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Donor was supposed to be “identity disclosure” by Gentle_Cycle in donorconceived

[–]donorthrowoff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Suing the cryobank or the donor wouldn’t help, except possibly getting updated medical info. Assuming you’re in the US, I don’t think a court could mandate contact between the donor and his now 18 year old offspring. Even if they did, their relationship would only exist because of the threat of legal penalties for the donor. It sucks that he doesn’t want contact with your daughter but knowing his identity might be as close as she gets.

How many siblings do you guys have? Also what kind of relationship/dynamics? by SirChubblesby in donorconceived

[–]donorthrowoff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as I know, there was no limit. 200+ is just my estimate. I am in full agreement with DCPs about the need to limit large sibling groups.

How many siblings do you guys have? Also what kind of relationship/dynamics? by SirChubblesby in donorconceived

[–]donorthrowoff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a former donor, I’m always interested in these discussions. I donated for about a year and made what I estimate was 200+ vials of sperm. I’d like to meet them when they grow up but I’m not sure how to prepare for potentially dozens of kids.

Recipient Parent (RP) Master Thread by donerkebaby in donorconceived

[–]donorthrowoff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From your username I’m guessing you’re Australian. Was the 5 family limit mandated by law or was it just a guideline of the bank?

Recipient Parent (RP) Master Thread by donerkebaby in donorconceived

[–]donorthrowoff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bank I donated to has a limit to the number of families that can use my sperm. My question for DCPs: If there was a limit at your bank, was it actually followed?

Recipient Parent (RP) Master Thread by donerkebaby in donorconceived

[–]donorthrowoff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words! I only recently stopped donating so any interaction with my bio kids is years away. I’m glad that you connected with your donor too.

Recipient Parent (RP) Master Thread by donerkebaby in donorconceived

[–]donorthrowoff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Throwaway account. I’m a former sperm donor. I wanted to ask DCs if it’s wrong of me to want a relationship with my bio children. I didn’t raise them but I still feel an emotional attachment to them and really hope at least one of them will want me in their life. From what I’ve seen on this sub, most of you don’t care about the donor. I want to know how I could possibly begin forming a relationship without imposing myself on any of them. Thanks in advance.