Cyndi and Tash return to share what life looks like now—one has embraced being one-and-done, the other is quietly leaving the door open for more.

In this warm and reflective update episode, we reconnect with two beloved solo mums from earlier seasons—Cyndi and Tash—to find out how their lives (and families) have grown since we last heard from them.

Cyndi talks about life with her two-year-old son Callaway and why she’s officially closed the chapter on having a second child, including the emotional and financial weight of the decision, what happened with her remaining donor embryos, and how it feels to say goodbye to the IVF phase of life.

Tash shares the whirlwind of adding a second child, navigating a VBAC birth in the back of an ambulance, moving house postpartum, buying a business, and raising two young daughters solo—all while still keeping the dream of baby number three alive (someday).

Key Takeaways:

• Cyndi’s Update:

  • Embracing life as a one-and-done mum

  • Letting go of her remaining donated embryos—now helping another solo mum

  • The financial, emotional, and health considerations behind her decision

  • How travel and future plans shifted after stepping away from IVF

  • The complex emotions around “only” parenting—but also the freedom it brings

  Tash’s Update:

  • The IVF process, VBAC labour, and ambulance birth of baby Millie

  • Preparing her daughter Izzy for big sisterhood with honesty and care

  • Moving house postpartum—and how it impacted recovery

  • Returning to work and buying the business she loved working for

  • Leaving the door open for baby #3 and balancing dreams with logistics

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Coby shares her honest journey from music gigs to motherhood—including egg freezing, loss, and the love that made it all worth it.

In this heartfelt episode, Coby shares how she transitioned from life as a globe-trotting musician to solo motherhood in Perth—with every step driven by love, strategy, and gut instinct.

She opens up about egg freezing at 35, losing a fallopian tube after an ectopic pregnancy, and ultimately conceiving her son Aubrey via IVF with a known donor—her best friend’s brother.

This is a story about grief, resilience, and creating a life that looks different than expected but turns out to be better than imagined.

Key Highlights:

• Choosing a Known Donor – Why Coby said no to co-parenting and yes to clarity, boundaries, and a clinic pathway.

• From Ectopic Loss to IVF Success – How she rebuilt hope after losing her first pregnancy and a fallopian tube.

• Letting Go of the Fairy Tale – The emotional shift from dating to doing it alone—and how romantic love became secondary.

• The Power of Planning – Financial preparation, family support, and a day job helped her build a stable life for motherhood.

• Unconditional Love and Zero Regrets – Why baby Aubrey changed everything—and why she wouldn’t change a thing.

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In Part 2 of Callum’s incredible story, we pick up where we left off—right after Lara’s birth.

Callum takes us inside the early days of solo parenting: navigating newborn sleep deprivation, legal complexities, travel logistics, and adjusting to life as a dad… alone.

From co-working next to daycare to sleepless nights, Callum gets honest about the mental load, the unexpected joy, and why letting go of perfection is the key to peace. He also opens up about wanting a second child and the beautiful bond he shares with his surrogate and donor.

Whether you’re a solo parent yourself or simply curious about what fatherhood looks like when chosen with full intention—this episode will stay with you.

Key Highlights:

• The Reality of Newborn Solo Parenting – What Callum wasn’t prepared for—and the moment he realised love keeps growing.

• Why He Named Lara After His Surrogate and Egg Donor – A beautiful tribute woven into her name.

• Letting Go of Perfection – How sleep deprivation, messy houses, and missed showers brought clarity.

• Facing Judgement and Legal Hoops – What solo dads still have to prove that solo mums don’t.

• One and Done—or Baby #2? – Why Callum wants another child… and the surrogacy plans already in motion.

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Pregnant or TTC as a solo mum? The Expecting Solo course is designed for your first trimester—helping you feel informed, confident, and supported from the start. Includes 2 live sessions + expert resources - View the next course dates

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