Becoming Mom, Twice Over: Ariana's Journey Through RIVF and Foster-to-Adopt

becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation · Sep 17, 2026 · 31m

Ariana dreamed of being a mom since she was a little girl — and as a queer woman, she always knew that path might not be simple. In this episode, we talk with Ariana about the two very different roads she's walked to build her family.

Ariana's journey began when she partnered with a woman who also wanted to be a parent. Her partner didn't want to carry a pregnancy, but she did want a genetic connection to the child, which led them to reciprocal IVF (RIVF). It's a beautiful option, but not an inexpensive one — Ariana walks us through the months of research it took to find a fertility clinic…