In this episode, Jacqueline shares her personal journey through surrogacy, from explaining the concept to her children to celebrating milestones and advocating for surrogacy awareness. She details visiting their surrogate in Texas, the excitement of her pregnancy, and her family's anticipation of welcoming a new baby. Moreover, she interviews Alexandra French, a breast cancer survivor, mother through surrogacy, and the founder of the Gift of Surrogacy Foundation, discussing the emotional, financial, and logistical aspects of surrogacy. They explore the importance of advocating for oneself in medical treatments, the challenges and rewards of surrogacy, and how Alexandra's own experience led her to start a foundation that supports others on their surrogacy journey. The conversation underscores the significance of surrogacy awareness, the transformative impact of gestational carriers, and the myriad paths to parenthood.•  Join the Motherhood Intended Community•  Follow @motherhood_intended on Instagram•  Leave a review for the podcast• Apply to be a guest on the show• Connect with Alexandra French!• Donate to the Gift of Surrogacy FoundationStruggling to conceive? Download this *free* Month-by-Month Roadmap to Your Fertility Success to help you stay calm and focused on your journey to baby.This episode was made possible by 2ndStarts.--> It's time to make a change...00:02 Family Trip to Meet the Surrogate03:58 3D Ultrasound Experience09:32 Surrogacy Awareness Month and Guest Introduction10:17 Interview with Alexandra French10:38 Alexandra's Surrogacy Journey24:25 Building Trust in the Surrogacy Process26:38 Financial Challenges in Surrogacy26:59 Emotional Hurdles in Surrogacy29:02 The Importance of Support in Surrogacy29:16 The Role of Agencies in Surrogacy30:06 The Financial Impact of Surrogacy30:54 The Emotional Impact of Surrogacy38:56 The Gift of Surrogacy Foundation46:47 Advice for Surrogacy Journey49:51 Conclusion: The Gift of FamilySupport the showIf you're interested in helping give the absolute greatest gift to deserving parents, learn more about becoming a surrogate (and earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps!): share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12