On the 19th March in the UK, Mothers Day is coming up. Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Grandparents Day.....all these days that are now celebrated throughout the year, the list seems endless, but for many, they can be so emotive. If we believe everything we see...
I've created a solo mum story page on The Stork and I website, to start sharing a collection of stories from women who have gone through the process of becoming a solo mum. I'm kicking it off with my own story. Watch this space as I share others. Personal...
disclaimer: I am not a medical expert, so this is just my understanding from a personal point of view. Please seek professional medical advice before making a decision about your options. If you have decided to have a baby on your own, you'll need to decide which...
I am a solo mum to a 5 and a half month old and in that time I have picked up some do's and dont's that in my opinion will make your life easier and allow you to thrive. From my learnings so far I would give the following advice: Recognise that you're not in a totally...
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 and how I chose them. I thought I'd share the process I went through, to explain my thoughts and hopefully help...
One of my coaching clients recently admitted to me that they believed having a baby as a solo mum would alleviate their loneliness. (they also agreed I could write about it) Their rational was that they would have someone who loved them unconditionally that would...
Me at 29 following the breakdown of a long term, relationship: ‘If I meet someone in the next year, date for a few years, then try for a baby, I could still have children before I’m 35.' Me at 34, still single: ‘If I meet someone in the next six months and date them...
