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Hello and welcome to the Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum!
The forum has a new look and the Fairfax Team is so excited to create the best experience for our users.

To Note:
Private Donor Groups and Private Sibling Connection Groups are now located under the category "Groups". Search the donor number in the search box and you should find exactly what you're looking for!

Questions about your forum access? Email forum@fairfaxcryobank.com

Follow these steps to join a private donor group:
1) Press "Join" at the right of the group
2) Once prompted to confirm your request please list this information so we can verify your information:
Name (under which the vial was purchased)
Email
Clinic Name
Donor number
Child Date of Birth

*If you are looking to start a private group for a PRS donor please email forum@fairfaxcryobank.com with the above information and that you are looking for a PRS group*


If you have any questions about the verification process please email forum@fairfaxcryobank.com

Any advice for someone just starting the process?

Comments

  • kathy13kathy13 Junior Member Junior Member
    I'm still in the researching phase- I know which donor I want but I'm not financially ready to have a baby yet. I'm hoping in a year or two I can really start the process. I just wanted to say, good luck and I hope everything goes well!
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  • HopefulNikiHopefulNiki Junior Member Junior Member
    I am just starting this process as well. I am a 36 year old single woman. At first I looked into adoption but now I get the urges of having a child of my own. So I am open to any tips and opinions
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  • SpringBabyMarch14SpringBabyMarch14 Junior Member Junior Member
    If you're considering open ID vs anonymous, I strongly urge you to go with open ID. These babies will grow up to become kids, then adults, who have questions. It's worth the additional expense to have peace of mind that your child can contact the donor in the future. I've learned through research that there are many donor conceived people who are unhappy with how their parents brought them into the world and feel denied a part of their identity. It also helps to connect with other parents who share your donor so their kids can know their half siblings. I have three donor conceived kids (all from the same donor) and am happy to answer any questions if anyone wants to respond on this forum or PM me.
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  • UpshawUpshaw Junior Member Junior Member
    Is anyone keeping track of what percentage of kids successfully seek out the donor later on?
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  • LavendaLavenda Junior Member Junior Member
    For the reasons you stated is exactly why I'm going with an open ID donor. I don't want to make that decision for my child or deny them the right to know where they came from. I think it's a natural inclination to know where you came from so I want my child to have that option and I don't want to make that decision for them.
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  • IVF4BabyIVF4Baby Junior Member Junior Member
    I’ve decided to go with open ID donors only. I wouldn’t want my child to not know who their father is.
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  • BabyfirstBabyfirst Junior Member Junior Member
    Hi! I´m in a similar process. But I think that mine is more complicate! I live with my boyfriend and we use to say for all that we are married. However I want a child and he doesn't. Ha has already a child with 14 years old. It is so difficult! But I´ve decide to start the process and if he wants to keep with me, it would be nice! if he doesn't i'll have a child by myself.
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  • BabyfirstBabyfirst Junior Member Junior Member
    Me too! I´ve decided for the same!
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