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No need for Prince Charming

No need for Prince Charming

著者： Alisha Burns
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 The podcast for all Australian women considering, creating or conquering life as a solo mum by choice (SMBC)Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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  • S5:E8 - Nicola & Luca - Solo Mum by choice from the start

    S5:E8 - Nicola & Luca - Solo Mum by choice from the start
    2026/04/20
    Solo Mum by choice from the start: Nicola & Luca Most women who come to solo motherhood have a moment — a relationship that ended, a birthday that passed, a realisation that waiting wasn't working. Nicola never had that moment. She just always knew. From the time she was young, she never pictured a partner. She pictured kids. Solo motherhood wasn't a plan B for Nicola — it was the only plan. And what makes her story so valuable for this community is that the hard parts she navigated weren't about the decision itself. They were about trusting herself enough to actually go through with it. Nicola is an optometrist, self-described planner, and someone who came to this journey with an unusual degree of self-awareness. She grew up in a home affected by domestic abuse, and she spent time in psychology making sure that her choice to parent alone was coming from a place of strength — not fear of intimacy. That clarity shaped everything that followed. Her wake-up call to start came from watching her sister go through seven IVF transfers. Once she saw how unpredictable fertility could be, she stopped waiting. She started IVF at 33, attempted two IUI cycles first (one was cancelled when she ovulated too early), then moved to IVF. Her stimulation cycle was painful — both ovaries haemorrhaged — but she went to work through all of it, not knowing yet what was normal. She ended up with two embryos. She got pregnant on her first transfer. And then she found out her sister was pregnant at exactly the same time. Two weeks apart. Same obstetrician. Their own private mother's group before their babies were even born. In this episode we cover a lot of ground — the practical and the emotional, the things that went to plan and the things that didn't. Nicola chose an elective caesarean with clear medical reasoning, went back to work at five and a half months on a four-day week structure that she credits as genuinely game-changing, and has built a life with Luca that she describes, simply, as magic. She also talks openly about the harder things. When her donor later withdrew consent, her remaining embryo was destroyed — a consequence of legislation that has since changed, but that caught families off guard at the time. She holds that loss with grace, and talks honestly about where she's landed on the question of a second child. We also talk about donor-conceived sibling connections — why Nicola sought them out early, what they've given Luca, and why she sees them as one of the most meaningful parts of this path. Not because they replace anything, but because they give donor-conceived children a biological anchor that doesn't depend entirely on a donor they may not meet for eighteen years. This is a calm, grounded, deeply reassuring episode. Nicola's advice for anyone sitting on the fence is characteristically direct: "You definitely can, 100%." In this episode: Why Nicola always knew she'd be a solo mum — and what it took to finally start Growing up with domestic abuse and using psychology to trust her own motivations Her sister's seven-transfer IVF journey as the catalyst to stop waiting IVF at 33: ovarian haemorrhaging, two embryos, and a positive first transfer Falling pregnant at the same time as her sister — two weeks apart Choosing an elective caesarean and what informed that decision Returning to work at 5.5 months and the schedule structure that made it work Donor consent withdrawal and the destruction of her remaining embryo Donor-conceived sibling connections — what they mean and how they found each other The financial reality of considering a second child as a solo mum What she wishes she'd worried less about — and what she'd tell you right now This episode is brought to you by City Fertility If you're exploring fertility treatment as a solo mum in Australia, City Fertility offers an exclusive 20% discount for No Need for Prince Charming listeners. Claim your discount here. Looking for your village while TTC or pregnant? The Bump Membership is a private WhatsApp community and fortnightly Zoom connection calls for solo mums-to-be across Australia and New Zealand. Join here. Key Takeaways Solo motherhood can be a first choice, not a fallback — and that changes everything about how you approach it Therapy isn't a luxury on this journey — it's how you make sure you're choosing from strength, not fear The practical fears around money, work and logistics are almost always bigger in your head than in reality Building your village before baby arrives is one of the highest-impact investments you can make Going back to work can be a genuine positive — how you structure it matters more than when Donor-conceived sibling connections can offer children biological context that doesn't rely on the donor The things you think will be a total disaster — you just figure them out. It's never as bad as you think.
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    49 分
  • S5:E7 - Nelly & Violet

    S5:E7 - Nelly & Violet
    2026/04/13
    From Chronic Illness to Solo Mum: Nelly’s Long Road to Violet

    ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of miscarriage, fertility challenges, and medical complications during pregnancy.

