congratulations! It's so funny that it feels like an old friend of mine is announcing her pregnancy, but obviously I don't know you IRL. I've just been watching your videos for years. Motherhood is so amazing--I'm so excited for you!
Same. I randomly think about her(usually when I’m dealing w my cup 😂), and I always think “I need to see what she’s up to,” so I finally am, and this is not what I was expecting! Lol
I'm not asexual, a lot of women in my family are though so I've been aware of it from a fairly young age, but I just think it's so so amazing that people can make this choice these days, I know some of the women in my family would have preferred this option to "traditional" arrangements lol all the power and love to the single mums out there whatever the circumstances you all badass ♥
I didn't know ace people even had the desire for children. Idk why but I always just assumed not being attracted to anyone meant the desire for reproduction was also gone. In all the ace circles I've been in over the years, no one ever brought up the idea of having kids as an ace, or even wanting that as a possibility. All the ace women I talked to were content being child-free, so I just thought all aces were. This video has low key educated me
As someone who has been considering solo motherhood (and is also asexual), I am looking forward to your series. I have not had any luck finding anyone else who has been on this journey and is also asexual, so it will be nice to see you do it. Congrats!
Same - not asexual, just a single lesbian who enjoys being single because freedom and has high standards for a partner 😅 I want to be a mom someday, but not have to wait for someone else to come into my life or approve of kids. (I'm tokophobic; going to adopt. ✨)
Absolutely over the moon for you! Somthing really cool about watching someone for so many years and then getting to watch these moments! I hope it all goes smoothly for you all. I can't wait to see the journey so far that you have filmed 💜
As someone who had a horrible pregnancy and did not enjoy being pregnant I found being a parent exponentially better than being pregnant. :) wishing you the best.
Ooh wow I did not see this coming. Congratulations Bryony! So excited to follow your journey! Especially as we have due dates 2 days apart!! I’ve also had HG in my first trimester so I can empathise how rotten you can feel at a time that you perhaps think you should be glowing and always happy.
I went thru DIUI 18 yrs ago. My miracle is 17 and as much as I planned and wanted her, mentally (and physically) my pg was very rough. I applaud your honesty so much!!!! I had many moments of "WTF have I done?!" but could not verbalize that. In the end, it was SO worth it!! And it will be for you too. Thank you for always being so honest..... from periods to chronic illness to single motherhood. YOU are a hero in so many ways!
I'm also an Asexual Solo Mum, I had my daughter last year and it was 100% worth it! My pregnancy was horrible... I suffered no end but seeing her grow up over these past 15 months has made all the suffering worth it 💚
i wholeheartedly understand pretending the pregnancy is not happening. we were planning for a second, unexpectedly fell pregnant, and it rocked my world. i had hyperemesis with my first and do with this one as well. i’ve been sick struggling with PTSD, i genuinely don’t want to be pregnant and have been so depressed. which besides the hyperemesis, i enjoyed my daughters pregnancy. nobody talks about the grief and struggles of what a planned pregnancy can look like and it can be so hard. very proud of you for bringing this to light and sharing your story. your feelings are so valid mama🤍
Sending moral support! It’s a little tough to deal with the loss of independence, but mothering your own child is more demanding compared to fostering in many ways, because postpartum recovery is surprisingly slow, typically 9 months before you really feel like your old self. You need a village to raise a child and maintain sanity. And you need a lot of good nourishment and plenty of rest for the months after delivery. Hang on, and enjoy the time with the to-be grandparents! And oh gosh, you could review pp maternity reusable pads too. I used reusable ones pp, and it was problematic that they were black because my midwife wanted to check the amount and colour during the first weeks. Wished there were ones with lighter prints.
I'm a single mom by choice, and even though I had an easy pregnancy, there were plenty of days where I just didn't want to think about my pregnancy. I could literally wake up in the morning and forget I was pregnant until I tried to get up out of bed and was hindered by my bumb. I never had the cloud nine feeling during pregnancy, and not after birth either (no pp depression either thankfully), but was just sort of feeling almost ambiguous. It was hard to come to terms with the feeling guilty for feeling so "neutral or bland", I must confess. After all, I wanted this, I chose this, I know I was lucky to conceive quickly and have a "breeze thru" no complications pregnancy in my late thirties. So why wasn't I feeling over the moon? As a result I didn't announce my pregnancy until I was midway thru. And my baby being born prematurely, I felt my pregnancy only really existed about three months and the rest was sort of being in denial. To this day, I don't know why I felt the way I felt. I've never looked back with regret, have a wonderful daughter, but I struggle with this pressure almost to be on cloud nine and radiate this to your surroundings. That's not how every pregnant woman feels like, regardless of the way her pregnancy and birth go. Some are silently feeling like crap, some are just getting on and don't want pregnancy to take center stage all the time, and some can talk about nothing else. We're just all different and we're all OK the way we are. Looking forward to seeing your journey and finding moments of recognition. Good luck!
I've been watching you for literal years I remember when you had braces and were first starting out. It's crazy that we're both adults now and we're both currently pregnant. I'm 28 weeks. Wishing you and your little lots of luck in your pregnancy. My whole first 20 weeks was absolutely awful, but pregnancy does get better. I hope you turn the corner soon! Much love
I began my journey into single motherhood 6 months ago and next month is my insemination. Very nervous and excited. I just haven't been able to find "the one" and I've always known I've wanted to be a mum. Thank you for sharing. It's nice to see someone going through the same thing.
