astrid Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Wow. :blink: http://www.cbs42.com/content/localnews/story/Former-Alabama-Politician-Sperm-Donation-Scandal/iLCA4bN-Pkq1cWEQ3CO7AA.cspx That's gotta be a shocker for the poor Mrs. Johnson. astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Woah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'd have a problem with Mr. Johnson if I were Mrs. Johnson. The thing that got me though was the one can list donations on Craigslist. :blink: Eeewwww!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 And at the risk of sounding COMPLETELY juvenile (it's that kind of a day for me) I will add that I did find a bit of irony in his last name. astrid:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 And at the risk of sounding COMPLETELY juvenile (it's that kind of a day for me) I will add that I did find a bit of irony in his last name. astrid:D :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 And at the risk of sounding COMPLETELY juvenile (it's that kind of a day for me) I will add that I did find a bit of irony in his last name. astrid:D :lol: Perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'd have a problem with Mr. Johnson if I were Mrs. Johnson. The thing that got me though was the one can list donations on Craigslist. :blink: Eeewwww!!!! The Craigslist thing got me too. Can you imagine?:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 And at the risk of sounding COMPLETELY juvenile (it's that kind of a day for me) I will add that I did find a bit of irony in his last name. astrid:D That's what I was thinking when I read your first post. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I feel like I have been living on under a rock. Craigslist????? Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Maybe Mrs. Johnson needs to hire Mrs. Bobbit.... Just sayin'.... :tongue_smilie::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVA Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 And at the risk of sounding COMPLETELY juvenile (it's that kind of a day for me) I will add that I did find a bit of irony in his last name. astrid:D INDEED.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2why Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 And at the risk of sounding COMPLETELY juvenile (it's that kind of a day for me) I will add that I did find a bit of irony in his last name. astrid:D I am glad I am not alone in my crazy humor! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'd have a problem with Mr. Johnson if I were Mrs. Johnson. The thing that got me though was the one can list donations on Craigslist. :blink: Eeewwww!!!! :iagree: Jeez... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 They were talking about this on my local radio station today. The hosts said that Johnson ran on a platform being a Christian opposed to gay marriage, yet the women he donated sperm to were lesbian couples. They also said he claimed he did it because his (twice Miss America contestant) wife couldn't have any kids with him and he wanted biological kids. He also supposedly wants his family to move to New Zealand so he can be around these kids. Yuck! What a hypocrite. And then there's the possibility that he could wind up providing child support for some of these kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Wait. Wait. Waaaaaaaait.... What, exactly, is the "nature" of the donation? I mean... :blink: I'm very confused. I think "donation" is a delusional euphemism, but it seems to be used without quotes, so...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 They were talking about this on my local radio station today. The hosts said that Johnson ran on a platform being a Christian opposed to gay marriage, yet the women he donated sperm to were lesbian couples. They also said he claimed he did it because his (twice Miss America contestant) wife couldn't have any kids with him and he wanted biological kids. He also supposedly wants his family to move to New Zealand so he can be around these kids. Yuck! What a hypocrite. And then there's the possibility that he could wind up providing child support for some of these kids. I thought one only had to provide support if one's donation was made the old fashioned way, not with a turkey baster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I thought one only had to provide support if one's donation was made the old fashioned way, not with a turkey baster. The laws are not at all clear on known-donor issues like that one. The only way to be completely legally free of responsibility to the children is to donate through a sperm bank anonymously, or have someone else adopt the baby after birth. My children are donor-conceived. But we used a sperm bank, not Craigslist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 And at the risk of sounding COMPLETELY juvenile (it's that kind of a day for me) I will add that I did find a bit of irony in his last name. astrid:D I hate to say it but..... I did too.:blushing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) My children are donor-conceived. But we used a sperm bank, not Craigslist. There's something you don't hear every day! :lol: Eta: I mainly laugh because I honest to God cannot figure out how such a transaction would play out over Craigslist. I mean "Seeking dodgy cup of sperm for insemination"? Are there pictures? Would it be mailed or for local pickup only? Clearly, I am getting bogged down in the details so I can just block the rest. Edited December 14, 2011 by MyCrazyHouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 The hosts said that Johnson ran on a platform being a Christian opposed to gay marriage, yet the women he donated sperm to were lesbian couples. This is what I laughed about most. Hypocrisy indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 One more for the chronicles of "Absurd and certain ways to implode a political career." I can't believe the stories about politicians' private lives this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I'm guessing he looked under 'stud service wanted' on Craigslist. Course, that's normally for dogs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Just. Just. What is WITH people?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 What a wacko. Craigslist? Really? Ewwwww! