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  • Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
  • Actor and gay dad Kieron Richardson explores same-sex parenting and introduces his twins!
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    Produced by Burning Bright for Channel 4 Television
    Presented by
    Kieron Richardson
    With thanks to
    Natalie Gamble & Associates
    Online Editor
    Andy Roberts
    Dubbing Mixer
    Luke Hatfield
    Development AP
    Owen Donovan
    Programme Associate
    Joe Sutherland
    Production Co-ordinator
    Rachael Cunliffe
    Assistant Producer
    Amanda Cox
    Editor
    Otto Burnham
    Executive Producer
    Seamus Murphy-Mitchell
    Produced, Directed & Filmed by
    Rebecca Burrell

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  • @JassminaVellucci
    @JassminaVellucci 6 років тому +140

    I had gay foster parents, and they were the nicest guys. They now adopted a child.

    • @animeost9193
      @animeost9193 3 роки тому +1

      😳 why foster?

    • @Matty002
      @Matty002 3 роки тому +2

      @@animeost9193some places its suggested or required to get foster credentials before adoption. depending on places it can also affect paperwork going through faster
      also some people foster and sometimes they make a special connection with someone and adopt them

  • @Kari_B61ex
    @Kari_B61ex 7 років тому +1729

    Absolutely loved this... " You weren't made in my tummy - you were made in my heart " ❤️👨‍👨‍👧‍👦

    • @yas5392
      @yas5392 7 років тому +18

      Karina Bailey that part made me tear up 😭

    • @kateward5325
      @kateward5325 7 років тому +10

      love is love and me thot that was so cute x

    • @donkmetz
      @donkmetz 7 років тому +1

      Karina Bailey p

    • @alexackermann3314
      @alexackermann3314 5 років тому +3

      This made me melt.

    • @kirab4036
      @kirab4036 5 років тому +3

      I died

  • @TwoDadsUK
    @TwoDadsUK 7 років тому +1607

    We loved taking part in this, telling our story and raising awareness about the Surrogacy journey. There's still a long way to go in the UK but hopefully more and more people watch this and see what's actually possible. This is a movement and one I want to continue promoting as more LGBTQ people become parents. Appreciate the lovely comments. Michael, Wes and Talulah.

    • @pgpw19
      @pgpw19 7 років тому +26

      Michael Johnson-Ellis
      If I can be half the parent in the future that I saw in the both of you I'll be happy. Talulah is beautiful. Congratulations and the very best of happiness to your gorgeous family xxx

    • @ghostwolf1719
      @ghostwolf1719 7 років тому +13

      Michael Johnson-Ellis Your family is beautiful, thankyou for sharing😀

    • @wendydenning5709
      @wendydenning5709 7 років тому +7

      she is beautiful I love her eyes are so pretty

    • @ElizaJane
      @ElizaJane 7 років тому +12

      Micheal Johnson-Ellis because of this documentary I want to become a surrogate and because I knew after my first that i wanted to help people like you and your partner to become parents and to have the right to become parents no one should tell any gay couple that they have no right to be parents and i feel so sorry that there is still stigma around gay couples becoming parents and I have the up right pleasure to know that there is people out there like yourself that have stood up and say that I am in a same sex relationship with a child who was brought here be a surrogate mother

    • @paigemonet4193
      @paigemonet4193 7 років тому +6

      Michael Johnson-Ellis your daughter is absolutely beautiful you and your husband should be absolutely proud for your part in this

  • @vickycushman8482
    @vickycushman8482 6 років тому +173

    I was a ward of the court after my mother died and in foster care. I felt like no one cared about me until I was informally adopted by a gay couple.I met him at my first job at 16 yrs old. They were so good to me and I will love them forever. I'm a better person for having them in my life. A good parent is a person that guides and protects you through life. I don't see how gender matters.

    • @carichaos1651
      @carichaos1651 6 років тому +2

      Vicky Cushman ❤️

    • @MrKit9
      @MrKit9 5 років тому +7

      @Bethlehem Eisenhour No because they are GOOD parents and don't abuse their children.

    • @andrejkovacic2254
      @andrejkovacic2254 5 років тому +15

      @Bethlehem Eisenhour you skipped your meds again

    • @kirantariq2228
      @kirantariq2228 4 роки тому +2

      @@andrejkovacic2254 lmaooo funniest comment I've seen

    • @antoniajane5442
      @antoniajane5442 4 роки тому +3

      One of the best comments I have read. Your story brought tears to my eyes! I am so pleased you found each other. Ignore the trolls.

  • @pacemarshall9358
    @pacemarshall9358 7 років тому +253

    "Where did you grow?"
    --"In your heart."
    I'm crying!

  • @Akeza71
    @Akeza71 7 років тому +183

    I remember Neil Patrick Harris saying that a child having same-sex parents has nothing but love because a couple who wants to have a child through adoption or surrogacy has to be very sure as the couple has to go through many legal loops and the process is extremely expensive

  • @mygayrats
    @mygayrats 4 роки тому +58

    I though the title said "raised by queens"
    And I was like *hellll yeahhhhh*

  • @hollyjollyproductions
    @hollyjollyproductions 7 років тому +143

    16 year old twin with gay parents here! Thank you so much for making this!
    This story reminded me of myself.
    Glad to see more of us are coming, and along with that more open mindedness and recognition.
    💪We are strong and we are proud🌈
    -Kelsey, COLAGEr/ Queerspawn

    • @xjulialunax3577
      @xjulialunax3577 5 років тому +2

      Holly Jolly Productions heyy how did you feel about not being raised by a mother?💗

    • @MrKit9
      @MrKit9 5 років тому +6

      @@xjulialunax3577 Really? REALLY?

    • @thomaswall1079
      @thomaswall1079 4 роки тому +5

      @@xjulialunax3577 1st. They didn't even say the gender of their parents. 2nd. Is it really appropriate for you to be asking that question?

