Just want to make sure I'm on the right path towards making the Golden Child. I have done all that is indicated in the Detailed Spoilers post. Now, I'm just taking nursing moms and tossing them in the lagoon. Is this what will ultimately lead to a golden child?

you are missing something. if all the conditions were right, you would only have to toss in one nursing mom.

Yep, you should get it the first time you drop her in. There are two requirements, a certian puzzle needs to be completed and you neet level 3 of a certain tech.