Are there any single women that had (or know someone who has had) children via sperm donor. Why did you (they) chose that route and how is it working out for you (them)...
2006-07-17 17:19:06 · 6 answers · asked by LoTs2ShArE 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I am a single mother and we do just fine without the father, it's all about you and what you can handle, take it to the lord in prayer.
2006-07-17 17:51:05 · answer #1 · answered by mznatural30 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not a single mother...I'm married and pregnant. I just thank God I have my husband by my side. I used to want to be a single mom and just adopt and while we are going to adopt our next children I'm so glad I have him by my side. But if you are older and don't think you will find Mr. Right anytime soon I just recomend you get a good support system: friends, family, minister, etc. And I really agree about the comment on adopting. My husband and I feel that there are just too many babies out there that need love so why bring more into the world.
Children of single parents can have both a female and male role. Your brother or a close friend...And if you adopt what is better? A lifetime in an orphanage with barely any attention paid them or a single mother who loves them.
2006-07-17 17:46:42 · answer #2 · answered by optimistic_dr3am3r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know someone who had a child via sperm donor. She was burned by a former relationship and wanted to go it on her own and not wait around to be a mother until she found the guy she wanted to marry.
It was a big mistake. Because she was single she had to work and couldn't be with her child - the child she had wanted so badly. Ironic, huh? And she realized that she was selfish to make the decision based on what SHE wanted rather than what was best for the baby.
And what's best for the baby? To have a mommy AND daddy that love them and want to care for them. Kids need both female and male role models.
2006-07-17 17:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by Veritas 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was single a looooooooong time and thought that I would never get married and couldn't even imagine having kids as I thought I was likely to be too old by the time I got married. During this period of my life I even thought about maybe adopting so I wouldn't miss out on being a mother. Now that I am married and have a little boy, I couldn't imagine having to take care of him all by myself and work at the same time. Children require and deserve a lot more than just love a home and financial security. They need a lot of attention and require a lot of care. They need to have someone who is absolutely devoted to them and is able to drop everything when needed to take them to the doctor, or hold their head while they throw up. Sometimes you need to just stop everything to help find a lost toy or read a book. Being a parent is a full time job with a lot of responsibility but also a lot of joy. Children are a wonderful gift, but they are not just little adults who can take care of themselves. They need the love and support of a 2 parent family. There are many wonderful single parents out there, but they have a doubly difficult job. Think about not just what you would get from having a child also consider what having a child would require of you and what it would cost them and you long term.
2006-07-17 19:01:51 · answer #4 · answered by chynna30_2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not know anyone that has had a baby via sperm donor. Not trying to criticize but why not adopt there are so many kids out there that need a good loving home. What ever you decide good luck and God bless!!!
2006-07-17 17:25:18 · answer #5 · answered by housewives5 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-17 17:43:46 · answer #6 · answered by whatzerface 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