In this episode I speak to solo parent Holly.    We cover:  - Choosing a sperm donor - Finding donor siblings - Deciding whether to try for a sibling - The experience of being a solo parent and sharing some of the trickiest parts - Experiencing post natal anxiety - Our desire for constant cleaning to feel more in control - The mental load of a solo parent - Feeling lonely in the early days of solo parenting - Asking for help and the sort of help that can be useful - The benefits of finding your people   and much more....   You can follow Holly here    Thank you for listening to The Stork and I Podcast! I would love for you to share this episode and let me know what you think! Please take a moment to rate and review, it really helps others find the podcast which can be a great source of support!   About Mel Johnson Hi! I'm Mel, The Solo Parenthood Coach and following my own journey to solo parenthood, I created The Stork and I to support others going through the same journey.    I'm also on a mission to change the narrative around solo parenthood   Learn more about me and the coaching I offer at The Stork and I Website   Newsletter I have created a monthly Solo Parent Stork and I Newsletter that you can sign up for here   Instagram: Join our Instagram community for more support   Thriving Solo: You can sign up to Thriving Solo, The Stork and I Membership Community for solo mums to get access to our members only Podcast as well as loads of materials and resources and a monthly remote Community Connection Call to meet other Solo Parents.