I am due tomorrow and im the same. I wanted to be a mum so bad but being pregnant has sucked. Which is a shame because everyone says how amazing and magical it is. No one tells you just how hard it is so thank you for that!
Congrats! I was excited to see a video from you and interested in watching your journey. I recently underwent sterilization surgery to affirm my choice to be childfree but I'm so curious to see your trip in the other direction.
I also had a very rough pregnancy (pretty much until 23-24 weeks) and I was SO excited to be pregnant and I felt so guilty for not “enjoying” it as much as I thought. But now that she’s here it was all 1000% worth it!
Congratulations! I've never heard of somebody having a baby this way on their own. I think this is amazing and so excited to hear more, I've been wondering about something like this for myself for such a long time. Thank you for being willing to share your journey, I hope the rest of your pregnancy is a bit easier for you!
You are such an inspiration Bryony living your authentic self. Congratulations to you and I hope your second and third trimesters go more smoothly than the first.
omg! congrats!!! ive been watching psp on and off since i was in grade school, and your solo motherhood qna just popped up in my recommended and i was like "...wait is bryony pregnant??" because the last time i watched you were going through the process of becoming a foster parent. gods, i am so happy for you your love for children is something that i admire so much.
Congrats! Really interested to see your journey, i'm 30 and been thinking about going this route since i was 25 but honestly just couldn't afford a child on my own unfortunately, i have a steady job but just can't afford actually raising a child, so well done you and good luck!
Huge congratulations! Love that you're doing this on you're own, I'd love to do that too if I could! All the best for a smooth and easy rest of your pregnancy! 💜
Congrats! I appreciate you being so honest with pregnancy sickness. I’m pregnant with my first right now (23 weeks) and the nausea has been very bad and I still have it in month 6. It was hard in 1st trimester when people congratulated me because I was so miserable from being ill 24/7 and missing out on work.
@@katrinastringer7935 Zofran (anti nausea medicine) is the only thing that helps so far- prevents most vomiting but the nausea is always there. I’ve found sleeping helps as does eating very small snacks that are salty and/or sweet. I don’t know how I made it through 1st trimester but the tail end of 2nd trimester has been better so far- I can eat a lot more variety of foods
Congratulations Bryony!!! Fantastic news...thank you for taking us along!!! As a Mom of teenage boys....I absolutely remember pregnancy and babyhood, toodlerhood, childhood and now teenhood...LOL!! It's definitely an adventure!! Wishing you a healthy and relaxed pregnancy!! xo
I felt exactly the same with my 1st. I was so so poorly and hated every second of pregnancy. I lost 3 stone and had terrible depression. Your feelings are completely valid ❤️❤️❤️
Pregnancy is tough. I turned the corner at about three to four months. At age 24 years I already had a miscarriage, had a three year old and then lost my beautiful baby boy to SIDS. You seem so young to someone who is now a grandmother to several little ones! The following year after losing our baby I had another baby and some years later another miscarriage. I hope you begin to feel better soon.
Just had this convo- For the ladies who don't claim "asexual" (which to me sounds like lack of interest in relationships, just the perks) but as a 38yr old woman, never pregnant, long term relationship most of my 30's and planned to do the whole marry, motherhood- until it ended. Now here I am, wasted time and now it's too late. No medical confirmation but I just assume now I am close to 40- too risky. So, now what is the point of a relationship, I have chosen my dog-son, living solo. But I want a baby. MY baby. I am a professional women who could do it....why not? Why let that destroy my life, my dreams, my happiness. Another interesting sign of times- the celebs foregoing mtiple baby daddy's, mothers but want siblings without the drama... use his baby makers and have the family you want while protecting your well being!
That’s definitely a baby boy! Congratulations and sorry it has been so hard. I was so Unwell my first trimester too this pregnancy, it was horrible. I’m 21 weeks now and feel much better thankfully! X
You are amazing, and congratulations! I remember finding your channel when i was about 16 or 17 and because of you i tried menstrual cups and never looked back. that was so long ago, and i'm now 6 weeks pregnant! Yay!!!!
Wow, that’s exciting! Congratulations 😊 I think it’s great that you’re documenting this journey as it’s becoming more and more common. I’m 29 and have never had a boyfriend or serious partner and, even though I hope it will happen eventually, I wouldn’t rule out becoming a parent on my own so it’ll be really interesting to see how it goes for you 😊
Congratulations!!!! As a human being and an aro-ace this makes me so happy for you! I might consider this in the future as well because I think I want kids eventually and the most places frown upon adopting when you're not married (i don't think it matters to me if I carry them or not)
Massive congratulations!! 🎉 I’ve been following your channel for years and always suspected you might do this but I’m sure I speak for everybody when I say we’re so happy for you!! Good luck on your journey and I hope you feel better soon ❤️🎉
That feeling you are feeling about knowing you wanted the baby but also not excited because you feel ill - totally normal. In addition to not feeling well, there is a huge change happening in your life. It’s enough to make even the most loving parent feel a little regretful. After two kids (who are now 12 and 14).. I promise you it’s worth it. That feeling will go away.
