Is America ready for the world's first pregnant man?

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Is America ready for the world's first pregnant man?

by Corey Posted April 02, 2008 18:57:18

Thomas Beatie, who was born a woman, will be the first trans gendered man to carry a child. Though he underwent surgery to switch genders, he kept his female reproductive organs and is nearly six months pregnant. Making an appearance on the Oprah Show, he told Ms. Winfrey that his current wife Nancy was unable to conceive and that's the only reason he decided to go through with the pregnancy. Beatie was able to conceive via artificial insemination. "I'm a person and I have the right to have my own biological child," he told the talk show host. He expects to deliver a girl around July 3rd. So, is America ready for a pregnant man?

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+5 raves Fryin Ryan June 15, 2009 19:28:01

Answered: Here's what I think....
ok its what he/she did so its not bad at all
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kala July 30, 2009 01:22:36

Answered: Yes. Why not? It's his body and he can do whatever he wants with it.
i don't care what he/she does
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Fryin Ryan June 15, 2009 19:28:01

Answered: Here's what I think....
ok its what he/she did so its not bad at all
Sassy April 28, 2009 18:49:36

Answered: Here's what I think....
I think it is just to get the money and if the baby is going to grow up with a pair of greedy parents than so be it....
But i really hope it has a some what ok life
Adam March 19, 2009 10:17:51 (edited)

Answered: Here's what I think....
I think it is funny the storm of publicity surrounding this story. I saw a story about this on TV and for the first half of the show they don't mention the fact that it is actually a woman. When you add this little tidbit of information it really doesn't matter. I mean a pregnant woman, WOW!!! I didn't know that could happen. Look here is the deal, if it sounds like a woman, has the bone structure of a woman, and all of the reproductive parts of a woman.... IT'S A WOMAN!!! Sure a flat-chested, harry, ugly woman, but still a woman. BFD! Whats next the first man with a menstrual cycle or the first woman with a Adam's apple?
Chuck March 17, 2009 22:06:13

Answered: Here's what I think....
This is a confused woman,not a man.God Bless.
IKnowwhoyouare March 16, 2009 03:40:58

Answered: Yes. Why not? It's his body and he can do whatever he wants with it.
why do you care?
(David)-(The)-(Strange) March 16, 2009 01:10:04

Answered: Yes. Why not? It's his body and he can do whatever he wants with it.
well it already happened, so yeah lol
hope everything is good with him and his child
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♫Teardrops On My Guitar♫~♥i... March 07, 2009 08:09:38

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sweetpea November 22, 2008 20:19:34

Answered: Yes. Why not? It's his body and he can do whatever he wants with it.
I think it is different , but I think you as a person should have the choice to be able to do it if you choose to do so.
§~○KRISTAL○~§ November 20, 2008 23:55:38

Answered: Here's what I think....
He still has a uterus so he is still a she
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The Electrician November 19, 2008 22:34:16 (edited)

Answered: No. This is not natural. It's dark-sided.
This is sick. She is still a woman. She changed he physical appearence only. Make your mind LADY !!! You're just craving attention.
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Seth (crazy Iowan) *Burgundy* September 12, 2008 19:41:26 (edited)

Answered: No. This is not natural. It's dark-sided.
yeah, here's what I think: that baby is gonna have a f**ked up life. its weird. its not the way god intended. I dont wanna get into politics and religion but this goes waaaaaaaaaay beyond my experimental curiousity.

imagine if you grew up knowing your dad gave birth to you. this baby is going to be in the news his whole life known as the 'kid born from a man' or something similar. think of all the kids at school that are gonna make fun of his/ her dad. True, its that man's body, but it's the kids entire life at stake now. that's who i care about.
<3 <3 <3 <3 August 29, 2008 18:49:54

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moderated...
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:Kayэulitz* August 26, 2008 22:14:23

Answered: Here's what I think....
"HE" used to be a "SHE" so go with that
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Steph July 31, 2008 00:04:21

Answered: Yes. Why not? It's his body and he can do whatever he wants with it.
I don't think it really counts since he was born a she.
HarryPotter4life July 26, 2008 19:06:53

Answered: Here's what I think....
So what. I don't see why everyone is making a big fuss about this. I mean, millions of people do weird stuff like this. It's his body, and as long as his baby is safe and healthy, that's all he should care about.
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madisons_mommy2008 July 26, 2008 15:02:19

Answered: No. This is not natural. It's dark-sided.
I believe if god intended on men to bear children they would naturally.. i think it is sick just cause he is not really a he but a she and people need to let this die down "she" is nothing but a sick freak!!!!!
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Jazz July 13, 2008 23:48:22

Answered: No. This is not natural. It's dark-sided.
that just not right.
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musiclover217 July 03, 2008 03:32:50

Answered: Here's what I think....
well, technically "he" is still a woman at least on the inside although the physical outer shell has changed the fact it's a woman having a baby. nuff said.
the legendary June 24, 2008 00:57:45

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i dont know
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cupcake22 May 25, 2008 21:09:50

Answered: Here's what I think....
o.k first of all that was a woman who underwent surgery to switch genders
she/he still kept her/his female reproductive organs so it doesn't really count.
aly101 May 19, 2008 14:30:02

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moderated...
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Yannick May 02, 2008 21:53:11

