Jaimie sits down with Daniel Berezowsky to talk about his and his husband’s journey to parenthood through surrogacy — and how their work in human rights shaped every step.

They share the emotional and financial realities of IVF, choosing an egg donor, and waiting to be matched with a surrogate, along with the surprising lessons they learned along the way — including letting go of assumptions and expanding what family can look like.

A thoughtful, honest conversation about queer family building, intention, and hope.

🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways

You don’t need to have everything figured out before taking the first step toward parenthood
Surrogacy is complex, emotional, and often far more expensive than expected
Approaching family building through a human rights lens can lead to more intentional, ethical decisions
The process of choosing an egg donor can feel overwhelming and deeply personal
Matching with a surrogate can take time — and requires patience and trust
Assumptions about people or places don’t always reflect reality
Queer family building often expands the meaning of family in beautiful and unexpected ways
Even when the path feels uncertain, hope and community matter

🏳️‍🌈 About the guest(s) Daniel Berezowsky is a human rights practitioner, writer, and soon-to-be dad who is documenting his journey to parenthood with his husband through his platform, Two Dads to Be. Originally from Mexico and now living in New York City, Daniel brings a thoughtful, human rights-centered approach to family building — asking not just how to become a parent, but how to do it with care, intention, and respect for everyone involved.

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🏳️‍🌈 Resources Mentioned

Daniel’s Substack: Two Dads to Be → https://twodadstobe.com
Organization mentioned: Men Having Babies → https://www.menhavingbabies.org https://berezowsky.substack.com/p/danny-and-jaimes-ultimate-surrogacy
Egg bank mentioned: Everie Egg Bank

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