In this episode of Raising with the Village, Liz shares her deeply personal journey to becoming a parent through IVF as a lone parent.

Liz takes us back to the moment she began considering IVF on her own, and the life circumstances that led her there. With honesty and vulnerability, she walks us through the IVF process step by step — from making the decision, to navigating clinics, treatment, and the emotional weight of doing it all without a partner.

This is a raw and detailed conversation that goes beyond medical explanations. Liz speaks openly about the doubts, the hope, the waiting, and the resilience it takes to keep going. If you’ve ever wondered what IVF as a single parent by choice really looks like behind closed doors, this episode offers a powerful and human perspective.

This is part one of Liz’s story. In part two, we’ll follow her into pregnancy and explore what came next.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Choosing IVF as a lone parent
• The emotional realities of fertility treatment
• Navigating IVF appointments, decisions, and uncertainty
• Identity, grief, hope, and resilience
• Why sharing real stories about IVF matters

Helpful resources mentioned or related:

• Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) – UK fertility treatment guidance
  https://www.hfea.gov.uk
  
  
• Single Mothers by Choice UK – support and community
  https://www.singlemothersbychoice.org.uk
  
  
• Fertility Network UK – information, support groups, and helplines
  https://fertilitynetworkuk.org
  
  
• IVF Addicts – honest conversations and peer support around IVF
  https://www.ivfaddicts.co.uk
  
  

(Always consult your medical team for personalised advice.)

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