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November

Nov

17

Miscarriage and other challenges during treatment in the donor conception journey

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

This DCN chat specifically for members who have experienced miscarriage following donor conception or have come up against other significant challenges which have resulted in multiple failed DC attempts. In recognition of the particularly sensitive nature of this topic, the chat/group will be facilitated by Julie, one of our DCN Professional Members, who is a counsellor experienced in working with fertility issues and donor conception. However, like other DCN chats, it is intended to offer an opportunity to share experiences, feelings and challenges with a view to creating a mutually supportive space.
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Nov

17

Considerations for donating embryos after treatment

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Join us for a conversation about donating embryos post IVF, and what this might mean to you and to your family. This will be a discussion and a space to share with others what might be worth thinking about and what feelings might arise in this process. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Fran, mum to two, conceived with egg donation. All our DCN Chat facilitators are members themselves, volunteers, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event. Join us for a supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need further support, please don’t hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org
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Nov

17

Single women - Sperm donation - Prospective parent

Chat

Member event

Online

Prospective parent

Single woman

This is a DCN chat for single women considering or in treatment to become solo mums. This chat is open for those using sperm donation or considering double donation and offers a space for discussion and peer support. This chat will be facilitated by Anna. Anna is a solo mum in the Network who kindly volunteers to support others. This is not a professionally led or educational event with set objectives, rather this is a space for sharing and meeting others at the same or a similar stage of the journey. Join us for a supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need further more professional support, please don’t hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org
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Nov

18

Solo mums with children conceived through double or embryo donation

Chat

Member event

Online

Parent

Single woman

This is a DCN chat for solo mums through double or embryo donation- with children of all ages. Join this chat if you are pregnant/have children through double or embryo donation. If you are a thinker/tryer there is a DCN chat available for that stage. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This chat will be facilitated by Lucia, solo mum to twins through embryo donation. All our Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event.
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Nov

19

Solo parents to children aged 5 and under

Chat

Member event

Online

Parent

Single man

Single woman

This is a DCN chat for solo mums and dads who have children ages 5 and under. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Adrienne, solo mum to a child born 2017. All our DCN Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event. Join us for a supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need further more professional support, please don’t hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org
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Nov

22

Workshop: Telling & Talking (IN PERSON, mum-and-dad families)

Heterosexual couple

In person

Members and non-members

Parent

TT

Workshop

** FULLY BOOKED ** This workshop is for parents of donor-conceived children aged 0-7 years. Not sure how to begin a conversation with your child about their donor conception story? Maybe you’re unsure about whether telling is the right thing to do? Or perhaps you’re concerned about who to tell and not tell in your life? Our Telling & Talking workshop is designed specifically with your needs and questions in mind. It provides a safe and confidential space for you to explore the benefits of telling and how to get started. This workshop is equally appropriate whether you had treatment in the UK or abroad, with a known, identifiable or anonymous donor or if your treatment involved surrogacy. You may be wondering how to start talking to your child about their donor-conceived origins, or you may have already begun this process and would like to explore what may come up in the future.
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Nov

23

East London - local group meetup

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

You are invited to the Winter meetup for the general group in East London . Members at any stage welcome – thinkers, tryers and parents with kids. We will be meeting at Jo’s house Bring your own picnic lunch and something to share with everyone else, savoury as well as sweet welcome (buffet style). Teas, coffees & biscuits provided! Look forward to seeing you in person, Jo
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Nov

23

Thames Valley - Solo Mums' meetup

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Prospective parent

Single woman

Join solo mums (and solo mums-to-be) for a meetup on Sunday 23rd November 1-4pm at Lewknor Village Hall.
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Nov

25

London: Men Only Get-Together

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex male couple

Single man

Calling all men in the Network… Come and join our get-together for *men only* – an opportunity to meet others in the Network and discuss issues which are of particular relevance to you, relating to donor conception and becoming a family through this route. This is a space for men to have a chance to talk and share and one of DCN’s lovely volunteers, Chris, will be hosting the event and waiting to welcome you! On this occassion, we are welcoming men in all family circumstances, sperm, egg or double/embryo donation. Come and chat and share as little or as much as you feel comfortable, in a room of people who understand and may be going through similar experiences.
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Nov

26

Heterosexual couples -Chat for those undergoing treatment with egg donation

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Prospective parent

A space for members who are in the process of undertaking treatment with egg donation, to come together to talk about shared issues. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Anna. All our DCN Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event. Join us for a supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need further support, please dont hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org
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