Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michaels expecting twins

Musician Melissa Etheridge, 43, and her wife, actress Tammy Lynn Michaels, 31, announced that they are expecting twins sometime this fall. Tammy is carrying the babies.

In a statement posted on Melissa’s web site, the couple said: "To answer the obvious question: we used an anonymous donor from a bank. These are our first two babies conceived together, but not our first time mothering together."

Melissa has two children (Bailey, 9, and Beckett, 7) from a previous relationship with Julie Cypher.

In anticipation of their arrival, Melissa and Tammy also said that "the twins will be a joyful addition to our loving home. We are a blessed family, and ask that no gifts be sent. Any gifts we receive we will donate to a local women’s shelter. However, well wishes are more than welcome!"

Melissa and Tammy have been together for five years and held a commitment ceremony in September 2003.  They currently reside in California. 

Source: MelissaEtheridge.com

Comments

Tammy is carring the babies, but are they her eggs, or also donor like the sperm?

Wonder if they’ll also give this one a “B” name!?

- Shannon on April 17th, 2006

You didn’t specify which was expecting? Went to Melissa’s site- it is Tammy

- irishkitty on April 18th, 2006

Wow, they’ll have four kids after this. But I’m happy for them.

- FC on April 18th, 2006

Tammy is only 31, she should be able to use her own eggs! Congratulations to the two mammas! Twins!

- Moonmoth on April 18th, 2006

Congratulations. What difference does it make whose egges they are?! They are having babies that is all that should matter.

- DJ on April 18th, 2006

I think it lovely. Heartfelt congratulations to them and their family! What wonderful news!

And, FWIW, there are 31 year olds that can suffer from POV (premature ovarian failure).

- Principesa on April 18th, 2006

Aww,that is so wonderful,Congratulations to them!

- Songbird on April 18th, 2006

Congrats to them!!!!! Since Melissa had cancer, it is prob Tammy’s eggs. But, it doesn’t matter anyway! I have always thought they were a beautiful couple and I wish them all the best!

- tink1217 on April 18th, 2006

Sorry guys, i didn’t mean it in a mean way. I just confused for a second and thought that it was Tammy that was the one who had cancer.

- Shannon on April 18th, 2006

Congrads !!
wow twins I hope Melissa will have the energy to help Tammy out
Good Luck !!

- Andi on April 21st, 2006