Triumph - Phase 5 Donor Conception

Welcome to GrowingMyFamily's comprehensive course, designed to guide you through every facet of your donor conception and surrogacy journey. We understand that building your family is a unique path, and this course provides the structure, empathy, and community support you need. From the earliest conversations about openness to navigating your child's developing identity and fostering their confidence, each lesson is crafted to feel like a warm, supportive conversation from your community. We offer practical strategies, insights into age-appropriate communication, and guidance on managing complex emotions—for both you and your child. Whether you are a single parent by choice, part of an LGBTQ+ family, or simply seeking to create a strong, honest, and loving foundation for your family, this course is your trusted companion. You’ll find resources to help you connect with others, understand the nuances of genetic heritage and gestational beginnings, and build a resilient family life that celebrates every aspect of your beautiful story.

Openness as a Lifelong Dialogue

Discover how to foster honest, age-appropriate conversations about donor conception and surrogacy, building trust and a strong family narrative from the very beginning.

Your Child's Identity, Your Guiding Light

Support your child's evolving understanding of their origins. Learn to nurture their sense of self, validate their feelings, and celebrate their unique story with unwavering love.

A Community That Understands Your Journey

Connect with a supportive network of parents who share your experiences. Find validation, shared wisdom, and a sense of belonging at every step of your family-building adventure.

About the course

This course is your essential guide to navigating the rewarding, yet often complex, journey of raising a family through donor conception and surrogacy. We move beyond the initial steps of family building to focus on the lifelong process of openness, identity formation, and maintaining strong family connections. You’ll gain practical tools for fostering open communication, supporting your child's developing understanding of their origins, and building resilience within your family. Our content is designed to be empathetic, validating, and empowering, offering a peer-support-driven approach that acknowledges the unique joys and challenges you may encounter.

