{"id":27287,"date":"2019-09-05T16:25:53","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T16:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fairfaxcryobank.com\/lgbtqx-families"},"modified":"2019-09-05T16:25:53","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T16:25:53","slug":"lgbtqx-families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fairfaxcryobank.com\/ie\/lgbtqx-families","title":{"rendered":"LGBTQ+ Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We support our diverse community of families<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fairfax Cryobank has a history of and reputation for offering exceptional donor sperm and related services. Part of that history has been helping individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status, to achieve pregnancy and fulfill their dreams of expanding their family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a knowledgeable and sensitive client services team that is fully supportive of your choice to have children. We are aware of the multitude of challenges faced by individuals and couples building families using donor sperm,&nbsp; eggs and\/or the use of surrogates or gestational carriers. Fairfax Cryobank provides a supportive, friendly environment in which to further your journey. We welcome you to our site and hope that you find what you are seeking both in a donor and in a caring staff dedicated to helping you through this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many individuals and couples are looking to preserve cultural or ethnic lineage through the use of a donor with a similar background to their own. At Fairfax Cryobank we offer a diverse <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/fairfaxcryobank.com\/search\/uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">selectio<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/fairfaxcryobank.com\/search\/uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">n<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/fairfaxcryobank.com\/search\/uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"> of donors,<\/a> one of which may be your perfect match for growing your family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LGBTQ+ Family Building Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The resource links we have chosen are for individuals like you, and we believe may be beneficial to your experience. The testimonials provide a glimpse into the experience that others have had with us. If you have suggestions for other resources, please email us at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:info@fairfaxcryobank.com\" target=\"_blank\">global@fairfaxcryobank.com <\/a> Or if you would like to share your story, please use the link below to write to us and share photos. We welcome your input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/taggmagazine.com\/sperm-donor-options-for-queer-couples\/\">Family Options for Queer Couples<\/a>: Article written by our Director, Dr. Michelle Ottey, for TAGG Magazine <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogandforum.fairfaxcryobank.com\/?_gl=1*pu84z0*_gcl_au*ODY2NDA4MTcyLjE3MjM0NzQyNjQ\">Fairfax Family Forum<\/a>: Offers a discussion forum to connect you with other same-sex couples<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therainbowbabies.com\/index.html\">Rainbow Babies<\/a>: Online resource for becoming a parent in the gay and lesbian community<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nglcc.org\">National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/glma.org\/\">National Gay and Lesbian Medical Association<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/images\/e-books\/Fertility-Preservation-For-Trans-Women---Sperm-Banking.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Fertility Preservation for Trans Women: Sperm Banking<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LGBTQ+ Fairfax Family Testimonials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u00a0<em>\u201cI have encountered the greatest experience with Fairfax Cryobank.\u00a0 Maria, my domestic partner, and I decided to have a child.\u00a0 With the help of Fairfax and their commitment to us, we now have a beautiful four-year-old boy named Jayden.\u00a0 Jayden is the most precious thing that we have brought into this world.\u00a0 I believe that everyone will have a beautiful experience with Fairfax considering the loyalty and services they provided for me and my partner. We once again are preparing to have another little one.\u00a0 Thank you, Fairfax, for your services and guidance to help those bring life to this world<\/em>.\u201d<\/p><cite>-BM<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cWe are two moms who chose to bring a child into this world together.\u00a0 We found the perfect donor\u00a0 through Fairfax Cryobank &#8211; he shares our values, hobbies, education, and his childhood photo looks uncannily like my childhood photo (the non-biological mom&#8217;s). We got pregnant on the first try, which is rare, and a little over nine months later, our beautiful baby boy was born (on my birthday).\u00a0 Our son is almost 19 months old now. For those who don&#8217;t believe in fate, we may be able to challenge you. Our experience was incredible, and thanks to one very unselfish donor and the Fairfax Cryobank, we are a family. We have three more vials in storage, hoping to give our &#8220;little king&#8221; a sibling some day. Thanks to everyone who helped make our dream a reality\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>-JL &amp; SL<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cMy partner and I are forever grateful for the miracle that Fairfax made possible in our lives.\u00a0 We have an incredibly smart, witty, and extremely beautiful son.\u00a0 We are in the process of trying for our second, and your staff continues to be top rate!\u201d<\/em> <\/p><cite>-AM<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cThank you, thank you, thank you!!!\u00a0 Fairfax Cryobank has been nothing but incredibly professional.\u00a0 Our story began July, 2005.\u00a0 We searched and searched for the best sperm donor candidate possible.\u00a0 As two women wanting a child who looked like both of us, we were very particular about what we were searching for.\u00a0 We made our choice and had to make VERY early phone calls to find out if &#8220;Mr. Right&#8221; was out of quarantine.\u00a0 Every part of the process was smooth, we never had a worry.\u00a0 After one attempt at spontaneous insemination, we were pregnant.\u00a0 It was obviously meant to be.\u00a0 It was a perfect pregnancy and the result was a PERFECT baby girl, even if I do say so myself.\u00a0 EXACTLY what we have wanted for a long time!\u00a0 She is super intelligent and beautiful too.\u00a0 Fairfax is a class act company with excellent specimens.<\/em>\u201d<\/p><cite>-DJ<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cI just wanted to let you know that we are very glad that we found you (Fairfax Cryobank).\u00a0 You have made our relationship a lot closer and we feel that we are getting closer to having one more baby.\u00a0 I will let you know when our dreams come true!\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>-JB<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cMy name is Christie and I am a proud mother of four beautiful children. I am in a wonderful relationship with my girlfriend, Kesha, and we are looking forward to having a new child in our lives.\u00a0 I ordered my sperm from your company and my donor\u2019s \u201clittle guys\u201d must have been very strong because they beat all odds and it worked!!!!\u00a0 I am due in January and we are very delighted to know that this baby is coming!\u00a0 God Bless you all in what you do<\/em>.\u201d <a href=\"\/share-your-story\"><\/a><\/p><cite>-CLJ<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"\/uk\/share-your-story\" style=\"background-color:#ea6950;color:#ffffff\">Share Your Testimonial<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We support our diverse community of families Fairfax Cryobank has a history of and reputation for offering exceptional donor sperm and related services. 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