Surrogacy, Fatherhood & Family Life with Stuart Armfield & Francis Haugen I Emily Norris

Today, we’re joined by two amazing guests - Stuart Armfield and Francis Haugen - for a powerful and honest conversation all about their journey to parenthood through surrogacy. Stuart and Francis open up about the emotional rollercoaster of starting a family as a same-sex couple, the challenges they faced along the way, and the absolute joy of becoming dads. From the very first step to meeting their baby for the first time, this episode is full of heart, hope, and helpful advice for anyone considering surrogacy or curious about what the journey really looks like. In this episode, we’ll cover: When and why surrogacy became the right path for them The emotional and practical realities of finding a surrogate How they navigated unexpected challenges and supported each other Handling judgment, assumptions, and awkward questions What it felt like to meet their baby for the very first time How becoming parents changed their relationship The biggest surprises of fatherhood - and what they wish they’d known Whether you’re exploring alternative paths to parenthood or just want to hear a truly heartwarming story, Stuart and Francis bring vulnerability, humour and inspiration to one of our most moving episodes yet. ✨ Follow Stuart https://www.instagram.com/stueyarmfield and Francis https://www.instagram.com/francishaugen 🎥 You can also watch their family journey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4851n8f6HEqxxpK8JCZ4bg Go to see their show https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bloomsbury-theatre/events/2025/oct/stuart-and-francis-show-live 🔴 SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a thing: http://bit.ly/2FbWccs​ - If you're new I post NEW VIDEOS EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY at 7PM (GMT) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VISIT MY AMAZON SHOP: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/emilyno...​ I use affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all advertising enquiries and collaborations email me on: emilynorrisloves@gmail.com S O C I A L M E D I A TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsemilynorri...​ INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/mrsemilynorris​ HOME INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/emilynorris...​ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/emilynorrisl​... PINTEREST http://www.pinterest.com/emilynloves/​ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAQ's ❤c Q: Where is your accent from? A: I was born and raised to Toronto, Ontario, Canada but moved to Essex in England when I was 14 years old. Hence my mixed up accent. Q: Do you work? What do you work as? A: I worked in Marketing and PR but I now focus on my vlog full time. Q: Who’s in your family? A: I have been married to Matt for since 2009, he is the love of my life! We have three sons - Fraser (born 2010), Caleb (born 2013) and Jackson (born in 2016). Q: What camera do you use to film? A: I film my videos with the Canon G7X and a Canon EOS M50. Q: What lighting do you use? A: I use natural lighting 90% of the time and a softbox light during the winter / dark evenings. Q: Where do you get music from? A: Epidemic Sound, Soundcloud and the Youtube Library.