First pregnant man, Thomas Beatie, pregnant again!

The world's first man to give birth to a baby is doing it again.

Thomas Beatie, the former Hawaiian beauty queen who became a man, caused a worldwide clamor when the transgendered male gave birth to his own daughter in June.

Now, he's announced he's pregnant with his second child, due on June 12.

In an upcoming interview with Barbara Walters in a special on ABC, Beatie says that after the birth of his daughter on June 24, he didn't resume male hormone treatment so he could get pregnant again. His wife is unable to conceive a child because she had a hysterectomy.

Beatie's story will air Friday. Walters highlighted the interview on her daytime chat show, "The View," today.

"I feel good," Beatie told Walters. "I had my checkups with my hormone level. ... And everything is right on track."

Amazing.

-- Elizabeth Snead

Comments

[Ashley]

I'm happy for him! As long as a child as a parent or guardian to give them love and raise them properly, I don't care who the person is.

We seriously need to start making more babies in the U.S. (Especially White people) because the White population is aging so fast. Don't call me racist, because I'm not even white.

[Mitzie]

When is the press going to get it?--the dude-looking woman is just that --a woman who lopped off her breasts and took testosterone--but the DNA still is MALE!! Nothing can change it.

The freak show here in Bend is starting all over again with the so-called "pregnant man." If this is your way of selling more papers and keeping the cash flowing to this lesbian couple with a baby, you need to have your hands examined. It's a freak show, and an innocent baby is being thrust into it by two very selfish "parents." No conscientious parent would not do this to a child.

[B.]

A congratulations to their family. The title of this article is somewhat misleading, though. Mr. Beatie is not the first transman to give birth after transitioning, although at this point he is certainly the most famous.

[Cherryl Kaddumi]

I would really appreciate it if the news/media would stop referring to the transgendered woman who is giving birth as "a man". It is extremely insulting to our intelligence. We REFUSE to accept this as socially acceptable, and you might mention to the owner of your media outlet that if they continue to run stories such as this, they will be losing their following--WHY? Because this is a Jerry Springer story, NOT newsworthy and certainly not even worth the time I have taken to post this email.

[km39]

Yeah, he's not the first by a longshot.

Congrats, though!

[Kiela]

pregnancy again? but i wonder, will thomas & 'his' wife tell their daughter that her father is the one who gave a birth of her? how will she felt?
i cant image that .

[Sheila]

Agree with other postings - THIS IS A WOMAN who chooses to look like a man. SHE had a vaginal birth - get it? There is no way that the other woman in this scenario could be lactating either - I don't care what she claims. She may be doing comfort nursing but she is not providing nourishment to that baby period.

[Alexander Adams]

sick, sick, sick, throw up

[Priscilla]

We need to stop judging others!! These two people love each other and they have a baby together. The baby is lucky to have such loving parents!!

[calah17@roadrunner.com]

I first saw you on Oprah and I was a bit shocked. I have no problem understanding the whole transgender thing. I knew when I was 5 that I was born in the wrong body. I will be 47 in a few weeks and I wonder if I will ever get that same chance as you , Thomas , got! For me maybe not, because of finances.

[christopher a]

first let me start by saying you are one of the most brave men ive ever seen i love your valor to take on the world i saw the documentary and all i could do was smile you're doing great things for the gay community i am bi-sexual and i know what it takes to confront everything when it seems that the whole world is against you i applaud you and look up to you and your family i hope you the best in this world you deserve it my best wishes ♥

[Jamie]

IT'S A WOMAN NOT A MAN!!

But I guess the title "Worlds First Pregnant Woman" was taken. It's total bull and makes me angry and insulted every time I hear HER mentioned as him. BTW all SHE took is hormones and had a breast reduction. Millions of women do the same this now why is this news? Because she has a beard? Its a joke we have wasted a minute on this.

It's not because we dont like the transgendered, I could care less, its the fact this is not news worthy that's got me miffed and these women are milking the media dry to get us comfortable with their agenda when they are actually doing the reverse instead. It's such things that make even the most free thinking people wonder where society is going.

[kim davisd]

I wish them all the best. A child is a blessing and when you love that child with all your heart that is what makes a good parent. It does not matter if the child came from the mother or the fathers belly.

[Amber]

Ok, so yea its a transgender person. Its a person, and because the wife couldn't have a baby or what ever, at least they are trying to give life and enjoy it. Just because its not your life, doesn't mean you should rag on it. They are a COUPLE, they have a BABY and they want to give it a good life, thats all the should really matter. Not everything else sorrounding it. So get off your high horses and realize that may not be what you think life should be but there are different ways of living life and that is exactly what this couple is doing!! Congratulations to them!

[jamie roth]

i'm happy for thomas and nancy. i don't see why people have a problem with what they are doing. they are two people who love eachother and want to have a family. no matter if thomas was a girl before.. he is now a man. the world should see him as a male and not as a female. having a penis does not make you male!