    • @LucasFernandez-fk8se
      @LucasFernandez-fk8se Рік тому +2

      @@xjulialunax3577 clearly pretty good considering they’re saying that enthusiastically? Like that kinda question only makes sense for kids who are upset at the lack of a mom 🤨

    • @zoltanmihok04
      @zoltanmihok04 Рік тому

      🥰😍😘

  • @suzys8558
    @suzys8558 7 років тому +210

    the lady he was talking to about being a surrogate mother, I don't know why but the waterworks wouldn't stop. She is such a wonderful person for doing that.

    • @lovelion2001
      @lovelion2001 7 років тому +19

      yeah, she was doing it purely from the good of her heart cuz in England it's illegal to pay for surrogacy.

    • @imirrelevant513
      @imirrelevant513 7 років тому +1

      And so brave, full respects for her

    • @pikuali7196
      @pikuali7196 6 років тому

      +I'm Irrelevant hii

  • @inspiringer6418
    @inspiringer6418 4 роки тому +28

    I'm 15 and for the majority of my life I've been abused by mother. She often used the excuse that she gave birth to me as a reason to hate me and hit me. My dad was the one who raised me and loved me but he waa at work so he couldn't always protect me. If I had a second dad I would not care as long as he loved me and raised me instead of hitting me. It doesn't matter what gender they are, as long as they love you the child will feel safe and love you back. I do not love my biological mother, so I really only have 1 parent.

  • @romanenko4752
    @romanenko4752 6 років тому +140

    "I'm a little gay boy yes I am, and I'm gonna be a dad so screw you"
    Oml yes

    • @JJ-ok2sm
      @JJ-ok2sm 4 роки тому

      Firt read bible and 2 pray ,and ask t God to come to your life and change you and don't fallow other people in you tube ,because BEHIND this video is devil .
      Jesus love and he want to see one day in heaven .

    • @JJ-ok2sm
      @JJ-ok2sm 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/SQk6_sHNew4/v-deo.html

    • @birbhay
      @birbhay 4 роки тому +1

      @@JJ-ok2sm shut up.

    • @user-hr8dx9qw4n
      @user-hr8dx9qw4n 2 місяці тому

      ​@@JJ-ok2sm God might be good. It might be not your version of a god.
      So if you dont wana make god mad, then dont go to gay events and tell young gays,
      they shall not marry their loved same sex partner and shall not raise kids in responsibility.
      Maybe you go down a very wrong road with that. I anyway send you a lot human love from a Deist :)

  • @keelyhopwood3323
    @keelyhopwood3323 7 років тому +288

    You weren't made in my tummy, you were made in my heart 😭😭😩😩😢😢😢
    I'm not crying ,I've got hayfever 😄

    • @HaeItzMae
      @HaeItzMae 6 років тому +4

      keely hopwood Lucy and Beth both work at my school and Beth is my English teacher. I think I cried a little when she said she was on this show cause I was so proud of her. And then cried when Lucy said that. Did you see the little letter on the fridge. It said something so cute.

    • @charpickering8919
      @charpickering8919 5 років тому +3

      keely hopwood I’m now year 12, but I was at the school where Beth and Lucy work at. I unfortunately have only come across this video of them. But I’d like to say that I’m so proud of them and their relationship . They are beautiful women inside and out and as a pasted student and lesbian myself . I’m so proud of them❤️

  • @kateylouise8555
    @kateylouise8555 7 років тому +839

    I think kerion and his husband will be perfect parents

    • @madeleinephaines
      @madeleinephaines 7 років тому +21

      'ammunism' - is that like covfefe?

    • @beachesboy1994
      @beachesboy1994 7 років тому +1

      Exactly.

    • @kokanee2010a
      @kokanee2010a 7 років тому +1

      exactly how better for a child to learn from his dads, a woman's perspective in all facets of life .

    • @threed902
      @threed902 4 роки тому

      @Kitalia the kitsune not to be racist or homophobic but gay people are nice white people ard nice put the 2 together they are probably gonna be too sweet and over spoil the child not to mention they are sorta famous just a tiny bit

    • @threed902
      @threed902 4 роки тому

      @Kitalia the kitsune ill send a link of how I believe a child should be raised

  • @diefenbaker7853
    @diefenbaker7853 7 років тому +53

    Love is the most beautiful thing in the world. Love doesn't see gender, sex, homosexuality or heterosexuality.
    These two men LOVE each other and they obviously love these babies already no different than heterosexual dads.
    Congratulations dad and daddy.

    • @bilboblaggins7659
      @bilboblaggins7659 2 роки тому

      Love won't stop this child going through emotional pain and psychological turnoil when its older and wants to know why they don't have a mum and who is their mum.

    • @briannalewis7338
      @briannalewis7338 2 роки тому +1

      @Bilbo Blaggins actually there's a good chance that will not happen if they are loved in a good house hold also the biological mom literally said she will acknowledge them as her biological children but not her to take care of (I'm only speaking from experience 😐)

  • @augustebuchanan3598
    @augustebuchanan3598 7 років тому +285

    this documentary made me want to becoming a surrogate mother. I never dreamed about beeing a mother and having children really scares me but I always felt bad because I'm healthy and I should be so lucky that I can conceive a baby. But I can't help that I don't really have a motherly instinct. the actual pregnancy doesn't scare me and I'm really good with pain and now I feel like maybe that was my purpose in life. I'm not meant to be a mother but I could give a baby to a couple who can't have one.

    • @user-et4bc5ts4i
      @user-et4bc5ts4i 7 років тому +26

      That's so beautiful, lately having a healthy baby and a process without complications, is very rare.

    • @pllemily
      @pllemily 6 років тому +3

      Go for it

    • @Pupcaster
      @Pupcaster 6 років тому +8

      The world should be blessed to have more people like you in it. Please never lose that kindness.

    • @StarAnnasDream
      @StarAnnasDream 5 років тому +3

      But the thing is...your Motherly instincts kick in AFTER you become pregnant!

    • @KellyanneKashaS
      @KellyanneKashaS 5 років тому +3

      Im curious after all this time did you continue with this feeling and seek it out or not.

