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Diary Of a Solo Mum

Diary Of a Solo Mum

By: Stacey Drewry
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Summary

Hi, I'm Stacey, mum to a beautiful toddler conceived through sperm donation.

I talk about my fertility journey to solo motherhood by choice and the daily challenges of raising a toddler in todays society.

If you are considering this journey or have donor conceived children I hope you find my discussions and experiences helpful

If you are a toddler parent I stand in the chaos in solidarity with you!

Welcome to the Diary of a Solo Mum

S L Drewry 2026 Parenting & Families Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Risks of Unregulated Donors

    The Risks of Unregulated Donors
    May 4 2026

    Unregulated sperm donation often hits the media with sensational stories on prolific donors but here is what you need to think about if you are considering an unregulated donor to create your family

    Trigger warning - mentions sexual assault
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    23 mins
  • Travelling Solo with a Baby or Toddler

    Travelling Solo with a Baby or Toddler
    Apr 27 2026

    Travelling with a small child can be daunting, in this episode I provide advice and experience to hopefully make travelling as a solo mum a little less scary.

    Below are links to some of the products I reference in this episode

    Portable highchair https://amzn.eu/d/01kcrLfl

    Pram & Pushchair Travel Bag | Stokke® PramPack™ | Stokke® Online Shop

    Kids bracelets - Stikets

    Shop SnoozeShade product directly from our website | SnoozeShade UK

    Nuby RapidCool Kit | Nuby UK

    My Amazing Learner Perfect screen free activity

    Magnetic Puzzles https://amzn.eu/d/09oC36Gz

    Tin Puzzles https://amzn.eu/d/0hN3Th4M
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    46 mins
  • The Working Mum

    The Working Mum
    Apr 20 2026

    As a solo mum I am the sole income and therefore I have to work to pay the bills and keep a roof over our heads. This episode discusses the considerations we face and the help that is available to us.

    The following links are discussed in this episode:

    Child Benefit: How it works - GOV.UK

    New to Universal Credit - Understanding Universal Credit

    Universal Credit if you have children - GOV.UK

    Tax-Free Childcare - Best Start in Life

    Childcare Eligibility Checker - Best Start in Life

    Flexible working: Overview - GOV.UK

    Flexible working | Acas

    Home - Pregnant Then Screwed
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    31 mins
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