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The Donor Route: Tracey Bravo’s Path to Solo Motherhood Through Sperm Donation
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When Tracey Bravo realised she wanted to be a mother but hadn’t met the right person to share that journey with, she made a bold decision - to go it alone.
Without knowing anyone who had taken this path before, she embarked on a deeply personal adventure: choosing to conceive via a sperm donor.
In our conversation, Tracey shares how she navigated the process, from selecting a donor to undergoing IVF. We discuss the societal perceptions of single parenthood, the challenges she faced, and the unexpected joys that made it all worthwhile.
Tracey’s story is one of courage, determination, and defying convention to create the life she dreamed of. She offers insights into the support networks she built, the lessons she’s learned, and advice for anyone considering the same route.
This is an inspiring conversation about rewriting the rules, embracing adventure in all its forms, and proving that there’s no single way to build a family.
Contact Tracey
https://www.facebook.com/traceyjbravo
Mentioned in the Podcast:
The Fertility Show: https://www.fertilityshow.co.uk/
The Donor Conception Network: https://dcnetwork.org/
Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority: https://www.hfea.gov.uk/
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:20 Olympic life & travels
05:12 Reaching 30s and still not wanting to settle
07:12 Realising current relationship had no future
10:00 Being asked about freezing eggs
13:41 Unpacking the world of fertility
14:36 Co-parenting
21:13 Having conversations with current partner
26:05 Alternative Parenting Show
28:03 Plan B: Adoption
30:38 Stories like this are rare
33:32 Discovering support networks
37:24 Choosing a donor
42:46 Donor numbers
49:48 Go time & injections
56:14 IVF on next cycle
59:39 Two week wait
01:02:09 Explaining this 'alternative news'
01:07:18 People's reaction to news
01:12:00 Sharing all with Isaac
01:18:20 How Isaac deals knowing he doesn't have a father
01:20:25 What Isaac has bought to Tracey's life
01:26:08 Advice to others
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