S1:E13 – Carly, Lucy, Theo & Gracie

How Carly embraced solo motherhood at 28, overcame fertility challenges, and welcomed Lucy, Theo, and Gracie.

In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Carly shares her inspiring and heartwarming journey to becoming a solo mum by choice to three beautiful children. After deciding at 28 to stop waiting for the right partner, Carly took matters into her own hands. Her journey included failed IUIs, IVF with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and finally, the joy of welcoming her children: Lucy, Theo, and Gracie. Carly reflects on managing pregnancies, balancing life with three little ones, and finding joy in the chaos. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of building a family on your own terms.

Key Takeaways:

  • Choosing solo motherhood at 28 and facing initial skepticism from family.

  • The challenges of IUI, IVF, and dealing with OHSS.

  • Managing three pregnancies, each with its unique challenges.

  • Building a support network and balancing solo parenting.

  • The joy, love, and fulfillment of having three children as a solo mum.

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S1:E11 – Lauriane & Chloe

How Lauriane overcame heartbreak, PCOS, and IVF to create her perfect family.

In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Lauriane shares her incredible journey from France to Australia and how she became a solo mum by choice. After a failed relationship and the heartbreak of unmet expectations, Lauriane faced a diagnosis of PCOS and the reality of ticking biological time. Her determination led her to pursue IVF and choose an Australian sperm donor, despite initial disappointment with donor options. Lauriane opens up about the emotional and financial challenges of fertility treatments, a traumatic birth experience, and finding joy in solo motherhood with her daughter, Chloe. Her story is a testament to resilience, courage, and embracing motherhood on your own terms.

Key Takeaways:

  • Moving to Australia with dreams of family life that didn’t go as planned.

  • Navigating PCOS, IVF, and the challenges of donor selection.

  • Coping with a traumatic birth and the realities of solo motherhood.

  • The importance of a support network and postpartum preparation.

  • Embracing the joy and resilience required for solo motherhood.

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S1:E3 – Christina & Eliza

How Christina turned dating disappointment into her most joyful decision yet.

In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Christina shares her candid journey to becoming a solo mum by choice. After dating exhaustion, the loss of her father, and navigating multiple fertility clinics, she finally found the clarity to pursue motherhood on her own. From selecting a local donor, dealing with lockdown challenges, and finding pure joy in solo parenting, Christina’s story highlights resilience, decisiveness, and the freedom of choosing happiness on her own terms.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of trusting your gut with fertility clinics.

  • How to balance dating while considering solo motherhood.

  • Insights on donor selection and the Australian donor system.

  • Finding unexpected joys in solo parenting.

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