Today, on the season finale of Hope Works, we’re wrapping up the season by introducing you to two of the proudest parents we know, Ashley and Dave. When we first met Ashley and Dave, they’d already been through some of the toughest days of their lives. They’d hit mountain after mountain on their journey to becoming parents, and it never seemed to get easier. They tried doctor after doctor. They flew from state to state meeting new fertility teams, trying new treatments. It was terribly hard, but they never lost hope. They’re now the incredible parents of a beautiful boy. With all that they wen ..read more

On a brand new episode of Hope Works, we are so excited to introduce you to Margaret and Eric, a New York couple who reflect on their surrogacy journey a decade after their son was born. Before Margaret met Eric, she’d already been through a difficult fertility journey, facing obstacles that threatened her dreams of becoming a mother. After they married, they weren’t sure how they’d bring a baby into the world. But they knew they had to try. Their surrogacy journey surprised them, humbled them and brought them more love than they could have imagined. Their son is now 9 years old, and in this e ..read more

Remember last season's episode with Chelsie, a surrogate in Wisconsin? Today, on a brand new episode of Hope Works, we are thrilled to introduce you to Michal, one of the dads who Chelsie helped to become a father. Michal is a dad from the Czech Republic who flew overseas with his husband, David, to meet their surrogate, Chelsie, over five years ago. Today, thanks to help from Chelsie, Michal and his husband are the proud dads of two beautiful twin girls. Michal always knew he wanted to be a dad, but before he met David, he had no idea how he’d become a father. And he certainly didn’t know t ..read more

"Laura was in tears, and our surrogate was in tears. Seeing both of them as mothers and seeing him, that was very special to me. Not only that Briggs was here, but our surrogate was able to help us... And how willing she was to help us." Today, on a brand new episode of Hope Works, we are proud to introduce you to Laura and Chad, brave parents who never gave up hope and, with the help of a surrogate, welcomed their son into the world. Laura and Chad always knew they wanted to be parents, but they had no idea how difficult their journey would be on the road to building their family. Everything ..read more

"I'll never forget that feeling, that rush..." Today on a brand new episode of Hope Works, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Amy, a mom who’s dream of parenthood became a reality thanks to the help of two amazing surrogates. In this episode, you’ll hear how Amy’s journey began with her childhood dreams of motherhood. As a teenager, Amy received a diagnosis that changed her world, but it never changed her dreams. When she finally arrived at the surrogacy journey, she was more than ready. Press play now to hear Amy tell her story! Hope Works is brought to you by SeedTrust. Whether you are an ..read more

"Our surrogate chose us, too." In this episode of Hope Works, we are proud to introduce François and Jérôme, two dads in Paris who had twins with the help of a surrogate in Wisconsin nearly a decade ago. Press play now to hear them reflect on their surrogacy journey. They share what their lives are like today, and why the time they spent going through surrogacy is still the greatest adventure they’ve ever been on. Why are they still talking about their incredible journey nearly 10 years later? Press play and listen! If you'd like to know more about their journey, and see a trailer for the d ..read more

"That's one of my biggest fears... I hope our surrogate likes us... " In a brand new episode of Hope Works, we are thrilled to introduce Kiran and Kumar, two parents who have faced incredible challenges to become parents. Press play now to hear Kiran and Kumar describe the events that brought them to surrogacy and how their own childhoods have helped them stay positive. Because they are in the very beginning of their surrogacy journey, this couple shares how they stay hopeful in uncertainty. What do they wish for in a relationship with their surrogate? Press play and listen! Hope Works is br ..read more

“What a privilege and an honor it will be for me to share this story with our daughter one day, to tell her about the strong, grace-filled woman who brought her into this world.” We’re back with a brand new season of Hope Works. This week we sit down with Annie and Eric. Annie and Eric are the proud parents of a daughter born through surrogacy, and at the time of this recording their surrogate was pregnant with their second child. Annie and Eric shared the emotional journey that brought them to surrogacy. They relive the day they met their surrogate, and they talk about what it felt like on d ..read more

Join us for once-in-a-lifetime conversations as surrogates and intended parents tell THEIR stories. This season on Hope Works you’ll hear from intended parents as they share what brought them to surrogacy, what it was like to go on the journey with their surrogate (or surrogates), and how they felt when the baby of their dreams was finally with them in their arms. Plus, catch up on every episode of Season One! In each episode of our first season, surrogates share their stories of what it was like to carry beautiful babies for other parents-to-be. Hope Works is a podcast hosted by Brent Love an ..read more

Happy New Year! In this special bonus episode, the surrogates from Season 1 share what it was like to listen to their episodes of the podcast. And, in honor of the new year, we invited them, their families, and a few more from our community to share what they’re looking forward to in 2019! Plus, we check in with Jehvana who shared in her episode of the podcast that she and her intended parents intend to try again for a second surrogacy pregnancy. Is Jehvana moving forward with a second pregnancy journey? Listen now to find out! Make sure to subscribe here or at hopesurrogacy.com/podcast so ..read more