  • @KatherineUribe-1
    @KatherineUribe-1 7 років тому +342

    Something about seeing men holding tiny babies that just fills my heart!

    • @justanimmaturearmyalongwit7461
      @justanimmaturearmyalongwit7461 6 років тому +3

      Katherine Uribe can i change your name to Katherine urine

    • @omerparvaiz6497
      @omerparvaiz6497 6 років тому +2

      just an immature army along with an exo l wowwww thats so sad

    • @aukenan7730
      @aukenan7730 5 років тому

      Demonic Rituals...I’m joking

    • @Foxsxxy
      @Foxsxxy 4 роки тому

      @@justanimmaturearmyalongwit7461 😁😁😁tf

    • @Simon1985_
      @Simon1985_ 3 роки тому

      Katherine Urine ❤️

  • @paigemonet4193
    @paigemonet4193 7 років тому +37

    this is honestly very inspiring I really don't understand why people still discriminate with same-sex parents just because there's two dad's or two Mum's doesn't mean that child isn't loved

  • @goodboysexyboyy7466
    @goodboysexyboyy7466 7 років тому +82

    Both gay and straight couples should foster and adopt children because there are many children around the world who needs good homes
    Just because a straight couple can have their own biological children it doesn't mean they should ,
    And just because a gay couple can't have their own biological children it doesn't mean they shouldn't medical science has come so far
    There are children who need good homes
    I have yet to make up my mind about having my own biological children and as a former foster I have never had a proper homes I was constantly abused as a child so I know the importance of children having a safe environmental to grow up in

    • @Pinkalooo
      @Pinkalooo 7 років тому +5

      Good boy Sexyboyy but if two parents who are straight are biologically able to have their own child, for a mother that is an amazing experience, just because there are other babies in need, most mothers want that experience, of the nine months, the birthing, even the breastfeeding.

    • @pygmygiant
      @pygmygiant 6 років тому +8

      YES. When my friend announced that she was adopting a child, somebody in her church immediately said, “oh, I’m sorry!” - they assumed she couldn’t have kids purely because she wanted to give a child who needed one a loving home. As a lesbian who’s planning to adopt, I really hope the world changes quickly so that my children never have to wonder whether they’re just second best.

  • @jadehall6106
    @jadehall6106 7 років тому +23

    The world is too complex to say there is only one way we can live. A family is a family regardless of who it is made up of. Congratulations guys!

  • @ruthmclaughlin5314
    @ruthmclaughlin5314 7 років тому +60

    Whenever Kieron and Carl talked about their babies, I just smiled and smiled, the want and love for them was so beautiful to see!!!!
    Congratulations to you both!! No matter what, those babies are going to have sooo much love in their lives!! xx

  • @adrianbrown9068
    @adrianbrown9068 7 років тому +194

    Thank you to Carl and Kieran for making this film. It's another step on the long long history of LGBT people becoming equal normal human beings. Congratulations and the very best of luck in raising those 2 lucky special babies. X

  • @paigeg9383
    @paigeg9383 7 років тому +113

    My daughter is eleven years old and one of her friends has two dads and she did not even bat an eye or ask questions when she found out to her it made no difference .

    • @jonathanstone3294
      @jonathanstone3294 5 років тому +8

      Good you must of raised a good and understanding child

    • @chloeg2437
      @chloeg2437 5 років тому +3

      My parents didn't teach me about LGBT because they don't believe in them but when i saw 2 girls kissing I didn't even care I just stared while smiling and walked off with a smile on my face

    • @chloeg2437
      @chloeg2437 4 роки тому +1

      @mark montgomery no I'm actually a girl with pcos

    • @Rhh26
      @Rhh26 4 роки тому +4

      mark montgomery Why would anyone try to prove you wrong? Of course one cannot biologically come from two men or two women. That isn’t up for debate. But being a parent is so much more than biology, it’s about loving them and providing for them. The fact you think family is bound and limited by blood is sad.

    • @Rhh26
      @Rhh26 4 роки тому +7

      mark montgomery God doesn’t exist, prove me wrong.

  • @Karis94
    @Karis94 7 років тому +298

    It actually really made me think when at 15:56 he said about the process of giving their samples. I had never thought before about the fact that it's done alone in a room, the fact that straight people can produce a child from a loving act but if you're gay it's such a clinical process.

    • @jock1645
      @jock1645 7 років тому +42

      It's true, the process is clinical and even a bit strange when it's happening. But the moment you find out it worked, it's like the how never even happened. Because ultimately, it does come from a place of love. I speak from experience and I can honestly say, when I look at my daughter I never think about how she came to be only that I can't imagine my life without her.

    • @Karis94
      @Karis94 7 років тому +21

      That's good to hear :) as a straight woman I guess I'd just never thought about it a great deal. Makes me have even more respect for couples wanting children who don't have it so easy!

    • @tamilou1270
      @tamilou1270 7 років тому +33

      Bear in mind that many couples, men and women also have to go through the clinical process due to various medical problems that prevents them from having kids "naturally", so it's not just a gay thing. Also bear in mind that not all acts of conception is actually loving....

    • @tomasgillen
      @tomasgillen 7 років тому +7

      vrm935164, You have some serious issues and may want to seek counseling. Just saying.

    • @hazelcolemanvg
      @hazelcolemanvg 7 років тому +12

      vrm935164 wow. I really pity you. You must have some serious hate in your heart. I'd just like to ask you, at what age did you chose to be straight? At what point in your life did you chose to be attracted to the opposite sex?
      While you struggle to answer that question, maybe you'll realise that is wasn't ever a choice, you were born that way. It's exactly the same for people that are attracted to people of the same sex.
      Drop the hate, it doesn't get you anywhere in life. Let people love who they want. A child doesn't need a mum and a dad, a large portion of children only have one parent and they turn out to be just fine. A child needs to be loved.
      I pity you so much.

