Jane’s Solo Mum Journey: IVF, Identical Twins & A Pregnancy That Changed Everything

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of pregnancy complications, pregnancy loss, premature birth, and NICU. Please listen with care and skip this episode if now is not the right time for you.

Season 5 continues with Jane’s story — and this is a story that will stay with you.

Jane always knew she wanted to be a mum, but after years of dating and never finding the right partner, she made the decision at 35 to pursue solo motherhood. What followed was a long IVF journey, big financial decisions, and learning to back herself even when the path felt uncertain.

When Jane finally fell pregnant, she received a surprise she never expected — identical twins.

But her pregnancy quickly became high-risk, and what followed was a rollercoaster of fear, resilience, impossible decisions, and navigating motherhood before her babies had even arrived.

This episode is about:

IVF and the emotional toll of trying to conceive on your own
Making big life decisions without a partner
High-risk pregnancy and how quickly things can change
Grief, fear, resilience and becoming a mother in very unexpected circumstances
The reality of doing this without a partner — but not without support

This conversation is raw, honest, and incredibly powerful — and a reminder that solo motherhood doesn’t always look the way you think it will, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth it.

Key Takeaways

You don’t have to have everything figured out to start.
IVF is often much harder than people expect.
Support networks matter more than you think.
Solo motherhood requires courage — but also community.
Even when things don’t go to plan, you can still find your way.

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