Two Moms, One Storm, and a Baby Boy - Emma & Julianna's Path to Parenthood

becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation · Oct 1, 2026 · 39m

Emma and Julianna both knew, early on, that they wanted to become parents. But wanting a family and building one are two different things — and for a while, the how stayed unspoken. Julianna pictured adoption but wasn't sure it was their path; Emma quietly hoped she would one day carry a child herself.

Then, on a rainy drive to the cottage in the early days of Covid, things shifted and they conversation evolved. This discussion sparked a decision, and from there, Emma and Julianna began mapping out the road ahead — the choices, the hopes, and the plans that would shape their family.

With the…