‘But you can’t have a baby…you’re single’
The fact that I am single and have been throughout the vast majority of my 30s plays heavy on my mind. It’s not the fact that I’m not in a…
Read MoreThe fact that I am single and have been throughout the vast majority of my 30s plays heavy on my mind. It’s not the fact that I’m not in a…
Read MoreWhen I was considering having a baby on my own, I’d never heard of the term Social Infertility. It’s now used much more widely and describes the scenario of being…
Read MoreAt 35 I felt pretty consumed with anxiety about the very real possibility of missing out on motherhood. I was single and as a result it felt that with every…
Read MoreI recently embarked on some solo mum travel. Check out my lovely holiday snaps on Instagram. I was on the beautiful island of Zante with my 19 month old daughter….
Read MoreOne 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 MoreEgg 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 MoreOne 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 MoreI’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 MoreFather’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 MoreWhen 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…
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