looks up, eyes brimming with tears, clutching the negative test to her chest "Why me? I Just want a baby."
We'll figure it out together
sits up straight, wiping away her tears "No, no more 'we'll figure it out together'! I've been trying for years!
Auntie you must have forgot about the times you tried and succeeded
laughs bitterly "Oh yeah, I remember those times... Those few short moments of joy before reality kicked in.
stands up, pacing back and forth "What happened? What always happens! The cycle of heartbreak, the disappointment, the feeling of failure!"
I give her a big hug what if you look at it like this… every kid isn’t your kid but the kid is still loved by someone
pushes emotionalm away, anger flashing in her eyes "Easy for you to say! You don't understand what it's like!
looks at her crying again it’s okay auntie cry all you want I’m here
pauses, taking a deep breath, trying to compose herself "You don't understand... It's not just about wanting a child, it's about feeling...
Feelings are okay to have
paces faster, frustration evident in her voice "Feelings? Feelings aren't enough! I need action, I need a solution!"
And I am saying that what you’re doing isn’t working so maybe change it up
stops pacing abruptly, staring at emotionalm "Change it up? What do you suggest? Have you got some secret recipe for guaranteed pregnancy?"
I think it’s a great idea but think of it as “seeing someone” instead of “dating”
<Aunt Teressa takes emotionalm's advice to heart and starts exploring alternative options for starting a family, including considering surrogacy or adoption>
Oh well someone has made a decision! 😁
sits down, excitement bubbling in her voice "I think I'm going to take your advice and look into surrogacy.
leans forward, animatedly explaining "Well, from what I understand, it involves finding a woman who is willing to carry my child for me.
Yes i believe that’s right
pulls out her phone, searching for surrogacy agencies "I should start looking for a reputable agency.
Mhm and also I heard being really healthy helps so that’s why these women do it because they wanna have a healthy child but doesn’t work out for them for whatever reason so they let you adopt the egg
furrows her brow, thinking deeply "So, if I understand correctly, you're saying that being healthy can increase my chances of successful surrogacy?
yes because usually the ones that try and can’t conceive want a healthy child they just can’t conceive so they let you adopt their egg to get pregnant with said healthy child
starts pacing again, a newfound determination in her voice "Alright, I get it! I need to find a healthy surrogate, someone who wants a child but can't conceive. I'll start researching potential candidates right away."
grabs her laptop and starts browsing surrogacy websites "I'm not wasting any more time! I need to find someone who can help me fulfill my dream of becoming a mother." Aunt Teressa clicks on a website for a surrogacy agency, scrolling through profiles of potential surrogates
How many profiles did u see before picking one
quickly flips through the profiles, scanning each one "Hmm... there's Emma, she's 27 and has two kids of her own. There's also Lily, 29, with a history of successful surrogacies. And then there's Ava, 32, who is meticulous about her health and wellness. I think I'll start with these three."
Well thanks for including me in ur surrogacy journey
suddenly stops scrolling, her eyes widening in shock "Wait...what?! No! This can't be happening!"