Duck, Duck, Donor?

I'm sure we all have opinions that we have kept to ourselves... statements that we said we agreed with, because disagreeing would mean we were weird. Or maybe not, I could be the only weird one in the room, but that's ok.

The reason I'm bringing this up is my grad school tuition. Most of it I have covered with the money that was supposed to be for a future wedding, but I'm still going to come up about 10K short. I'm putting money aside from my salary, but I'd like to save money as well--have something to fall back on in the case of an emergency. (You never know when the fire hydrants could launch another attack. wink... hehe :D)

So... I've started considering the idea of being an egg donor. I'm being completely serious. I don't know if I will actually do it, I'll have to research it very thoroughly. But, if it is safe, why not? I understand that this is a big deal. I've told both of my parents and my sister and after listening to me they seem supportive. That's not to say there isn't some concern, but I think my heart is in the right place.

Yes, of course the money is a huge motivator. But, I dunno, to be able to help someone who can't have a baby... I think its a very honorable thing. I know not everyone thinks this way, but I don't see how helping others could be a bad thing (as long as they are capable and loving people).

One of my freshman roommates from college was recently a surrogate for a family member and I am completely awed by her selflessness. I honestly couldn't and wouldn't want to do that... but she did and it's amazing.

I think everyone is blessed with a giving heart and we all have something different to give. Sometimes because we are human we judge other people and call their gifts politically incorrect-- they make us feel uncomfortable. But since when has love been politically incorrect?

xoxo Jildo.