FTM's would you ever consider getting pregnant?

[ZombieDog]

I've gone through variance with this subject.  I've always wanted to have children.  I used to really want to carry it myself but the farther I get into my transition, the less likely that becomes.  Some of it is due to the fact that T can seriously effect your ability to conceive, some of it is because I can't reconcile being a male and being pregnant.  I also don't like the thought of having to stop taking hormones while pregnant.  As well as the difficulty of explaining one day to my child that while I identify as male, I'm also their biological mother.

So my answer is: maybe.

[Jack_M]

Thats not what God intended for, If you believe in God or read the bible, Homosexuals can't reproduce for a reason, No offence, Im fine with gays I have gay and bi friends their perfectly nomal, And yes that does scare me

By that same logic God didn't intend for you to be a male.  So why aren't you wearing a dress right now?  Does that help point out the flaw in your argument?  Pot, meet kettle!

I also hate when people like to point out that they have gay friends and they have nothing against them while also spouting homophobia (homophobia does NOT just mean fear of homosexuals, it is but one attribute to homophobia, general negativity or prejudice against homosexuals, e.g. saying they can't raise a child, also applies).  To be honest I read all statements like yours, especially if they start with, "No offense" the same way I read, "I'm not racist, I have black friends, but..."

You're on one thread upset about not being able to reproduce and asking for help there, and then you're in here saying that homosexuals shouldn't raise a child and that it must be a man and a woman.  What the hell?  Do you realise that this is a supportive forum complete with anyone who falls under the trans umbrella and that all sexual orientations exist here?  And what about all the single parents out there?  What about all the kids being raised by same sex couples and turning out just fine?  What about all the kids who don't have any parents and grow up in the foster system or orphanages and do fine? 

You say that homosexuals can't reproduce for a reason.  You're attracted to girls in a body born female.  Yes, you are a man, but you were born female and identify as a man.  To explain, in this instance I refer to female and male as anatomy/structure/chemistry and man/woman as gender identity, before we start an argument with regards to terms.  So you're asking for help on dealing with how you can't get a woman pregnant, well, by your very own logic, doesn't that give you your reason?

[Simon]

Brandon, please do not come in here spouting off about the Bible when it pertains to homosexuality/child rearing. You do realize some Christians use the Bible against trans people as well? Take a look at this verse:

Deuteronomy 22:5 The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.

What do you think about that verse? You know that Christians would say it pertains to us (I don't believe it does but am using it for argument's sake). You're not the only one from a religious background here. I grew up strict Southern Baptist and have struggled with it my entire life. I am now agnostic but I know most of the Bible front to back. My family is full of pastors and deacons. The thing is the New Testament law is to love one another as you would love yourself. Showing discrimination is fool hardy and especially so when you are in the GLBT group yourself.

That being said, as stated in some previous posts, I would not carry a child. However, more power to anyone who wants to regardless of where they fall on the gender spectrum. Love and guidance is what a child needs to prosper as a whole being on this earth.

[Brandon]

By that same logic God didn't intend for you to be a male.  So why aren't you wearing a dress right now?  Does that help point out the flaw in your argument?  Pot, meet kettle!

I also hate when people like to point out that they have gay friends and they have nothing against them while also spouting homophobia (homophobia does NOT just mean fear of homosexuals, it is but one attribute to homophobia, general negativity or prejudice against homosexuals, e.g. saying they can't raise a child, also applies).  To be honest I read all statements like yours, especially if they start with, "No offense" the same way I read, "I'm not racist, I have black friends, but..."

You're on one thread upset about not being able to reproduce and asking for help there, and then you're in here saying that homosexuals shouldn't raise a child and that it must be a man and a woman.  What the hell?  Do you realise that this is a supportive forum complete with anyone who falls under the trans umbrella and that all sexual orientations exist here?  And what about all the single parents out there?  What about all the kids being raised by same sex couples and turning out just fine?  What about all the kids who don't have any parents and grow up in the foster system or orphanages and do fine? 

You say that homosexuals can't reproduce for a reason.  You're attracted to girls in a body born female.  Yes, you are a man, but you were born female and identify as a man.  To explain, in this instance I refer to female and male as anatomy/structure/chemistry and man/woman as gender identity, before we start an argument with regards to terms.  So you're asking for help on dealing with how you can't get a woman pregnant, well, by your very own logic, doesn't that give you your reason?

No because theirs nothing in the bible that talks about transgenders, And no I'm not homophobic just because I disagree, And Im a man so theirfore I can raise a boy, And my mother is a single parent but my father and I still talk and he talks to me like I'm his son, Since my mom believes she has two girls it would be easier in her eyes to raise me and my sister but she doesn't realize she has a son

[Brandon]

Brandon, please do not come in here spouting off about the Bible when it pertains to homosexuality/child rearing. You do realize some Christians use the Bible against trans people as well? Take a look at this verse:

Deuteronomy 22:5 The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.

What do you think about that verse? You know that Christiatns would say it pertains to us (I don't believe it does but am using it for argument's sake). You're not the only one from a religious background here. I grew up strict Southern Baptist and have struggled with it my entire life. I am now agnostic but I know most of the Bible front to back. My family is full of pastors and deacons. The thing is the New Testament law is to love one another as you would love yourself. Showing discrimination is fool hardy and especially so when you are in the GLBT group yourself.

That being said, as stated in some previous posts, I would not carry a child. However, more power to anyone who wants to regardless of where they fall on the gender spectrum. Love and guidance is what a child needs to prosper as a whole being on this earth.

I already know that, That's the same scipture my mom used against me, Trust me I read the bible, And I can bring God anywhere I wanna bring him, And as I've already said I have no problem with homosexuals so drop it

[Lo]

You don't suddenly get to decide what to talk about and what to "drop". We have every right to find your opinion hypocritical and deplorable just as you have every right to voice it. That is, unril a mod comes along and says to cut it out.