. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbi…
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Kate and Karyne are finally in the second trimester! That means, more energy and the baby is the size of a peach. Or something. Also this week: Kate made the 20-week anatomy scan appointment, but not without some shenanigans, and there’s really nothing better than buying gear. A lot of gear. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbi…
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We made it to episode 20! Nobody showed up for the nap party, but that’s fine. This week Karyne and Kate talk about their budget (again), maternity jeans, and the many bodily functions that occur when you’re pregnant. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. …
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Kate and Karyne got a king-size bed and it’s the best thing that ever happened to them. No really. The first OB appointment went really well, and they got to see the little alien who’s one day going to be a roommate who never leaves. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonb…
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This week Kate and Karyne bought a heartbeat monitor to alleviate some stress, which will make the 20th episode nap party that much better. Kate explains to Karyne the many ways in which a doula can help. And Karyne learned the hard way that not all are welcome at exclusive country clubs. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth…
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This week Kate and Karyne take a deep dive into all the Bay Area treats they love, and Kate’s grandma offers a great suggestion for how to spice up those hospital ice chips. The IVF clinic has delivered the news they’ve been waiting for. So Karyne will celebrate by taking a nap. But the best news of all? Karyne finally gets to share her love of her…
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Kate is still feeling that this whole baby thing is a little surreal, so to make it feel more real, she went on a Target app shopping spree. Did $100 worth of baby clothes do the trick? This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test. Learn more about their jour…
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Kate and Karyne are back from their Hawaiian vacation and they’re feeling refreshed and a little punchy. This week they had a pretty major appointment with their RE; Kaiser made a pretty major flub on the phone; and Kate and Karyne dissect the many wonders of being an auntie. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the…
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Kate and Karyne welcome their good friends Cristal and Shimina on the show this week to discuss building a community, different family units, and contacting the sperm donor when the child turns 18. Oh and they did all this while drinking, because they’re on vacation in Hawaii to celebrate Karyne and Cristal’s 40th birthday! Aloha! (We will be takin…
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Kate and Karyne ring in the new year with some beta test results, after having peed on so many sticks. But the worst part about the beta test, is that it’s the first of many milestones on the long road to getting pregnant. There’s so much more waiting to be done! This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10…
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The one-week wait is almost over, and Kate and Karyne couldn’t be happier, even though they’ve found plenty to do to keep them busy. Kate is experiencing some symptoms — and so is Karyne (obviously) — that could mean something or nothing or both. Did they end up doing the at-home pregnancy test? Listen to find out. This episode is sponsored by Epis…
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Kate’s transfer went perfectly, according to the nurse, embryologist, and physician, and Kate and Karyne are now a week away from finding the results. That is, of course, if they don’t break down and take the pee on a stick test on Christmas. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your…
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Kate’s lining is finally up to snuff and the transfer is scheduled for this week! Kate and Karyne also found the perfect analogy to describe what happens in the uterus as it preps for a baby. Nobody is surprised that the analogy has to do with food. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% o…
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This week, Kate and Karyne hold a gender studies course with each other, diving deep into the psychology of gender reveal parties and Kate’s dashed dreams of having a gender neutral child. Oh, and their dog Henry makes an (uninvited) guest appearance. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10%…
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Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Kate and Karyne are still playing the waiting game. But in a surprising turn of events, they got the PGS test results back earlier than they thought they would. It’s a Thanksgiving miracle! This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an E…
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After a week of waiting, Kate and Karyne now have another 2 weeks of waiting. But that’s OK! It’ll prep them for the waiting and waiting they’ll have to do later on in this process. Also this week, they discuss what the egg retrieval process really entailed and offer an update on the status of their embryos. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Vi…
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