The number of single women in the UK opting for IVF or artificial insemination has surged over the past decade, rising from 1,400 in 2012 to 4,800 in 2022. Many women cite age, the lack of a stable partner, and the desire for autonomy in parenting as driving factors. Personal accounts reveal both challenges and strengths encountered on their journeys to motherhood. Despite facing financial barriers, women like Gina, Sophie, and Michelle share their experiences and the importance of support in navigating single parenthood.