  • @srobertson6386
    @srobertson6386 7 років тому +17

    You are two beautiful men with two beautiful babies; hearts full of love for them and each other; great dedication for the long haul ahead. All children should be so lucky! As far as acceptance goes, I heard an expression that said: "Those who matter don't mind and those who mind, don't matter." The greatest gift you can give your children is complete LOVE as unconditionally as possible in this life. Lots of hugs and kisses; telling them OFTEN you love them; that they are a joy to you; and you are proud of them always, no matter what. Make them feel safe, loved and very valuable and they will turn out all right and so will you! The world is sometimes a painful place, but these two little ones will outshine all that pain in your lives and they will become great sources of love in a world that desperately needs all it can get. Don't know you personally, but wish I did, and love you admirably from afar. I wish you and the children all the very best and will keep you always in my prayers. God has blessed you both greatly; be always thankful and show that thanks in all the love and sacrifices you make for your children and to all loving people of good will everywhere. Bless you all!!!

  • @alanday5255
    @alanday5255 7 років тому +19

    I think one major thing that you all are realizing is that regardless of the sex of the parents, no amount of preparation makes first time parents ready.

  • @imanalia7881
    @imanalia7881 7 років тому +255

    *GONNA MAKE MY HOMOPHOBIC FRIENDS WATCH THIS DOCUMENTARY* lol

    • @alejandrareyes436
      @alejandrareyes436 5 років тому +27

      tsm & pjm you need new friends

    • @kurdisezzy1494
      @kurdisezzy1494 5 років тому +17

      Um friends who are homophobic ummm I think it's time for new friends

    • @allhailnamjesus9052
      @allhailnamjesus9052 4 роки тому +1

      @Lala Sisli in every religion?ever heard of hinduism u homophobic muslim?

    • @verenant4567
      @verenant4567 3 роки тому

      @Aysha W shut up

    • @user-so6ir8gz5m
      @user-so6ir8gz5m 3 роки тому

      @@kurdisezzy1494 true

  • @TheRainydayvideo
    @TheRainydayvideo 7 років тому +526

    This film has made me feel so hopeful for my future.

    • @AislingBruen11
      @AislingBruen11 7 років тому +2

      TheRainydayvideo ❤️

    • @stevekay5024
      @stevekay5024 6 років тому +1

      lots of good things arund BTW impeachment proceedings have begun against the racist monster in the whit house

    • @stevekay5024
      @stevekay5024 6 років тому

      And thank for providing a home for that child

    • @diasheylagarbe5681
      @diasheylagarbe5681 6 років тому

      Haha same

    • @СтасСтас-е2д
      @СтасСтас-е2д 6 років тому

      tuff nut Ukraine has good surrogacy law.

  • @pearlinastan
    @pearlinastan 7 років тому +221

    "i'll be daddy you can be dad"

    • @RobinOpheliaRose
      @RobinOpheliaRose 7 років тому +6

      What am I doing with my life this is what dan and phil will say in the future 😉 really proud of kieron and carl

    • @pearlinastan
      @pearlinastan 6 років тому +2

      yes homo yo dude not to be that person but they have said phan isnt real loads of times-

    • @duckcylinder9903
      @duckcylinder9903 6 років тому

      What am I doing with my life I know it’s so cute lol?

    • @fadilhanusi9074
      @fadilhanusi9074 3 роки тому

      I love that 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

    • @namjesus1998
      @namjesus1998 3 роки тому

      Daddy = top
      Dad = bottom

  • @renzochan2658
    @renzochan2658 7 років тому +30

    I can't believe there's that many dislikes I'm so sorry 😖😫😭 but these people are so beautiful

  • @bluenorm
    @bluenorm 7 років тому +31

    Kieron have plenty emotions to give out to their new family and you could see one at 27:22

  • @terrybaker8156
    @terrybaker8156 7 років тому +648

    I just think people should mind their own business and keep their bigotry to themselves

    • @davidmurdoch5889
      @davidmurdoch5889 7 років тому +5

      Neil Baker don't fucking watch it if you don't like it old man

    • @terrybaker8156
      @terrybaker8156 7 років тому +33

      France Off you need to reread my comment, and reply accordingly

    • @davidmurdoch5889
      @davidmurdoch5889 7 років тому

      abe rombie 🙈😂

    • @davidmurdoch5889
      @davidmurdoch5889 7 років тому +5

      Neil Baker ok 👌 I read it x I don't think it's called bigotry it's called a hate crime in the uk to discriminate against someone's sexuality

    • @khayyy2340
      @khayyy2340 7 років тому +4

      Veritas Vos Liberabit just shurrup 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @joelvargas2456
    @joelvargas2456 7 років тому +16

    What a beautiful couple, family and story. Congrats to you both on your new family. I'm sure your both bound to be the best two dads any child could want. If you always stay true to yourselves and to your family, no matter what may come you will have each other to carry you through it. BIG HUG from a Gay brother in America.

  • @joannapink87
    @joannapink87 7 років тому +19

    Congratulations to you both! I'm sure you're going to make the best fathers for your two little beauties. Thank you for your documentary, and educating those who need educating.
    My partner is a paraplegic and is wheelchair bound, we had to self inseminate but I feel it made no difference at all to the love we have for our little boy. We know he was made with love because of how he makes us feel everyday.
    Shout out to all the unique families out there. Love conquers all!

  • @jamiemalek8233
    @jamiemalek8233 7 років тому +4

    I'm a 25 years old gay from Morocco, a country that forbids homosexuality through the constitution, and watching this made me wanna fight more to free ourselves and have our rights to live back....you guys are blessed and inspirational.

    • @katyfoye
      @katyfoye 7 років тому

      jamie malek The world is changing. We all have to fight for change! Good luck❤️

  • @kimberleylangley8340
    @kimberleylangley8340 5 років тому +5

    Being a parent ain't about if your a man or a woman or gay or straight it's about you showing unconditional love being a role model and feeling like you would die for your child. It's 2019 the world has changed and some people are so small minded. The babies r amazing and well done it's clear to see they will be great parents.

