Comments on: Uncategorized: Eggs: Over Easy, or Over Hard? http://thenewgay.net/2008/07/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard.html For Everyone Over the Rainbow Thu, 24 May 2012 04:53:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Anonymous http://thenewgay.net/2008/07/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard.html#comment-4164 Anonymous Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:43:00 +0000 http://tngmichael.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard/#comment-4164 (Anon #2 @ Allison)<br/><br/>Myself and the other trans-people I've talked to, the consensus seems to be admiration or befuddlement, not disapproval (at least of the "getting pregnant" part... the "media circus" part is more of a toss-up). I think it must take an amazing degree of strength-of-identity, combined with really wanting a kid, to do what he did - I couldn't do it. (Anon #2 @ Allison)

Myself and the other trans-people I’ve talked to, the consensus seems to be admiration or befuddlement, not disapproval (at least of the “getting pregnant” part… the “media circus” part is more of a toss-up). I think it must take an amazing degree of strength-of-identity, combined with really wanting a kid, to do what he did – I couldn’t do it.

]]> By: coach http://thenewgay.net/2008/07/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard.html#comment-4163 coach Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:33:00 +0000 http://tngmichael.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard/#comment-4163 my eggs are too scrambled to be poached! i think regarding reproductive decisions, people are more bothered by media turning it into some sort of scifi freakshow, then by how someone identifies personally, or what they call their family. <br/><br/>a friend is selling her eggs, and it is a hassle, ethically and physically. but so is crushing debt. my eggs are too scrambled to be poached! i think regarding reproductive decisions, people are more bothered by media turning it into some sort of scifi freakshow, then by how someone identifies personally, or what they call their family.

a friend is selling her eggs, and it is a hassle, ethically and physically. but so is crushing debt.

]]> By: Anonymous http://thenewgay.net/2008/07/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard.html#comment-4162 Anonymous Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:31:00 +0000 http://tngmichael.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard/#comment-4162 I've done it twice now, and both times have been for heterosexual couples. The last time was about 8 years ago, and I often wonder how the demographic has changed since then - if there are there more LGT couples opting for this method of starting a family I’ve done it twice now, and both times have been for heterosexual couples. The last time was about 8 years ago, and I often wonder how the demographic has changed since then – if there are there more LGT couples opting for this method of starting a family

]]> By: Allison http://thenewgay.net/2008/07/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard.html#comment-4161 Allison Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:20:00 +0000 http://tngmichael.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard/#comment-4161 please forgive my typos, above please forgive my typos, above

]]> By: Allison http://thenewgay.net/2008/07/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard.html#comment-4160 Allison Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:17:00 +0000 http://tngmichael.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard/#comment-4160 anon #2:<br/><br/>I think you raise a really good point. <br/><br/>Are many trans people bothered by the fact that Tom Beatie (the pregnant man) that he identifies himself as a "man." I think it's strange that one must be legally recognized as a gender to be considered a "real" person. anon #2:

I think you raise a really good point.

Are many trans people bothered by the fact that Tom Beatie (the pregnant man) that he identifies himself as a “man.” I think it’s strange that one must be legally recognized as a gender to be considered a “real” person.

]]> By: A.J. http://thenewgay.net/2008/07/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard.html#comment-4159 A.J. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:42:00 +0000 http://tngmichael.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard/#comment-4159 I want a <a HREF="http://guppielife.com/2008/02/08/male-eggs-and-female-sperm-is-a-gayby-in-my-future/" REL="nofollow">gayby</a>! I want a gayby!

]]> By: Leila http://thenewgay.net/2008/07/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard.html#comment-4158 Leila Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:05:00 +0000 http://tngmichael.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard/#comment-4158 Anon:<br/>If the child wanted a relationship with me, I'd be hesitant at first, but wouldn't turn them away. However, I'd prefer not to be involved in the child's upraising.<br/><br/>Also, I personally think stripping and prostitution are equally legitimate ways to make money. Anon:
If the child wanted a relationship with me, I’d be hesitant at first, but wouldn’t turn them away. However, I’d prefer not to be involved in the child’s upraising.

Also, I personally think stripping and prostitution are equally legitimate ways to make money.

