How Steph navigated IVF, foster care, and resilience to build her beautiful family.

In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Steph shares her incredible journey to becoming a solo mum by choice at just 25 years old. Facing skepticism due to her age, she persevered through six unsuccessful rounds of IUI before moving to IVF. After a challenging first egg collection, she ultimately welcomed her sons, Madden and Scout. Alongside her fertility journey, Steph also took on the immense responsibility of fostering two children. Her resilience, determination, and love for her family shine through, and make sure you listen to the end for an exciting twist! Steph’s story is a powerful reminder of the strength, courage, and joy that come with creating your own path to motherhood.

Key Takeaways:

• Pursuing solo motherhood at a young age despite initial skepticism.

• The challenges of multiple IUIs and transitioning to IVF.

• Balancing solo motherhood with fostering two children.

• Dealing with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and IVF setbacks.

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.