    Season 5 continues with Nelly’s story — one of resilience, persistence, and navigating an incredibly complex path to motherhood.

    Nelly didn’t grow up assuming she would have children. With a history of renal failure, transplants, and years of medical treatment, motherhood didn’t feel like a given.

    But over time, that quiet desire became impossible to ignore.

    In this episode, she shares:

    • Living with chronic illness and how that shaped her path to motherhood

    • The unexpected discovery of a rare genetic condition during fertility testing

    • A long IVF journey with multiple cycles, losses, and setbacks

    • The decision to move forward with an egg donor — and how a friend changed everything

    • Navigating complex medical care throughout pregnancy

    • A sudden and traumatic early birth at 30 weeks

    • Life in NICU and the emotional reality of becoming a mum in those circumstances

    This episode is raw, honest, and deeply human.

    Key Takeaways

    • The journey to motherhood can be far more complex than expected.

    • Advocating for yourself and asking questions can change everything.

    • Support networks can shape your entire experience.

    • There is no “perfect” path — only your path.

    • Even the hardest journeys can lead to something incredibly meaningful.

    City Fertility Offer

    I couldn't continue to make this podcast without the help of our fabulous sponsor, City Fertility. If you're looking into fertility treatment on your own, make sure you take advantage of the exclusive 20% discount for No Need for Prince Charming listeners. Learn more here.

    The best support you could ask for when TTC or pregnant as a solo mum-to-be

    Trying to conceive or pregnant and want your village? The Bump Membership is your private WhatsApp community + fortnightly Zoom Connection Calls with solo mums-to-be across Australia & New Zealand. Join the Bump here.
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    56 分
  • S5:E6 - Megan & Jasper

    S5:E6 - Megan & Jasper
    2026/04/06
    Megan’s Solo Mum by Choice Journey: Taking It One Step at a Time

    Season 5 continues with Megan’s story — and her journey to becoming a solo mum by choice.

    In this episode, Megan shares how she approached this decision step by step instead of focusing on the end result, and how that made the process feel more manageable.

    In this episode, she talks about:

    • Listening to other solo mums and how that helped her feel less alone

    • Taking the process step by step instead of focusing on the end result

    • Known donor conversations and why facilitated conversations are important

    • Adjusting her relationship with work after becoming a mum

    • Living with her mum and raising her son together

    • Trusting that you will figure out parenting as you go

    This conversation is thoughtful, calm, and very reassuring for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the idea of making such a big decision.

    If the idea of solo motherhood feels too big to think about all at once, this episode is a really comforting reminder that you don’t have to make every decision today — you can just take the next step.

    Key Takeaways

    • Taking the process step by step can make big decisions feel more manageable.

    • Facilitated conversations can help when making known donor decisions.

    • Motherhood can change your relationship with work and priorities.

    • Support can come from family and different living arrangements.

    • You may not know what you’re doing at first, but you will figure it out.

    City Fertility Offer

    I couldn't continue to make this podcast without the help of our fabulous sponsor, City Fertility. If you're looking into fertility treatment on your own, make sure you take advantage of the exclusive 20% discount for No Need for Prince Charming listeners. Learn more here.

    The best support you could ask for when TTC or pregnant as a solo mum-to-be

    Trying to conceive or pregnant and want your village? The Bump Membership is your private WhatsApp community + fortnightly Zoom Connection Calls with solo mums-to-be across Australia & New Zealand. Join the Bump here.
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    56 分
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