After visiting 72 countries, Sam decided her next great adventure would be solo motherhood at 42, navigating an endometriosis diagnosis and the transition from IUI to IVF. Join us as she shares her empowering journey of becoming a Single Mother by Choice and making a bold move across the world while 29 weeks pregnant to build her “village.”
On episode 37, at 42 years old, Sam was a world traveler who had visited 72 countries, but she knew her next great adventure was going to be solo motherhood. In this episode, Sam shares the empowering and often complex reality of becoming a Single Mother by Choice (SMBC). We discuss her diagnosis of endometriosis and the strategic, medical, and emotional steps she took to conceive, starting with her initial attempts at IUI and her eventual transition to IVF. Sam opens up about the unique experience of navigating the fertility world without a partner, from choosing a sperm donor to managing the physical demands of treatment while maintaining a high-flying career.
The journey didn’t get any less adventurous once she achieved a successful pregnancy; Sam made the bold move from London back to Australia while 29 weeks pregnant to build her “village.” She reflects on the resilience required to move across the world in her third trimester and what life looks like now with her “little chocolate chip cookie.” Whether you are considering solo motherhood, navigating an endometriosis diagnosis, or wondering how to build a support system after 40, Sam’s story is a powerful reminder that you have the strength to create the family you’ve always wanted on your own terms.ke of herself and her daughter.
About the Guest
Sam is a world traveler, professional, and empowered Single Mother by Choice who successfully navigated the path to motherhood at age 42. After visiting 72 countries and building a successful career in London, she decided to embark on her greatest adventure yet: solo motherhood. Facing a diagnosis of endometriosis, Sam’s journey involved a strategic transition from IUI to IVF, culminating in a successful pregnancy and a bold move across the world back to Australia in her third trimester. Today, she is a testament to the strength and resilience of women over 40, sharing her story to inspire others to pursue their dreams of family, no matter their relationship status or medical hurdles.
Connect with Sam:
Instagram: @solo.journey.of.motherhood
Key Topics
- The SMBC Path: Deciding to become a Single Mother by Choice and the logistics of choosing a sperm donor.
- Managing Endometriosis: How an endometriosis diagnosis impacts fertility protocols and the transition from IUI to IVF at 42.
- Solo Resilience: Navigating the physical and emotional highs and lows of fertility treatments without a partner.
- The Global Pivot: The reality of moving countries while 29 weeks pregnant and intentionally building a “village” from scratch.
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