{"id":2285,"date":"2018-07-07T18:07:25","date_gmt":"2018-07-08T01:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.satorihwcoaching.ca\/upgraded\/?p=2285"},"modified":"2019-06-10T12:20:40","modified_gmt":"2019-06-10T19:20:40","slug":"10-reasons-why-being-a-single-mom-by-choice-rocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.satorihealth.ca\/blog\/10-reasons-why-being-a-single-mom-by-choice-rocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 4 &#8211; 10 Reasons Why Being a Single-Mom-By-Choice Rocks"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote class=\"embedly-card\" data-card-controls=\"1\" data-card-align=\"center\" data-card-theme=\"dark\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/oembed.libsyn.com\/embed?item_id=8299496\">004: 10 Reasons Why Being a Single-Mom-By-Choice Rocks<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>At 37, I made the decision to have a baby, on my own, with a sperm donor. Initially, I set-out to freeze my embryos, &#8220;for a better time&#8221;, until a very respected family member questioned &#8220;why wait&#8221;? She was right. Here I discuss my top 10 list of why life rocks as a single mum.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/cdn.embedly.com\/widgets\/platform.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>At 37, I made the decision to have a baby, on my own, with a sperm donor.\u00a0 I\u2019d just ended an 8-year relationship and my life circumstances at the time allowed me the flexibility to pursue family life, without the need for a 2nd income. I could take some time-off \u00a0from Money Management, to provide for my daughter\u2019s needs in the earlier years.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the logistics, my biggest reason for having a child on my own was that I loved the idea of calling the shots in my family situation. I just had the confidence that I could do it. Initially, I set-out to freeze my embryos, \u201cfor a better time\u201d, until a very respected family member questioned \u201cwhy wait\u201d? She was right.<\/p>\n<p>Lynn\u2019s Top-10 List of Why Single Mom-hood Rocks<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You actually do get some chill-time.<\/li>\n<li>A parent gets to set its own schedule after babe goes to bed.<\/li>\n<li>You are a Master Organizer!<\/li>\n<li>You learn to prioritize your needs.<\/li>\n<li>Not having to run anything by anyone.<\/li>\n<li>A reset on your mood is much easier.<\/li>\n<li>You develop a keen sense of Self-Trust.<\/li>\n<li>Say goodbye to Pre-Set Family Rules &amp; Definitions\u2026Instantly the Coolest Mom on the Block!<\/li>\n<li>You Make &amp; Break the Rules!<\/li>\n<li>No Co-parenting woes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>However, I will moan and groan a little on some of the basic challenges; but only a little, to give you an idea of what<strong> you might consider<\/strong> if this is your next big endeavour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Challenge #1:\u00a0<\/strong>not having someone as a \u2018sounding board\u2019. I recall the nights I walked up &amp; down the hallway with little 10-month old Soleil in my arms, wondering if it was time to stop co-sleeping. Why on earth did I torture myself like that? We\u2019re still moderately co-sleeping, and she\u2019s 7!!!!! I curbed that challenge by hiring a professional that had some knowledge in parenting. Bingo. No more stress!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Challenge #2<\/strong>\u00a0: negotiating <em>me-time<\/em>. Since my folks live in a different city, I have no family support for childcare. However, before Soleil was born, I made sure to secure a babysitter (someone else\u2019s nanny) for weekly babysitting, and used those hours <em>very productively.<\/em> Although she could only provide 3-4 hours at a time, I was able to get a few things done and have a quiet breakfast or lunch to myself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Challenge #3:\u00a0<\/strong>relationships. I questioned my ability to <em>ever be<\/em> in a relationship with another adult, after my kid was born. After all, my girl was a ferocious nurser, AND insisted that my bed was her bed &amp; still does, to a certain extent. To boot, I truly loved my single-mom life. In the end, when my daughter was 2.5yrs, I met someone.<\/p>\n<p>How does one negotiate the needs of the self, the child, and the other adult\/lover? The same way all women do, by being WonderWoman (laugh)! Herein lies the biggest negotiation of all &#8211; negotiating with <em>my story<\/em>. Yes, I\u2019m a \u201csingle-mom-by-choice\u201d, but I also accept I have many aspects to <em>my story,<\/em> and that <em>I\u2019m worthy of love,<\/em> as is my daughter.<\/p>\n<p>I knew I had to trust that his love was simply the boomerang effect from the launch of my massive rockets of desire: to find the greatest love; one that was trustworthy, fun, and capable of handling \u201cmy unique situation\u201d. I gave up on my old story, and embraced the joys of life\u2026in all its forms.<\/p>\n<p>Today, my partner feels utterly blessed to <em>not<\/em> be in a co-dependant situation, and that I\u2019m solid in my own right.<\/p>\n<p>He sees a confident and loving parent who enjoys a life filled with mindfulness and balance &#8211; as much as he does. We have boundaries around sleep-overs, and how much time we spend together, and with my daughter.<\/p>\n<p>Afterall, he\u2019s not her dad, nor do I have that expectation. He\u2019s a role-model, yes, but I set those limits.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.satorihealth.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chalkboard-620316_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4720 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satorihealth.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chalkboard-620316_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satorihealth.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chalkboard-620316_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.satorihealth.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chalkboard-620316_1280-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.satorihealth.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chalkboard-620316_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satorihealth.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chalkboard-620316_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.satorihealth.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chalkboard-620316_1280-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.satorihealth.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chalkboard-620316_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What\u2019s your story?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re a single parent, what\u2019s your top-10 list of why it rocks?<\/strong> If you, or someone you know, is considering having a baby on their own and would like some coaching to break down the steps, get in touch with us. 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