Category Archives: CLI Family Forums

What Makes a Donor Special?

Blog written by CLI Staff SS For those looking for the ideal donor, it is about finding that special emotional connection. Once you filter the entire list on ‘must have’ criteria, the short list still offers many options that require further … Continue reading

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Family Forums – How to Connect with Siblings

Cyrogenic Laboratories, Inc now offers a place for clients to discuss donor sperm related topics. This forum is a creation from your suggestions and requests to connect with parents of half-siblings. The discussion board is a very friendly and welcoming place … Continue reading

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How Old is My Donor?

Written by Fairfax Cryobank Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. One of the frequently asked questions of our client services representatives is, “how old is my donor?” Our sperm bank does not provide the date of birth or specific age of our … Continue reading

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Connecting with others who use donor sperm

Here are two great ways to connect with families who have used a donor or to ask questions during the selection process. 1. The CLI Family Forums allow you to connect with other single mothers, same sex couples, or couples with … Continue reading

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Forum Lingo

Technology has opened the world to a whole new form of communication. The CLI Family Forums offer the opportunity to connect with other people who have utilized donor sperm to start a family. This is a great resource for those … Continue reading

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Fun on the Forum

The CLI Family Forums are a great place to connect with others going through the donor insemination process. Check out some of these fun conversations from the forums: Pregnant with 2961 “Hey there. I’m pregnant with 2961 and would love to … Continue reading

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How Important is Finding a CMV Negative Donor?

Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree Cytomegalovirus, commonly called CMV, is a member of the herpes virus family that includes chicken pox, cold sores, and infectious mononucleosis (mono). Most individuals are exposed to CMV in childhood and have … Continue reading

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Forum Connections

The CLI Family Forum is a wonderful place to go for support and questions. It is made up of a fun group of people in various stages of their journey to building their family. Check out some of these great topics! “I … Continue reading

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What did you say?

Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree After the last blog article about abbreviations, I came up with another list to help users navigate the technology lingo often found throughout the CLI Family Forums. Here are a few common medical abbreviations used … Continue reading

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Stress may hinder fertility chances

Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree It is well known that excessive, chronic stress can negatively affect the health of our bodies. Deciding to start a family is a very big decision and life change for many people. … Continue reading

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