Welcome to the center of our world Tove Jane McDowell, Collins caption read.
Words will never express our endless gratitude for our incredible surrogate and everyone who helped us along the way.
We love you to the moon and back again…

Nonetheless, McDowells response was measured and empathetic.
Its ok to not know why someone might need a surrogate to have a child.
Its ok to not know the motivations of a surrogate regardless of what you assume.

Amid the backlash, Collins and McDowell had loud supporters, too.
Collins did, however, make it clear in the past that she was hoping to become a mother.
In fact, the desire helped her with her eating disorder recovery, as she toldUs Weeklyina 2017 interview.
I didnt want this to be something I bring into that.
Collins also shared her fears that she wouldnt be able to have children in her 2017 book,Unfiltered.
McDowell has been looking forward to parenthood, too.
Not long after the twocelebrated their three-year wedding anniversary, he teased that kids were in their future.
Now that their daughter is here, he doesnt seem to be letting any hate keep him down.
source: www.bustle.com