Lesbian Couple’s Side-By-Side Pregnancy Photos Encourage LGBT Couples To Start Families
After documenting their own pregnancies together, Melanie and Vanessa Iris Roy, of Charlotte, North Carolina want to inspire other same sex couples to start a family. “The woman’s body is incredible. The way it creates and grows another human being is amazing. We hope that our picture is that sign that some women may need to encourage them to carry a child,” says Melanie.
The couple both wanted to be mothers, so they decided to each have a child, one year apart, and to document the process on Instagram. What they didn’t expect was for their photos to go viral. “It’s crazy to see that people were referring to my family as an inspiration,” said Melanie, “We are still in complete shock.”
Vanessa gave birth to her son Jax in 2014, and Melanie to their daughter Ero in 2015. Below is our interview and the photos of their family that rocked the world.
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“The woman’s body is incredible”
“The way it creates and grows another human being is amazing”
“We hope that our picture is that sign that some women may need to encourage them to carry a child”
“We received one email from someone who said that after reading our story they got the courage to finally come out to their mother,” Melanie told Bored Panda.
“It’s a great feeling to think that we can have a positive affect on so many people. We never would have thought our picture could do this.”
And “all the opportunities to answer interview questions have been unexpected! From PEOPLE Magazine to Us Magazine to appearing on news channels in Miami, Charlotte and even Germany.”
When asked by Bored Panda if the family had any message to share with our readers: “Be confident in yourself. Confidence is unbreakable. No negativity can get to you if you are confident about yourself”
“One day the world will be completely accepting until then just smile and be you!”
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Share on FacebookBeautiful and inspirational. Wishing the 4 of you happiness & joy always xx xx
What's wrong with your perents?! Why would you want anybody to replace your parents?! Sigh*
Load More Replies...My fav photo in a bunch of awesome shots is the one of everyone sleeping except Vanessa on the bed. Gorgeous family. congrats girls!
These photos are so beautiful and unique. What a clever idea! Thanks to this cool family for sharing!
artificial insemination. they went to a clinic and had it implanted into an egg
Load More Replies...They went to a clinic and they had a sperm donation or they had a friend donate a sperm.
Load More Replies...I don't understand why you consider these women freaks. I don't see anything wrong with these pictures nor do I see anything wrong with their relationship.
Load More Replies...How is this wrong in any way? All I see is two beautiful women in love with their adorable children! Are you in a bad mood or something?
Load More Replies...Beautiful and inspirational. Wishing the 4 of you happiness & joy always xx xx
What's wrong with your perents?! Why would you want anybody to replace your parents?! Sigh*
Load More Replies...My fav photo in a bunch of awesome shots is the one of everyone sleeping except Vanessa on the bed. Gorgeous family. congrats girls!
These photos are so beautiful and unique. What a clever idea! Thanks to this cool family for sharing!
artificial insemination. they went to a clinic and had it implanted into an egg
Load More Replies...They went to a clinic and they had a sperm donation or they had a friend donate a sperm.
Load More Replies...I don't understand why you consider these women freaks. I don't see anything wrong with these pictures nor do I see anything wrong with their relationship.
Load More Replies...How is this wrong in any way? All I see is two beautiful women in love with their adorable children! Are you in a bad mood or something?
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