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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 44 MIN

Holding onto Hope- A Solo Parent's IVF Journey

from Don't Tell Me To RELAX- Your Fertility Podcast · host Hannah Pearn

Holding Onto HopeThese are our new podcast episodes where members of our community share their personal fertility stories.These episodes offer a different perspective on fertility — not just the clinical facts or expert advice, but the lived experience behind the statistics.Whether you’re in the middle of your own journey or supporting someone who is, these conversations are here to help you feel less alone, more informed, and gently reminded that hope can exist even in the hardest seasons.In this conversation, Archie shares her journey as a solo parent navigating through five rounds of IVF to conceive her daughter, Aria. She discusses her early desires for motherhood, the decision to pursue solo parenting, the challenges of selecting a sperm donor, and the emotional rollercoaster of the IVF process. Archie emphasizes the importance of support networks and looking after your mental health to keep on going. Her story is one of resilience and hope.For more Fertility Support & Care:💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fertility online community❤️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more fertility tips and information🧡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a Discovery Call to find out about working with us 121💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 121 in one of our clinics around the UK

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