"Let's say you wait until you're 40, and you have trouble getting pregnant, that can make someone really anxious. For s omeone who has given it a lot of thought at 37, you can move ahead and you can always press pause at some time. No one is saying you have to get pregnant next week.&…
I want to be a solo mom by choice, but can I even afford it? This is one of the first questions that crosses every smbc’s mind. When you are not a dual-income household, it’s hard to fathom how you can make your dream of motherhood work financially. I knew that before I could even get into the fer…
I first discovered Lori Gottlieb on Dax Shepard's podcast “Armchair Expert”. And ever since that episode, I have been a huge fan. From her “ Dear Therapist: column in the“The Atlantic” , to her best seller books , and now her podcast. She is a single mom by choice and also a therapist. And ev…
I've compiled a list of books I have used as I started my journey to become a solo mom! For Thinkers: These books were all helpful to me in deciding if I could be a solo mom. Full reviews are on my instagram (or coming soon!) It Starts with the Egg - tips for improving egg quality in 3 months…
When I was first thinking about how I would become a smbc, I did my research and thought, “Ok, it looks like I spend a couple thousand dollars and do a few IUI’s and, boom, baby.” But after my first consultation with my RE, I learned that was not quite how it would work…. I was nervous for my firs…
I'm about to start my 4th egg retrieval cycle, and my 2nd full round of IVF. I’ve put together some tips I’ve learned along the way, especially for those of you who are starting this journey solo! Good luck! 3 months before: Start your supplement regimen It takes 3 months for any supplements to…
I was 34 when I first heard about a woman choosing to have a baby on her own. It was over margaritas with my single girls one night. My friend told us about a co-worker who was 40, single and had decided to try to have a baby on her own. I remember the moment vividly, my eyes wide and terrified t…
It’s the end of 2021 and more women than ever are pursuing becoming a single mother by choice. Why the sudden urge to pursue motherhood solo? COVID has shifted the way we plan our futures. There is nothing like a worldwide pandemic to make you stop and think about what direction your life is goin…