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S1, Ep 3: on choosing single motherhood with Chelsea

S1, Ep 3: on choosing single motherhood with Chelsea

Season 1 Episode 3 Published 6 years, 2 months ago
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In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • deciding to become a single mother by choice
  • the importance of creating strong community
  • the process of choosing a donor
  • how the corona virus has interrupted plans to TTC
  • what Chelsea has learned that she wishes she'd known earlier
  • the frustration of spending large amounts of money to get pregnant , while couples often get pregnant "for free"
  • how other people have reacted to her decision to become a mom on her own
  • considering whether to have more than one donor-conceived child
  • why you may or may not want to search for Facebook groups that connect you to recipients who share your same donor
  • donor sibling considerations
  • sperm bank considerations - anonymous vs. open ID donors, family limits, etc.
  • considering the possibility of a known donor
  • perks of being a solo parent
  • dating while planning or trying to conceive
  • staying open to the idea of a relationship while staying firm in your solo plans

Learn more at www.singlegreatestchoice.com and @single_greatest_choice on Instagram.

👩‍👧‍👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through  1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com

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