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 And of course, Craigslist doesn't screen "stud services" for STDs the way I assume a sperm bank would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 I keep imagining the lesbian couples' surprise when the find out the identity and political leanings of their donor of choice! astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 What a wacko. Craigslist? Really? Ewwwww! I know! And just who is buying anyway? I don't even want to purchase a mattress of Craigslist. :ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Uhhhh... am I the only one wondering if they.... used a turkey baster or something???:blink: eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww:ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Wait. Wait. Waaaaaaaait.... What, exactly, is the "nature" of the donation? I mean... :blink: I'm very confused. I think "donation" is a delusional euphemism, but it seems to be used without quotes, so...? Thanks for asking, because I'm confused too. Did he donate the "old-fashioned" way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I keep imagining the lesbian couples' surprise when the find out the identity and political leanings of their donor of choice! "Don't cry, honey, it may not be hereditary..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 "Don't cry, honey, it may not be hereditary..." :D:D:D:lol::lol: astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 There's something you don't hear every day! :lol: Eta: I mainly laugh because I honest to God cannot figure out how such a transaction would play out over Craigslist. I mean "Seeking dodgy cup of sperm for insemination"? Are there pictures? Would it be mailed or for local pickup only? Clearly, I am getting bogged down in the details so I can just block the rest. What happens if the sperm are not good swimmers? Does one file a Paypal dispute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 What happens if the sperm are not good swimmers? Does one file a Paypal dispute? This had me :lol::lol::lol:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 So, I couldn't help but post. I was on my local Craigslist today (trying to figure out housekeeper prices) and happened across a lesbian couple advertising for a sperm donor. I just about died. My morning tea is all over my keyboard... FWIW, they were requesting an interview, a physical, and bloodwork to test for STD's. The couple was going to pay for all that, of course, and play the donor for his "time". Then they said it would be anonymous. I'm not really sure how you do an anonymous interview, but, ok... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) Johnson ran on a platform being a Christian opposed to gay marriage, yet the women he donated sperm to were lesbian couples. :ack2: Yeah. THat's a wee bit ridiculous. One more for the chronicles of "Absurd and certain ways to implode a political career." I can't believe the stories about politicians' private lives this year. So. True. And of course, Craigslist doesn't screen "stud services" for STDs the way I assume a sperm bank would. Also So. True. Eta: I mainly laugh because I honest to God cannot figure out how such a transaction would play out over Craigslist. I mean "Seeking dodgy cup of sperm for insemination"? Are there pictures? Would it be mailed or for local pickup only? Clearly, I am getting bogged down in the details so I can just block the rest. Uhhhh... am I the only one wondering if they.... used a turkey baster or something???:blink:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww:ack2: Thanks for asking, because I'm confused too. Did he donate the "old-fashioned" way? I have known people who go that route. I'll clarify some details, but first I need to say that I DO NOT AGREE with the Craigslist donation route. I think it's not such a good decision for anyone, for the obvious reasons. If you don't want to know the details of how sperm donation works, now would be a good time to stop reading. That said, normally, the couple would post that they are looking for a donor and what traits they wanted (ethnicity, hair and eye color, whatever), then if someone responds who doesn't sound like a complete creep, they'd meet him for an interview, and probably request that he get a physical workup including bloodwork for STD's from a doctor (at the expense of the couple). Then when the time comes, the man uses a cup, and the woman uses a needleless syringe. It can be mailed. You can buy special mailers for the purpose. Usually that is reserved for a couple who already knows a man who lives far away. Usually the Craigslist thing is done local-only, because the sperm survives better that way. Most couples in the US either use a man they actually know and are close to, or use a sperm bank. A sperm bank is the safest choice legally and in terms of STD screening. Sperm banks are not available everywhere though (outside the US the laws differ, and even in Canada it is very, very hard to get anonymous sperm), and "fresh" sperm does improve your odds of getting pregnant. Both of those things drive women to do things like the Craigslist thing. As to what drives the men who respond to such ads...well, that's what would concern me! "Don't cry, honey, it may not be hereditary..." What happens if the sperm are not good swimmers? Does one file a Paypal dispute? :lol::lol::lol:to both of these... Edited December 16, 2011 by AdventureMoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I once saw an episode of a courtroom drama where the man was going to donate sperm to the lady next door. Except he didn't involve any sperm bank. He made an, er, direct deposit. Bleh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&Rs Mom Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Believe it or not, I've seen this play out IRL. One of dh's cousins sent an interesting Christmas letter a couple years ago, suddenly mentioning J's oldest son, whom no one had heard about before. It turns out J traveled to Europe to visit his mom, ran into an old friend who had a request, made a "direct deposit" and suddenly 16 years later this is affecting his life. J's wife was not happy: they were married at the time of the deposit, and still are, but it was a rough couple of years when the news broke. I'm really :001_huh: that this is not a unique situation! Interesting times we live in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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