Our Method

Infertility can be an overwhelming journey—filled with uncertainty, emotional ups and downs, and difficult decisions. It’s deeply personal and often isolating, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our method is built on the power of learning from others, sharing your experience, and reflecting on your journey—helping you find clarity, support, and strength every step of the way.

Learn

Gain insight from others who have walked this path.
Listen to real stories, experiences, and emotional journeys.
Understand the ups and downs, knowing you’re not alone.

Share

Open up about your thoughts, fears, and hopes in a safe, supportive space.
Connect with those who truly understand what you're going through.
Give and receive encouragement, fostering a sense of belonging.

Reflect

Take time to process your emotions with the support of the community.
Find strength in shared experiences and personal growth.
Embrace the journey with renewed perspective and resilience.

Infertility Journey

Each phase comes with its own emotional weight, challenges, and milestones. You may not move through them in a straight line, and that’s okay. Many in our community revisit phases multiple times, each time gaining new insights and perspectives.

1. Discovery – The First Step into the Unknown

You’re beginning to explore your emotions and what infertility means for you.
This phase is often filled with questions, doubts, and a need for information.
Support during this time can help normalize what you’re feeling.

2. Diagnostic – Seeking Answers

Medical tests, consultations, and an influx of new information.
The emotional weight of receiving a diagnosis (or lack of clear answers).
Finding the right support system can help process the complexity of this phase.

3. Decision – Choosing Your Next Steps

Deciding what path forward feels right for you—treatment, alternative options, or next steps.
This phase can bring hope, but also stress and uncertainty.
Peer support is especially valuable here, as others have walked this path before.

4. Treatment – Taking Action

Whether it’s IUI, IVF, or another medical approach, this is an intense and demanding phase.
The physical, emotional, and financial toll can be overwhelming.
Having a strong support network makes a significant difference.

5. Anticipation – The Waiting Game

The time between treatment and holding your child in your arms.
Infertility's shadow: Joyful anticipation tinged with fear and disbelief.
Navigating pregnancy after loss and/or infertility.

6. Victory – The Positive Outcome

A long-awaited child and a new beginning.
This phase brings joy, but sometimes unexpected emotions, like uneasy relief or lingering anxiety.
Finding support in this phase helps navigate the transition to parenthood, however that comes to you.

7. Wellbeing – Finding Peace, No Matter the Outcome

Whether your journey led to parenthood or a different resolution, this phase is about healing and moving forward.
Processing what you’ve been through and redefining your future.
Peer support remains essential as you continue to reflect and grow.

Donor Conception Journey

This journey isn't linear; it's a circle of growth. It's normal to revisit phases, and it's where the deepest insights are often found. You’re not alone in this—our community is here to support you at every turn.

1. Contemplation

You're beginning to explore using donated sperm, eggs, or embryos as a path to parenthood.
This phase is often filled with questions, doubts, and a need for information about all your options.
Support during this time can help you process complex emotions and consider what feels right for your family.

1. Acceptance

You've made the brave decision to move forward with donor conception and are now actively seeking or have chosen your donor.
This phase can bring hope and excitement, but also new emotional considerations about donor choice and identity.
Connecting with peers who understand this pivotal step can provide invaluable insight and reassurance.

3. Embracing

You are now in the active treatment phase, undergoing medical procedures with donated sperm, eggs, or embryos.
This can be an intense period filled with both anticipation and the physical and emotional demands of treatment.
A strong support network is essential to navigate the ups and downs of this active journey.

4. Exhilaration

Congratulations, you are pregnant after your donor conception journey!
This phase is a unique blend of immense joy, excitement, and sometimes unexpected emotions or lingering anxieties.
Connecting with others helps process the unique aspects of pregnancy after donor conception and celebrate new beginnings.

5. Triumph

You've welcomed your donor-conceived child and are navigating the incredible first year of parenthood.
This period is filled with unique joys, milestones, and new considerations about your family's story.
Finding support in this phase helps celebrate your new family and embrace its unique beginnings.

6. Honoring

You are on the lifelong journey of parenting a donor-conceived child, embracing their identity and your family's evolving story.
This phase involves navigating ongoing conversations, unique milestones, and celebrating the richness your family brings.
Connecting with peers provides understanding and shared wisdom for this remarkable, lifelong path.

More Than Just Information

A Community That Understands

While medical professionals and mental health experts provide critical support, something is often missing: the understanding of those who have truly been there. That’s why peer support is at the heart of GrowingMyFamily.

When you have the combined support of:

Skilled doctors who guide you through the medical process
Compassionate mental health professionals to help you navigate emotions
A community of people who deeply understand your experience

You create the strongest foundation for moving forward.

Celebrate Every Step Forward

This journey can feel like an endless series of challenges, and it’s easy to get lost in the struggles. That’s why we emphasize celebrating progress, no matter how small:

Moving from phase to phase is a victory. For example, Diagnostic to Decision means you've gathered information and taken control – a huge step!
Completing a treatment cycle—regardless of the outcome—shows incredible resilience.
Learning to process emotions, set boundaries, or simply keep going each day is a victory.

Acknowledge your progress. Recognize your strength. Every step forward is a testament to your resilience.

Your Journey, Your Pace

We understand that infertility is not just something to learn about—it’s something to live through. That’s why our program is designed for both understanding and action.

Learn from others who have been there—absorb their insights, stories, and coping strategies.
Share your own experience in a safe, supportive space where your emotions are validated.
Reflect on what you’ve learned, how you’ve grown, and where you want to go next.

Everyone’s journey is unique, and there’s no "right" way to go through it. Take what you need, revisit content when necessary, and know that you are not alone.

We Are Here for You

Infertility can feel isolating, but GrowingMyFamily is here to walk beside you. We provide:

A compassionate community where you can connect with people who truly get it.
Valuable resources tailored to your phase of the journey.
A guiding hand to help you navigate every challenge, question, and emotion.

No matter where you are on this journey, we want you to know: You are not alone. We see you, we support you, and we are here to help you find your way forward.