Posts by sarahkowalski@gmail.com
Eulogy for Pacific Palisades –the Origins of Independence
Growing up in the Palisades, I was given the gift of independence from an early age. Whether it was roller skating down Bollinger Drive, organizing ‘camps’ for the younger kids on my block, or exploring the beaches and streets with my friends, I learned to trust myself and embrace freedom. That sense of autonomy planted…
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Choosing a Fertility Clinic as a Single Mom by Choice
How to Choose a Fertility Clinic as a Single Mom by Choice: A Comprehensive Guide For single moms by choice, embarking on the fertility journey is a monumental decision, and choosing a fertility clinic as a single mom by choice can be a stressful and confusing part of that process. How do you know what…
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Coping with Loneliness as a Single Mom by Choice: Your Guide to Connection and Emotional Well-Being
Coping with Loneliness as a Single Mom by Choice: Your Guide to Connection and Emotional Well-Being Becoming a single mom by choice is a compelling path, rich in love, joy, and an indescribable bond with your child but many women feel loneliness as a single mom by choice. On the one hand, it’s an experience…
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Embracing Matrescence: Nurturing Your New Identity as a Single Mom by Choice
Calling all fabulous single moms by choice or aspiring single moms by choice! As you dive into this exhilarating journey of motherhood, it’s important to acknowledge the significant changes that lie ahead as a solo mom postpartum. In my last blog post, I explored the incredible joy that comes with being a mom, which can…
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Why You Most Likely Won’t Regret Becoming a Single Mom by Choice
Why You Most Likely Won’t Regret Becoming An SMBC 🌈💕 Embracing the Roller Coaster Ride of Single Motherhood: Laughing off Sacrifices with a Whole Lot of Love! 🌈💕 Hey there, remarkable thinkers, triers, and aspiring single moms by choice! Let’s tackle a common concern that can sneak up on all of us: the fear of…
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How to prep for postpartum if you are pregnant solo
Being pregnant solo can be a rewarding and vulnerable time. In my experience, there are many universal truths about being pregnant, but it is also a unique experience to be pregnant solo. There are simply more things to think through so that you can feel supported and empowered as a new mama. So, what does…
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Biological Mother vs The Donor
Do you know someone that has a child via sperm or egg donation? Or maybe even via both sperm and egg donors? Or even a surrogate? If so, it’s likely that this is an entirely new concept for you. Maybe you are wondering how to refer to the donors or the woman raising this child? This…
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Top Questions to ask when you are hiring a doula as a single mom by choice
Top Questions to ask when you are hiring a doula as a single mom by choice. When I’m working with pregnant solo moms, I always get asked about how to hire a doula. This article will give you an overview of what a doula does and what questions to ask so that you can hire…
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Single Mom Burnout and What You Can Do to Prevent It
I’ve been quiet for a bit. And I want to be real with you. Single mom burnout is real. And, after talking to my group clients yesterday, I know that single moms by choice and women trying to become single moms by choice, are right there with me in this overwhelm. I know I’m not…
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How I Came To Terms With Using An Egg Donor: 8 Salient Moments
How I came to terms with using an egg donor Giving up on your own biological genes to have a baby using egg donation can be a huge step. It can feel overwhelming and downright tragic. Here are some of the ways how I came to terms with using an egg donor. From my experience, I…
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