  • @skatefan78
    @skatefan78 7 років тому +32

    What a beautifully honest and open journey -- can't wait to share in more moments with them and other parents in this documentary! Wishing Kieron and Carl many years of tiredness and happiness and making memories!

  • @allenman75002
    @allenman75002 7 років тому +249

    Congrats from 2 Texas Gay men...Lovely Family

  • @4aqt1
    @4aqt1 7 років тому +69

    Those kids are lucky to have such caring beautiful dads! Lots of luck to the whole family!

  • @ryans9130
    @ryans9130 7 років тому +47

    So sad that this isn't allowed here in Germany🙁. My husband and I would really love to have babies that are biologically ours...

    • @evelyn-mt9cq
      @evelyn-mt9cq 3 роки тому

      I hope it becomes legal soon brother. stay safe!

  • @suffl
    @suffl 7 років тому +69

    29:08 "the next station is..." "...is the labour ward" :D
    THANK YOU KIERON & CARL! Congrats & all the best to this beautiful family.

    • @Black_Heart71
      @Black_Heart71 7 років тому +5

      Und ab sofort darf man in unserem Land heiraten wen man liebt ♥♥♥

  • @diefenbaker7853
    @diefenbaker7853 7 років тому +35

    FYI: I left this message in reply to someone that disapproves of the act of surrogacy and commented that disapproval here.
    I chose to post it as a main reply as well as a reply to their hate filled comment.
    My reply:
    I have a question for you. You say these men are misogynist because the found a woman that was willing to carry (surrogate) these babies for them.
    Do you feel that a heterosexual couple who cannot conceive or carry babies to term are misogynist if they have a woman carry babies for them?
    If at the time of birth the surrogate turns over the child(ren) to this heterosexual couple and the surrogate has no contact or limited contact with the child(ren) do you find this wrong equally to a homosexual couple?
    If you answer that being a surrogate for a heterosexual couple that cannot conceive or cannot carry a baby to term is different than a surrogate that carries a baby(s) for a gay couple then you are homophobic and a bigot because you have double standards.
    A woman that donates/sells her eggs or is a surrogate mom is one of the greatest gifts I can imagine.
    I would think that a woman would know herself well enough to know whether she is capable of giving this gift well in advance of her decision to donate egg (s) or surrogate.
    Also it has to be included in this plan of a non relative egg donor giving eggs and a sibling, mother or female relative being the surrogate for two men or a heterosexual couple.
    I remember a few years back a story of a woman that had cancer in her reproductive organs, she was not able to get pregnant or carry a baby. Her sister donated eggs (fertilized by the womans husband) and her mother carried the baby to term. In your theory this would be a double negative as the egg donor sees her child being raised by her sister - aunt and the surrogate (mother) sees the child she carried raised by her daughter.
    I see the love of a sister and mother giving the "mother" a child that she could not have without assistance.
    I believe you would change your opinion if your daughter or daughter in law or your gay son couldn't have a child and chose surrogacy as their way of having children. I can't imagine a grandparent not wanting their grandchild because of their archaic belief.
    I get the impression by your comment that you have more of a problem with two men fathering and raising a baby than you do with surrogacy.
    In the end it doesn't matter, these two children will grow up in a home knowing how much their fathers wanted and loved them despite all the odds against it.
    These children will know their egg donor loved them enough to give them life.
    These children will know that a stranger loved them enough to give the life as well.
    Unfortunately these children will know that some people would prefer they not exist rather than have their archaic beliefs questioned.
    And finally all that matters is LOVE IS LOVE and in this case LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE meaning egg donor love, surrogate love, dad love & daddy love.

  • @pugdan479itslife5
    @pugdan479itslife5 7 років тому +24

    Beautiful family! You can tell how much they love those children and that's all that matters.

    • @TwoDadsUK
      @TwoDadsUK 7 років тому +2

      Heather Mcculloch Thank you!

  • @niccolasarrieta
    @niccolasarrieta 7 років тому +14

    wow!!! tears of happiness came out... congratulations to the new breve parents of those beautiful babies!!!

    • @TwoDadsUK
      @TwoDadsUK 7 років тому

      Nicolas Arrieta thank you x

  • @mayrafernandez7303
    @mayrafernandez7303 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you! Forty years ago, it was so different. My six teens were taken from me, I was kicked out of my parish and to this day, my twins don’t speak to me! I also had to take a sanity test to keep my two youngest, ages five and seven. Twenty years later, I was allowed to adopt a family of four. So things do progress. I wish you the best. Trust in yourself. Forgiveness helps to heal. Love conquers all! Wish I could fly to London to give you all a big hug! Love ya!

  • @michellemckeon1687
    @michellemckeon1687 7 років тому +163

    This is amazing!!
    I will never understand how people treat same sex parents, surely having two loving parents is better than having a single mother/ father struggling to bring up a child or children when the other parent has walked out and cut off all reasonability's. I would rather have same sex parents than one parent any day.

    • @Justice4ev
      @Justice4ev 7 років тому +30

      Michelle McKeon As a gay man myself, I totally agree that same sex parents are just as good as straight parents and love is love. But as a child who was raised by a single mother, I do have to disagree with the rest of your post. My mom was awesome when I was growing up. She worked a full time job and still made time for me at the same time. I don't think any one way is any better than another. As long as a child is loved then that is all that counts. I share your excitement about this video. It is amazing!! Those babies are adorable.

    • @bicycle4206
      @bicycle4206 7 років тому +22

      Please don't try to praise one family arrangement by bringing down another. A single parent can be all a child needs, as long as they are loved and cared for properly. In my opinion, it doesn't matter by how many or what types of people raise a child as long as that child is well loved.

    • @michellemckeon1687
      @michellemckeon1687 7 років тому +6

      Chris Williams I was also a child raised by a single mother and I feel my post has been read wrongly yes love is love and my mum was also brilliant I was just proving a point that why are people complaining when actually it doesn't matter who brings the child up two men, two women, one man, one woman. Single parent don't get the abuse gay and lesbian couples.

