Top Tips for Attending Antenatal Classes Solo
One of the most common questions I get asked by prospective solo mums is whether I would recommend attending an antenatal class alone. I will admit, it is one of…
Read MoreCould egg freezing be part of our future life script?
Egg freezing is one way of preserving a woman’s fertility so she can try to have a family in the future. It involves collecting a woman’s eggs, freezing them and then…
Read MoreAm I too fussy to meet a romantic partner?
One reason more women are choosing solo motherhood is that they are becoming too fussy when finding a partner. This is what I have seen commented on recently. I’m not…
Read MoreWhy I gravitate towards ‘happy families’
I’ve read many blogs aimed at single parents that advise you to avoid situations where you’ll bump into ‘happy families’. This recommendation is to prevent you feeling upset by seeing…
Read MoreHow I’m approaching Father’s Day as a solo mum
Father’s Day can be difficult for some people, depending on your personal circumstances. Daisy is too young to understand it this year, but it got me thinking how I would…
Read MoreWhy Apricity could be an excellent option for solo mums
When I turned 37, I finally decided that my time was up to meet a romantic partner and try for children in the conventional way. To ensure I didn’t miss…
Read MoreWhy having a one night stand is not an easy route to motherhood
In my younger years, one of my biggest fears was getting pregnant by accident. This is what had been drummed into me from an early age. Be careful. Use protection….
Read More5 Ways to Best Support Someone Struggling with ‘Social Infertility’
‘Social infertility’ is a phrase used to describe individuals who long for a baby but who don’t have a partner and are therefore not in the situation where they can…
Read More3 practical ways of coping with your fertility journey
When you find yourself single in your mid to late 30s or 40s and wanting babies, it can generate feelings of anxiety, mainly caused by the fear of missing out…
Read More8 top tips for attending a wedding as a solo mum
Last weekend I attended my first wedding as a solo parent. I was pleasantly surprised what a great time I had. I’d been nervous about how challenging it might be…
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