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Category Archives: CLI Family Forums
So Many Options
Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM These days, those who use donor sperm to conceive have more options than ever. The search tools for donor catalogs are extremely advanced, allowing a woman or couple to narrow down her ideal donor … Continue reading
Posted in About CLI, CLI Family Forums, Donor Sperm, Pregnancy
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Two Week Wait Anxiety
If you have just completed an insemination with donor sperm, you are probably anxiously waiting to test to see if you are pregnant! It may seem like the longest two weeks in your entire life. A great option during this … Continue reading
Posted in About CLI, CLI Family Forums, Pregnancy
Tagged finding a sperm donor, infertility, sperm donors, two week wait
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Family Forums are a Great Resource for Support and Discussion
Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. Some women have reached out for support and community in online forums. Some Cryobanks offer chat rooms or forums for their clients and there are numerous online resources for DI (donor insemination) … Continue reading
Telling Your Child about Their Donor Origins
Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. Are you planning to tell your donor conceived child about his/her origins? This is a very personal matter and parents are responsible for making this choice. Situations vary and there is … Continue reading
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Connect with Others
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
Posted in About CLI, CLI Family Forums, Donor Sperm
Tagged CLI, cryogenic laboratories, sperm bank, using a sperm donor
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Join the Discussion
The CLI Family Forums are very active with people just like you that are trying to conceive using donor sperm. The topics on the forum range from serious medical concerns to mothering advice about raising children from donor sperm. Some … Continue reading
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Tagged CLI, cryobank, cryogenic laboratories, sperm bank, sperm donors
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Top 5 Tips to Help Select the Perfect Donor!
Selecting the ideal donor can seem like an overwhelming process. With their vast experience in helping clients through the process, our Client Services Team put together this helpful list of tips to simplify the process for you. Try them and … Continue reading
What did you say?
Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree Last year I wrote a blog article, Forum Abbreviations Explained, which helped new CLI Family Forums users navigate the technology lingo often found throughout the forum. I thought I would revisit some … Continue reading
Posted in CLI Family Forums, Donor Sperm, Pregnancy
Tagged CLI, frozen sperm, infertility, Pregnancy, sperm donor, sperm donors
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How old is too old?
Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree Is 40 really the new 30? Members of the CLI Family Forum say so with a resounding yes! There are many reasons people are waiting longer to have children nowadays. Sometimes it … Continue reading
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Tagged CLI, older mother, Pregnancy, single mother by choice, sperm, sperm bank, sperm donors
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Discussing use of donor with kids
Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree One of the biggest worries brought up by members on the CLI Family Forums is how to tell your children that you used a donor. “The Birds and The Bees” topic isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in CLI Family Forums, Donor Sperm, Pregnancy
Tagged CLI, cryobank, frozen sperm, infertility, sperm, sperm bank, sperm donors
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