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Pregnant Man Expecting Second Child!

DearSugar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:00:00 PST

I'm sure you've all heard about Thomas Beatie, the man to first become pregnant and have a baby. He was originally born a female, but underwent six sex-change operations and took male hormones to become a man, and then legally married his partner Nancy. Since she's infertile, he kept his womb and ovaries intact in the hopes of having a family someday - they feel that having a baby is neither a male or female desire, but a human one. Before becoming pregnant, he stopped taking testosterone injections so his menstrual cycle would return. He gave birth to their first child last Summer and now the Beatie's are expecting their second child, due this June! To get a peek inside their lives, check out this video of their interview with Barbara Walters:

Pretty amazing, huh? Tell me what you think about this in the comment section below.

Buzz News Roundup, 7/11

BuzzSugar — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:30:26 PDT

A UK production company has bought the rights to make an hour-long documentary about the "Pregnant Man" Thomas Beatie, Variety reports.
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Some lucky Batman fans who have been following the viral marketing campaign for The Dark Knight were rewarded with free tickets to a July 15 screening of the movie, ComingSoon reports.
In Orange County today? Head to the Pushing Daisies pie-eating contest at the fair! Details are at The Futon Critic.
Mario Van Peebles will return to Damages for six episodes this year, writes Reuters.
According to Variety, five major studios will include antismoking PSAs in youth-rated DVDs of films that feature tobacco use.
Billboard has the news that Starz Entertainment will help viewers make their own 3-D glasses at home for when Disney's Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour airs on Starz On Demand in 3-D.

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Pregnant Man Gives Birth to Baby Girl!

LilSugar — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:04:02 PDT

Thomas Beatie, who garnered media attention as the "pregnant man," gave birth to a baby girl today! Beatie and his wife, Nancy, have not disclosed the method of delivery. The child is Thomas's first. Nancy has two daughters from a previous relationship. Congratulations to the family!

Would You Buy the Pregnant Man's Book?

babysugar — Sat, 24 May 2008 06:00:59 PDT

Since announcing his pregnancy, I've been fascinated by transgender man, Thomas Beatie. Until he appeared on Oprah to tell his unique story, many were convinced the tale was a hoax. But, more than the biology of the situation, I've been captivated by the intense reactions people have had to his decision to have a child.

Whether it will be a best–seller remains to be seen, but Thomas Beatie is penning his memoirs in a book titled Love Makes a Family: A Memoir of Hardship, Healing and an Extraordinary Pregnancy.

Would you buy the expectant man's book?
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Pregnant Man Tells His Story to the World

babysugar — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:00:42 PDT

As many of you know, Thomas Beatie, also known as the transgender pregnant man, appeared with his wife, Nancy, on Oprah yesterday to share their story with the world.

For the people who anticipated a freak show, it was anything but as the loving couple chatted with Oprah about their decision to have a baby and to make it public. Adding even more normalcy, Nancy's two daughters from a previous marriage were there supporting their mama and step–dad.

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Formerly known as Tracy, Thomas is now a man with his lady reproductive parts still in tact. Like many married folks, he and Nancy wanted to have a biological child. Thomas said it was a dream of his to eventually have a baby so he kept his reproductive organs when he began his gender transition. When the duo wanted to start their family, Thomas was the only one who could bear offspring as Tracy suffered from endometriosis and had her womb removed years ago.

A highly unusual situation, the couple has faced disbelief, disgust and dismay from many people.

The Beaties believe that the most important thing for a baby is to be surrounded by caring and loving parents despite their gender, sexual preferences, race, etc.

Tell us, do you agree with this couple's decision to reproduce?

Pregnant Man to Appear on Oprah

babysugar — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Last week, I asked you if you thought the pregnant man was a hoax and you were split on the issue.

But, the mystery is solved since Thomas Beatie is set to appear on today's Oprah. So if you have to see it to believe it, tune in and watch as they perform an ultrasound and show off the nursery.

