Handy Update

I went to see the doctor last week - and I got offered an emergency appointment that meant I was seen within the hour.

The doctor advised take Ibuprofen on a regular basis - avoid using the arm for any strenuous activity, and that is may taken up to 6 weeks for the problem to go away.

Up until today I've not been able to use the arm - and even just moving it a few mm's was agony.

Researching the condition - it seems it's fairly uncommon and I read some horror stories of nerve damage not repairing itself.

Today I feel it's starting to get a little better. The electric shocks/stabbing pains etc are reducing in intensity - although I will try to avoid using it till it's a lot more improved.

Hopefully my discomfort will result in something wonderful for another family.

Blood Test Agony

The clinic forgot to do a CVM for my second set of donations - so I received a blood-test pack in the post and took it to my local Doctors for them to draw the sample.

The nurse clearly wasn't concentrating - and must have poked a tendon as my left-arm has been in agony ever since - a mixture of 'electric shocks', burning pain, and freezing pain - and I can't put any weight on it or do anything more than lift a pencil.

I can't lift my children, or even hold their hands, and it is keeping me awake at night. I haven't tried driving - I am not sure if I'd be able to do this without pain.

I am not at all surprised as the nurse wasn't taking any notice on what she was doing and was just chatting away about goodness-knows what else rather than concentrate on what she was doing.

I am very annoyed - and can ill afford more time off work for a follow-up consultation.

Results so far

The clinic has confirmed there have been three children born due to my donations so far, and a number of pregnancies which are on-going.

I'm really excited for everyone involved - this has made it all worth while.

Just for the record - I will only disclose the total number of children born - and no other detail.

Goal for the Hattrick

Well - so far in the three month's I've lost 29 pounds - and only another 19 pounds till I get to my perfect BMI.

I'm on extra Zinc, Garlic Capsules, Vitamin C and a general Vitamin Supplement.

Alcohol consumption has been reduced - and credit-crunch permitting we'll start on Baby Number Three in July/August - my sperms should be good as they will ever be.

What really bothers me - Sperm Donor Donation is so complicated - a whole industry built around it - when it could be such a safe procedure to undertake. I guess people can't be trusted - and hence why it's so expensive for recipients to receive.

Profile of a UK Sperm Donor

If you are interested - please join in. I've been thinking about doing this post for the past six months - so please bear with me.

I'll post a short profile - and then please ask any question that you have - I know this site gets a lot of hits - so fire away and don't worry about the question - I promise to answer them all.

So a little about me.

• I am married
• I have a full-time professional job
• I have two children
• I am in the 35 to 40 age bracket
• I am blonde, with grey/blue eyes, I am tall
• Religion - I practise a little, but mostly private
• I don't hold a grudge
• I try to be a good, nice person, I have the patience of a saint, and often put others before myself

What more do you want to know?

State the Obvious

Over the weekend I needed to drive into town to pick up a few bits - and being the conservative person I am - I normally park well away from the maelstrom of activity in the car park and find secluded spot.

I found myself parked next to a lorry trailer marked 'NHS Screening Unit'. It was probably for Breast Cancer, though I didn't investigate.

Anyway it got me thinking - there should, or could be, a smaller, cheaper version for gentlemen to donate in. The issue with the sperm shortage is that currently we have 35 year old fathers donating - a change from the 1980's when students donated for beer money. This issue is that 35 year old fathers have jobs to go to during the working day - therefore there is a sperm crisis.

Realistically a 'Sperm Wagon' could travel from town to town, being available from 11am, to 11pm, one day in each location. All that is needed is a room for a receptionist, the lab-assistant, cryogenic store, and 4 or so donation rooms. A thirty minute slot is more than adequate - even for those taking their time.

A drive to a local donation center is much easier, and squeezable into a working day, than a drive/train to a distant location.

The donations could be couriered out each day to the holding location - and the crisis would be over.

Speaking of Number 3

All things being well - we're going to make a start on our next child in July/August this year.

We're hoping for a April/May 2010 birth - which will give nice weather and be between our other two boy's birthdays.

My money is on it being another boy, but I'd be quite happy with a girl. The only concern of course is if we are rewarded with twins - which could be a squeeze - in more ways than one.