solo-motherhood
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Eight
I was not expecting a phone update on Saturday. The eggs had been thawed the day before, and I had kept them in mind throughout my meditation and the rest of the day. I found myself sending them loving thoughts and prayers as they embarked on their journey. I wanted to commemorate the day, so… Continue reading
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How I Chose My Donor
What an interesting choice to make! Honestly, it can feel like so much is riding on this one decision, but in reality, it is only one of many. For me, it was also one of the more fun parts of the process because it made everything feel more tangible. Up until then, it had been… Continue reading
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The Power of Community
Choosing solo motherhood does not mean choosing isolation. As soon as I realized this was my path, I began looking for resources. I love podcasts and audiobooks, and it did not take long to realize I needed to narrow my focus. It is easy to consume endless content. I wanted education and affirmation, but I… Continue reading
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My First Appointment
There is a lot of mystery around fertility treatment. Here is what mine looks like. I froze my eggs in 2025 at 36 years old. Before that, I had been routinely monitoring my fertility since age 32. I was already established with a fertility clinic in my area, so when I decided to move forward… Continue reading
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The Questions I Had to Answer Before Choosing Solo Motherhood
At first, I told myself I could become a single mother because I was strong and independent. Isn’t that what us single independent women do? I framed it as proof. Proof of resilience. Proof that I didn’t need a man. Proof that I could do hard things. I noticed that motivation quickly. I recognized that… Continue reading
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When Motherhood Became Inevitable
I began with the default. Like many people, I assumed motherhood would happen in partnership. The path felt obvious: find a romantic partner, commit, and build a family together. I knew solo parenthood by choice was possible with the help of science, but it lived far away in my mind, more a distant concept than… Continue reading