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My Memoir

Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming A Mother Doesn't Go As Planned

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At the age of thirty-nine, Sarah Kowalski heard her biological clock ticking, loudly. A single woman harboring a deep ambivalence about motherhood, Kowalski needed to decide: Did she want a baby? More importantly, with no partner in sight, did she want to have a baby alone? Once she revised her idea of motherhood—from an experience she would share with a partner to a journey she would embark upon alone—the answer came up a resounding Yes. Kowalski chose to conceive using a sperm donor, but her plan stopped short when a doctor declared her infertile. How far would she go to become a mother? Kowalski catapulted herself into a diligent regimen of herbs, Qigong, meditation, acupuncture and more, in a quest to improve her fertility Along the way, she delved into spiritual healing practices, facing down demons of self-doubt and self-hatred, and once again revising her vision of motherhood. In the end, to become a mother, Kowalski did everything she said she would never do. And yet, she wouldn't change a thing.

A story of personal triumph and unconditional love, Motherhood Reimagined reveals what happens when we release what's expected and embrace what's possible.

Sarah’s honest and informative memoir examines the issues facing both single moms by choice and any woman facing fertility issues and third party reproduction. She offers a personal narrative that speaks for a generation of women who, like the author, thought she had time to have a baby well into her forties and a growing number of women who will not let the lack of a partner stand in the way of having a child. Sarah takes us on her journey in which she examines her choices and surrenders to a completely different vision of motherhood than she had ever imagined, showing us how love prevails.

Her book answers many questions such as: Why would someone decide to have a baby alone? How does one come to terms with not having a genetic link to her child? How can infertility be a means for personal growth and spiritual awakening?

The Motherhood Reimagined Podcast

A Podcast Exploring And Celebrating All Paths To Motherhood

Listen up ladies, you have the right to become a mother regardless of your relationship status. 

 

Becoming an SMC is a legitimate first choice, not just a backup plan and I’m on a mission to show you why. 

motherhood reimagined podcast

The Motherhood Reimagined Podcast, hosted by Sarah Kowalski, celebrates all paths to motherhood. Whether you're contemplating whether to become a single mother by choice, still trying to conceive, or already raising kids, this is the place to be to hear from single moms by choice who didn't follow the rules as they share the heartache and joys of their paths. Each week we interview a choice mom about her journey, or an expert on fertility, donor conception, sperm donation, adoption and more. Get inspiration and support about being a solo mom.

 

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How to prep for postpartum if you are pregnant solo

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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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A Year In Review : The Life of This Single Mom By Choice

As the year draws to a close, it’s a time for reflection and review of this mama’s single mom by choice life and career. I normally don’t share too many details of my personal life but it seems fitting to now share both my personal and business highlights of 2021, so you can get an…

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How To Educate Your Family About Becoming A Single Mother by Choice

How To Educate Your Family About Becoming A Single Mother by Choice A few weeks ago, my blog post was about why your family might not be supportive of your choice to be a single mom. This week I’m following up with some suggestions about how to educate your family about becoming a single mother by…

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Why Your Family Might Not Be Supportive Of Your Choice To Be A Single Mother by Choice

Is Your Family Unsupportive of Your Single Mom by Choice Journey? : 6 Reasons They Might Not Be Excited About You Becoming A Single Mom By Choice.  Many of you might have made the decision to have a baby on your own as a single mom by choice, or your’e thinking about it. You are…

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Thinking About Single Motherhood By Choice: 7 Smart Pieces of Advice

Am I Ready To Be A Single Mom By Choice? When women are contemplating whether they are ready to be a single mother by choice, they usually think through all scenarios and concerns. They spend a lot of time trying to decide if being a single mom by choice is right for them. I think…

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4 Keys To Thriving Financially As A Single Mom By Choice

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Debra Jacobs, a fellow single mom by choice and a financial coach. The question I get asked more than most is “how do I know if I can afford to be a single mom by choice? So, that’s exactly what Debra and I talked about. There’s no magic…

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