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Darryl from Houston, left and Drew from Dallas, right Gay dads share tips for prospective parents Egg donation and surrogacy has become one of the most popular options for gay and queer men who want to become fathers.
Some who dream about fatherhood are afraid to even research surrogacy, as it is known to be very expensive. But thankfully, our community has Men Having Babies, a nonprofit organization comprising gay dads, surrogates and allies, all dedicated to making gay parenthood a wider reality.
And believe it or not, Texas is a great state for surrogacy. No wonder there are so many gay surro dads here. “Intended fathers are surprised to hear that Texas was one of the first states to support two dads being named on the birth certificate, and that surrogacy is not only possible within the state, but that it is legally supported by the courts,” says Kristen Hanson, owner of the Texas-based Simple Surrogacy, who has been helping gay men become dads for more than two decades. “Texas is very family friendly, and that applies to ANY family,” Kristen explains. “The intended fathers are also eager to be connected to the growing community of dads in Texas who have become fathers through surrogacy, especially because they want their children to get to know other children whose families were built the same way. “Dads from other states who come to Texas for their surrogacy journey are drawn by our lower cost of living compared to the coasts, thus translating into a lower-cost journey overall.” Knowledge is power, and, in the case of gay surrogacy, knowledge is money.
Men Having Babies will host a two-day conference for prospective dads (and those who are just researching) from Texas and Florida in Fort Lauderdale Oct.