Omg!! So completely thrilled for you! I used to follow the channel and then stopped for a while and just rechecked today to literally see if I’d missed anything, and yes it seems I definitely have! I wish you so much love and luck with your new baby when he or she arrives and so hope that you are able to let us know how things are going from time to time xx
I turned 25 in December and had my first baby in March! I totally relate to so much of your journey in pregnancy. I do have a partner who is absolutely lovely, but I've always wanted to be a mom and considered embryo adoption as an option if I never got married. I also have issues with my periods and have ruled out endometriosis, but recently found out about the condition you have, and I'm looking into checking on that! I had a horrible pregnancy and couldn't feel less excited if I tried during it, which made me feel awful because I'd wished for it for sooooo long. I adore my child now that they're born, but pregnancy can be brutal, thank you for opening up about the struggles! Im excited to follow along
Amazing! My first pregnancy was like living on the bathroom floor. Trust me it’s much healthier to live on all the meds than it is to waste away. Your doctor should be able to help!
Congratulations. I've found myself pregnant too after a long time fling with a friend. As soon as he found out I was pregnant. He left me. So I'm now 24 weeks and going to be a single parent due in December. I'm sure you'll make a wonderful mother and I know it's something you have wanted for a long time 🥰
Omg no way!! I have been watching you for absolutely years! You taught me more to know about my own body\ how cycles work etc more than my own family. I am so happy for you!! Congratulations!!
Congratulations! Having a baby is a big step for anyone, and I'm glad that you have familial support while you are feeling ill. I had started watching you when I was looking into menstrual cups and alternative period management, and to see you now pursuing a family is such a sweet thing. I cant wait to see this journey that you are on. Congrats again!
Wow this is amazing! Very big congratulations to you, sorry to hear it’s been tough so far, it’ll all be worth it. Also, it feels like an old friend announcing pregnancy, even if we don’t know each other irl! I’ve been watching you for a long long time, so it feels like that. Best wishes to you and I’m looking forward to the next few videos!
Congrats!! Love your channel it’s been so helpful to me. Having had 2 children, pregnancy is so different each time and definitely with my second when sickness was awful & I felt I was ticking off every possible symptom it was hard in the early days to be excited but once you start feeling them move and kick & you worry a little less, the excitement kicks in :)
Delighted for you! I love your honesty and openness to share personal information. You’ll be a great mum. If you don’t already know her, check out Meghan Livingstone and her first pregnancy videos to feel some kinship with the rough start to the pregnancy. So glad your parents are supportive. Congrats! X
No way! I've been watching you for a really long time, you were my first introduction to menstrual cups like 7-ish years ago. 😂 I am also pregnant, my due date is Feb 21st! Can't believe we are on this journey at the same time. Best wishes, you're going to be an awesome mama 🥰
I just discovered you channel thru your episode one of journey to solo motherhood. The title intrigued me as I'm a single mom as well. I decided to watch this video first. I'm very much NOT asexual. Ever since I can remember I've wanted to get married and have babies. But, as it turned out, no guys have ever wanted to marry me. And I was just having fun with all the guys I wanted to during my 20's. I really did want to find Mr. Right, but turns out there isn't one for me. I decided if I hadn't found him by 35, I'd pursue pregnancy via a sperm donor. Then I got knocked up at 30. Not planned, I was using birth control. I did look into using a donor for a second child when my daughter was 3. But I deal with chronic illness and decided one on my own was all I could handle. Sadly, I'm still single, but I'm 48 with a 17 yr old who loves being an only. Her dad offered to get me pregnant at 43, but I doubt he was serious. At any rate, I didn't want to have a baby at that age. I did end up having a hysterectomy when I was 46, and once you're done having kids for sure, I 10/10 recommend it.
Congratulations! Children are a blessing and it's ok if the journey there is not what you expected. Before having my kids I loved the idea of pregnancy and feeling the bumps grow. I thought it would be all sunshine and roses and silly food cravings. And It was horrible, I was sick most of it, after the first my Dr said maybe no more. My second came as a shock and it was harder than the first, I ended up in ambulance and hospital. I love my children dearly but pregnancy was nothing like I had ever hoped and that's OK. Your right ppl don't talk about it as much and it made me feel guilty sometimes but it's a normal thing too. I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I wanted to and that's OK. I really hope yours gets better and the sickness passes but you are not alone when it comes to pregnancy not being all you dreamed it would be.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I Cannot wait to see your other videos on the process you went through! I am single by choice, and am a mom to an awesome 17 almost 18 month old and am going into my next transfer for IVF on the 6th of September for a sibling! I am so so happy for you and you making that decision to become a mom! You are going to rock it!! WOO HOO!!
Congratulations, love the printed scan photos! I’ve never gotten any actual scan photos, I’ve always had to take photos of the screen, crop them and go print myself 😩
Looking forward to seeing the whole process as I literally have no idea where to start with this and also I'm worried about making such a big decision ! Congrats !! 👏
That mental war of your brain not understanding what’s happening or why is exactly what I went through. It was such a terrible experience. I’m sorry you’re going through it.
Omg congratulations! I’m pregnant too and we are a similar age, I’m 24 and currently 7.5 weeks. I’m sorry you’ve been having a difficult time with your health I understand what you mean about having different feelings to what you expect before getting pregnant. I thought I would be super excited as we were trying but have had much more mixed feelings so far. Thankfully my symptoms haven’t been too bad but I have been very tired, dizzy and feeling faint making it hard to work and do things which is annoying. I hope things get better for you
Congratulations hun! I've been following you for such a long time, I'm so happy for you! You'll be an excellent solo mum, good luck with the rest of your pregnancy! My little boy who is now 2.5 years was due on the 22.02! Born 16.02 x
Congratulations! I hope you'll start feeling better! I've dealt with hyperemesis & difficult pregnancy symptoms so I can relate! Really interesting to follow your journey!
