Chasing the Results

I've not heard from the clinic on the blood test results ... so I have followed up and we'll see what they say.

I shouldn't have to chase everything, every time.

I've also asked for information on any pregnancies.

Will update when I get a response.

Cheque this out

I got my final cheque for completing the final blood tests,

That brings it to £250, which really doesn't cover my transport costs, certainly doesn't cover the costs of the time I took off work, and doesn't cover the injustice of multiple stabs of needles.

So final tot up, travel costs, £500, time off work £1,000 (based on my take home pay, not the cost to clients) so a grand total of £1500 minus £250, I am '£1,250' out of pocket.

Basing 11 visits x 5 days without sex, that's 55 days, and at £150 a pop (though as being married I can't actually charge my wife for this) it comes to £8,250, so the true cost of donating is £9,500. I could do a lot with £9,500.

Okay, some minor exaggeration, but really, Sperm Donation in the UK needs a firm overhaul if it is to succeed at any time in the future.

The Line is Drawn at Jodie Marsh

I *really* hope my sperm doesn't go to Jodie Marsh ...

See this story in The Sun newspaper where Jodie claims to have become as lesbian and is asking for Sperm Donations in a very distasteful manner.

For readers of this blog outside of the UK, Jodie Marsh is the 'failed version' of Jordan (Katie Price) and does anything and everything to try and become as popular as the lovely Jordan ... and fails miserably.

All Blood Tests Complete

I had my final blood and urine tests today - and will get sent the results when they are back from the lab. I'll update when I receive them.

The clinic's used the first half of my donations - and this test will release the remainder.

The needle didn't hurt too much this time! Oh okay it did but it was over quickly.

I'll find out next year whether there were any pregnancies or births. I'm very interested in learning how many children are born as a result of my donations - and will make sure my children know of what to potentially expect in the future.

Final Blood Tests: 2 of 2

My Final Blood Tests are booked in for the month of November.

I'm going to hit their free coffee machine hard and get some free drinks. Since having kids I've become a coffee addict ... sleep's for wimps, right?

There is no chance of failing the Blood tests - I am a good boy.

Affirmation that what I am doing is right

My two children are brilliant.

We have our ups, and our downs, teething, colds, coughs, tantrums, trials and tribulations.

Sleepless nights, money worries, concerns on what the future may deal.

To be honest the only decent nights sleep are when I am away from home on business.

But I cannot imagine life without my boys.

I cannot begin to explain to those people that have chosen not to have children on what they have missed out on.

I cannot begin to provide my condolences for those that cannot conceive.

By being a donor, I hope thats someone's dream will become true.

Results of Final Blood Tests: 1 of 2

I would apologise for delay in updating, but I won't as it's not my fault.

I've been hounding the clinic for copies of my test results for the past month and they only came though today.

The expected news is, that everything is still okay. If it wasn't, then I'd really like to know why ... as indeed I am a very good boy.

Now I need to find out when the second set of tests will be to release the remaining donations. I may also ask if there have been any pregnancies to date.

Final Blood Tests: 1 of 2

Had some blood tests today, which will release half on my donated sperms.

Why does, 'this will be a small scratch' never quite that? Either it's completely painless, or it hurts like $%@!.

Will report back once I get the 'okay' letter.

Small Update

Not much to say, but a few updates.

1) Apologies to those looking via Google for hints on the Monkey Quest World of Warcraft Add On. This is not the Monkey you are looking for. Move along, move along.
2) The clinic have asked for a July appointment to release half my Sperm donations.
3) I am still around and will update.

Photograph of an Anonymous Donor

I'd been wanting to do this for a while, and after seeing that Richard had posted some photos of him and his gorgeous kids, it gave me the courage to attach a photo of myself - although I won't go the whole hog and post a recent photo for a while yet.

My Clinic has this photograph too. There is the chance that when my donation is released that the recipient's of my donation may stumble onto this Blog. C'est la vie.

PS I've aged a bit since that photo was taken.

Question Time

I you are reading this blog, the chances are you a human being, and may have some questions for me.

So this is the post to ask them under .... or if the question is too personal drop me an email (via the link in the profile) and I promise to answer by return.

Status Update

All my donations are complete. So in around 6 months I'll have my final bloodtests and then the donations will be released for use.

Thoughts about this Blog

Looking at the name I chose for this blog - I suppose really it is rather derogatory and put people off.

I don't get many visitors - so maybe it doesn't really matter, or should I change it?

Things I Now Know

• I could have requested mileage Expenses + £250 for a full donor cycle. I will not break even on the cost of donation.
  

• There are 12 visits for a full donor cycle, Initial Visit / 10 Donations / Final Blood Test
  
  
• My blood group, is an odd one - I may get one of those stainless steel bracelets made up
  
  
• STD's, I don't have any
  
  
• General Health, Genetics, everything is clear
  
  
• Going without sex is frustrating
  
  
• Handing over the donation to the embryologist can be a bit embarrassing the first few times
  
  
• I am glad I was accepted as as donor and glad I am doing this :-)
  

Are we there yet?

It seems like a long time has passed since the start of this blog.

If everything goes well - my final donation should be completed in the month of April.

Walking like John Wayne

One of the thing's I hadn't fully thought about was the impact of abstinence on my relationship with my wife.

The times we both want to get jiggy with it are when a donation appointment is coming up.

It may only be 5 days prior - it feels like 5 weeks.

Be sure to bear this in mind when you sign up.

Quick Update

I am still here ...

Just to say, our baby arrived safely.

Meanwhile my clinic has been looking after me very well - only a few donations to go.