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AIBU to think my daughter is too young to opt for a sperm donation?

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changingthatusername · 01/12/2016 01:27

She's only 28.

Do I just need to mind my own business? Or at least try and offer some advice? What's the best thing that a mum can do?

This isn't because her partner can't produce sperm, it's because she doesn't have a partner.

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BirdBrain85 · 03/12/2016 16:07

I agree with SemiNormal. I'm very happily single and 31 - I've know I've wanted to use a sperm donor since my mid 20s. The only reason I've delayed is because I wanted to ensure I had a secure career first.

My parents were quite shocked when I told them, but are now fine with it. My mum has been coming to appointments with me - and it means so much to me to have her there and to know she's accepted it.

I would talk to your daughter about it, about why she wants to do it now and what treatment she thinks she wants to try. She will likely welcome the conversation with you and value your input. One of the hardest thing I've found so far is that I currently have very few people I can talk to openly about it - my mum is my main go to and I feel very lucky for that.

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