This is lovely news! My wife and I used a donor too and I also had a bad pregnancy. I hope things get better for you. Congratulations again and I’m excited to see your journey! ❤️
Congrats. I’m due beginning of January and I understand having a difficult or tricky pregnancy. This is my 4th pregnancy (3rd baby) and mine are always so bad that I end up hospitalized at some point. Keep your head up, the end is getting closer and you’ll meet your baby soon enough
I have followed you for a while and I’m so happy for you. I am 20 years your senior and I too have chosen to do the smbc route. It has been very difficult because I don’t have the support of my family that’s why I have chosen not to tell them to avoid any stress. I also haven’t told anyone in my circle just to avoid any 🧿. It’s much easier when your younger. At my age I have to use donor egg and sperm. Anyhow, I wish you the best and many blessings your way.
Breeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! When you deliver the little one it will all be worth it! I hope soon you will start to feel better. Welcome to motherhood!
So many feels, been following you for so many years! So much love for you Bree, I hope you start feeling better soon and just a big BIG congratulations. I am not a parent and at my age I don't think that my mind will change but I have so much love for other women and mums/mums to be, you're all so amazing and gosh, I am really excited for your series and this journey you're on! Proud of you!
Very happy for you. This is going to be fun. I used toe watch your videos long time ago. Then I made a bunch of period pads of my own. I have daughters and wanted to give them options. ( they were not interested 😯). I enjoyed your videos. I always thought you would be such a good mom. I’m sorry to hear you are not feeling well lately. I hope things improve soon. I’m excited to watch as your journey unfolds.
Hugs! I felt that way with my 3rd and 4th pregnancies. Especially my 3rd, my only daughter, I was so sick, for 18 weeks, it was pure misery and very discouraging.
Congratulations 🎉 Completely unexpected but amazing news! I was 22 and 24 when I became pregnant with my babies and I’m so grateful I had them young. You’ll be incredible. Please let me know if you have any questions about the birth side of things, I chose to have both at home so can remember everything vividly and you’ve helped me so much over the years with period advice on your channel ❤
Congratulations!!! I wish people would share their *not enjoyable pregnancy* experience more! I waited so long for my rainbow baby that when I was pregnant I had a hard time with the fact that I did not enjoy pregnancy. It was extremely hard to feel thankful and happy which made me feel guilty. I’m looking forward to seeing your videos if your journey!! And I wish you the best with doing it solo…your so independent and you can do it!
Congratulations! I’m 39 years old. Most people I know who have been pregnant have been unwell and not found it an enjoyable experience. But they all say it’s worth it
As long as baby is loved, protected, cared for and provided for it does not matter one jot about how he/she is conceived, as a single mum myself I can attest to how challenging and tiring it can be but with a beautiful support network and people who love us and our baby it makes it so rewarding and so worth it, I was with my daughters dad and we broke up, and honestly I am more happy now than I ever was in the relationship, you from a young age have shown how responsible and grown up you are and I have always adored you and your content, I am excited to see how ever much of your journey to motherhood as you are willing to show ❤️
Congratulations! My pregnancy with my second child was really hard for me and I just didn't feel like talking about it at all. I wasn't excited until late in the pregnancy. It took me a long time to tell most people about it and I kind of hid the whole pregnancy. Thanks for sharing ❤️
congratulations! It's so funny that it feels like an old friend of mine is announcing her pregnancy, but obviously I don't know you IRL. I've just been watching your videos for years. Motherhood is so amazing--I'm so excited for you!
Congratulations!! I first saw your channel 8 years ago when I was looking up menstrual cups, so lovely to see this update now. 😁
So happy for you ❤
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Same!
Same. I randomly think about her(usually when I’m dealing w my cup 😂), and I always think “I need to see what she’s up to,” so I finally am, and this is not what I was expecting! Lol
As a fellow asexual, who is interested in having my own child, this made me so happy, I hope I can do this one day 😁
I'm so happy to see people like me making choices like this to be a solo Mum. I wish I'd had her awareness when I was younger.
I think you are a grey sexual not asexual.
I'm not asexual, a lot of women in my family are though so I've been aware of it from a fairly young age, but I just think it's so so amazing that people can make this choice these days, I know some of the women in my family would have preferred this option to "traditional" arrangements lol all the power and love to the single mums out there whatever the circumstances you all badass ♥
You will :) and it will be great!
I didn't know ace people even had the desire for children. Idk why but I always just assumed not being attracted to anyone meant the desire for reproduction was also gone. In all the ace circles I've been in over the years, no one ever brought up the idea of having kids as an ace, or even wanting that as a possibility. All the ace women I talked to were content being child-free, so I just thought all aces were. This video has low key educated me
As someone who has been considering solo motherhood (and is also asexual), I am looking forward to your series. I have not had any luck finding anyone else who has been on this journey and is also asexual, so it will be nice to see you do it. Congrats!
Same - not asexual, just a single lesbian who enjoys being single because freedom and has high standards for a partner 😅 I want to be a mom someday, but not have to wait for someone else to come into my life or approve of kids. (I'm tokophobic; going to adopt. ✨)
Absolutely over the moon for you! Somthing really cool about watching someone for so many years and then getting to watch these moments! I hope it all goes smoothly for you all. I can't wait to see the journey so far that you have filmed 💜
As someone who had a horrible pregnancy and did not enjoy being pregnant I found being a parent exponentially better than being pregnant. :) wishing you the best.
