Well, it's day 5 on the couch. I still feel miserable, but I am starting to feel the chest cough going away. It's worked it's way up into my sinuses. I think two more day of rest and I should okay to go back to work. Thank you for all of your get well wishes.
Just to let you know more about Mark and my relationship status, it's strictly a loving a close relationship that has lasted for over 10 years. We worked together at a restaurant when I lived in Oregon. He was the kitchen manager/chef (ever heard of The Charthouse?). He was 23 and I was 33. So, needless to say he was a baby. However, he was so intelligent that his age wasn't even a factor. I actually didn't meet him at work since he worked days and I worked nights. We met at a bar with a couple of other co-workers. We ended up only dating for a couple of weeks (so, he isn't that much of an "ex" I guess) before he freaked out and became silent on me. Yes, it made for bad tension at work, but we eventually talked it out and I left the restaurant a few months later to work in the "real" world. We didn't talk for a long time, then he called one day and we just started this great friendship. He moved to NY a few months later and we didn't speak for another year or so. Since then we have kept in touch and have been great buddies ever since.
So, last year when I told him about my decision to become a single mom he jumped at the chance to be the donor without me even asking him. I was shocked. He had a gf at the time so I didn't expect that. He said that she'd have to deal with it. I was his friend first and he wanted to do this. They eventually broke up, so it's not an issue now. Anyway, I said "Really, would you really want to do that?" He said that he feels that our 10 + year relationship was proof that he was meant to do this for me. Of course he said that I'd have to do it "au natural" with him. We can
with no attachement other then it being fun for the both of us as we are so comfortable with each other that there are no worries about mind games. Mark is a free spirit. He has an old soul and has taken life on as journey. He flows with the wind. He hitched hike throughout the U.S. when he was 19 and decided to leave college and follow The Grateful Dead. Dad died when he was 4 from cancer. I believe that he instantly became a little man when that happened. Just him, his mom and brother. He does have a wonderful stepdad who he think is a great guy. His education was private Catholic School, but he has never been religious. It's just his Irish Catholic mom who thought the education was the best. It was. He is the smartest guy that I ever dated. I think that was what attracted me to him the most, besides his cute Irish good looks.
We discussed the fact that he is only the "dad" in the DNA department. No financial responsibilities on his end. I would never have considered that in the first place. He did say that he would put our child down in his Will and wouldn't deny him/her their inheritence. That was such a sweet gesture, but not expected. We have to talk more about what to call him when our kid asks about his/her bio dad. And then I have to see what his mom wants too. It is more complicated then going with DS, but at 43 I have to get pregnant now and I need to have to consider that fresh sperms is probably what I need.
Well, now you know about Mark. I wanted to tell you ladies all there is to know about him so you know that he is not a bf or a potential husband, but a wonderful guy who is going to help me make a baby.
As far as keeping his spermies in storage, my clinic will do that. They have the lab that will do all the tests and prepares the IUI's. No extra cost either
So, I have no worries about having to get spermies when I need them. Both of us have been tested for STD's and no problems in that department. Mark has never been the kind of guy to just F*** around (We only had sex once when we went out before he got scared about us). He either has gf's or he enjoys his porn. lol He's a guy. I'd rather him do that then go out and screw some girl.
Ok, I've got to get back to the couch.
Ona, I am so glad that your interview went well. I hope the therapist apt. happens soon and you can get going on having your first IUI next month. I want to see a photo of your new puppy. Is he on yahoo?
Susan, You and I are on the same cycle again. I am expecting O in a couple days. I am going to do an OPK tonight. Even though I am out this month I still want to keep track of O. Did you say you are out this month for sure? If so, then we will be in the 2ww together next month.
Deej, You are a star daughter. I know that you were hoping that working for your mother would make things easier for you while you are ttc, and that her breaking her arm was unexpected, but it's only a temporary thing and your life will be back to normal in no time.
Kathryn, How are you feeling? I can't believe that is it July and that we have around here for the whole pregnancy and now it's almost time to see the little guy. I can't wait for our first SMC to have a baby
Ok, now I'm really going. My nose needs blowing. TMI?