let's talk about sperm.

[charlz_lynn]

I haven't mentioned this in a while... though I walk through the world feeling like I'm shopping at every sperm-carrying individual I see. It's pretty much all I think about.
So, i looked at the craigslist thing: posted, checked it out, read a lot of personalized personal ads, basically. That's just not going to happen. Realistically, it's too risky. Way too risky. And to choose such a risky path for what will inevitably be one of the top ten most important decisions in my life. If not just the number one.
SO. Here's what I think I'm going to do. When we're in SF, I'm going to go to the sperm bank in Oakland. I'll check it out, talk to some people. See what it costs to be inseminated in the clinic. Actually sit down and look at prices of shipping vs. cost of flying down when I'm ovulating. And, most likely, that's what I'll end up doing. It sounds like with this particular bank it's a sale. That's it. Just an exchange of goods and services for money. NOT based on approval.
We'll see. I was thinking, maybe, I could get someone to go with me. Possibly Jones. Or possibly someone else with the same two first letters in her name? :) wink nudge.
Anywho. That's where I'm at with that.
Back to the books I go.

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Man Juice A-Go-Go

[hairlessllama.livejournal.com]

Boy, do I ever know what you mean about sizing up every man you see. I'm on a slightly more delayed schedule than you are (I'm shooting to get pregnant sometime next fall), but L and I have decided recently to give a go at finding a known donor. It's touchy for about a billion reasons, but I'd really love to at least know what he looks like and if he wants to be a part of our "village" in some way, shape or form, even better. Anyway, I find myself scrutinizing every man lately, trying to envision the product of our merged genetic material. It's very strange, especially because the maternal urge has come on like gangbusters and I barely even recognize myself, much less my cartwheeling uterus.
The other thing I wanted to mention is that you should feel free to call Licia to talk about the sperm bank stuff. That's how Tova and Milo were conceived and she has only good things to say about the experience. And I know she'd be more than happy to talk to you about any and all questions you have--she was just saying so the other day.

Re: Man Juice A-Go-Go

[charlz-lynn.livejournal.com]

Oh, cool! That's all news to me. I've maybe been a little oblivious if you've posted it in here anywhere. But congrats!
It is funny... DNA shopping on the street. At the mall. In the library.
I would like to talk to L about this stuff sometime, definitely. Maybe after finals are over and winter break has started.
Thanks a million. xoxox.