Ooh wow I did not see this coming. Congratulations Bryony! So excited to follow your journey! Especially as we have due dates 2 days apart!! I’ve also had HG in my first trimester so I can empathise how rotten you can feel at a time that you perhaps think you should be glowing and always happy.
Hey ,how long did you feel sick for ,I had HG all the way through pregnancy. After week 22 it got slightly more bearable
What is HG?
@@t.n.1116 Hyperemesis. Aka. Extreme sickness. Nausea and vomiting that is extreme and can last longer than normal.
I chose solo motherhood too! I’m 25 and had my daughter last June. It’s hard but soooo fulfilling.
I went thru DIUI 18 yrs ago. My miracle is 17 and as much as I planned and wanted her, mentally (and physically) my pg was very rough. I applaud your honesty so much!!!! I had many moments of "WTF have I done?!" but could not verbalize that. In the end, it was SO worth it!! And it will be for you too. Thank you for always being so honest..... from periods to chronic illness to single motherhood. YOU are a hero in so many ways!
I'm also an Asexual Solo Mum, I had my daughter last year and it was 100% worth it! My pregnancy was horrible... I suffered no end but seeing her grow up over these past 15 months has made all the suffering worth it 💚
i wholeheartedly understand pretending the pregnancy is not happening. we were planning for a second, unexpectedly fell pregnant, and it rocked my world. i had hyperemesis with my first and do with this one as well. i’ve been sick struggling with PTSD, i genuinely don’t want to be pregnant and have been so depressed. which besides the hyperemesis, i enjoyed my daughters pregnancy. nobody talks about the grief and struggles of what a planned pregnancy can look like and it can be so hard. very proud of you for bringing this to light and sharing your story. your feelings are so valid mama🤍
Sending moral support! It’s a little tough to deal with the loss of independence, but mothering your own child is more demanding compared to fostering in many ways, because postpartum recovery is surprisingly slow, typically 9 months before you really feel like your old self. You need a village to raise a child and maintain sanity. And you need a lot of good nourishment and plenty of rest for the months after delivery. Hang on, and enjoy the time with the to-be grandparents! And oh gosh, you could review pp maternity reusable pads too. I used reusable ones pp, and it was problematic that they were black because my midwife wanted to check the amount and colour during the first weeks. Wished there were ones with lighter prints.
I'm a single mom by choice, and even though I had an easy pregnancy, there were plenty of days where I just didn't want to think about my pregnancy. I could literally wake up in the morning and forget I was pregnant until I tried to get up out of bed and was hindered by my bumb. I never had the cloud nine feeling during pregnancy, and not after birth either (no pp depression either thankfully), but was just sort of feeling almost ambiguous. It was hard to come to terms with the feeling guilty for feeling so "neutral or bland", I must confess. After all, I wanted this, I chose this, I know I was lucky to conceive quickly and have a "breeze thru" no complications pregnancy in my late thirties. So why wasn't I feeling over the moon? As a result I didn't announce my pregnancy until I was midway thru. And my baby being born prematurely, I felt my pregnancy only really existed about three months and the rest was sort of being in denial. To this day, I don't know why I felt the way I felt. I've never looked back with regret, have a wonderful daughter, but I struggle with this pressure almost to be on cloud nine and radiate this to your surroundings. That's not how every pregnant woman feels like, regardless of the way her pregnancy and birth go. Some are silently feeling like crap, some are just getting on and don't want pregnancy to take center stage all the time, and some can talk about nothing else. We're just all different and we're all OK the way we are. Looking forward to seeing your journey and finding moments of recognition. Good luck!
I've been watching you for literal years I remember when you had braces and were first starting out. It's crazy that we're both adults now and we're both currently pregnant. I'm 28 weeks. Wishing you and your little lots of luck in your pregnancy. My whole first 20 weeks was absolutely awful, but pregnancy does get better. I hope you turn the corner soon! Much love
I began my journey into single motherhood 6 months ago and next month is my insemination. Very nervous and excited. I just haven't been able to find "the one" and I've always known I've wanted to be a mum. Thank you for sharing. It's nice to see someone going through the same thing.
I am due tomorrow and im the same. I wanted to be a mum so bad but being pregnant has sucked. Which is a shame because everyone says how amazing and magical it is. No one tells you just how hard it is so thank you for that!
Congrats! I was excited to see a video from you and interested in watching your journey. I recently underwent sterilization surgery to affirm my choice to be childfree but I'm so curious to see your trip in the other direction.
I also had a very rough pregnancy (pretty much until 23-24 weeks) and I was SO excited to be pregnant and I felt so guilty for not “enjoying” it as much as I thought. But now that she’s here it was all 1000% worth it!
Congratulations! I've never heard of somebody having a baby this way on their own. I think this is amazing and so excited to hear more, I've been wondering about something like this for myself for such a long time. Thank you for being willing to share your journey, I hope the rest of your pregnancy is a bit easier for you!
You are such an inspiration Bryony living your authentic self. Congratulations to you and I hope your second and third trimesters go more smoothly than the first.
omg! congrats!!! ive been watching psp on and off since i was in grade school, and your solo motherhood qna just popped up in my recommended and i was like "...wait is bryony pregnant??" because the last time i watched you were going through the process of becoming a foster parent. gods, i am so happy for you your love for children is something that i admire so much.
