Personal stories
Here you’ll find real-life stories from other women who have used donor conception to build their family.
Here you’ll find real-life stories from other women who have used donor conception to build their family.
We are very grateful to all those who have taken the time to write about their personal experiences of donor conception and issues relating to it. These stories are invaluable in helping to share common feelings around complex issues. Reading about how others have dealt with things is often very reassuring.
If you would like to contribute your own story, please do get in touch with us.
The following stories are told by our members who are in solo mum families. To view our whole bank of personal stories covering all family types, click here.
Personal stories
Mel’s story: Combating loneliness as a solo mum
Personal stories
Parenting Children Conceived Using Donated Eggs or Sperm: Is it different?
Personal stories
Lynda's story: Having a second child as a solo mum
Personal stories
Thoughts on Father’s Day
Personal stories
Anna's story: "Becoming a solo mum has made my dream come true"
Personal stories
Toby’s special story – by solo mum Jane
Personal stories
I was finally on the right path – Kati's journey to solo motherhood
Personal stories
Hannah's solo mum story
Personal stories
"The children will always know about their donor" – Sophy's story