Diary Of a Solo Mum

Stacey Drewry

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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

May 25 · Bonus

How is it the end of Season 1?!?!

I can't believe that we have reached the end of season 1! I have thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back in a few weeks with more exciting topics in season 2!

2 min
May 25

Talking and Telling Part 2: How we tell our Children

As solo parents we are missing a very obvious part of the equation, and how we talk to our children about their origins and genetics is important. Normalising donor conception for our children though story telling allows us to talk to our children about how they came to be, their individual family structure and the important people in their life. There are many books out there targeted at different age groups, but I have linked below some of the books we have: The lion story, Why Don't I Have A Daddy?: A Story of Donor Conception: Amazon.co.uk: Dickerson, Anne: 9781425995874: Books The Pea that was me: The Pea That Was Me (Volume 4): A Single Mom’s/Sperm Donation Children’s Story: Amazon.co.uk: Kluger-Bell, LMFT, Kimberly: 9781493574544: Books Lilly's Blueprints: Lilly's Blueprints: A (IUI/IVF) Donor Conception Story for Single Moms By Choice (My Donor Story: A Book Series for Donor-Conceived Children) : Leya, Sharon, Maru, Janne: Amazon.co.uk: Books What makes a baby: What Makes a Baby : Cory Silverberg, Fiona Smyth: Amazon.co.uk: Books Our Story from DCN: OUR STORY - How we became a family - (sperm donation in solo mum families - single baby) - Donor Conception Network

26 min
May 18

Talking and Telling Part 1: How we tell our story

As solo mums we are often faced with assumptions and question regarding out relationship status and/or our children's parentage. This episode discussions how we tell our story to other adults at all stages of the journey

36 min
May 11

The Unconsenting Donor

"Why don't upi just have a one night stand?" The question I was asked one to many times for my liking, and this is why!

22 min
May 4

The Risks of Unregulated Donors

Unregulated sperm donation often hits the media with sensational stories on prolific donors but here is what you need to think about if you are considering an unregulated donor to create your family Trigger warning - mentions sexual assault

23 min
Apr 27

Travelling Solo with a Baby or Toddler

Travelling with a small child can be daunting, in this episode I provide advice and experience to hopefully make travelling as a solo mum a little less scary. Below are links to some of the products I reference in this episode Portable highchair https://amzn.eu/d/01kcrLfl Pram & Pushchair Travel Bag | Stokke® PramPack™ | Stokke® Online Shop Kids bracelets - Stikets Shop SnoozeShade product directly from our website | SnoozeShade UK Nuby RapidCool Kit | Nuby UK My Amazing Learner Perfect screen free activity Magnetic Puzzles https://amzn.eu/d/09oC36Gz Tin Puzzles https://amzn.eu/d/0hN3Th4M

46 min
Apr 20

The Working Mum

As a solo mum I am the sole income and therefore I have to work to pay the bills and keep a roof over our heads. This episode discusses the considerations we face and the help that is available to us. The following links are discussed in this episode: Child Benefit: How it works - GOV.UK New to Universal Credit - Understanding Universal Credit Universal Credit if you have children - GOV.UK Tax-Free Childcare - Best Start in Life Childcare Eligibility Checker - Best Start in Life Flexible working: Overview - GOV.UK Flexible working | Acas Home - Pregnant Then Screwed

31 min
Apr 13

Pregnancy after loss

In this episode I talk about my experiences of pregnancy after loss and the little things that got me through. I have included below links to some of the resources I have referred to: The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation Saying Goodbye: Amazon.co.uk: Zoe Clark-Coates: 9781434712264: Books It Will Happen: A heart-breaking journey to motherhood through recurrent miscarriage and pregnancy loss: Amazon.co.uk: Laura Buckingham: 9781398419650: Books Empowering Pregnancy Affirmation Cards - Mindfulness & Calm for Expecting Mums – 40 Inspirational Quotes for Pregnancy, Birth and Self‑Care - Gift for Mum to Be (Pink Edition) : Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies

32 min

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

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