I'm so pleased to so nobody questioning your decision. You are going to be an amazing mother. You already are actually.
I'm so very happy for you.
Congrats! Really interested to see your journey, i'm 30 and been thinking about going this route since i was 25 but honestly just couldn't afford a child on my own unfortunately, i have a steady job but just can't afford actually raising a child, so well done you and good luck!
Huge congratulations!
Love that you're doing this on you're own, I'd love to do that too if I could!
All the best for a smooth and easy rest of your pregnancy! 💜
Yeeessss I'm 2 month pregnant and have felt so sick which is hard mentally because I feel like I have a cold or stomach bug but I'm not sick 🙃
Omg, I've been watching you since you were a teen! Congrats! I'm sooo happy for you Bryony!
Congrats! I appreciate you being so honest with pregnancy sickness. I’m pregnant with my first right now (23 weeks) and the nausea has been very bad and I still have it in month 6. It was hard in 1st trimester when people congratulated me because I was so miserable from being ill 24/7 and missing out on work.
Hey ,are you on any anti sickness tablets? Mine helped after week 22 but unfortunately it did last the whole pregnancy,how you coping with it ?
@@katrinastringer7935 Zofran (anti nausea medicine) is the only thing that helps so far- prevents most vomiting but the nausea is always there. I’ve found sleeping helps as does eating very small snacks that are salty and/or sweet. I don’t know how I made it through 1st trimester but the tail end of 2nd trimester has been better so far- I can eat a lot more variety of foods
Congratulations Bryony!!! Fantastic news...thank you for taking us along!!! As a Mom of teenage boys....I absolutely remember pregnancy and babyhood, toodlerhood, childhood and now teenhood...LOL!! It's definitely an adventure!! Wishing you a healthy and relaxed pregnancy!! xo
I felt exactly the same with my 1st. I was so so poorly and hated every second of pregnancy. I lost 3 stone and had terrible depression. Your feelings are completely valid ❤️❤️❤️
Pregnancy is tough. I turned the corner at about three to four months. At age 24 years I already had a miscarriage, had a three year old and then lost my beautiful baby boy to SIDS. You seem so young to someone who is now a grandmother to several little ones! The following year after losing our baby I had another baby and some years later another miscarriage. I hope you begin to feel better soon.
Just had this convo- For the ladies who don't claim "asexual" (which to me sounds like lack of interest in relationships, just the perks) but as a 38yr old woman, never pregnant, long term relationship most of my 30's and planned to do the whole marry, motherhood- until it ended. Now here I am, wasted time and now it's too late. No medical confirmation but I just assume now I am close to 40- too risky. So, now what is the point of a relationship, I have chosen my dog-son, living solo. But I want a baby. MY baby. I am a professional women who could do it....why not? Why let that destroy my life, my dreams, my happiness. Another interesting sign of times- the celebs foregoing mtiple baby daddy's, mothers but want siblings without the drama... use his baby makers and have the family you want while protecting your well being!
That’s definitely a baby boy! Congratulations and sorry it has been so hard. I was so Unwell my first trimester too this pregnancy, it was horrible. I’m 21 weeks now and feel much better thankfully! X
You are amazing, and congratulations! I remember finding your channel when i was about 16 or 17 and because of you i tried menstrual cups and never looked back. that was so long ago, and i'm now 6 weeks pregnant! Yay!!!!
Congrats, Bryony! You are so inspiring. So happy for you. :) Hoping you will feel less ill as the weeks go by!
Wow, that’s exciting! Congratulations 😊 I think it’s great that you’re documenting this journey as it’s becoming more and more common. I’m 29 and have never had a boyfriend or serious partner and, even though I hope it will happen eventually, I wouldn’t rule out becoming a parent on my own so it’ll be really interesting to see how it goes for you 😊
Congratulations!!!! As a human being and an aro-ace this makes me so happy for you! I might consider this in the future as well because I think I want kids eventually and the most places frown upon adopting when you're not married (i don't think it matters to me if I carry them or not)
Massive congratulations!! 🎉 I’ve been following your channel for years and always suspected you might do this but I’m sure I speak for everybody when I say we’re so happy for you!! Good luck on your journey and I hope you feel better soon ❤️🎉
That feeling you are feeling about knowing you wanted the baby but also not excited because you feel ill - totally normal. In addition to not feeling well, there is a huge change happening in your life. It’s enough to make even the most loving parent feel a little regretful. After two kids (who are now 12 and 14).. I promise you it’s worth it. That feeling will go away.
Congratulations! You’re going to be an amazing mom! ❤️
Omg!! So completely thrilled for you! I used to follow the channel and then stopped for a while and just rechecked today to literally see if I’d missed anything, and yes it seems I definitely have! I wish you so much love and luck with your new baby when he or she arrives and so hope that you are able to let us know how things are going from time to time xx
I turned 25 in December and had my first baby in March! I totally relate to so much of your journey in pregnancy. I do have a partner who is absolutely lovely, but I've always wanted to be a mom and considered embryo adoption as an option if I never got married. I also have issues with my periods and have ruled out endometriosis, but recently found out about the condition you have, and I'm looking into checking on that! I had a horrible pregnancy and couldn't feel less excited if I tried during it, which made me feel awful because I'd wished for it for sooooo long. I adore my child now that they're born, but pregnancy can be brutal, thank you for opening up about the struggles! Im excited to follow along
Congratulations!!! I am so excited for you. Im so glad you have supported. I really hope you start to feel better. Xxxx
Amazing!
