Love and Kids: Today, a child that was born due to my donation to a sperm bank...

By Ford - 03/01/2018 01:30

Today, a child that was born due to my donation to a sperm bank in 1995 contacted me. My current wife, who I met in 2003, is convinced I cheated on her and is filing for a divorce. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/12/2010 01:28 - United States

Today, I found out my wife is pregnant. The problem is she convinced me to get a vasectomy two years ago. FML

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ChakatBlackstar 29

Wednesday 3 January 2018 1:46

So math isn't her strong suit? Or is she just using it as an excuse?

withered 30

Wednesday 3 January 2018 1:39

I am sorry that your wife thinks that. Fetch some papers to prove that you were a donor and ask that child or/and his parents to confirm it. And after that ask him/her why he/she thought it was appropriate to contact you in any way.

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interesting33 36

Thursday 4 January 2018 0:41

if you can show her the birth certificate for the dates

Meghan Pappas 7

Thursday 4 January 2018 1:19

and apparently your wife is a moron

Hellblazer_Sith 25

Thursday 4 January 2018 3:02

To me sounds like an excuse. Sorry to hear OP.

charliewhippet 9

Thursday 4 January 2018 12:08

Can't believe how many people here are surprised that this kid contacted their father! Do you really think you can donate sperm, father a child and it will have zero consequences for your life? That child is a PERSON with every right to find out who their parents are. OP, YDI for not being honest with your wife about the fact there may be ton of kids with your genes out there in the world.

withered 30

Saturday 6 January 2018 13:37

He fathered noone. He was kind enough to donate his sperm so that other people can father a child. The child is not his family just because the sperm came from his sack. When you donate you sign your parental rights away. Besides, the child should take a hint - if the donation is anonymous then the person clearly does not want to be contacted. The least he/she could do is ask the donation clinic to contact him and ASK if he wants to be contacted.