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John Berno talks about International Adoption and Therapy
October 30, 2025
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In this episode of Fathernetics, we sit down with John Berno — husband, new dad, and proud father to baby girl Vivian. John opens up about the three-year surrogacy journey that took him and his husband to Mexico, a process filled with challenges, perseverance, and ultimately the joy of welcoming their daughter into the world.
From navigating international surrogacy laws to the emotional weight of waiting, John’s story is both heartfelt and eye-opening. Now, as a first-time father, he shares the early moments of bonding with Vivian, the lessons learned along the way, and what family means after such a long road to parenthood.
Whether you’re exploring surrogacy, curious about LGBTQ+ family-building, or simply love hearing powerful fatherhood stories, this conversation will inspire and resonate.
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In this episode of Fathernetics , we sit down with John Berno — husband, new dad, and proud father to baby girl Vivian. John opens up about the three-year surrogacy journey that took him and his husband to Mexico, a process filled with challenges, perseverance, and ultimately the joy of welcoming their daughter into the world. From navigating international surrogacy laws to the emotional weight of waiting, John’s story is both heartfelt and eye-opening. Now, as a first-time father, he shares the early moments of bonding with Vivian, the lessons
