tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post3681204269222133032..comments2024-01-30T11:14:25.598-05:00Comments on Electronic Village: Manic Monday: EggAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-13930972533364318392008-03-28T19:14:00.000-04:002008-03-28T19:14:00.000-04:00Lola - We had two miscarriages before our first ch...<B>Lola</B> - We had two miscarriages before our first child was born. We were looking to adoption if we couldn't make our babies. I wish you well in your adoption efforts moving forward...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-22689216144269287242008-03-26T16:45:00.000-04:002008-03-26T16:45:00.000-04:00My lesbain friend who just had a Black baby (shes ...My lesbain friend who just had a Black baby (shes caucasian) told me that theres a dearth of Black sperm on the market as well. For some reason, I thought it was because of a lack of demmand in the market, but she says no. Go figure.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I still favor adoption. Thats what Im looking forward to doing in the future. <BR/><BR/>LLola Getshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07058543308191117858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-48540748681834928242008-03-25T11:09:00.000-04:002008-03-25T11:09:00.000-04:00I'm with Travis on this one, that's just something...I'm with Travis on this one, that's just something I never even would have thought of. Thank you for pointing it out and I hope that the situation soon changes so that couples who trouble conceiving can someday know the joy of parenthood!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698969349369789642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-244114639882745662008-03-25T09:55:00.000-04:002008-03-25T09:55:00.000-04:00Great take on the theme!Great take on the theme!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-2136343982188224602008-03-24T20:36:00.000-04:002008-03-24T20:36:00.000-04:00I guess I never thought of this. I just assumed t...I guess I never thought of this. I just assumed that fertility clinics were able to get what they needed so that all couples could be treated, without regard to race.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the information, as always.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-49344934453176245222008-03-24T20:29:00.000-04:002008-03-24T20:29:00.000-04:00Jamie - Good reminder about the need for more Afri...<B>Jamie</B> - Good reminder about the need for more African Americans to sign up for organ donation at death as well as for bone marrow donations during life. I don't know that I've blogged on them in the past ... but, I will try to do so in the future...<BR/><BR/><B>Mo</B> - I agree that adoption is something that all couples should consider. Thank you for the timely reminder...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-59958715778803300422008-03-24T20:06:00.000-04:002008-03-24T20:06:00.000-04:00I know you have probably written about it before, ...I know you have probably written about it before, but the same problems exist in organ donations as well as blood and pharesis contributions. It makes it very difficult to make genetic matches without participation in these programs.<BR/><BR/>I love the picture of the hands.Durward Discussionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15023629504094283860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-69284020847950531782008-03-24T19:32:00.000-04:002008-03-24T19:32:00.000-04:00Another interesting entry!Another interesting entry!Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-64362547134518047192008-03-24T18:25:00.000-04:002008-03-24T18:25:00.000-04:00While I'm sure having your own children is the #1 ...While I'm sure having your own children is the #1 choice for parents, there are SO many children in this country, and I know in the African-American community, that need adoption. I used to be in a volunteer program in Louisville that would take foster kids out to things like the zoo - I was always amazed at the number of kids that needed good parents. I bonded with the most special little girl. I just wanted to take her home with me!<BR/>Thanks for participating in <A HREF="http://morgenfiles.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Manic Mondays!</A><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><A HREF="http://capturedbygravity.com" REL="nofollow">~manic mo</A>Mo and The Purrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654573008006116939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-81178653152587286292008-03-24T17:58:00.000-04:002008-03-24T17:58:00.000-04:00All - Thank you to everyone who took the time to s...<B>All</B> - Thank you to everyone who took the time to support and comment on my MM post this week...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-36727736830939140322008-03-24T17:39:00.000-04:002008-03-24T17:39:00.000-04:00Great way to see the 'egg' challenge.Great way to see the 'egg' challenge.Sandy Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15728881317338470661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-74615185416425228562008-03-24T16:57:00.000-04:002008-03-24T16:57:00.000-04:00Great take on the egg theme, Wayne! Hope you ad an...Great take on the egg theme, Wayne! Hope you ad an enjoyable Easter!maryt/theteachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516961981692076719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-83042732590387223232008-03-24T16:41:00.000-04:002008-03-24T16:41:00.000-04:00This is a great post, Villager. I wish those peopl...This is a great post, Villager. I wish those people well in finding the eggs they so much want.<BR/><BR/>Happy Manic Easter Monday.<BR/><BR/>NamasteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-30807477183715144702008-03-24T16:25:00.000-04:002008-03-24T16:25:00.000-04:00Speaking as someone who was in a fertlity program ...Speaking as someone who was in a fertlity program for 10+ years trying to have a child, I think that's marvelous!! Bravo for your perspective and take on the prompt this week.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660942367303941481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-33284385181607845942008-03-24T16:11:00.000-04:002008-03-24T16:11:00.000-04:00The Easter egg thing comes from long before the bi...The Easter egg thing comes from long before the bible, but someone probably got into that in their blog today.<BR/><BR/>what a neat thing to write about!!! I had no idea there was a dearth of African American donors for eggs. It makes sense, because I've heard there are fewer African American sperm donors as well. What a wonderful thing to write about!!!!! I hope this helps a lot of wonderful and deserving people become forever families.Nancy Lindquist-Liedelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05838133625522164424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-39115921620532902542008-03-24T14:26:00.000-04:002008-03-24T14:26:00.000-04:00We just had a couple visit with us that can't get ...We just had a couple visit with us that can't get preggars. That always makes me sad, especially when you just know they would make good parents. Good twist on the egg word!Traveling Bellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03676508973837237488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-90578026692844215432008-03-24T14:15:00.000-04:002008-03-24T14:15:00.000-04:00I love starting the week by learning something new...I love starting the week by learning something new.<BR/><BR/>I wonder why more people don't donate?<BR/><BR/>Great MM!Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-34252653783570187642008-03-24T13:43:00.000-04:002008-03-24T13:43:00.000-04:00What a cool twist on an egg assignment! Happy MM!What a cool twist on an egg assignment! Happy MM!Ivanhoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14568486975589895670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-77172402022769086652008-03-24T12:44:00.000-04:002008-03-24T12:44:00.000-04:00Okay you made me chuckle with the, "And, after all...Okay you made me chuckle with the, <I>"And, after all ... as those of us that are parents can attest ... the joy of having children is worth any investment of time or money."</I> comment. My first thought was I agree right up until they turn into teenagers. Very well done as always. Have a great MM. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-2380183240992210302008-03-24T12:25:00.000-04:002008-03-24T12:25:00.000-04:00That's really sad for young couples who can't get ...That's really sad for young couples who can't get children.Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.com