]]> By: Anonymous http://thenewgay.net/2008/07/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard.html#comment-4157 Anonymous Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:26:00 +0000 http://tngmichael.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard/#comment-4157 Just to pick nits.... Not -all- gay couples, actually. There are gay and bi trans-people, and if the whole "pregnant man" BS didn't convince you that some trans people are less squicked by their original equipment...<br/><br/>(There actually is a gay couple in Maryland that has done just what I'm suggesting =) Just to pick nits…. Not -all- gay couples, actually. There are gay and bi trans-people, and if the whole “pregnant man” BS didn’t convince you that some trans people are less squicked by their original equipment…

(There actually is a gay couple in Maryland that has done just what I’m suggesting =)

]]> By: Rayven, 2x Gestatational Surrogate http://thenewgay.net/2008/07/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard.html#comment-4156 Rayven, 2x Gestatational Surrogate Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:25:00 +0000 http://tngmichael.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard/#comment-4156 I always smile when people talking about traditional surrogacy (where the woman carrying donates her own eggs) and egg donating say that the babies are "half" theirs. Um, no, they are totally yours. I do not consider my children "half" mine; they are my children! They were born of one of my eggs, not half of one!<br/><br/>Sorry :)<br/><br/>Also, as far as egg donation goes, most people don't realize this, but yes, you CAN in fact set your price. There are many independent message boards out there. And things like high IQ and such are very important, and can add on thousands. Also, I'm not sure if you were making a joke, but having Jewish ancestry is also highly sought after, lol.<br/><br/>Just wanted to clear up some stuff! Best wishes. And you're right...don't wait too long to start your own family. I always smile when people talking about traditional surrogacy (where the woman carrying donates her own eggs) and egg donating say that the babies are “half” theirs. Um, no, they are totally yours. I do not consider my children “half” mine; they are my children! They were born of one of my eggs, not half of one!

Sorry :)

Also, as far as egg donation goes, most people don’t realize this, but yes, you CAN in fact set your price. There are many independent message boards out there. And things like high IQ and such are very important, and can add on thousands. Also, I’m not sure if you were making a joke, but having Jewish ancestry is also highly sought after, lol.

Just wanted to clear up some stuff! Best wishes. And you’re right…don’t wait too long to start your own family.

]]> By: Greg Fletcher-Marzullo http://thenewgay.net/2008/07/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard.html#comment-4155 Greg Fletcher-Marzullo Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:00:00 +0000 http://tngmichael.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard/#comment-4155 Is it just because I don't have eggs that I'm slightly creeped out by the selling of them?<br/><br/>I know I'm not comfortable with making a "donation" to a sperm bank. If the sperm from my body is helping to create a life, I want to know what the deal is and have a part of that life. It's not just some jizz to be fertilizing eggs willy-nilly. <br/><br/>One of my lesbian friends was absolutely stunned when I said, during a casual conversation, I wouldn't be willing to be a sperm donor for a lesbian couple and then give up my rights to be involved in the child's life. Is it just because I don’t have eggs that I’m slightly creeped out by the selling of them?

I know I’m not comfortable with making a “donation” to a sperm bank. If the sperm from my body is helping to create a life, I want to know what the deal is and have a part of that life. It’s not just some jizz to be fertilizing eggs willy-nilly.

One of my lesbian friends was absolutely stunned when I said, during a casual conversation, I wouldn’t be willing to be a sperm donor for a lesbian couple and then give up my rights to be involved in the child’s life.

]]> By: Tim http://thenewgay.net/2008/07/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard.html#comment-4154 Tim Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:26:00 +0000 http://tngmichael.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard/#comment-4154 "Cultural diversity" from surrgoacy is not something I would have thought of. Interesting post. “Cultural diversity” from surrgoacy is not something I would have thought of. Interesting post.

]]> By: Anonymous http://thenewgay.net/2008/07/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard.html#comment-4153 Anonymous Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:58:00 +0000 http://tngmichael.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard/#comment-4153 Egg donor/sperm donor addvertisements are also frequently posted on college campuses, hoping to weed out "non-intellegent" folk. <br/><br/>Leila: what about years from now? What if this child wants a relationship with you? <br/><br/>It's weird that donating eggs has become a more acceptable way for women make fast money compared to stripping or prostitution. Egg donor/sperm donor addvertisements are also frequently posted on college campuses, hoping to weed out “non-intellegent” folk.

Leila: what about years from now? What if this child wants a relationship with you?

It’s weird that donating eggs has become a more acceptable way for women make fast money compared to stripping or prostitution.

]]> By: Leila http://thenewgay.net/2008/07/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard.html#comment-4152 Leila Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:25:00 +0000 http://tngmichael.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/eggs-over-easy-or-over-hard/#comment-4152 I've been planning on selling my eggs for years but have been too young. I don't need 'em, and the money is well worth the extensive preparation and surgery.<br/><br/>Another thing to consider is that if you sell a substantial amount of eggs, it's likely that menopause would come sooner rather than later.<br/><br/>My intention is to help pay off student loans with the money. I’ve been planning on selling my eggs for years but have been too young. I don’t need ‘em, and the money is well worth the extensive preparation and surgery.

Another thing to consider is that if you sell a substantial amount of eggs, it’s likely that menopause would come sooner rather than later.

My intention is to help pay off student loans with the money.

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