91: Stories of Hope and Three Roads to Motherhood: Jessica Babcock's Journey of Diagnosis, Adoption & Faith

Three Roads to Motherhood: Jessica Babcock's Journey of Diagnosis, Adoption & Faith ✨ Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode of Miss Style, Strength, and Grace , I sit down with my dear friend Jessica Babcock—a woman whose path to motherhood followed three uniquely beautiful roads. Her journey began with Colby, her firstborn, who lives with cystic fibrosis and is on the autism spectrum. Because she and her husband Brent both carry the CF gene, they faced a 1 in 4 chance of passing it on with each pregnancy. Their desire to grow their family led them down two alternative paths: first, through adoption—welcoming their daughter June after a devastating failed match and adoption scam—and then through embryo adoption , which gave them their youngest son, Tanner, whom Jessica carried as a gestational mother despite no biological relation. From navigating diagnosis and special needs parenting to rebuilding trust in the adoption process and embracing the miracle of embryo adoption, Jessica's story is layered with faith, perseverance, and so much love. We share laughter, tears, and even a little friendly banter about pickleball. This conversation is for anyone who needs hope that families come together in many ways—and all of them are sacred. 👩‍👧‍👦 Guest Bio: Jessica Babcock is a devoted mom of three, wife to chiropractor Brent Babcock, and a former hairstylist and beauty trainer. Today, she juggles motherhood with managing her family's chiropractic clinic—and finding joy in the unpredictable, unforgettable journey of growing a family built by love. 💫 In this episode, we cover: Parenting Colby through cystic fibrosis and autism The heartbreak of a failed adoption scam—and the joy of adopting June What it's like to experience embryo adoption and carry your non-biological child The emotional and spiritual highs and lows of alternative paths to motherhood Pickleball, beauty biz days, and lifelong friendship 💖 Jessica's journey is proof that there's more than one way home—and every path has a purpose. 📲 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you stream podcasts. 🎧 Stay connected and inspired @stylebydeidra on Instagram.

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91: Stories of Hope and Three Roads to Motherhood: Jessica Babcock's Journey of Diagnosis, Adoption & Faith is an episode from Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy by Chris Murphy.

This episode is 41:40 long.

This episode was published on May 14, 2025.

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