no. 315
In addition to the Sperm Donor article the Washington Post is running two other articles in tomorrow's paper regarding donor conception:
The first article is from a donor-conceived person who found her donor titled:
"My Father Was an Anonymous Sperm Donor"
By Katrina Clark
Washington Post
Sunday, December 17, 2006; Page B01
A full copy of this article can also be found in this blog's Annex.
The second article starts out discussing Mary Cheney, the vice-president's lesbian daughter, who is expecting but launches into a full discussion about donor conception:
"It's All in the Genes, Except When It Isn't"
By Liza Mundy
Washington Post
Sunday, December 17, 2006; Page B01
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Saturday, December 16, 2006
A Known Donor Who Is a Dad
no. 314
In tomorrow's Washington Post (December 17, 2006) is an article written by a man who is a father and dad to two children via a known donor arrangement. I use the terms father and dad as it's quite clear that this man while biologicaly the father also chose to be a dad with the blessing of the lesbian couple who asked him to be their donor. The children look upon him as their dad despite the fact that he does not live with them or have any parental rights as he gave these up.
Growing up these kids will never have any of the issues most DI kids or families have to address. Yes, it will be obvious that two moms needed outside help but that help is only a phone call away for the identity and medical issues. No feelings of stress telling family members or resentment. In fact these kids get three parents for the price of two. Sure dad does not custody or rights but the kids will probably pull him into the picture more and more as life advances for them.
Again not your typical DI story. Certainly not our story.
In tomorrow's Washington Post (December 17, 2006) is an article written by a man who is a father and dad to two children via a known donor arrangement. I use the terms father and dad as it's quite clear that this man while biologicaly the father also chose to be a dad with the blessing of the lesbian couple who asked him to be their donor. The children look upon him as their dad despite the fact that he does not live with them or have any parental rights as he gave these up.
Growing up these kids will never have any of the issues most DI kids or families have to address. Yes, it will be obvious that two moms needed outside help but that help is only a phone call away for the identity and medical issues. No feelings of stress telling family members or resentment. In fact these kids get three parents for the price of two. Sure dad does not custody or rights but the kids will probably pull him into the picture more and more as life advances for them.
Again not your typical DI story. Certainly not our story.
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