![]() “It’s hard not to be like, Look, we’re just two people who wanted to have a fucking baby. This can be hard for Reese to explain in interview without being “little sassy sometimes,” as he says, because they aren’t any different from other people: When it comes to LGBTQ parental rights, it’s about just letting people live their lives, regardless of their sexual or gender identities–which is common sense. After 36 hours of labor, Leo was born at eight pounds, six ounces. His ribs were “separating from the cartilage” in his sternum and “started splitting” from his spine–which resulted in being induced at 40 weeks. While Reese had a fairly easy pregnanc, it started to get complicated by the 8th month, because he suffered from rib separation. Eventually, Biff would really like to stay home, so that’s our goal.” We know that we’ll figure out the financial part as it comes, though, and we’ll figure out ways to cobble together side income - right now we rent out our garage studio. ![]() We know that because we’ve already been through that with our other two kids. It’s emotionally difficult, and it’s financially difficult. This isn’t too surprising, considering how expensive adoption is, as Reese noted, saying: The couple, who have two children from adoption, decided to have a third child biologically, largely because of finances. For instance, in the past, Reese didn’t even think it would be possible to be loved as a transgender person, not to mention “having a partner or getting married - not to mention settling down, having a house, kids.” When Reese met Chaplow, everything changed–and for the better. ![]() In general, both Reese and Chaplow have been extraordinarily candid about their experiences, documenting their parenting journey on their personal website and Facebook page.īut now, Reese has gotten even more poignant and upfront about being a transgender parent. Recently, Reese opened up about the entire process in The Cut, as a way to help other transgender families and parents, and raise awareness for people who may not understand what it’s really like. What makes their birth story a bit different is the fact that Trystan Reese, a transgender man, gave birth to Leo with his partner Biff Chaplow. It changes what they think is possible for their own children.Remember Trystan and Biff? They’re the parents of Leo Murray Chaplow, who was born this past July. "Our story is life-changing for parents of LGBTQ people. "I think a powerful tool for change is building empathy, and how can we build empathy except by listening to the stories of other people?" Reese asks. With their platform, Chaplow and Reese hope to continue growing understanding of the LGBTQ community and the families within it. Never miss a story - sign up for PEOPLE 's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "There are more amazing trans storytellers with platforms now than ever before." We see those attacks ramp up anytime there are forward advances."Īt the same time, "There's also more trans representation in the media than ever before," he continues. ![]() "We're seeing more anti-trans legislation than we've ever seen before -, 33 states coming after kids, coming after doctors. "With more visibility comes greater danger," Reese explains. This content is not available due to your privacy preferences.
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