Beth always knew motherhood was important to her, but becoming a single mom by choice wasn't a decision she made overnight. In this conversation, Beth shares the three-year journey between first considering solo motherhood and ultimately becoming pregnant, including the doubts, pauses, therapy sessions, and mindset shifts that helped her move forward with confidence.
We also talk about what life actually looked like after her daughter arrived. Beth opens up about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, building a support system without family help, and the reality of creating a village as a solo mom. We explore the difference between having a plan and being attached to specific circumstances, and why flexibility matters so much in this journey.
Plus, Beth shares the inspiration behind her children's book, Choosing Rose, written to help donor-conceived children understand their story. We discuss the importance of normalizing different family structures, finding balance as a mother, and the personal growth that can come from choosing a path that feels right for you, even when it looks different from what others expect.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why Beth chose solo motherhood
- The emotional ups and downs of deciding to become a single mom by choice
- What happened when family support didn't look the way she expected
- Building a village through paid support, friendships, and community
- The loneliness that can show up during pregnancy and postpartum
- How becoming a solo mom transformed Beth's confidence and self-trust
- The story behind Choosing Rose and talking to kids about donor conception
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