• Thomas Beatie was born female but underwent a sexual reassignment procedure in order to become a man. He kept his female reproductive organs and became pregnant in 2007 by artificial insemination. Beatie gave birth to a daughter, Susan Juliet Beatie, on July 3, 2008.

  Barbara Walters announced on The View on November 11, 2008, that Beatie was pregnant with his second child.ABC: Journey of a Pregnant Man (November 11, 2008) He gave birth to a baby boy on June 9, 2009, via natural childbirth.TMZ: 'The Pregnant Man' No Longer Pregnant Again (June 9, 2009)

• 1. Birth name: Tracy LaGondino
  2. Resides: Oregon
  3. Married to Nancy Beatie
  4. Baby girl born: July 3, 2008
  5. Reportedly had not menstruated for 8 yearsTelegraph: 'Pregnant' man pictured before his sex change (April 7, 2008)
  6. Reportedly took 1 year to gain access to a cryogenic sperm bank to purchase anonymous donor vialsThe Advocate: Labor of Love (April 8, 2008)
  7. Beatie says he always dreamed of having a childThe Advocate: Labor of Love (April 8, 2008)
  8. Doctor: Dr. Kimberly James
  9. Owns a T-shirt business, Define Normal, in Oregon
  10. Named one of Barbara Walters's 10 Most Fascinating People in 2008
  11. Gave birth to second child, a baby boy, on June 9, 2009

• Reassignment Procedures

  Born Tracy LaGondino, Beatie reports that he fell in love with his wife, Nancy, while living in Hawaii. He underwent sex reassignment partially because same-sex marriages are not legal there.The Mirror: I'm so bloated..they don't do maternity clothes for men (May 20, 2008)

  Beatie had testosterone therapy and chest reconstruction surgery, but retained his female genitalia.The Mirror: I'm so bloated..they don't do maternity clothes for men (May 20, 2008)

• First Pregnancy and Birth

  After marriage, the couple wanted to start a family, but Nancy was unable to conceive. Consequently, although Beatie is legally recognized as a male, he decided to carry a baby.Telegraph: 'Pregnant' man pictured before his sex change (April 7, 2008)

  Beatie has stated it took him two attempts at artificial insemination to become pregnant effectively and safely, and that nine doctors were involved in the pregnancy.Telegraph: 'Pregnant' man pictured before his sex change (April 7, 2008)

  Beatie reportedly went into labor early in the first week of July 2008, checking into a local Oregon hospital under an assumed name.TMZ: Pregnant Man: No Longer Pregnant! After the July 3 birth, there were conflicting reports as to whether or not the delivery was done by Cesarean section. It has since been reported that Beatie had a natural birth.Lesbian Nation: Pregnant Man Thomas Beattie Gives Birth (July 3, 2008)

• Baby Photo

  On July 24, 2008, a photo of Beatie and his newborn baby, Susan Juliette, accompanied an interview with Beatie in People Magazine. The photo was reportedly sold to the magazine for $300,000.Telegraph: Pregnant Man Thomas Beatie: First Picture of Baby Girl (July 24, 2008)

• Second Child

  Beatie gave birth to his second child, a baby boy, on June 9, 2009, via natural child birth. His wife, Nancy, reportedly plans to breast feed the baby.TMZ: 'The Pregnant Man' No Longer Pregnant Again (June 9, 2009)

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