Sperm donor

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It's fair to say I've not had luck with relationships. After leaving my abusive partner last year and having to get a non molistation order against him- I am at my happiest I've ever been, it's only me and my daughter who is almost 6. I've had my mind set on the single life, but for the last few months I've been very very broody and I don't want to do with with anyone else. After all, I raised my daughter on my own and our bond is unbelievably strong! Has anyone else went down the route of a sperm donor and chosen to stay a single parent? Any advice would be great thanks

Not yet as my dc is still a toddler but when they’re older I will be trying to have number 2 using a donor. I could never have a baby with someone else again

I'm in the same boat. I raised my daughter on my own, and I would do it all over again with the second one. Trying to find a man who is going to step up for his own child and a child that isn't his is like trying to find a piece of gold lol. I genuinely do not want a partner and would be happy doing it with a donor. Good luck to you too x

This is something I'm also really considering. DD is 7, I've been single since I found out I was pregnant with her. (Her dad and I split before we knew and decided it was best to stay apart, I was 18 and he was 17 at the time) However, her dad is involved regularly and we have a great relationship though he is engaged and they have another child together. We all co-parent successfully.

I'm only 26, which some may think is too young to consider sperm donation. I've been single so long and really struggle to develop relationships with men. I'm used to being on my own and I'm relatively happy this way. But I'm SO broody. My arms ache for another child and I don't want DD to be too old by the time I have one either. Similarly, I can't help but worry that I'm not getting any younger(Dramatic I know). I entered puberty early, age 9. Research has taught me that women in this situation normally also enter menopause early, it scares me.

I've no idea where to even begin when it comes to it though. I think your very brave and definitely more than capable of doing this on your own. You go mama!

I am in the same boat. I never want to date again after an abusive relationship but I do want another baby.

I know I can cope as a single mum because I already am one. I am worried about what people might say.

I have a little boy who is two. Next year I am going to go for IUI with donor sperm.

Hi. I went down the sperm donor route and now have a 20 month old son who I wouldn't be without. I had iui at a clinic after I decided that adoption wasn't for me and I didn't want to leave it too late. My DS was born when I was 38. I would love to have another and would happily use the same route although it would probably have to be ivf because if my age. The thing that is stopping doing it again is that I cannot afford to pay for childcare for two children despite having a well paid job. So it means that my DS is likely to remain an only child which is a shame because he loves being with other children and I would love another. Good luck to all of you with your journeys to having a child. If you have any questions I'm happy to answer if I can.

Hi. I went down the sperm donor route and now have a 20 month old son who I wouldn't be without. I had iui at a clinic after I decided that adoption wasn't for me and I didn't want to leave it too late. My DS was born when I was 38. I would love to have another and would happily use the same route although it would probably have to be ivf because if my age. The thing that is stopping doing it again is that I cannot afford to pay for childcare for two children despite having a well paid job. So it means that my DS is likely to remain an only child which is a shame because he loves being with other children and I would love another. Good luck to all of you with your journeys to having a child. If you have any questions I'm happy to answer if I can.

I used a sperm donor. It was a very positive experience. I was absolutely terrified to begin with but after chatting for a couple of months I finally plucked up the courage to arrange a meeting. Chatting beforehand, it seemed like I was meeting an old friend and the nerves disappeared.
I now have a beautiful son who incidentally looks nothing like the donor.
I still keep in touch for the sake of my son, incase he wants to know where one half of his story began. Would certainly do it again but age isn’t on my side anymore.

I am currently 27 weeks pregnant. This baby was conceived via a sperm donor. It’s the best decision I ever made. I really struggle with relationships and I am much happier on my own. I should imagine there will be tough times once baby is here but I think the good will outweigh the bad. I would say go for it.

Any updates on this?