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What is a Single Mom by Choice?
What is a Single Mom by Choice? The term “single mom by choice” or “SMBC” often conjures up images of a woman who has it all figured out, confidently choosing motherhood on her own terms. And while that narrative certainly holds true for some, it doesn’t encompass the complex emotions and journeys that many of…
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A Guide to Choosing a Guardian as a Single Mom by Choice
How To Choose A Guardian As A Single Mom by Choice Navigating the journey of single motherhood often involves facing tough decisions, one of which is choosing a guardian as a single mom by choice. A guardian, in legal terms, is someone appointed to look after your child if you’re unable to do so due…
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Embracing Love in All Its Forms: A Single Mom’s By Choice Guide to Valentine’s Day
Single Mom’s By Choice Guide to Valentine’s Day Hello, it’s Sarah Kowalski, and today we’re revisiting a topic that hits home: the single mom’s by choice guide to Valentine’s Day. This day, often centered around romantic love, can be challenging when you’re not in a relationship. But fear not, because I’m here to help you…
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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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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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How These Single Moms Coped with Postpartum Depression
For single moms, coping with postpartum depression can be especially difficult because they don’t have a partner who can share the load of looking after a newborn or spot the signs of depression when it starts to appear. Depending on their support network, they might also lack emotional support. “One of the things that didn’t…
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Is Now the Right Time to Have a Baby?
When is it the right time to have a baby? Many women who are considering having a baby alone, want to know when they will be ready to have a baby alone? When should they move forward and do it alone? The honest answer is probably never. And, you’ll never know if you were ready…
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Gathering Support For A Newborn As A Single Mom
It’s the moment you’ve been anticipating–the day you get to bring your baby home. All your the time spent trying to get pregnant or adopt and become a mom is finally approaching–but you’re terrified about being at home as a single mom to a newborn. For any mom, coming home from the hospital can be…
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