Curriculum

14 Chapters · 201 Lessons

1
Welcome
1. (Included in full purchase)
  Welcome to the Triumph Phase
2
Arrival & First Moments
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  Arrival & First Moments
2. (Included in full purchase)
  The Finish Line Feels... Different (DC Edition)
3. (Included in full purchase)
  Arms Full, Heart Overflowing (or Confused?)
4. (Included in full purchase)
  The Quiet After the Storm
5. (Included in full purchase)
  Witnessing the Miracle
6. (Included in full purchase)
  The Pressure for Instant Magic
7. (Included in full purchase)
  When Gratitude Meets Exhaustion
8. (Included in full purchase)
  Is This Real Life?
9. (Included in full purchase)
  Worry Whispers
10. (Included in full purchase)
  Body Talk
11. (Included in full purchase)
  Making Sense of It All
12. (Included in full purchase)
  Chapter Complete
13. (Included in full purchase)
  Journaling Prompts
14. (Included in full purchase)
  Worksheets
15. (Included in full purchase)
  Action Planning Steps
3
The Fourth Trimester
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  The Fourth Trimester
2. (Included in full purchase)
  The First Few Days at Home
3. (Included in full purchase)
  Goodbye Routine, Hello Chaos
4. (Included in full purchase)
  Sleep Deprivation
5. (Included in full purchase)
  Feeding Your Baby
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Postpartum Body Changes
7. (Included in full purchase)
  The Importance of Rest
8. (Included in full purchase)
  Asking for Help
9. (Included in full purchase)
  Managing Visitors & Boundaries for Your New DC Family
10. (Included in full purchase)
  The "Baby Blues" vs. PPD/PPA
11. (Included in full purchase)
  Shared Arrival, Different Paths
12. (Included in full purchase)
  Healing Your Body
13. (Included in full purchase)
  Navigating Unsolicited Advice
14. (Included in full purchase)
  Chapter Complete
15. (Included in full purchase)
  Journaling Prompts
16. (Included in full purchase)
  Worksheets
17. (Included in full purchase)
  Action Planning Steps
4
Nurturing Your DC Family Bond
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  Nurturing Your DC Family Bond
2. (Included in full purchase)
  Bonding is a Process
3. (Included in full purchase)
  Skin-to-Skin & Physical Closeness
4. (Included in full purchase)
  Responsive Caregiving
5. (Included in full purchase)
  The Power of Your Voice
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Partner Bonding (Non-Biological Parent Focus)
7. (Included in full purchase)
  The Serious Business of Being Silly
8. (Included in full purchase)
  Addressing Bonding Worries Head-On
9. (Included in full purchase)
  Celebrating Small Bonding Moments & Milestones
10. (Included in full purchase)
  How Past Infertility Experiences Might Impact Bonding Feelings
11. (Included in full purchase)
  Trusting the Love
12. (Included in full purchase)
  Chapter Complete
13. (Included in full purchase)
  Journaling Prompts
14. (Included in full purchase)
  Worksheets
15. (Included in full purchase)
  Action Planning Steps
5
Living Openness from Day One
1. (Included in full purchase)
  Living Openness from Day One
2. (Included in full purchase)
  Openness Starts Now
3. (Included in full purchase)
  Choosing Your Language
4. (Included in full purchase)
  Weaving Your "Family Galaxy" Narrative
5. (Included in full purchase)
  Story Time with a Deeper Meaning
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Simple Explanations
7. (Included in full purchase)
  Documenting Your Journey (for Your Child)
8. (Included in full purchase)
  Thoughts About Your Donor Now Baby is Here
9. (Included in full purchase)
  More Than Just a Cell
10. (Included in full purchase)
  Considering Donor Siblings
11. (Included in full purchase)
  Getting on the Same Page
12. (Included in full purchase)
  The Final Hurdle
13. (Included in full purchase)
  Chapter Complete
14. (Included in full purchase)
  Journaling Prompts
15. (Included in full purchase)
  Worksheets
16. (Included in full purchase)
  Action Planning Steps
6
Navigating Relationships & External Worlds
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  Navigating Relationships & External Worlds
2. (Included in full purchase)
  Sharing Your Story (Post-Birth)
3. (Included in full purchase)
  The Inevitable Question
4. (Included in full purchase)
  When Curiosity Crosses a Line
5. (Included in full purchase)
  Finding Your DC Parent Community
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Navigating General Parent Groups (DC Perspective)
7. (Included in full purchase)
  Navigating an Uninformed World
8. (Included in full purchase)
  A New Chapter for Everyone
9. (Included in full purchase)
  In the Doctor's Office
10. (Included in full purchase)
  It Takes a Village
11. (Included in full purchase)
  A New Reality
12. (Included in full purchase)
  Their Story to Tell
13. (Included in full purchase)
  The Final, Beautiful Shift
14. (Included in full purchase)
  Chapter Complete
15. (Included in full purchase)
  Journaling Prompts
16. (Included in full purchase)
  Worksheets
17. (Included in full purchase)
  Action Planning Steps
7
Partner Connection & Wellbeing Postpartum
1. (Included in full purchase)
  Partner Connection & Wellbeing Postpartum
2. (Included in full purchase)
  "Did You Remember to...?"
3. (Included in full purchase)
  The Plan vs. The Reality
4. (Included in full purchase)
  Lost in the Role of "Parent"
5. (Included in full purchase)
  The Great Magnifier
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Two Parents, Two Styles
7. (Included in full purchase)
  "A Date Night? You Must Be Joking."
8. (Included in full purchase)
  It's Not Just a "Mom Thing"
9. (Included in full purchase)
  More Than Just a "Last Resort"
10. (Included in full purchase)
  Who Were We?
11. (Included in full purchase)
  The Summit After the Climb
12. (Included in full purchase)
  The Unsung Hero
13. (Included in full purchase)
  Chapter Complete
14. (Included in full purchase)
  Journaling Prompts
15. (Included in full purchase)
  Worksheets
16. (Included in full purchase)
  Action Planning Steps
8
The First Year & Beyond
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  The First Year & Beyond
2. (Included in full purchase)
  Returning to Work (or Not)
3. (Included in full purchase)
  The Great Juggle Begins
4. (Included in full purchase)
  The Search for the Right Care
5. (Included in full purchase)
  A Heavier Kind of Guilt
6. (Included in full purchase)
  The Ache of Separation
7. (Included in full purchase)
  A Different Kind of Work
8. (Included in full purchase)
