In this episode I speak to solo parent Holly.    We cover:  - Choosing a sperm donor - Finding donor siblings - Deciding whether to try for a sibling - The experience of being a solo parent and sharing some of the trickiest parts - Experiencing post natal anxiety - Our desire for constant cleaning to feel more in control - The mental load of a solo parent - Feeling lonely in the early days of solo parenting - Asking for help and the sort of help that can be useful - The benefits of finding your people   and much more....   You can follow Holly here    Thank y ..read more

In todays episode I speak to solo parent Sarah   In the episode we cover:  - The difference between using the term single parent or solo parent - Making the decision to become a solo parent - Having IUI or IVF - Having a really tough time postpartum and getting through it - The benefits of parenting solo - The unrealistic expectations we think we'd have of a partner!  - Advice for those considering solo parenthood and much more.....   You can follow Sarah here    Thank you for listening to The Stork and I Podcast! I would love for you to share this episode and le ..read more

In todays episode we meet with Jayneel Patel about her journey to solo parenthood.   In the episode we discussed: Coming from an Indian family and the impact that has on the decision to become a solo parent Going through an arranged marriage and the learnings from that Considering adoption Having the support of the important people in our lives Being embraced by the extended family Choosing a sperm donor and considerations around ethnicity Getting things done as a solo parent Juggling career and parenthood And much more!   If you want to follow Jayneel you can find her at @jp1409 ..read more

In the last episode of Series 6 of the Stork and I Podcast I chat to solo parent Alexandra.  Alexandra is a solo parent and an award winning Melbourne writer who has written for theatre, screen and print. Her memoir Inconceivable was recently published by Hachette. In the episode we discuss:  - Her memoir Inconceivable - Splitting up with a partner because they don't want children and you do - 'Settling' for someone as an alternative to pursuing solo parenthood - The challenges of dating when wanting children - Considering using a known donor - The importance of our solo pa ..read more

Todays episode is with Solo parent Jess, who lives with her baby daughter in Thailand.  In the episode we cover:  - The considerations of solo parenthood when you live abroad - Using a known donor - Support network when you live away from family and how friends can really step up - Childcare options when abroad - Deciding whether to try for a 2nd baby - Navigating being a solo parent and having a new relationship and much more You can follow Jess at @theglobe_thebaby_andme ..read more

Todays episode is with solo parent Talia.   In the episode we cover:  - Why things are not always easier with a partner - Keeping a positive attitude - Embracing non traditional living arrangements and making them work for us - Pregnancy after loss - Enabling our kids to engage with other donor conceived people and the importance of that for them You can follow Talia on Instagram at @taliamck     ..read more

Todays episode is with Claire Holland AKA @Claire_needs_coffee. Claire is a solo mum to her 4 year old Theo and chats with me all about her decision to become a solo parent, the journey to get there and the realities of parenting with no partner.    In the episode we discuss:  - Choosing IUI vs IVF - Having a more challenging fertility journey than expected - Getting time to yourself in the evening - Balancing career and parenthood - Finding your tribe and much much more ..read more

In todays episode I chat to Alpa, solo mum to 5 year old Mia. We discuss:  - Deciding to become a solo parent - Managing pregnancy solo - Moving to be closer to parents - Choosing a sperm donor - A challenging birth and post natal experience - Changing careers - The realities of parenting solo and much much more.    ..read more

In todays episode I chat to solo parent Kirsten.  Kirsten is solo mum to 2 children by double donation.    In todays episode we discuss:  - Fertility tests an understanding your fertility - Deciding to use donor eggs as well as donor sperm - Making the decision to try for a sibling - The experience of parenting two children solo   Thanks so much to Kirsten for taking the time to share her story with us.    ..read more

In episode 3 of series 6 of the Stork and I Podcast, I chat to Claire Davies about her roller coaster journey to solo parenthood so far.   We discuss:  - Deciding between IUI and IVF - Getting treatment on the NHS - Experiencing chemical pregnancy - Dealing with miscarriage and recurrent loss - Not realising how tough the journey can be after you've spent a long time considering whether it's the right path - The importance of having amazing people around you ...and much more   You can follow Claire on Instagram       Thank you for listening to The Stork and I Podc ..read more