Is this a crazy thought?

[DillyDally]

I have been on my own for over two years now and love DD and all that she brings (except sleepless nights) but there is noone on the horizon and frankly I can't see where a relationship would come from.
My problem is that I never wanted an only child. I would like to have another baby (at some point in the future - am not going to rush into anything).
Is this crazy to do when I am already on my own? By the way, I am financially independent as I work full time, I have family support and I have no idea of how I would go about having another or even if it would be biologically mine in that I would consider adoption.
What would you do?

It is good to know I am not alone in feeling like this. In conclusion to my dilemma, I think I wait for a few more years to see what Mrs Nature has planned and then re assess my options but I am not ruling out anything that has been discussed i.e. fostering , adoption, or another biological child (but preferably with a father)

I understand, DWC. Having a baby by donor is a huge leap of faith. I think it can be assumed that everyone would ideally like a bright, attractive child. The fact that you can "choose" the donor makes a person think they can exert some control over the sort of child they will have.

The men who are allowed to give in the UK are screened very carefully for physical health, family health history, psychological health, etc. Many who give (I'm told) do it because they've known someone who has had difficulty having a child, and they would like to help someone else avoid that heartache. I've also been told (but obviously can't confirm), that many who give have historically been medical students....which, if true, is a positive factor in the "clever" gene pool. I think the way you condition/raise a child can have as much to do with who they are/their potential as the basic genes they're born with...the old nature vs nurture debate.

The governing body that regulates the mechanics and ethics of fertility treatments is called the HFEA. It would be a good place to start by visiting their website. Hope that helps.

These days donors cannot remain anonymous. However I did read in the Standard that you can arrange for the donor to provide "live sperm" and that case the donor does not have to be identified. Earlybird - I think you were really brave and forget what others say about being selfish. As long as you can support the baby financially and emotionally there should not be a problem. So many single parents are not in touch with the birth parent anyway - in some ways it is easier your way. I think this will become more and more common in the future anyway.