  The Great Identity Shift
9. (Included in full purchase)
  "I Don't Have Time for That Anymore."
10. (Included in full purchase)
  "How Are They Sleeping?"
11. (Included in full purchase)
  The Story That Shaped You
12. (Included in full purchase)
  The Adventure Ahead
13. (Included in full purchase)
  Chapter Complete
14. (Included in full purchase)
  Journaling Prompts
15. (Included in full purchase)
  Worksheets
16. (Included in full purchase)
  Action Planning Steps
9
Homecoming After Sperm Donation
1. (Included in full purchase)
  Homecoming After Sperm Donation
2. (Included in full purchase)
  A Universe of Welcome Emotions
3. (Included in full purchase)
  The Adventure Begins
4. (Included in full purchase)
  Forging Your Unbreakable Bond
5. (Included in full purchase)
  The Fourth Trimester After Sperm Donation
6. (Included in full purchase)
  The Baby in Your Arms
7. (Included in full purchase)
  Beyond the Mirror
8. (Included in full purchase)
  Sharing Your Joy!
9. (Included in full purchase)
  The First Chapter
10. (Included in full purchase)
  The Power of Your Village
11. (Included in full purchase)
  A New Chapter for Your Partnership
12. (Included in full purchase)
  Caring for the Caregiver
13. (Included in full purchase)
  The End of the Beginning
14. (Included in full purchase)
  Chapter Complete
15. (Included in full purchase)
  Journaling Prompts
16. (Included in full purchase)
  Worksheets
17. (Included in full purchase)
  Action Planning Steps
10
Welcoming Your Egg Donor-Conceived Baby
1. (Included in full purchase)
  Welcoming Your Egg Donor-Conceived Baby
2. (Included in full purchase)
  "She/He is Here!"
3. (Included in full purchase)
  The Adventure Begins
4. (Included in full purchase)
  The Unfolding of Your Bond
5. (Included in full purchase)
  The Fourth Trimester After Egg Donation
6. (Included in full purchase)
  The Baby in Your Arms
7. (Included in full purchase)
  Beyond the Mirror
8. (Included in full purchase)
  Sharing Your Joy!
9. (Included in full purchase)
  The Power of Your Village
10. (Included in full purchase)
  The First Chapter
11. (Included in full purchase)
  A New Chapter for Your Partnership
12. (Included in full purchase)
  Caring for the Caregiver
13. (Included in full purchase)
  The End of the Beginning
14. (Included in full purchase)
  Chapter Complete
15. (Included in full purchase)
  Journaling Prompts
16. (Included in full purchase)
  Worksheets
17. (Included in full purchase)
  Action Planning Steps
11
Welcoming Your Baby Through Embryo Donation
1. (Included in full purchase)
  Welcoming Your Baby Through Embryo Donation
2. (Included in full purchase)
  "Our Miracle Has Arrived!"
3. (Included in full purchase)
  First Moments Home
4. (Included in full purchase)
  The Heart's Connection
5. (Included in full purchase)
  The Birthing Parent's Postpartum Journey
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Reflections on the Donating Family
7. (Included in full purchase)
  "They're Perfectly Them!"
8. (Included in full purchase)
  Announcing Your Miracle
9. (Included in full purchase)
  Our Family's Special Beginning
10. (Included in full purchase)
  Your Circle of Love
11. (Included in full purchase)
  Partnership in This Chosen Parenthood (If Applicable)
12. (Included in full purchase)
  Self-Nurture for New Parents
13. (Included in full purchase)
  The Language of Our Love
14. (Included in full purchase)
  Our Future, Woven with Love
15. (Included in full purchase)
  Chapter Complete
16. (Included in full purchase)
  Journaling Prompts
17. (Included in full purchase)
  Worksheets
18. (Included in full purchase)
  Action Planning Steps
12
Your Solo Triumph, Your Precious Child
1. (Included in full purchase)
  Your Solo Triumph, Your Precious Child
2. (Included in full purchase)
  "My Baby is Here!"
3. (Included in full purchase)
  First Days Home Solo
4. (Included in full purchase)
  The Unfolding Bond
5. (Included in full purchase)
  The Birthing Mother's Recovery (If Applicable)
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Reflections on My Donor's Gift
7. (Included in full purchase)
  "Perfectly Unique"
8. (Included in full purchase)
  Announcing My Cherished Arrival
9. (Included in full purchase)
  Our Special Beginning
10. (Included in full purchase)
  My Village in Action
11. (Included in full purchase)
  Finding My Solo Parent Groove
12. (Included in full purchase)
  Radical Self-Care for the Solo Parent
13. (Included in full purchase)
  My Bright Future
14. (Included in full purchase)
  Chapter Complete
15. (Included in full purchase)
  Journaling Prompts
16. (Included in full purchase)
  Worksheets
17. (Included in full purchase)
  Action Planning Steps
13
They're Finally Home
1. (Included in full purchase)
  They're Finally Home
2. (Included in full purchase)
  This is the Moment
3. (Included in full purchase)
  First Days Home as a Family
4. (Included in full purchase)
  The Heart's Embrace
5. (Included in full purchase)
  Honoring Your Surrogate
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Reflections on Your Donor(s)
7. (Included in full purchase)
  "A Beautiful Tapestry"
8. (Included in full purchase)
  Announcing Your Miracle
9. (Included in full purchase)
  Our Family's Special Beginning
10. (Included in full purchase)
  Your Circle of Love
11. (Included in full purchase)
  Partnership in This Chosen Parenthood (If Applicable)
12. (Included in full purchase)
  Self-Nurture for New Parents
13. (Included in full purchase)
  The Language of Our Love
14. (Included in full purchase)
  Our Future, Woven with Gratitude
15. (Included in full purchase)
  Chapter Complete
16. (Included in full purchase)
  Journaling Prompts
17. (Included in full purchase)
  Worksheets
18. (Included in full purchase)
  Action Planning Steps
14
Congratulations
1. (Included in full purchase)
  Congratulations on Completing the Triumph Phase!

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Individual Course Pass (30 Day Unlimited Access)

Triumph - Phase 5 Donor Conception

Openness as a Lifelong Dialogue

Your Child's Identity, Your Guiding Light

A Community That Understands Your Journey

About the course

Curriculum

Welcome

Arrival & First Moments

The Fourth Trimester

Nurturing Your DC Family Bond

Living Openness from Day One

Navigating Relationships & External Worlds

Partner Connection & Wellbeing Postpartum

The First Year & Beyond

Homecoming After Sperm Donation

Welcoming Your Egg Donor-Conceived Baby

Welcoming Your Baby Through Embryo Donation

Your Solo Triumph, Your Precious Child

They're Finally Home

Congratulations

Ready to Begin Your Journey?