To become a parent although I don't have a partner?

[Lemonadeorlemons]

As much as I wish I could, I don't think I want to go into my 40s childless, which of course isn't a judgement on those who do :) it's more how I see things.

I am researching my options and I'm not sure really - what do others think?

The main ones seem to be IUI a or IVF with donated sperm or adoption. I am fairly sure I would like to have as young a child as possible if I were to adopt which might pose difficulties and there are other considerations with regard to my lifestyle which might be a problem for adoption agencies.

I know it's probably really selfish but I just can't imagine not being a Mum.

Well no one who wants kids at any cost is going to tell you it's selfish to do it-you'd be best off asking the children born from similar situations. Most people on here are thinking about how kids benefit them not from the child's prospective. Do you have any support network to take in the child if god forbid something happens to you? That's a huge ask for any of your family.

I know this is a zombie thread, but really, that is the wrong resson to have a child.