Matt Tolbert | Intended Dad

I’m not the cook 😅 #babynames #girlnames #comedy #futuredad #fyp

not the sour gummy worms! 😭 #babynames #surrogacy #dadtobe

Replying to @katielucht4 J2’S FIRST STRUCTURAL ULTRASOUND RESULTS! #ivf #surrogacy #futuredad #dadtobe #fyp

Replying to @uhwhome Ever wonder how egg donation actually works? Here’s the science behind how we got 40 eggs for our surrogacy journey. 🤯 It doesn’t take from a donor's future supply, it just rescues eggs that would have been lost anyway. Next up: these 40 eggs became 2 pregnancies! #eggdonation #ivf #surrogacy #LearnOnTikTok #sciencefacts #fyp #twodads

How many watches did it take? 😅 #dadtobe #futuredad #expecting #fyp

An important update on our second baby, J2. Sharing some unexpected news and what comes next for our family. Thank you for all your support. ❤️ #surrogacy #update #dads #family #fyp #digeorgesyndrome

Replying to @zakcunnington can’t stop won’t stop 🍼 #babynames #boynames #comedy #futuredad #fyp

Replying to @Jenny WHEN IS J2’S SEX REVEAL!? 🤔 #surrogacy #ivf #futuredad #fyp #twodads

Replying to @daniswimmist Double-tap if you’re excited for baby news! 🙌 #surrogacy #ivf #futuredad #fyp #twodads

Naming strategies 👇 1. The Barista & Backyard Test Say it out loud. Yell it across a park. Have a Starbucks barista try to spell it. If it passes these real-world tests, you're on the right track. 2. The Boardroom & Playground Check Does the name sound just as good for a CEO as it does for a kindergartener? A great name should grow with them through every stage of life. 3. The Legacy Audit What story does the name tell? Look into its origin, meaning, and cultural significance. You're not just choosing a name; you're choosing their first chapter. 4. The Monogram Check Write out their potential initials (first, middle, last). You want to catch any accidental acronyms or unfortunate combinations before they're on a diploma. 5. The Popularity Pulse Check the Social Security Administration's data. Is the name timelessly popular or just trendy? Aim for a name that feels special without being tied to a fleeting moment. 6. The Sibling Synergy Test How do the names sound together? For us, with two on the way, we want names that feel like they belong to the same story, but can also stand strong on their own. 7. The Nickname Veto Consider every possible nickname, both good and bad. If there's a nickname you can't stand, decide if it's a risk you're willing to take. What's your #1 rule for choosing a name? #babynames #parentingtips #surrogacyjourney #twodads #nesting #dadtobe #namemeaning

Replying to @shannont007 FIRST BABY NAME CLUE! 😍 #surrogacy #ivf #futuredad #fyp #twodads

Packing our hospital bag for M1's arrival in Mexico City! It's a little different than the packing lists you normally see online, since our agency has some specific requirements for our international surrogacy journey. Here's exactly what we're required to bring for the baby. Save this if you're on a similar path! 👇 FOR BABY: - 4 sets of pre-washed clothes (pants, long-sleeve shirts) - 3 onesies - 2 pairs of socks - 1 hat - 1 pair of no-scratch mittens - 2 thin blankets - 1 thick blanket - Baby lotion - Diaper cream - Newborn diapers, wipes, & formula (bringing our own just in case!) - Newborn bottles It's starting to feel so real! Can't believe we'll be learning from this and then doing it all over again for J2 in December. #hospitalbag #whattopack #surrogacyjourney #twodads #babyprep #nesting #mexicosurrogacy

Happy 10th marriage anniversary to Papa, who wanted to be the tall one today ❤️ #pregnancyannouncement #2025baby #babyannouncement #miraclebaby #surrogacy #ivf #twodads

Replying to @lexileigh03 MEETING M1’S SURROGATE TOMORROW! 😱 #surrogacy #ivf #fururedad #fyp #twodads

Replying to @More Southern MEETING M1’S SURROGATE! 🥰 #surrogacy #ivf #futuredad #dadtobe #fyp

Replying to @skiersalko An update on our baby's genetic testing. The first test failed, so we're moving on to a new procedure. Back in the waiting game for a couple more weeks. Thank you for all the love. ❤️ #surrogacy #update #dads #family #fyp #digeorgesyndrome #amniocentesis

Replying to @madelinegeorge SEEING M1’S FACE FOR THE FIRST TIME! #ivf #surrogacy #futuredad #dadtobe #fyp

This message from our surrogate started out normal... and then it completely wrecked me. This was my genuine reaction. #surrogacy #ivf #dadstobe #infertility #emotional #fyp

Replying to @Mia J2 SEX REVEAL & HEALTH UPDATE! 💙 #surrogacy #ivf #twodads #dadtobe #futuredad #genderreveal #digeorgesyndrome #fyp

Replying to @lynnwalker345 answering your questions during this chaos, while on vacation 🙃 #surrogacyjourney #twodads #expecting #fyp