Answered: Yes. Why not? It's his body and he can do whatever he wants with it.
Think people are ready for it there is a first time for evorything!
miney shorttie April 30, 2008 20:57:05

Answered: Here's what I think....
it's not really a man any ways ..was a girl at one point in life
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Ace~Mr.Giantess~ April 27, 2008 01:03:54

Answered: Here's what I think....
That's not a man, that's a boob-less woman with hair on her face.
(Jasper is ❤] April 26, 2008 21:53:23

Answered: No. This is not natural. It's dark-sided.
uwmmm wierd he has a vagina eww but oh well
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Sweet Jelly April 26, 2008 03:07:52

Answered: No. This is not natural. It's dark-sided.
to creepy but this world is about to get worse so get ready for it....!
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Shenay April 19, 2008 03:01:29

Answered: No. This is not natural. It's dark-sided.
Are you kidding! My stomach turned when I heard about this!
First of all its twisted...and I’m not one to judge....But first of all...Its not a pregnant man....She was BORN a WOMAN! Thus making her a woman, screw having her sex changed. Men can NOT have children...its scientifically imposable! But beyond "her" having this child, think about the up bringing of the actual child! That baby is going to grow up with "A man" saying "Yea Daddy gave birth to you"....wow.....Say that out loud to yourself and tell me if that sound right....? i have a lesbian friend...it really doesnt have much to even do with being gay or whatever....because i thought for a second.....why is it such a big deal that shes having a baby....? and its because everybody keeps saying shes legally a man....(because she had the sex change and could grow a mustache) idk dude....but all n all to answer tha question....NO America is not ready for this kinda stuff....
I saw this video....and he pretty much talks about the same stuff i just said....its crazy...
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Constance*sick to death of ... April 16, 2008 00:46:56 (edited)

Answered: Here's what I think....
I think this idiot is going to set back the acceptance of legit Trans-genders decades.

According to the interviews and reports "he" never had surgery. "He" took male hormones, and his clitoris "grew enough for sexual intercourse" (we only have "his" word for that, and personally, I really, really, don't want to see this idiots pseudo-penis) but went off them when the couple decided to try to conceive. "He" never felt "he" was in the wrong body. "He" is genetically female, but never felt that this was wrong. "He" has no dx'd gender related health/psychological issues. "He" has never had, nor attempted to have gender reassignment surgery because "he" never felt "wrong".
"He" is a lesbian, and "he" need professional help to accept "his" sexuality and deal with his mental health problems before "he" completely fucks up "his" kid.
"he" says "he" is legally a man - I have no idea how this was accomplished, but I suspect that perhaps there were some other (ahem fraud) issues.

Oprah should be ashamed of herself - I'd expect this of Springer.... and when I wasn't looking People became a glossy version of the Enquirer.
histobuff April 14, 2008 07:21:32

Answered: Here's what I think....
I don't understand why there is so much hate for this couple. If anything, they are American's and we should stick together. All this hate speech about this situation is being broadcast to the world and people think little of us, just because we are from this country. I am proud to be an American and I will stand up for my fellow American's, trans gendered or not.
Meaka April 10, 2008 23:05:01

Answered: Yes. Why not? It's his body and he can do whatever he wants with it.
hahaha thats is so fu**ing funnny
i would love to chat with who ever just e-mail
standstill April 08, 2008 18:37:19

Answered: Here's what I think....
It's not a shocking news. I just wonder why everybody is going gaga about it. She is not a man, she is a woman. So what's thise fuss about?
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GypsyRose April 08, 2008 18:12:25

Answered: Here's what I think....
Here is a perfect example of why so much of the rest of the world looks down on us.
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braxgalaxy to GypsyRose April 14, 2008 00:44:56

No most of the world looks down on you because you are stupid, not because of this. HAHAHA and i would think i would know as i am a part of the 'rest of the world'.
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Lizowa April 07, 2008 21:28:49

Answered: Yes. Why not? It's his body and he can do whatever he wants with it.
I don't see why everyones making such a big fuss
[btw, the baby in the "heres what I think..." option is adorable ^.^
Arel April 07, 2008 15:33:12

Answered: Here's what I think....
she is not a man! If she was so hell bent on being male why not have your female parts removed?
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braxgalaxy April 07, 2008 05:42:23

Answered: Yes. Why not? It's his body and he can do whatever he wants with it.
And may I question why the question is 'Is America ready for the first pregnant man?' when firstly its not a man she is a woman! Secondly why does America have to be ready for anything? What is your country so frail because your scared if something doesn't fit in the square. You all think your such a perfect country, but have you noticed how all the stupid, pathetic, dumb, in humane things evolve from your country? The list goes on and on and on (minus the pregnant female which is normal!)
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braxgalaxy to braxgalaxy April 07, 2008 05:46:12

And to all the people who think the woman is a freak (aka Thomas Beatie) lots of people are laughing at you, because you must think she is man, meaning you are stupid enough to beleive, a man who produces sperm, can somehow produce eggs aswell to make a baby! Haha, honestly, i bet your all from America. OH SNAP, i am going to get a heap of down raves for that comment!
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Lizowa to braxgalaxy April 07, 2008 21:30:21

Hahaha, I'm giving you up raves. :]
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braxgalaxy to Lizowa April 07, 2008 23:38:23

RIGHT BACK AT CHA!