David and Me
My path to solo motherhood
Esther Robinson
Certain details in this story, including names, places and dates, have been changed to protect the family’s privacy.
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For my beautiful baby boy - my heart sings for you.
May you have 'courage equal to desire'.
‘Hope is hearing the melody of the future. Faith is to dance it.’
Rubem Alves, Tomorrow's Child, SCM Press (1972)
Contents
Chapter 5: The viability scans
Chapter 8: A frozen embryo transfer
This is the very beginning of the story of my life with my son. In some ways it is an unconventional one; a tale of choosing solo motherhood, with all its painful and joyful twists and turns. But at its heart it simply recounts a mother’s love for her child; a love that has been replicated throughout time all over the world.
At the time of writing, the number of women seeking to be solo mums by choice is increasing significantly, and they are making the decision at an earlier stage of their lives than many have in the past. I have known of women in their twenties – as well as thirties and forties – who have acted on their desire to become solo mums and are currently pursuing treatment or already cradling their babes. Some have gone back for more and are the proud mummies of two or three (and possibly more) children.
If you are considering the solo route to motherhood, I hope my story answers some questions and, ultimately, inspires you on your journey.