Donor Sibling Registry

Christine

kalikat

sas1979

I did pay for it one year but never renewed. Not sure it's worth $50/year

vkent

I paid for the lifetime membership to the Donor Sibling Registry - from that I have made several contacts with other parents that used the same donor as I did. We have even formed a facebook group where we share info., pictures and more. In February, my son and I are meeting one of his half sisters. I definitely recommend the Registry.

hoppingpenguin

MNMama

I was a member a few years ago and heard from a couple of families who conceived using the same donor. It was cool to exchange photos and see resemblances in the kids.

mamablessing

I have been a member on and off of Donor Sibling Registry since 2006 because the annual membership expired. Once they offered a lifetime membership, that was the only way to go with a donor child since you don't know when you'll be contacted. They are pretty much the only on-line registry, so they have a bit of a monopoly. It is true that you cannot confirm that they are indeed associated with that donor number, but I nor friends have run into any deceit. We have met all 3 of my older daughter 1/2 sibs that are registered and are still awaiting a match for my younger daughter. It is a great way to connect for medical, growth, resemblance in looks and/or personalities, etc. I am excited to register both girls through CLI now, also!

lana

ForMyKid

I too have been a member of the DSR, although not at the present time. We've made contact with 3 of the 4 families registered, my dd has spoken with 2 of her half-sibs, and the mother of a 3rd, and we spent a week with one of the boys several years ago. Totally a positive experience with the DSR and the families. Wendy and her son Ryan have made it possible for many, many meetings. One of my concerns with this board is the possibility that our donor might/might not have also been available thru Fairfax with a different donor number, therefore making sibling connections a bit more difficult.

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pequele

I have a lifetime membership on the DSR but there are no other posts on my donor there...some day maybe. But just today I received a msg from a family created thanks to our donor on this site!

maria_cc79

That's really wonderful! I am in contact with 2 other women that are Moms thanks to our donor. However, I met them on a Yahoo group created by another woman who is currently trying to conceive with our donor. I really need to register on the DSR also. How much does a lifetime membership cost?

pequele

callum

I keep checking every year or two w/ them, hoping to see someone else post who has or is an offspring of my CLI 1133 gentleman. Perhaps if I sprang 1st with the info & dues I'd hear from someone. Perhaps on my daughter's 18th I will. Wish the annual cost wasn't so high. Now that I've discovered & adventured into CLI's own free forums I'm hopeful. So appreciative of them to offer this genuine, generous service. Best wishes to all our modern families & (to quote a wonderful friend I met in my during our trial), our popcicle kids.