The Key Changes I’ve Made Since Talking To Donor Conceived People
When I first embarked on my journey to solo parenthood more than 7 years ago I had a very clear idea of how I believed things to be. I’ve recently…
Read MoreWhy deciding to become a solo mum took me 5 years
When I was 29 I split up from my partner of 7 years. Not long after, I started doing the maths! Although it wasn’t ideal and certainly wasn’t my original…
Read MoreAn open letter to single women experiencing FOMOOM (Fear of missing out on motherhood)
Dear single ladies Most of us have experienced FOMO in some point in our life. The fear of missing out. But how many of us have experienced a fear of…
Read MoreGetting the most from your counselling session
The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) provides a regulatory framework around assisted conception. As part of that, all clinics licensed by the HFEA are required to provide mandatory counselling…
Read MoreThe positive impact of celebrities choosing donor conception
You might have seen in The Times on Saturday an article revealing that Cheryl is looking to use donor sperm to extend her family. This is because she is currently…
Read MoreHow I overcame my feelings of shame about becoming a solo mum
‘Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It’s the fear that we’re not good enough’ ~ Brene Brown The feeling of shame that I had to work though was not…
Read MoreHow to not obsess over choosing a sperm donor
Since having my daughter as a solo mum, one of the most common questions I get asked is how the sperm donor process works, what I know about the donor…
Read More3 strange things I worried about becoming a solo mum
Becoming a mum under any circumstances can bring with it a set of challenges. There are many things that you can find to worry about, but when you are going…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreThe 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….
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