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[Tashasmom]

Originally Posted by gutu28

I never said that I didn't care about that child's feelings. I simply said that I would not consider myself as a parent because I had no part in the raising of the child. Yes..the baby would have my genes..but the environment the child is raised in the morals and vaules they are taught come from the family they are raised by..not by genes..but like I said..that's just me personally..Maybe I was wrong to put adoption in to the mix because I truely feel as though it is something to be considered in it own. When it comes to adoption, you have a life and not just unfertilized eggs. It was not my intention to offend those who are adopted, have adopted, or been involved in the process. I can only imagine everything you have gone through and I commend you for..not that you need it from me or anyone else.

I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings. I will back out of this thread because my input isn't doing you any good. Good luck in what you decide and thank you.

[StewiesMom]

Blondes and Asians (especially Korean and Thai) in this area get a ton more money than everyone else because there are so few of them donating. And the eggs are very sensitive so they cannot be shipped - all donors are usually local or regional (within a couple hours distance). Apparently brunette donors are very common. African American donors are also not in demand so they are compensated less, too.

Attractive, Ivy League students who are blonde are being compensated over 20 thousand dollars. One girl from Harvard was interviewed on one of the night news programs (I am pretty sure it was 60 Minutes) and she was actually recruited. She was a huge activist and philanthropist in her field; someone with that "good" of genes is highly valued apparently.

My University Newspaper has daily ads. Egg donation ads run every day bragging compensation between 5-10k "with most donors receiving about $8,000".

I have friends and acquaintances who have done it and they did not complain at all. They said it was a little difficult to remember to take the hormones, but other than that, no side effects.

I talked with my gynecologist about it and she said that I would possibly become even more fertile (like I want that ) after the procedure was complete. Donating multiple times does not mean that you will be less fertile later on.

and Lastttttttlyyyy, I agree w/ Larissa. Just because you donate an egg or a sperm, you do not automatically become a parent. Nuture overrules nature in my mind. I am not carrying it or caring for it... just donating my fortunate-ness to someone else.

[gutu28]

Originally Posted by Tashasmom

I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings. I will back out of this thread because my input isn't doing you any good. Good luck in what you decide and thank you.

You have nothing to apologize for! You were simply voicing your opinion on something you feel very passionate about! I actually appreciated you answering my thread and giving me your input even if you might not have agreed with me..so I thank you for that

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by StewiesMom

Egg donation ads run every day bragging compensation between 5-10k "with most donors receiving about $8,000".

You could buy a LOT of Yorkie sweaters with 8K.

[gutu28]

Originally Posted by StewiesMom

Blondes and Asians (especially Korean and Thai) in this area get a ton more money than everyone else because there are so few of them donating. And the eggs are very sensitive so they cannot be shipped - all donors are usually local or regional (within a couple hours distance). Apparently brunette donors are very common. African American donors are also not in demand so they are compensated less, too.

Attractive, Ivy League students who are blonde are being compensated over 20 thousand dollars. One girl from Harvard was interviewed on one of the night news programs (I am pretty sure it was 60 Minutes) and she was actually recruited. She was a huge activist and philanthropist in her field; someone with that "good" of genes is highly valued apparently.

My University Newspaper has daily ads. Egg donation ads run every day bragging compensation between 5-10k "with most donors receiving about $8,000".

I have friends and acquaintances who have done it and they did not complain at all. They said it was a little difficult to remember to take the hormones, but other than that, no side effects.

I talked with my gynecologist about it and she said that I would possibly become even more fertile (like I want that ) after the procedure was complete. Donating multiple times does not mean that you will be less fertile later on.

and Lastttttttlyyyy, I agree w/ Larissa. Just because you donate an egg or a sperm, you do not automatically become a parent. Nuture overrules nature in my mind. I am not carrying it or caring for it... just donating my fortunate-ness to someone else.

Now being recruited to donate i have a slight issue with..that's a bit much for me.

Ive also heard that you can become a lot more fertile..especially while you're undergoing the horomones and a couple of weeks after the procedure is done. It specifically states that you should abstain or there is a very high chance you could get pregnant yourself..

[gutu28]

Originally Posted by Junebug

You could buy a LOT of Yorkie sweaters with 8K.

And even more top knot bows

[Sherry Lynn]

Originally Posted by txshopper73

I think that egg donation is a wonderful gift for someone that isn't able to have kids.

Me, too, Kimberley!

Originally Posted by StewiesMom

Single, educated blonde haired blue eyed girls get 10k for their eggs here. Guess where I'm going when I get my diploma.

I have thought about it long and hard and I can't see anything wrong w/ helping a needy couple AND paying off my student loans, too.

I remember back in my college years guys were donating sperm all the time for extra money. IMHO a woman should be able to do it and receive adequate compensation for their efforts, too.

After all, look at what the woman has to go through, and all the men have to do is get paid for something they were going to do regardless.

And to think that people don't 'buy' children every day is just naive. At least this sounds like a more controlled environment where you know you'll be helping someone who badly wants to have and love a child.

Good luck to both of you, Larissa and Kristy, in whatever you decide to do.

[gutu28]

Originally Posted by Sherry Lynn

Good luck to both of you, Larissa and Kristy, in whatever you decide to do.

Thanks

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by Junebug

You could buy a LOT of Yorkie sweaters with 8K.

Well there ya go the perfect reason You could even afford matching owner ones