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more about #militarywives applejuice: If they are surrogates for male gay couples the baby will technically be biologically the woman's. Whether the baby is the man's or not she and her ba... more » RoseColette (fewer thorns; more coffee): Here is the problem with this: Tricare, the military insurance, has been under fire for the past few years for being too costly. This cost may get pa... more » stealthird: They have to pay for their own medical care? Couldn't that potentially ruin your profit margin? If I'm gonna be a surrogate, they better pay my medica... more » onydchic: She enjoyed being pregnant. For that alone, I admire her. I've never been pregnant, and I'm NOT enjoying that phase, well in advance. more » Cafezinha: Also, as quick as they are to cut corners and services, especially for dependents' health care, wouldn't Tricare balk at paying for the services if th... more » Cafezinha: I have seriously discussed being a surrogate for my friend and his boyfriend before, and never thought of this angle. I'm the wife of a naval officer,... more » Ms. Crankypants: Although I'm glad that a couple is able to get a baby, my first thought went to the reality that she's probably doing this because she needs money. Th... more » snarklike: Also, this was a plot line on "Army Wives." Aaand I can't believe I just admitted I ever watched that show. more » elitza owns the last Enzo shirt: Such a great story--thank you. more » BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit): They're not a French gay couple, they're a Freedom gay couple, so this is totally the American way. more » DuchessofHazards: I'll admit, I'm conflicted. It's not her baby and it's not Brian's baby. It's the couple's baby, so I think they (the couple) should pay for the medic... more » linnyt is a walking cliché: I'm all for surrogacy. I think it's great for many reasons. Military wife need to make money too and especially when they are forced to move every two... more » Santos L Halper: "they don't cry, they don't complain at the drop of a hat. [...] They handle everything when their husbands are gone." Because, you know, god forbid ... more » The Real Janelle: "They don't cry, they don't complain at the drop of a hat." ...what? This is absolutely offensive. Surrogate mothers seem like the kind of woman that ... more » lalaland13: I love how a military family is carrying a baby for a gay French couple. Dang, that makes me feel patriotic and happy. There are not red states and bl... more » morninggloria: Gays may not be allowed in the military, but the children of gays are being brought into this world courtesy of Uncle Sam and his red, white, and blue... more » MizJenkins: Military families are so full of win. Way to keep us all alive and propagating. more » -
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More Military Wives Choose Surrogacy, Creating Controversy — And Kids
Military moms are at the forefront of the news this week, what with Michelle Obama's outreach, NPR's piece on Tuesday and the LA Times' moving story about the growing number of military wives turned surrogates. More »