My first pregnancy was like living on the bathroom floor. Trust me it’s much healthier to live on all the meds than it is to waste away. Your doctor should be able to help!
Yikes.
Congratulations. I've found myself pregnant too after a long time fling with a friend. As soon as he found out I was pregnant. He left me. So I'm now 24 weeks and going to be a single parent due in December. I'm sure you'll make a wonderful mother and I know it's something you have wanted for a long time 🥰
Omg no way!! I have been watching you for absolutely years! You taught me more to know about my own body\ how cycles work etc more than my own family. I am so happy for you!! Congratulations!!
Congratulations! Having a baby is a big step for anyone, and I'm glad that you have familial support while you are feeling ill. I had started watching you when I was looking into menstrual cups and alternative period management, and to see you now pursuing a family is such a sweet thing. I cant wait to see this journey that you are on. Congrats again!
Oh my gosh congratulations! I've been watching you for years and this is such a pleasant surprise!
Very exciting, congratulations and be kind to yourself. Thank you for sharing!
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Am due in February too I am currently 17 weeks congratulations I hope you feel better
Saw your post on facebook and I'm trilled for you!!
Wow this is amazing! Very big congratulations to you, sorry to hear it’s been tough so far, it’ll all be worth it. Also, it feels like an old friend announcing pregnancy, even if we don’t know each other irl! I’ve been watching you for a long long time, so it feels like that. Best wishes to you and I’m looking forward to the next few videos!
Finally! Ive been waiting for this update for years 🎉congratulations!
Congrats!! Love your channel it’s been so helpful to me. Having had 2 children, pregnancy is so different each time and definitely with my second when sickness was awful & I felt I was ticking off every possible symptom it was hard in the early days to be excited but once you start feeling them move and kick & you worry a little less, the excitement kicks in :)
Yay! Congratulations. That's so exciting.
Delighted for you! I love your honesty and openness to share personal information. You’ll be a great mum. If you don’t already know her, check out Meghan Livingstone and her first pregnancy videos to feel some kinship with the rough start to the pregnancy.
So glad your parents are supportive. Congrats! X
❤️❤️❤️sending all the love and good health! I’ve been following you for years you’ve helped me get into cloth!
Omg you’re also ace? I love this for you; I’m really glad your parents are supportive.
No way! I've been watching you for a really long time, you were my first introduction to menstrual cups like 7-ish years ago. 😂 I am also pregnant, my due date is Feb 21st! Can't believe we are on this journey at the same time. Best wishes, you're going to be an awesome mama 🥰
I just discovered you channel thru your episode one of journey to solo motherhood. The title intrigued me as I'm a single mom as well. I decided to watch this video first.
I'm very much NOT asexual. Ever since I can remember I've wanted to get married and have babies. But, as it turned out, no guys have ever wanted to marry me. And I was just having fun with all the guys I wanted to during my 20's. I really did want to find Mr. Right, but turns out there isn't one for me. I decided if I hadn't found him by 35, I'd pursue pregnancy via a sperm donor. Then I got knocked up at 30. Not planned, I was using birth control.
I did look into using a donor for a second child when my daughter was 3. But I deal with chronic illness and decided one on my own was all I could handle. Sadly, I'm still single, but I'm 48 with a 17 yr old who loves being an only. Her dad offered to get me pregnant at 43, but I doubt he was serious. At any rate, I didn't want to have a baby at that age. I did end up having a hysterectomy when I was 46, and once you're done having kids for sure, I 10/10 recommend it.
Congratulations, my little one was born feb 2021, I’m also an asexual solo mother. I hope your pregnancy gets easier from here on out
So happy for you!! You are glowing and exuding such inner happiness 🧡
Omggg!! You were my comfort RUclipsr when I was like 13 I’m now 17!! What amazing news congratulations
Congrats! I hope the child is born in good health and that you remain healthy!
My due date is February 5th! 20 weeks today, Sept 18. Congratulations ❤️❤️
Congratulations! Children are a blessing and it's ok if the journey there is not what you expected. Before having my kids I loved the idea of pregnancy and feeling the bumps grow. I thought it would be all sunshine and roses and silly food cravings. And It was horrible, I was sick most of it, after the first my Dr said maybe no more. My second came as a shock and it was harder than the first, I ended up in ambulance and hospital. I love my children dearly but pregnancy was nothing like I had ever hoped and that's OK. Your right ppl don't talk about it as much and it made me feel guilty sometimes but it's a normal thing too. I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I wanted to and that's OK. I really hope yours gets better and the sickness passes but you are not alone when it comes to pregnancy not being all you dreamed it would be.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I Cannot wait to see your other videos on the process you went through! I am single by choice, and am a mom to an awesome 17 almost 18 month old and am going into my next transfer for IVF on the 6th of September for a sibling! I am so so happy for you and you making that decision to become a mom! You are going to rock it!! WOO HOO!!
Congratulations, love the printed scan photos! I’ve never gotten any actual scan photos, I’ve always had to take photos of the screen, crop them and go print myself 😩
Congratulations! You literally have taught me so much about myself and not to be ashamed!
I came across this video totally randomly but you have such a lovely energy, I'm sure you'll be a fantastic parent 💗💗💗
My birthday is the 23rd of February! Good luck through this journey! 😊
Looking forward to seeing the whole process as I literally have no idea where to start with this and also I'm worried about making such a big decision !
