As we head into 2026, more women than ever are asking themselves a deeply personal and surprisingly common question: “Should I freeze my eggs?” In today’s solo episode, Jacqueline breaks down everything you need to know about egg freezing right now — including age-related success rates, how many eggs you actually need, what the process looks like, and what the emotional side of delayed motherhood really feels like.

Whether you’re considering freezing your eggs for peace of mind, navigating an uncertain timeline, or simply curious about what egg freezing in 2026 can offer, this episode is your warm, big-sister style guide to understanding your options.

Jacqueline also shares why this topic matters now more than ever and sets up an upcoming two-part story you won’t want to miss. Next week, she’s re-airing a powerful conversation with a woman who froze her eggs a few years ago — and in early January, you’ll hear her updated journey through donor sperm, IVF, and the arrival of her miracle baby boy.

If fertility, family planning, or delaying motherhood is on your mind, this episode will give you clarity, compassion, and truly helpful information as you head into the new year.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

• Why egg freezing is trending as we enter 2026
• The biggest question: “Should I freeze my eggs?”
• How age impacts egg quality, quantity, and success rates
• What egg freezing success looks like in 2026 (by age group)
• How many eggs you actually need for a future pregnancy
• What the egg freezing process involves — step-by-step
• The real costs women should expect in 2026
• Common myths about egg freezing (and what’s actually true)
• The emotional side of delayed motherhood
• How this episode connects to next week’s re-air and the Season 7 premiere

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This week on Motherhood Intended, Jacqueline opens the episode with a heartfelt, honest reflection on the season — a season filled with growth, new challenges, motherhood in full force, and the behind-the-scenes work of building Your Fertility Village.

In this extended intro, Jacqueline shares what has made this season look different:
• balancing toddlerhood, therapies, travel, and packed schedules
• learning new systems and outsourcing for the first time
• navigating the emotional load of motherhood and marriage
• pouring time and heart into building Your Fertility Village
• why solo episodes became more common this season
• and what “the power in the pause” has taught her

As the show approaches its season break, Jacqueline also gives an update on the official launch of Your Fertility Village in the new year — and how listeners can join right now as founding members for just $7/month (locked in for life!).

After the intro, we revisit one of the most downloaded episodes in Motherhood Intended history:
“Boy Moms Talk Gender ‘Disappointment’” — a refreshingly honest conversation about navigating complex emotions around family building, motherhood expectations, and the feelings few parents say out loud.

Whether you’re a longtime listener or hearing this episode for the first time, this conversation continues to resonate for a reason.

Resources Mentioned

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The holidays can be magical — but if you’re trying to conceive, they can also feel incredibly heavy. Between family gatherings, triggering comments, pregnancy announcements, disrupted routines, and the emotional weight of longing for a baby, this season brings unique challenges that often go unspoken.

In today’s solo episode, Jacqueline shares a supportive and practical guide for navigating the holiday season while TTC. You’ll learn how to protect your emotional well-being, set healthy boundaries, handle difficult conversations, and understand the real impact stress and travel can have on your cycle. (Spoiler: it’s less than you think!)

Whether you’re heading into Thanksgiving, preparing for December festivities, or simply trying to stay grounded, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and actionable tools to help you move through the holidays with more compassion for yourself.

In this episode, we cover:
✨ Why the holidays often feel harder when you’re TTC
✨ Emotional triggers and how to prepare for them
✨ Simple scripts for handling intrusive questions
✨ Boundaries that protect your peace during gatherings
✨ What holiday stress actually does to your hormones + cycle
✨ How travel, sleep disruption, and routine changes impact fertility
✨ Small, supportive habits you can use all season long
✨ A grounding message for anyone feeling overwhelmed

You deserve support — especially during the holidays.
If you need a community that understands the emotional, physical, and mental weight of TTC, join Your Fertility Village as a Founding Member (for only $7/mo thru 2025) here:
https://your-fertility-village.mn.co/landing

Take a deep breath… you’re not alone this season. 💛

Listen now for a mix of validation, science, and big-sister-energy support to carry you through the holidays.

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