    • @winsboy
      @winsboy 7 років тому +3

      Chris Williams -- You spoke for millions of us today. Thank you! My great-aunt and her wonderful husband helped my young divorced mom raise four of us while she worked - sometimes two and three jobs. My skirt-chasing father disappeared and never sent the alimony/child support ordered by the court. It wasn't until I was an adult that I fully appreciated and understood what they did for us by forgoing having children of their own. For that matter, It wasn't until I was an adult that I realized we were "poor". As far as my brothers and I were concerned, we never lacked anything - and certainly never lacked love!

    • @twistedbliss58
      @twistedbliss58 7 років тому +5

      Michelle McKeon being a single parent doesn't mean that the parent is struggling lmao

  • @notworking6448
    @notworking6448 6 років тому +22

    surrogates are so lovely to devote 9 months of their lives to make people's dreams come true

  • @patriciaorsborn7165
    @patriciaorsborn7165 7 років тому +14

    Oh for God's sake, the married gay men I've met are WAY WAY more responsible and financially stable than many many people who are capable of reproducing the original way (a drunken man and woman in a car park outside the bar where they met that same night😉) so I would think the children with two daddy's would be much better off so get your knickers out of a knot.

  • @jalim0005
    @jalim0005 4 роки тому +3

    I'd love to raise children and to be married to a man in the future.
    It's so terrifying to live in this society as a gay man, but that's not going to stop me from being myself.

  • @iamjj935
    @iamjj935 5 років тому +4

    I'm not gay but I definitely don't think that there is a difference between straight families or gay families. It is completely unfair to judge someone if they are gay or lesbian . Congratulations the twins are so adorable .

  • @progressongs4346
    @progressongs4346 3 роки тому +2

    We love when you said "you weren't made in my tummy, you were made in my heart." That is a beautiful sentiment and you have a beautiful family. A fun family activity to do with your little one is sing along to our nursery rhymes (sung by two Broadway singers) that include gay representation among other diversity topics. We believe in inclusivity and want all our little ones to understand the world is diverse and that's what makes it beautiful!

  • @huskylive5665
    @huskylive5665 7 років тому +42

    This made me cry! Congratulations for your little twins! I am so happy for you! And I hope this report will make people's mind changing. I think gay couples have the right to raise babies too! Because we are all human and yeah we have to struggle with that to live in better conditions! Greetings from France x Love you ❤ Husky x

  • @abbiewilson858
    @abbiewilson858 7 років тому +30

    Congratulations omg! I cried so much watching this, I hope your twins grow up to be happy and healthy

  • @jamesc4096
    @jamesc4096 7 років тому +20

    This was beautiful!! I think u may have just swung my decision to be a gay dad!

    • @TwoDadsUK
      @TwoDadsUK 7 років тому +1

      James Cunningham Do it! It's the best feeling ever!

  • @victormetu5319
    @victormetu5319 4 роки тому +3

    I am gay but my parents don't know about it and I am also a Nigerian and illegal to be gay, in some cases you might be killed and I've always dreamt of have a family of my own, congrats guys I know you'd make great parents

    • @thegamedetective1877
      @thegamedetective1877 4 роки тому

      Said Eli Cueva Sava no, but there is a clear link between genetics and epigenetics and homosexuality

  • @billybarry211
    @billybarry211 7 років тому +44

    Awh!!! Super Emotional, and eye-opening. Wishing Kieron & Karl all the best. Enjoy making memories!!

  • @miloxzxz
    @miloxzxz 5 років тому +2

    God has the pen
    Kieron has the highlighter
    God draws the world and Kieron makes it brighter!!!!!💖💖💖💖 Support all the way!

  • @kristiealice3865
    @kristiealice3865 7 років тому +32

    What a beautiful family!

  • @bellasiren9903
    @bellasiren9903 7 років тому +9

    omg this is adorable thank you so much for sharing your story and you beautiful little cherubs xx

  • @KellyanneKashaS
    @KellyanneKashaS 5 років тому +8

    I applaud surrogate mothers i couldn't do it as i know i would get so attached & probably struggle.
    I'm glad there is some special people out there who do give other people the chance to be biological parents.

  • @rynodutoit5290
    @rynodutoit5290 7 років тому +20

    I am soooo happy for you and your husband. I am a South African, I'm 30 years old. I became a dad in 2003 when I was only 15 years old. it was tought. I only realised that I was gay round about the age of 17. I have a boyfriend for 9 years alredy. he loves my girl to bits. He is a dentist, but may not even work in her mouth coz her mom and their family dislike him. they say the are ok with me being gay but i should stay selebate. Can you belive that. My daughter loves me and my boyfriend. Her mom did marry and her stepfather is a graet guy. I could not have asked for a better stepdad for my girl, seeiously. My girl is 14 years old now, a teenager. And lets face it, thats when they are the most difficult. But she loves me and my boyfriend to bits. U always her her brag that she has 3 dads. She is not ashamed at all that her dad is gay. And usally teenagers would try to hide that from there friends, not my girl. I am so proud of her. It is legal for us samesex coupels to get married in South Africa and it is a big NO NO to disgriminate in our countey. But still in these times people can be cruel. my doughter does not get bullied at all for having a gay dad. seems that our younger generation accepts our live style better. It is funny how some of the older people cant make peace with it. my daughter tells me her mom and their side of the family tell her every day that she should stop comming to visit me. ( she stays with her). But i am actually lucky. Kieron I wish you and your husband the best for the futere. Those twins are only going to be a joy in your lifes.

    • @megx2479
      @megx2479 7 років тому +2

      Ryno Du Toit you're an inspiration honestly as a young gay girl this really inspires me thank you

    • @Fnugget82
      @Fnugget82 7 років тому

      Ryno Du Toit i

  • @lilbitibyker
    @lilbitibyker 7 років тому +8

    Thank you both so much for sharing your story. Your children are so fortunate they have parents such as you. Bless all of you.

