No need for Prince Charming

S4:E29 - Lisa & Bonnie


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Lisa’s Journey to Solo Motherhood: From GP to Life With Baby Bonnie

In this powerful two-part episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Lisa takes us through her journey from preparing to become a solo mum to life with her daughter Bonnie at nine months old. As a GP, Lisa approached the process with research and logic, but nothing could fully prepare her for the emotional highs and lows of donor selection, IVF, and solo pregnancy.

Lisa speaks candidly about navigating conservative family expectations, the reality of solo parenting, and the surprising joy found in the smallest milestones. From facing feeding challenges to finding new routines as a working solo mum, Lisa’s story is both practical and deeply inspiring.

Her message for other women considering this path? If your heart desires it—go for it.

Key Takeaways
  • Making the leap: Why Lisa decided to pursue solo motherhood at 33 and the influence of her conservative Christian family’s mixed reactions.

  • Choosing a donor: Navigating limited options, rapid-fire donor selection at her clinic, and focusing on connection over medical history.

  • IVF & pregnancy: A strong response to treatment, six embryos, and falling pregnant on her first transfer. Managing fatigue, food aversions, and family dynamics during pregnancy.

  • Life after birth: Coping with feeding challenges, cow’s milk protein intolerance, and eventually transitioning to formula for mental health. Building new routines, starting daycare at four months, and returning to work at five months.

  • Reflections & growth: The joy of small milestones, building her village, and how motherhood has made her more patient, empathetic, and purposeful.

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