In this heartfelt episode, Jacqueline shares her personal journey of navigating a pregnancy after experiencing multiple losses, including miscarriages and the loss of her daughter Maren at 20 weeks. Recorded from a makeshift desk in her family room, she discusses the emotional and physical changes her family has undergone in preparing their home for their new daughter, who is arriving via surrogacy. Jacqueline candidly talks about the complexities of dealing with PTSD and mental health issues after loss, her experiences with the healthcare system, and the importance of support for women going through similar challenges. She aims to offer reassurance and solidarity to listeners who may be facing their own struggles with pregnancy after loss, highlighting the significance of recognizing and addressing mental health and grief.00:00 Welcome to My Makeshift Studio: A Glimpse into My Life00:18 The Journey of Room Transformations and Personal Loss01:29 Embracing Change: Office Spaces and Preparing for Our Daughter02:02 Channeling Nervous Energy: Home Projects and Nursery Dreams04:26 Facing PTSD and the Complexities of Pregnancy After Loss08:36 Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Surrogacy and Anticipation16:22 The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in Pregnancy and Loss21:58 Improving Care for Women Experiencing Miscarriage or Loss28:26 Final Thoughts and Resources for Support•  Join the Motherhood Intended Community•  Follow @motherhood_intended on Instagram•  Leave a review for the podcast• Apply to be a guest on the showStruggling to conceive? Download this *free* Month-by-Month Roadmap to Your Fertility Success to help you stay focused on your journey to baby.This episode is brought to you by History on the Rocks, the podcast that brings you the fascinating tales of lesser known history while you get ready for the weekend with your favorite drink in hand. Join Cody and Audrey as they uncork the stories that time forgot. From famous people like George Washington and his distillery, to pirate queens causing mayhem on the high seas, each episode is a journey through the ages with endless possibilities. Give History on the Rocks a follow on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with news about the latest episodes.Support 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