  • @happyas
    @happyas 11 місяців тому +1

    I am a great grandmother, and all children need is to be loved. ❤ two dads, two mums, or one of each, love is love.

  • @marcdeland8766
    @marcdeland8766 7 років тому +30

    That was really moving. Congratulations to both Kieron and Carl. That is the only thing missing from my life, so can imagine there joy.

  • @arthurfrederickide3605
    @arthurfrederickide3605 4 роки тому +3

    A parent is anyone who LOVES and PROTECTS a child. I had a biological father and biological mother but neither was a PARENT. Both were hate-filled and mean. I did not mourn my biological father when he died at 86, nor will I mourn my mother who is still alive at 100 as they were monsters in my eyes. I will love my husband and if we ever have children, that being doubtful as I am almost 75 and he is almost 55, we will give them the love we never had when we grew up. Our marriage of 21 years shows us that two people can love each other and be faithful to one another--a reality neither set of parents had having their marriages end in divorce and infidelities. Cesar and I will never let that happen as we have total communication and do everything together.

    • @inspiringer6418
      @inspiringer6418 4 роки тому +1

      Same but only my biological mother was the horrible abuse one. I don't love her even though she gave birth to me. I don't even consider her my mom, I only have 1 parent and that is my dad. I am 15 and when I was younger I grew up accepting and not finding it strange that my dad and my bio mom did not love eachother. I didn't need a mom back then, I needed a parent who wouldn't abuse me to the point of attempting suicide. I didn't care if it was a man or a woman, as long as they loved me.

    • @arthurfrederickide3605
      @arthurfrederickide3605 4 роки тому +1

      @@inspiringer6418 stay strong! I share your pain. Love does not come from biology or gender. It generates in an open and giving and loving and self-actualizing heart. My own mother is now over 100 and just as hateful as ever so her legally defined status means nothing (my only true joy is I have not seen the witch for move than 20 years). My relatives are the same and can roast in the hottest corner of hell. My husband and I have each other and a few friends who accept us as married and that does not bother them for they know we will last together and we are fortunate that Cesar has a brother (Dante) who knows and accepts us both as does his wife and children. Be of good cheer as you will create the family you never had with your biological mother and please remember her mistakes and do not commit them when you love another person. Gender is irrelevant.

    • @arthurfrederickide3605
      @arthurfrederickide3605 4 роки тому

      @Aiden does it I would love to adopt a child. My husband is worried that I will not be here to see the child mature. Still, I want that option. Cesar is a good man and he loves children, too. We will talk about it further as we can afford it, have a big home and a big library (36,000+ books, plus incunables, scrolls, etc) and we both are multilingual.

  • @ananeisenstein-bond6927
    @ananeisenstein-bond6927 6 років тому +13

    I am so lucky! I have 2 mothers and have never experienced prejudice or discrimination.

  • @wendymudkins668
    @wendymudkins668 5 років тому +2

    And I don't see a problem with two dads being loving parents to two lucky babies who are going to feel nothing but love so more power to you both

  • @neuroseptember1020
    @neuroseptember1020 4 роки тому +6

    I grew up with lesbian parents, and I’m 19 years old now. I call them Mom and Mumma. This isn’t a new thing, but the acceptance seems to be.

    • @bilboblaggins7659
      @bilboblaggins7659 2 роки тому

      Who is your father? When I found out my step dad wasent my real dad it really disturbed me. I had to know who my dad was and meeting him was probably the biggest day of my life.

  • @snj6669
    @snj6669 7 років тому +51

    Awww how wonderful..... i cant wait til my son has children... hes just got to find the right man!!! I loved watching this. Congrats xx

    • @brecans
      @brecans 7 років тому +13

      janey rekats And you are s fantastic mum for feeling that way.

    • @pikuali7196
      @pikuali7196 6 років тому

      +brecans hiii

    • @Blaze6432
      @Blaze6432 5 років тому

      or the right woman......cuz thats how reproduction works

    • @were-all-human9427
      @were-all-human9427 4 роки тому +1

      @@Blaze6432 eh, so you prefer the women has a baby with a clearly open gay man, who doesn't want to be with her.... a wonderous time for that child through parental arguments, prior to their split up. The point of the mothers post was her forward open minded (look it up) thinking regarding her gay son and her wish he finds his ' the one' & to 'father' a child - I guess you didnt actually learn ANYTHING from this vid.... Ill explain.. the two men, go into a room, knock one out (apparently in seperate rooms - shame for them- more fun to do it together), the medical ppl then mix it up/or not, insert it in a women who is happy to provide the service, the paper grows, with the love and support of all concerned, the baby arrives and is handed directly to the two men... and has a happy life...... until the child meets someone like you and your uneducated children in the school playground, gets teased and bullied, beaten up, and as sooo too often happens, commits suicide. Live and let live -it doesn't hurt you.

  • @pellee5763
    @pellee5763 7 років тому +14

    This is just fantastic to watch, you two are paving the way for same sex parents and for us younger LGBT individuals who because of couples like you will be able to become parents and raise our children's in a tolerant and accepting society, thank you and best wishes to you!

  • @Joeyarhino1
    @Joeyarhino1 7 років тому +1

    This should be a Hollyoaks storyline. PS I love you Kieron!!

  • @Kez_abi
    @Kez_abi 7 років тому +17

    They are all so cute! Why cant people just accept! Everyone had their own opinion that doesn't mean you have to voice it! But these 4 and every other person featurs in this doc. is adorable!

  • @lornatw
    @lornatw 7 років тому +1

    oh, this is beautiful. Kieron is actual my fave character as Ste in Hollyoaks, so seeing his journey outside the show is just amazing!

  • @lowesonia8551
    @lowesonia8551 7 років тому +8

    I've had a smile on my face throughout the program . You are already doing things right and as all new parents you learn that what you thought you knew . Ahh, a bit different than what i thought .! A 78 yr old lady never, had a problem with gender sexual preferences. A healthy, loving, respect full, caring, person is just that . The same way there are horrendous bullies, violent wife and children beaters, etc,etc . Continue with my blessing that your road of family life is a good one.