[Audrianna]

I think that the Beaties relationship is very real, and I also believe that they have a very special commitment to one another! I think that just shows how much love that they have for one another to go through the options that were available to be able to have a child together. I have no doubt that their child is going to grow up with anything but Love and the Nourishment as well as the guidance that she needs to succeed in life. I think that no matter who you are that if you want a child and it's a dream of yours than you should pursue it. If any of the men out there that have negative comments are a Father they should be re evalutating their relationship & love with their child because any parent that has that much love for a child would do anything! Even if that means that they would be looked down upon in the eyes of others, which is BS! I want a child so bad it kills me emotionally and just drains me, and if I had the opportunity and the money to go the same route they did I wouldn't debate it even for a minute! I think everyone needs to evaluate their own life and quit giving them a bunch of hell, they want a family to raise and not around a bunch of negativity or paparazzi either!! Let them live their life the way they want if you don't agree that's ok, but you don't have to continue voicing your oppinions. Keep it to your self, remeber everyone has skeletons in their closet and I don't believe that everyone has the world dwelling on them! So what if he was once a female it's his choice to live as a man, and it is also his familys choice to have a child! I am truly excited for them to be announcing that they are going to have another child, I think it is a wonderful thing that they can share the love they have for one another with a child weather it be 1 or 20! It's a warm loving family, let's not try to put any more stress in their life hell they already have the paparrazzi and unfortantley because they get paid to do what they do and money talks I don't see them going anywhere thought I think they should. I think we should let them live their life the way they want who are we to judge anyway?! I am disgusted by the way everyone acts towards them wanting a family, truly disgusting! When is America going to get it right? Love one another as you want to be loved. Let's focus on the bigger things in Life that are more important, for example Racism when is that going to come to an end? The goverment they could help the people out more, but they just wont do everything that they could do. Let's figure out a way to boost the economy before it breaks us. I think that there are bigger issues than them having a family!
If the Beaties were to read this I would tell them to keep on Loving each other no matter what, that their Daughter is Beautiful, and I can't wait to hear that they have a brand new addition to their family, how exciting!! And one last thing you make beautiful babies don't stop until your truly done, and if you think your done don't finish completing your self untill a few years later and you have both addressed the option of having another child and it has been exhausted. I wouldn't want to hear that you and your wife would like to have one more and can't do it naturally. Though just remeber that you will make wonderful parents and a lot of children need homes, you can adopt if you so chose to do so. Thomas you have a wonderful wife don't loose appreciation for her, have a wonderful life and congrats to the 2 of you for your soon to be new commer! Truly excited for you!

[brad]

I have to say that this is a fantastic thing that Thomas and his wife are doing.

I have no issue with the fact that he is male and is giving birth to his two children.

Gender identity is so overly defined. People should just learn to accept people for who they are.

Thomas, if you and your family read this, I wish you the best that life offers!!

Brad

[Pugly]

Good on you son... best of luck with the new baby, no matter what anyone tells you the second isn't easier - just different.

The Puglies....

[friend]

I tell you this,
with the way science is going why not.Why people are so small minded.Sooner or later it would'v hapend.i would like to meet this amazing family and say 'cogratulation'.As for every other people...best of luck to them

[sarahlou]

hi i think that its grate that a man well have a bby 4 a his wife it shows how much he loves er my congrads on your new bby

[Rell]

I think that the media is misleading people by calling him or her the first pregnant man because she was born a woman, I don't Have a problem with this family, by all means do what makes you happy, I just don't think it's appropriate to call him or her the first pregnant man.

[Nik]

How wonderful. The programme has just been shown here in the UK. I think it's wonderful. The baby is gorgeous & is being raised by 2 equally wonderful parents. I hope the second pregnancy goes without a hitch. Also that the press & hate mailers back off & let you live a happy life. Well done.

[Helen]

I am sick of reading and seeing this story...he isn't the first woman with a beard to have a baby and he won't be the last. I don't get why people are making such a big fuss out of a woman who had a sex change to become a man and is now having a baby...when he kept the female reproductive organs...its not like this is a man who actually has always been a man having a baby. This being said I wish them all the best, I just don't think a woman having a baby is news worthy, women have babies every day.

[sc]

CONGRATULATIONS! You are a brave and beautiful family. I am thankful for people like you in this world. We have so much to learn and I am thankful for living in times duriong which a transman is going public and standing strong on the truth of who he is; and building a wonderful loving family! thank you for sharing your story with the world. Be strong and be proud of who you r . Thomas, you r a strong and amazing man, an wonderful example for all men.

[heather]

This so called "MAN" is still a "WOMAN"

I just can't understand why everyone keeps refering to "him" as the first "man" to be pregnant and give birth! You can only be the first MAN to be pregnant and give birth if you were BORN a MAN!!!
Otherwise you are just a WOMAN who is pregnant and giving birth!!!!