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Original post by Mad Vlad

I'm in a shouty music mood. :colonhash:

Suggestions?

Alec Empire

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The Fez

Original post by L.O.V.E.

Heterosexual couples go out of their way to make their own children all the time. I don't think that if you're gay that it's wrong to have your own babies (through whatever means) if there are some that need homes.

I think my boyfriend and I will be like Brangelina. A collection of adopted children from around the world :wink:

Also, what do you think of couples adopting children from abroad??

I agree. I don't think it's wrong for gay couples to have their own babies. Or to adopt. Both choices are perfectly fine for me.

My other parents (not my birth parents) are actually like Brangelina. They have children from around the world - including me. They have their own children, but they treat all of us as their own :tongue:

Also, adopting children from abroad is a perfectly reasonable option, however it's not cheap and it's also a lengthy process. My aunt and uncle had to stay in Colombia for about three months to get the papers done. Of course, it might be easier if you do it through an adoption agency, but they charge ridiculous fees.

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Slowbro93

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Original post by fretter778

I should never be responsible for packing anything. Ever.

See the change in degree, reason? :holmes:

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Crisps

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So, I managed to go to the loo today at work, forgot to lock the cubicle door, and someone tried coming in. Oops.

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fretter778

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Original post by cpdavis

See the change in degree, reason? :holmes:

The French is a nightmare so I've got rid of that, and I was going to switch to Developmental or Neuroscience anyway. Devbio won. I'm not starting again or anything. All life scientists here get (more or less) the same first year so if you want to specialise/swap course you can easily do so.

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The Puppet Master

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Hmm, children. I personally don't mind children at all (as long as they have manners.) My mind changes on whether I want to get pregnant, obviously if I settle down with a man then it'll be up to me unless we adopted but if I settled down with a woman, I'd rather she had the sproglet inside her... The whole thing freaks me out a little bit and pregnant women are strangely attractive... :sexface:

I think that's another reason why I'm more comfortable with committed relationships with women. However I can't say I'd be devastated if my partner didn't want them.

I decided to fix my sleeping pattern and managed to stay awake all day. Have a horrible fever and headache and only managed to keep porridge down. And now the flat's empty again :sad:

I think I need a hug.

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Liam_G

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Terminally going to die. Oh dear :frown:

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Original post by The Fez

A gay couple I know went down the surrogacy road and it cost them about 70K USD, including extortionate legal fees, agency fees, surrogate fees, medical fees, and that was with the voluntary egg donor, not the surrogate mother's egg.

At least that still sounds a bit more manageable than I thought. 70K USD all in right? I'd actually prefer using the egg from a separate donor for the sake of the surrogate mother. It's hard not to develop a bond with the baby after carrying them for 9 months.

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The Fez

Original post by Liam_G

Terminally going to die. Oh dear :frown:

PRSOM.
Also, how do you insert image without it being an attachment? The new TSR is...different.

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By the way guys I just made some croissants today!

Sorry for the size of the pictures! I don't know how to scale them down?

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Feartheunknown

Original post by Crisps

So, I managed to go to the loo today at work, forgot to lock the cubicle door, and someone tried coming in. Oops.

HAAAA This really made me LOL! Do you have a phobia of public restrooms or something? :confused:

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The Fez

Original post by Da CorrupteD KiD

At least that still sounds a bit more manageable than I thought. 70K USD all in right? I'd actually prefer using the egg from a separate donor for the sake of the surrogate mother. It's hard not to develop a bond with the baby after carrying them for 9 months.

Yeah, but it's definitely not for younger couples / persons who are still struggling (unless you're Mark Zuckerberg) - and adoption fees (because in some states surrogacy isn't recognized) were not included by the way. Also, the egg donor was free because it was somebody they knew, so you have to factor that into the equation too. Also, luckily they managed to have the embryos in one go. Not everybody is as lucky, so there's that too.

Also, university tuition in 18 years would probably be 120k per year or something like that :yep:

so I don't think I'd have children unless I'm absolutely financially capable of supporting them. If I had children I'd probably spoil them, honestly :tongue:

Listen to me, talking like an adult.
Being 18 rules! :wink:

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mmmpie

Original post by The Fez

Yeah, but it's definitely not for younger couples / persons who are still struggling (unless you're Mark Zuckerberg) - and adoption fees (because in some states surrogacy isn't recognized) were not included by the way. Also, the egg donor was free because it was somebody they knew, so you have to factor that into the equation too. Also, luckily they managed to have the embryos in one go. Not everybody is as lucky, so there's that too.

Also, university tuition in 18 years would probably be 120k per year or something like that :yep:

so I don't think I'd have children unless I'm absolutely financially capable of supporting them. If I had children I'd probably spoil them, honestly :tongue:

Listen to me, talking like an adult.
Being 18 rules! :wink:

In the UK commercial surrogacy is illegal. Surrogates are not allowed to charge for the use of their uterus - potentially a big cost saving.

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Original post by The Fez

Yeah, but it's definitely not for younger couples / persons who are still struggling (unless you're Mark Zuckerberg) - and adoption fees (because in some states surrogacy isn't recognized) were not included by the way. Also, the egg donor was free because it was somebody they knew, so you have to factor that into the equation too. Also, luckily they managed to have the embryos in one go. Not everybody is as lucky, so there's that too.

Also, university tuition in 18 years would probably be 120k per year or something like that :yep:

so I don't think I'd have children unless I'm absolutely financially capable of supporting them. If I had children I'd probably spoil them, honestly :tongue:

Listen to me, talking like an adult.
Being 18 rules! :wink:

Why would adoption fee apply when I'm the father of the child? I don't really like the idea of employing an egg donor whom I know, it's a bit odd for her to see me bringing up 'her' child don't you think? I have a feeling I'm so going to be like a typical asian parent making sure my kids learn all the languages known to man and play at least ten musical instruments. And to be the youngest person ever to gain 3 michelin stars while still at school. :cool:

Actually, I will love them and make sure they grow up as happy as possible with no undue pressure.

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Original post by mmmpie

In the UK commercial surrogacy is illegal. Surrogates are not allowed to charge for the use of their uterus - potentially a big cost saving.

The problem is to actually find a person who is altruistic enough to do it..

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Mad Vlad

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Original post by The Fez

Yeah, but it's definitely not for younger couples / persons who are still struggling (unless you're Mark Zuckerberg) - and adoption fees (because in some states surrogacy isn't recognized) were not included by the way. Also, the egg donor was free because it was somebody they knew, so you have to factor that into the equation too. Also, luckily they managed to have the embryos in one go. Not everybody is as lucky, so there's that too.

Also, university tuition in 18 years would probably be 120k per year or something like that :yep:

so I don't think I'd have children unless I'm absolutely financially capable of supporting them. If I had children I'd probably spoil them, honestly :tongue:

Listen to me, talking like an adult.
Being 18 rules! :wink:

£13000-15000 is probably more realistic.

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username782284

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At home now, have internet that actually works - life is good.

Unfortunately I have to ruin it by starting full-time work following a haircut ( :cry2:

) tomorrow morning

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