  • @jamespartington6780
    @jamespartington6780 7 років тому +1

    "I'm a little gay boy! And I'm gonna' be a dad!"😂😂😂

  •  7 років тому +57

    Omg I cried my way through this 😂

  • @Manuel-gc9ok
    @Manuel-gc9ok 6 років тому +13

    I wanna be a dad so bad😭

    • @Codylee5098
      @Codylee5098 5 років тому +2

      Manuel 76 I’m 15 and I rly wanna b a mum

  • @hollysmith7108
    @hollysmith7108 7 років тому +24

    Congratulations them babies are going to be so smart and beautiful because of you not because your the same sex❤

  • @katiedunwell8837
    @katiedunwell8837 7 років тому +8

    I'm crying I'm so glad they're happy I love them so much

  • @sbiiine
    @sbiiine 7 років тому +11

    Loved this!!! Just showing how many different kinds of families there are. The main thing a child needs is love and food on the table. I'm gutted at the amount of thumbs down, it just goes to show how much work still has to be done.

  • @ryanhill1125
    @ryanhill1125 4 роки тому +2

    A child needs unconditional love and support no matter how you identify sexually or the color of your skin a child needs to be surrounded my LOVE 😍

  • @davidcurran8567
    @davidcurran8567 7 років тому +8

    Pure love, I hope we can all find it.

  • @flgardener1155
    @flgardener1155 6 років тому +1

    Ignore the negativity... live your life with love. You and your husband are an incredible inspiration. Wishing your family the best of everything.

  • @thesneakyzephyr4531
    @thesneakyzephyr4531 7 років тому +9

    I LOVED this! Congrats to you two dads. Treasure them always cause before you know it, they're all grown up.

  • @TrailBlazer46
    @TrailBlazer46 7 років тому +30

    Congratulations guys. What a beautiful family!

  • @klwl
    @klwl 7 років тому +42

    Congratulations on the arrival of the newborns, Kieron and Carl! And very warm welcomes to the world, Chase and Phoebe!
    Also, many thanks for the very educational and informative documentary....

  • @claudiaharman6747
    @claudiaharman6747 7 років тому +15

    this is brilliant, such a beautiful family 💜💙

  • @gdouglas999
    @gdouglas999 5 років тому +3

    They ARE like any other family. Congrats to this great, loving couple. Their kids are very lucky indeed.

  • @ghostwolf1719
    @ghostwolf1719 7 років тому +20

    Surrogacy is a beautiful and loving way of parenting. I fully support surrogacy😀

    • @threed902
      @threed902 4 роки тому

      It's also kinda adoption ,😀

  • @eleanorgoodman7048
    @eleanorgoodman7048 7 років тому +166

    OMG CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! Hope everything goes well with your amazing family 💖❤️👌🎉🎉🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

  • @justylex
    @justylex 6 років тому +2

    Love, security, and acceptance is all children require to grow up to be healthy, happy humans♥️. They don’t need a mother, they don’t need a father....they need a parent and anyone can fill that role as long as they can give the 3 things above.

  • @MisterBlue55
    @MisterBlue55 7 років тому +4

    I wish you both the best of luck with your new family. You both seem really ready to take on this mammoth task but as a gay man myself, I know that a male gay couple are just as capable of giving the love that is necessary to bring up children, even though I have none myself. Lots of love to you both xxx

  • @zanadu4
    @zanadu4 7 років тому

    This was a wonderful picture of the impact on a gay couple on the arrival of their twin babies and the love they were ready to share as parents. Thank you for sharing this documentary.

  • @henryriley4958
    @henryriley4958 7 років тому +8

    Congratulations Kieron & Carl 👬❤️

  • @midnightstar1996
    @midnightstar1996 7 років тому +1

    I have two sisters, who have a half-brother and he is gay. If he ever said he wanted children, I would really like to be one of those women who would be willing to become a surrogate because they want to help that particular person, who wants to be a biological parent. Surrogacy is something I've always wanted to do. I believe if I were to carry a surrogate child, I would be supporting the parents through their ambition to be a parent. I don't have children of my own yet, but I mentioned surrogacy to my mum once and I don't know if it's correct, but apparently it is now not necessary for those who have never had children of their own, to become a surrogate. If it is true then that is really unfair because I would love to be a surrogate, a mother or not.

  • @brianfregien4731
    @brianfregien4731 7 років тому +11

    To Kieron and Your Husband : First Of All, Congratulations on your Marriage, I Wish Both of You AL The BEST ! Next, the Courage & Compassion of You Making a Family is Truly Awe-Inspiring , especially in Northern England , where Traditions & Prejugdices Run Deep !

  • @drziggyabdelmalak1439
    @drziggyabdelmalak1439 27 днів тому +1

    Wow...that woman and her son saying he grew in her heart was so lovely.

  • @clairehiggins7120
    @clairehiggins7120 7 років тому +8

    From a gay mum to gay dads becoming a parent was the best experience of my life and my daughter is 15 and wonderful and we have not experienced any problems regarding my sexuality, the worst comment we ever had was from a 7 year old boy who said I can't be my daughters mum because she is black and I am white but the comment was from a confused child and once everything was explained to him he understood and went off and played 😂😂😂 it's been our experience that people are very excepting are often less interested in your life and are more concerned with worrying about how the world sees them! Most people are good people so try not to think the worst.

  • @leylahmoon8473
    @leylahmoon8473 3 роки тому +3

    People Who has disliked this has got No heart and compassion for others...

  • @JonInCanada1
    @JonInCanada1 7 років тому +7

    What a beautiful journey and what a wonderful, loving family. Congratulations to you both. Let the haters hate, Love is Love and, as always, it will win out. Much love from Canada.

  • @anglebuck9818
    @anglebuck9818 7 років тому +7

    i was made from ivf ! i am a twin now :) 15 years old ♥ may your babies and you lead a healthy life :)