The Beatie Family

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Sorry if this has been brought up on here already, but.....

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-8210.html

So what do you all think of Mr. Beatie having a baby? Personally, I think its really freaky! The only reason I was even thinking about it, was because DH is at work today, and there are a large group of lesbians who work there that were talking about it. Their feeling on it is that its just wrong, and that they feel very badly for the child. I don't have an issue with same sex couples having children, but I have to admit, theres something wrong with this! So what do you think?

 

[Tigger&Belle]

I think that any time a loving, committed couple decides to have a baby it's a wonderful thing. And when that couple has to work a bit harder to have a baby, whether that be by adoption, fertility treatments, insemination, etc, then it's even more precious. I haven't heard anyone say that this couple won't be good, loving parents. There are so many people who have babies who abuse and neglect them--I can't criticize two loving, committed adults having a baby.


ETA, yes, it will sometimes be difficult for that child. Doesn't make their birth any less wonderful, however. Some people make it difficult on the children of lesbian woman and gay guys. And on mixed race children. Just means that there are some jerks and/or unkind people in the world.

 

[mickeyfan1]

I saw them on Oprah. No matter what he has done surgically or hormonally, genetically, he is a woman. They wanted kids, he had the parts. End of story. Wouldn't it be a nicer world if all children are wanted children, brought into loving homes, no matter if it's single parent, 2 men, 2 women, or one of each? I say cheers to them. It may never become an issue, after all, the couple lives as man and wife, so there is a mom and dad. When the child is old enough to understand, then the parents can explain it if needed. Hopefully there will be no teasing at school, but the parents will no doubt be ready for it.

 

[mykidsintow]

I think its awsome!

If a loving person wants a child then I think its awsome when it works out. I mean "someone loved me and cared enough to have me, regardless of sexual orientation, what the media said, or other peoples judgements" is awsome anyway you cut it. My kids are a blessing even if one has an unknown bio father and a prostitute mother. I would much rather explain this situation than what I will have to explain to one of my children one day.

As for my next..... Well sweetheart your daddy got a very sweet loving lesbian pregnant. Umm... Her ex-partner asked if she was going to "do it" with my husband the old fashion way..... Alrighty then!

Children deserve to be loved, they deserve a loving enviroment where they can grow and develop while being respected and loved. Who cares how they got there.... I think the past is all in presentation. How we present it to them is what will count when the chips are down. They won't remember the experience, but if its presented in a positive light they will know and gain confidence from that.

KIDOS to them for being open minded enough to have this baby! She is going to be so loved!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I just wanted to clarify - I have no problem when two men, or two women have kids, its great that these two people have the child they always wanted (infact I think Its really wonderful - we see it alot when we go into Asbury, but thats about the only place regulary). The fact that they went on Oprah and anounced it to the world is a whole different story, however.
Anyway, I just wanted to clarify, I don't think its a bad thing, just wierd/different - maybe just takes some getting used to!!!

 

[mykidsintow]

I think I would rather go on Oprah where things are generally brought to light respectably than end up in tabloids because my nosey gossiping neighbors call someone or because someone sees me on the street.

I think it was a respectable way to bring it to the public and hopefully not only pave the ways for others in similar situations, but also state the facts and avoid all of the rumors that could have developed from hiding. I am sure some labor nurse could have made a pretty penny talking to some hoaxy tabloid.... had they hid out.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Yeah, they very likely would have liked to keep this private, however word got out and people started talking, so they decided to go public themselves, explaining things truthfully. Of course it's "different", however different doesn't have to mean bad. My children are adjusting to having a mother, who they thought was straight (and I thought I was straight) end up questioning her sexuality and figuring out that she's lesbian. Life throws curveballs sometimes and it's how a person handles those that show their character.

 

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Our world would be so much better off if every child born into it came from a series of months/years of efforts of trying to conceive. This is not to say that I wish the Hell of infertility on anyone, but the ease in which most humans procreate leads to a lot of damage humans due to their parent's inability to love, want, or adequately care for them. Every child should be wanted, loved, and cared for.

While the efforts that the family took were different from what the vast majority of the population experiences, I have nothing to say on the matter other than it's good to see that there will be one more very loved and well cared for child come into our world. I hope she does great things with her life. I am sure that her Mom & Dad will do their best to ensure that she does.