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Dating

Principles for dating with a young baby

When I was pregnant, I told people I would start dating again soon after having my baby. Most gave a little knowing chuckle thinking to themselves ‘yeah right’ and ‘we’ll see’, believing that I would not feel like dating once Read more…

By Mel Johnson, 11 months ago
Support network

How to get your ‘mum tribe’ in place

When you make the choice to have a baby without having a partner, in my experience it’s really important to have other people around for support. I call them my mum tribe. Honestly, I would say it’s important to have Read more…

By Mel Johnson, 11 months ago
Fertility Clinic

My Initial Visit to the Fertility Clinic

My first time at the Fertility Clinic was 25th February 2016. I took my mum with me for moral support, but asked her to wait in the reception rather then actually coming into the appointments with me. This was something Read more…

By Mel Johnson, 11 months ago
Support network

Mother, daughter bonding

My mum’s ace! Fact. I know that I might be a bit biased but even my friends agree she is awesome! Despite her awesomeness, in the past we have experienced the usual mother daughter trials and tribulations that most girls Read more…

By Mel Johnson, 2 years ago
Donor conception

Why I’m considering having a baby using a donor sperm

9 years ago I was engaged to be married. I was 29. My life was going according to plan. I would be married by 30 and start trying for children straight away. I’ve always known I wanted to start a family, Read more…

By Mel Johnson, 2 years ago
Donor conception

The Creation of the Stork and I

On May 7th 2017, I had brunch in Budapest, with two of my most inspirational friends whilst they were here visiting me for the weekend. We started chatting about my upcoming IVF transfer. I shared with them that I decided to go ahead with Read more…

By Mel Johnson, 2 years ago

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