If you're considering becoming a solo mom, it's time to explore all of the different pathways to building a family without a partner. Types of Donors Known Donor A known donor is a person that the woman knows and chooses to donate sperm. This option is much cheaper than unknown sperm donor…
Whenever it comes to a major life decision, I make a pro and con list. Something about seeing all of your thoughts laid out next to each other really helps you make a clear decision. I’ve done this when it comes to changing careers, moving, and most recently, deciding if now was the time to have …
Having children has been my dream since I was a little girl playing with my dollies. I never thought I would find myself in my late 30’s, childless and single. I envisioned the white picket fence on a cul-de-sac with 3 maybe 4 kids and a husband I adored. But that hasn’t happened for me…yet, and I …
"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…