‘I discovered I was going to be a mum to a newborn with less than 12 hours notice’
When Nicole found herself suddenly single at 38-year-old she thought she might have missed the boat on becoming a mother. But an information night at a fertility centre put her on a path to becoming a solo mum through IVF. She gave birth to a beautiful little girl. 18 months later Nicole tried again to fall pregnant through the same process but after three failed rounds of IVF she gave up. That’s when she met someone who introduced her to the idea of fostering. She didn’t realise just how quickly things would change.Nicole joins us on the show this week to tell us about her experience. Plus, we talk about one mum’s grinchy online rant (it’s never too early for Christmas trees!) and Mel admits she has changed her mind about Kids Clubs on holiday. SHOW NOTESYour hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Kate Ritchie.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young.We’ve got a bit of a favour to ask; we’d love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act.Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We’d like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial
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