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International Donor Conception Day/week. 🌟

I’m reflecting on the journey that made me a mum 💛

Donor conception helped me make my dream of motherhood a reality. It can be a complex path, and at times challenging. But it’s also a beautiful and meaningful option for so many when the traditional route isn’t possible.

Six years into being Freya’s Mum, here’s what I know for sure - there is no such thing as a “perfect” family or perfect circumstances to bring a child into the world. What matters most is love, honesty, and connection.

Being open with my daughter about her beginnings is vital for her sense of self and wellbeing, now and in the future.

As I shared in my TEDx talk, “The road less travelled to motherhood,” parenthood goes way beyond genetics.

To anyone on this path, or considering it, know that you are not alone. ♥️

You can view my Tedx Talk in link in bio or on my website.

Thank you to The Irish Times and for for such a relevant and positive feature today on motherhood after 40.

I was delighted to be interviewed for this feature - I was closer to 50 than 40 - when I made my dream of motherhood a reality.

I am so delighted that this article highlights the many positives about becoming a mother later in life.

Its about time we change our perspectives on motherhood and how we think it should be!

As someone who is now the oldest mama at the school gates, I do understand how we can find it so challenging to step outside the norm when it comes to making a family.

But, if we dont feel "geriatric" after the ripe old age of 35 when it comes to becoming a mama, and the longing of motherhood is still calling, we may well have options!

There are challenges of course, but personally, the joys by far outweigh them!

You can read the article in today's Irish Times Weekend Magazine.




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