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Upcoming events
May
May
16
‘Reflections’ - Parents of DC Adults
Chat
Heterosexual couple
Member event
Online
Parent
Same sex female couple
Same sex male couple
Single man
Single woman
You are invited to join a new group for parents of DC adults. This group will be facilitated by Jane, one of our longterm members who also works with DCN.
We are inviting parents of those with children who are adults.
We hope this space can offer an attuned space to the discussions that may be more relevant to the context in which children were conceived 20+ years ago, in a different climate to that which is now prevalent, with regards to openness in particular.
Join us for discussion and support from peers.
May
18
Thames Valley - Solo Mums' meetup
In person
Local meetup
Member event
Parent
Prospective parent
Single woman
Join the next meetup for solo mums and mums-to-be in Thames Valley for a get-together at the Lewknor Village Hall.
May
20
Miscarriage following donor conception
Chat
Heterosexual couple
Member event
Online
Parent
Prospective parent
Same sex female couple
Same sex male couple
Single man
Single woman
We have set up this DCN chat specifically for members who have experienced miscarriage following donor conception. 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.
May
20
Donor conception and surrogacy in two-dad and solo dad families
Chat
Member event
Online
Parent
Prospective parent
Same sex male couple
Single man
This DCN Chat offers a chance to talk about the donor element of your journey. In particular, to consider the donor’s place in your family (or intended family) and thinking about how you may wish to share information about the donor. We also welcome any other topics which you wish to bring to the conversation and we offer a friendly welcoming opportunity for discussion.
This DCN Chat will be hosted by Daniel – he and his partner are parents to two children, conceived through surrogacy and egg donation. All our DCN Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not an educational event, but rather a space for peer engagement on topics of interest.
If you find that you need further support, please don’t hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org
May
20
Single women - Sperm or double 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 or double donation and offers a space for discussion and peer support.
This chat will be facilitated by Anna and Kirstie who alternately run the sessions in
All are solo mums in the Network kindly volunteering as facilitators. 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
May
21
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.
May
22
Couples - Double or embryo donation - Parents' chat
Chat
Heterosexual couple
Member event
Online
Parent
Same sex female couple
Same sex male couple
This is a DCN chat for heterosexual or same-sex couples who are parents, who conceived through double or embryo donation.
DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This chat will be facilitated by Cat, mum to two, conceived 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.
May
22
Ethnicity in donor conception
Chat
Heterosexual couple
Member event
Online
Parent
Prospective parent
Same sex female couple
Same sex male couple
Single man
Single woman
This DCN chat is an opportunity to come together to talk about the issue of ethnicity in donor conception. This may be relevant if you are undertaking treatment with a donor of a different ethnicity, where ethnicity shows up in your donor decision-making process or where your child’s external appearance differs significantly to you (or you and your partner).
This DCN Chat is open to all, but please note that the intention of this discussion is to hold a space for people who are experiencing challenges and successes within this realm and to offer the opportunity to share these in a peer-support forum. There is no right or wrong and we would ask that anyone who joins does so with the intention of being extremely respectful with this somewhat sensitive issue.
DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Mariam. 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 dcngroups@dcnetwork.org
May
23
Couples (including separated couples): talking with children ages approx. 8-13
Chat
Heterosexual couple
Member event
Online
Parent
Same sex female couple
Same sex male couple
You are invited to join us for a conversation for members parents to children children ages approx. 8-13 approx
DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Kathryn, mum through sperm 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
May
23
Heterosexual couples - Egg donation - Prospective parent
Chat
Heterosexual couple
Member event
Online
Prospective parent
A space for members considering 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 Alex.
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