Congrats !! 👏
That mental war of your brain not understanding what’s happening or why is exactly what I went through. It was such a terrible experience. I’m sorry you’re going through it.
I hope this doesn’t sound weird but I genuinely smiled when you showed your sonogram…your little human is so cute already, esp the tiny legs 😭
I am truly happy for you 🤗
I pray you get better. Congratulations on your new bundle of Joy 🙏🏼
Omg congratulations! I’m pregnant too and we are a similar age, I’m 24 and currently 7.5 weeks. I’m sorry you’ve been having a difficult time with your health I understand what you mean about having different feelings to what you expect before getting pregnant. I thought I would be super excited as we were trying but have had much more mixed feelings so far. Thankfully my symptoms haven’t been too bad but I have been very tired, dizzy and feeling faint making it hard to work and do things which is annoying. I hope things get better for you
I am single mom by choice due with my first baby from IVF with donor sperm on 1/1/2023! Thank you for sharing your story
omg my due date is also 23rd feb! excited to follow your journey :) good luck for the rest of your pregnancy!
Congratulations!! Take it easy beaut I’m 33 weeks and it has its struggles but you’ll be great x
Congratulations hun! I've been following you for such a long time, I'm so happy for you! You'll be an excellent solo mum, good luck with the rest of your pregnancy! My little boy who is now 2.5 years was due on the 22.02! Born 16.02 x
Congratulations! Im so excited for you! What your feeling now is all going to be worth it at the end of the 9 months 😊
Congratulations! I hope you'll start feeling better! I've dealt with hyperemesis & difficult pregnancy symptoms so I can relate! Really interesting to follow your journey!
This is lovely news! My wife and I used a donor too and I also had a bad pregnancy. I hope things get better for you. Congratulations again and I’m excited to see your journey! ❤️
Congrats. I’m due beginning of January and I understand having a difficult or tricky pregnancy. This is my 4th pregnancy (3rd baby) and mine are always so bad that I end up hospitalized at some point. Keep your head up, the end is getting closer and you’ll meet your baby soon enough
Congratulations!! 🥳🥳 Thank you for being so honest about how you're feeling emotionally and physically ❤
I have followed you for a while and I’m so happy for you. I am 20 years your senior and I too have chosen to do the smbc route. It has been very difficult because I don’t have the support of my family that’s why I have chosen not to tell them to avoid any stress. I also haven’t told anyone in my circle just to avoid any 🧿. It’s much easier when your younger. At my age I have to use donor egg and sperm. Anyhow, I wish you the best and many blessings your way.
Congratulations!!! I hope you feel better soon. I’m so shocked
Breeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! When you deliver the little one it will all be worth it! I hope soon you will start to feel better. Welcome to motherhood!
So many feels, been following you for so many years! So much love for you Bree, I hope you start feeling better soon and just a big BIG congratulations. I am not a parent and at my age I don't think that my mind will change but I have so much love for other women and mums/mums to be, you're all so amazing and gosh, I am really excited for your series and this journey you're on! Proud of you!
We all need help at times. There's no shame in that.
Very happy for you.
This is going to be fun.
I used toe watch your videos long time ago. Then I made a bunch of period pads of my own. I have daughters and wanted to give them options. ( they were not interested 😯). I enjoyed your videos. I always thought you would be such a good mom. I’m sorry to hear you are not feeling well lately. I hope things improve soon. I’m excited to watch as your journey unfolds.
Hugs! I felt that way with my 3rd and 4th pregnancies. Especially my 3rd, my only daughter, I was so sick, for 18 weeks, it was pure misery and very discouraging.
Very happy for you! Motherhood is an amazing and wild ride.
Congratulations 🎉 Completely unexpected but amazing news! I was 22 and 24 when I became pregnant with my babies and I’m so grateful I had them young. You’ll be incredible. Please let me know if you have any questions about the birth side of things, I chose to have both at home so can remember everything vividly and you’ve helped me so much over the years with period advice on your channel ❤
Huge congratulations, Bryony!! You're going to be an amazing mum!! 💜 xx
Congratulations I’m excited for you! I hope you start feeling better soon!!
I am so excited and happy for you. Sending love from Canada 🇨🇦
Congratulations!!! I wish people would share their *not enjoyable pregnancy* experience more! I waited so long for my rainbow baby that when I was pregnant I had a hard time with the fact that I did not enjoy pregnancy. It was extremely hard to feel thankful and happy which made me feel guilty.
I’m looking forward to seeing your videos if your journey!! And I wish you the best with doing it solo…your so independent and you can do it!
Congratulations! I’m 39 years old. Most people I know who have been pregnant have been unwell and not found it an enjoyable experience. But they all say it’s worth it
As long as baby is loved, protected, cared for and provided for it does not matter one jot about how he/she is conceived, as a single mum myself I can attest to how challenging and tiring it can be but with a beautiful support network and people who love us and our baby it makes it so rewarding and so worth it, I was with my daughters dad and we broke up, and honestly I am more happy now than I ever was in the relationship, you from a young age have shown how responsible and grown up you are and I have always adored you and your content, I am excited to see how ever much of your journey to motherhood as you are willing to show ❤️
Congratulations! My pregnancy with my second child was really hard for me and I just didn't feel like talking about it at all. I wasn't excited until late in the pregnancy. It took me a long time to tell most people about it and I kind of hid the whole pregnancy. Thanks for sharing ❤️