Choosing Single Parenthood

IndependentMommy2012IndependentMommy2012 Posts: 8
in Single Mothers by Choice
After talking with my long term boyfriend after my second miscarriage (both accidental pregnancies due to contraceptive method failures) he opened up and told me he does not plan to have children in any less than three years. While we are young and I can see how this works for him but I am about to enter law school (one more year actually) and I want to have my first child in an amount of time that would have said child in school as I finish up my degree, take the BAR, and begin my career. I do not see how I could have an infant to three year old as a starting lawyer.

My current job allows me to work from home and my income is very substantial so I see no reason to wait, especially as circumstances would have it, it is only going to be harder for me to become a parent or spend quality time with my child as I go forward with my education and career.

My boyfriend and I are still very close friend but we are no longer planning a future together.

Now my journey into IUI and single parenthood begins. I hope to contact a fertility specialist and begin preliminary and diagnostic testing soon.

I hope to develop a relationship with all the single parents and same sex parents here (I was raised by my dads and am a confident and successful woman who loves her family)!

Comments

  • Ang3210Ang3210 Posts: 21
    Hi there-
    I am also doing this alone, so I applaud you for standing up for your dreams. Best of luck with your plans, and get ready for the rollercoaster ride! ;)
  • kndertchrkndertchr Posts: 33
    Congrats on your decision! I have a son that is 3 months old and deciding to do this on my own was the hardest but best decision I have ever made. You should consider joining Single Mothers By Choice. If you live close to a big city there are meetings you can go to and they have been a great support to me. Good luck!
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