How Sally overcame PCOS, loss, and a busy life to create her perfect family.

In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Sally shares her extraordinary journey to becoming a solo mum by choice. Already a mum to a 12-year-old from a previous relationship, Sally navigated PCOS, multiple rounds of IUI, and the heartbreak of pregnancy loss before IVF led to her son, Angus. Juggling university, work, and foster care, she shows how resilience, a strong support network, and sheer determination can make dreams come true. Sally’s story is a powerful reminder that solo motherhood is a path filled with challenges, but also immense rewards.

Key Takeaways:

• The challenges of pursuing solo motherhood with PCOS.

• Navigating multiple fertility treatments and pregnancy loss.

• Building a strong village of family and friends.

• Financial planning and balancing work, study, and parenting.

• Insights on donor selection and the importance of support networks.

How Feona embraced solo motherhood with a donor egg, donor sperm, and a trip to South Africa.

In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Feona shares her incredible journey to becoming a solo mum by choice. After a devastating diagnosis of low fertility at 39, she refused to give up on her dream of motherhood. Feona took a bold step, combining donor egg and sperm in South Africa to conceive her daughter, Sienna. From navigating anonymous donations to building connections with donor siblings, Feona’s story highlights resilience, resourcefulness, and the ever-evolving journey of solo motherhood.

Key Takeaways:

• How a double donor journey works.

• The emotional impact of fertility challenges.

• Finding connections with donor siblings.

• The importance of talking openly with donor-conceived children.

How loss, divorce, and resilience led to a beautiful new beginning.

In this premiere episode of No Need for Prince Charming, host Alisha shares her deeply personal journey to becoming a solo mum by choice. After experiencing the heartbreak of infertility, a stillbirth, and the end of her marriage, Alisha made the courageous decision to pursue motherhood on her own terms. She takes us through the highs and lows of fertility treatments, the importance of trusting your instincts, and the joy of finally welcoming her daughter, Lexi. This episode is a powerful reminder that there’s no one path to happiness—and that sometimes, creating your own fairytale is the bravest choice of all.

Key Takeaways:

• Embrace the options for solo motherhood.

• The importance of trusting your gut with fertility specialists.

• Preparing for motherhood alone, especially during a pandemic.

• The unexpected ways life can give you a second chance at happiness.