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Is the Pregnant Man a Hoax?

babysugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:00:00 PDT

In the last few days, the news has been buzzing about a transgender (woman–turned–man except for the sexual organs) fellow who claims to be 20 weeks pregnant with a baby girl.

But, Thomas Beatie's neighbors and others aren't convinced he's telling the truth. One neighbor said:

Quite frankly, I think it's a hoax. I saw him a few days ago, and he didn't look like that.

To see a doctor's opinion, .

Since Thomas kept his female reproductive parts, he was able to conceive. Having taken testosterone injections for years, the former female looks like an expectant man. Obstetrician Lisa Masterston from Cedar Sinai told Good Morning America that there is one other transgender pregnancy on record and that it's entirely possible if all the parts are still in place. She also said the dad-to-be should stop his hormone injections for the sake of the baby's reproductive organs.

Do you think this could be a hoax?

What Did You Think of the Revenge Season Finale?

Maggie Pehanick — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:59:28 PDT

I'm still reeling from the first season finale of Revenge. Though I've been following the show since day one, my allegiance had slipped a little in the past few weeks because the plot seemed to be straying - until this week's episode. Color me happily surprised! At first, I thought the big shocker was when Amanda shows up . . . pregnant! I knew as soon as Victoria gets out of the limo and approaches the plane that something is amiss, then when the white-haired man shows up, I think we all knew that plane was going down. Then Charlotte overdoses, and in case that's not enough for you, Emily's mom is still alive! It's like a series of little brain bombs! Are you as impressed as I am with the way season one ends? Will you be tuning in next season?

You're Fired! 20 Signs That a Pink Slip Is Coming

Wise Bread — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:54:53 PDT

If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming.

There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before they are ever considered as cannon-fodder.

And then there's the other kind. The guy who could get Gandhi to hate him. The woman who spends most of her day chatting on the phone to friends or doing online shopping. Or the nice chap in sales who is completely oblivious that the recent merger means his job is now obsolete. They all have Ostrich Syndrome. They couldn't see a pink slip coming if it was 8ft tall and glowing in the dark, screaming "you're fired!"

You want to avoid being in that second category at all costs. So I've compiled a handy list. If you can answer yes to THREE or more of these questions, you may want to think about sprucing up your résumé and dry-cleaning your best interview attire.

1. Are you no longer in the loop about, well, anything?

This is a huge telltale sign. Suddenly you're finding out about company news from the cleaning lady or the new girl in accounting. If you were formally in the know about all things business related, but now suffer from "the company's doing what??!" disease, the writing is probably on the wall.

2. Did you recently screw up big-time?

We're not talking a minor faux pas here. Did you lose money on an account that was previously bulletproof? Oh dear. Were you caught having sex on the boss's desk with the boss's spouse? That's probably not a career-enhancing move. Unless you're a real dope, you know if you have screwed up. And if you know, HR knows. It may not be the final nail in your coffin, but it's a nail in the coffin nonetheless.

3. Are people avoiding you at all costs?

Eye contact is difficult to make with someone if you know his or her head's on the chopping block. Small talk is just as tough. It's best just to avoid that person altogether. So if people are no longer doing that fun "stop 'n' chat" in the hall, or the coffee room empties when you arrive, then guess what . . . you may be a marked man or woman.

Read on for more.

What to TiVo: Tuesday

Maggie Pehanick — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 Last Man Standing (new, season finale)
8:30 Cougar Town (new)
9:00 Dancing With the Stars (new)
10:00 Private Practice (new)
11:35 Nightline (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guests Johnny Depp and Casey Wilson)

8:00 NCIS (new)
9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (new)
10:00 Unforgettable (new, season finale)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Jim Parsons)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Steven Tyler)

8:00 Glee (new)
9:00 New Girl (new, season finale)
9:30 New Girl (repeat)

8:00 Fashion Star (new)
9:00 The Voice (new, season finale)
11:34 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Rick Santorum and Taylor Kitsch)
12:37 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Cameron Diaz and Michael Phelps)

8:00 90210 (new)
9:00 The L.A. Complex (new)