Diary Of a Solo Mum

Kids & Family

About

Hi, I'm Stacey, mum to a beautiful toddler conceived through sperm donation. I talk about my fertility journey to solo motherhood by choice and the daily challenges of raising a toddler in todays society. If you are considering this journey or have donor conceived children I hope you find my discussions and experiences helpful If you are a toddler parent I stand in the chaos in solidarity with you! Welcome to the Diary of a Solo Mum

Episodes

  • The Unconsenting Donor

    This episode of "Diary Of a Solo Mum" discusses the frequently asked question, "Why don't you just have a one night stand?" in relation to solo motherhood and conception. The host shares her perspective on such unsolicited advice.

  • The Risks of Unregulated Donors

    This episode of Diary Of a Solo Mum explores the risks associated with unregulated sperm donation, touching on media portrayals of prolific donors and including a trigger warning for mentions of sexual assault.

  • Travelling Solo with a Baby or Toddler

    This episode of Diary Of a Solo Mum offers advice and shares experiences to help solo mothers find travelling with a baby or toddler less daunting. It mentions specific products for travel and entertainment.

  • The Working Mum

    The working solo mum discusses the financial considerations of being the sole earner and highlights available support systems, including government benefits and flexible working options.

  • Pregnancy after loss

    This episode covers the topic of pregnancy after loss, with the host sharing personal experiences and practical tips that helped her navigate this difficult journey. Resources mentioned include The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation and books…

  • Choosing to have another child as a Solo Mum

    This episode explores the considerations and decision-making process for solo mothers contemplating having another child. It features personal reflections on the challenges and includes experiences shared by other solo mums.

  • Donor Siblings

    This episode introduces the topic of donor siblings and outlines an approach for discussing it with Savannah. It includes references to academic articles and a book on the subject.

  • Money Saving Mum

    In this episode, a solo mum shares her personal money-saving strategies and tips. She provides links to various schemes and products like Boots Parenting Club, Topcashback, Airtime Rewards, Sprive, Vinted, and NCT Nearly New Sales to help…

  • The Sperm Donor Dilemma

    This episode of Diary Of a Solo Mum addresses a BBC News article concerning a sperm donor who carried a cancer-causing gene, leading to the conception of nearly 200 children. The discussion covers concerns relevant to parents using donor c…

  • Childcare options of a Solo Mum

    This episode explores various childcare options available to working mothers, including personal experiences from other solo mums. It also covers government funding support in England and Wales.

  • Grieving the Baby Stage

    The podcast episode discusses the emotional experience of a solo mum as her child transitions to a bigger bed. She expresses excitement for her child's growth while also feeling sadness about losing the baby stage, highlighting the bitters…

  • Ways to make a family - the Solo Edition!

    This episode of "Diary Of a Solo Mum" explores diverse family-building options such as traditional routes, co-parenting, and using donors. While centered on solo parent families, the information on donor conception may also benefit others…

  • Body Boundaries and Safety

    The episode addresses the importance of teaching children about their body boundaries and respecting others' boundaries, inspired by a personal experience. It notes that 39% of child sexual abuse cases in 2023/2024 were child-on-child and…

  • Friday Update from a Working Mum

    This bonus mini episode offers a Friday evening update after the first full week back at work following a 6-week break. It also includes a brief update on the ongoing potty training.

  • Potty Training a Toddler - 1 Month In

    This episode covers the emotional and practical aspects of potty training a toddler, one month into the journey. The host shares personal opinions, tips, and tricks learned along the way.

  • My Fertility Journey Part 3

    This is the third and final part of a series covering the host's journey to motherhood, specifically focusing on IVF, pregnancy, and experiences with miscarriage and baby loss. Resources for those experiencing loss are provided.

  • My Fertility Journey Part 1

    This episode details the first part of a solo mother's fertility journey, covering IVF, pregnancy, and miscarriage. Listener discretion is advised as sensitive topics are discussed.

  • My fertility Journey Part 2

    This episode continues the personal story of a solo mother's path to motherhood, covering IVF, pregnancy, and miscarriage. The host provides resources for those experiencing baby loss.

  • Choosing a Sperm Donor

    This episode details the considerations involved in selecting a sperm donor for family creation. It covers different donor types, their advantages and disadvantages, and the factors influencing the decision-making process.

  • Welcome to the Diary of a Solo Mum

    Stacey welcomes listeners to her podcast, Diary of a Solo Mum. She shares her background and explains how she became a Solo Mum by Choice.