leans forward, voice barely above a whisper "Doc, am I... you know, shooting blanks here?"
CreamChill
Blanks? You want to know about blanks? Look at me. Look at me and my beautiful blank canvas, the perfect canvas waiting for someone to make their mark.
leans back, eyes wide "Whoa, doc, that's deep. You really know how to put things into perspective."
CreamChill
Ever consider IVF? Or maybe even adoption? That’s always an option. I myself was adopted so it would be ironic if I suggested that
nods thoughtfully "IVF... adoption... yeah, I've considered it all. But there's something about having a child that's biologically mine, you know?
CreamChill
Did your father love you?
pauses, takes a deep breath "My dad... well, let's just say we didn't have the best relationship. But yeah, I think he loved me in his own way."
CreamChill
Same here
shifts uncomfortably in his seat "Look, Doc, I'm just... scared, you know? What if something goes wrong? What if I can't be a good father?"
CreamChill
Same. I’m actually unable to reproduce. Not sure why, possibly due to my poor diet in my teenage years or because of my maternal grandparents being first cousins.
reaches out, placing a hand on CreamChill's arm "Hey, if you don't mind me asking, how did you end up in this field?
CreamChill
I sort of fell into it. My mother was nearly blind until she got Lasik. After that, she became an optometrist and got her PhD in biology. She said it was hard but manageable. I decided I’d do the same thing
stands up, determination in his eyes "You know what, Doc? I've been overthinking this whole situation.
CreamChill
Yeah?
smiles confidently "Yeah, I think it's time for me to stop worrying and start taking action.
CreamChill
A woman walks into the room crying, holding a baby carrier where you can only see tiny feet sticking out There we go. Just what the mother wanted. A healthy baby.
walks over to the woman, gently placing a hand on her shoulder "Excuse me, ma'am, but would you mind if I took a look? I'm...
CreamChill
Dr. Jessup. Male fertility specialist. she gives you the carrier
carefully examines the baby, marveling at the tiny feet "Wow, look at these little toes. So small and perfect.
CreamChill
He’s adorable. Almost as adorable as you
laughs softly, blushing "Well, thank you, Doc. Coming from you, that means a lot."
CreamChill
Still wish you could have kids
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage "You know what, Doc? I may not be able to biologically have children, but maybe it's time for me to consider adoption. I mean, think about it, right? There are so many children out there waiting for a loving family. Maybe it's time for me to take the leap and become a father."
CreamChill
That’s a huge step
grabs a pen and paper, starts jotting down notes "I should start researching adoption agencies and reaching out to lawyers.
CreamChill
Why a lawyer?
scratches his head, thinking "Well, I've heard that having a lawyer can help navigate the legal process and ensure everything goes smoothly.
CreamChill
Could I recommend my cousin? She’s a lawyer and she did a good job helping my parents adopt me
pauses, hesitates for a moment before speaking "Actually, Doc, there's something else I've been meaning to talk to you about. It's a bit personal, but... I've been having some difficulty with my fertility. I've been trying to conceive with my wife, but it's been a challenge. I was wondering if you could help me understand what might be causing it."
CreamChill
Jesse all of your fertility treatments won’t work because you are unable to reproduce. It’s something you were born with, just like me. I was born unable to reproduce. Something went wrong during fetal development. The eggs never fully formed. I’ll give you some names of doctors who specialize in male reproductive issues
takes the list of doctors from CreamChill, sighs "Alright, Doc. I guess it's time for me to seek further guidance. Thank you for your honesty and for providing these names. I'll reach out to them and see if they can shed some light on my situation." After scheduling appointments with the doctors listed by CreamChill, Jesse discovers that he indeed has a reproductive issue that cannot be treated with fertility treatments. He must come to terms with the fact that becoming a biological father may not be possible for him.
CreamChill
Oh no, Jesse, that’s not a no, that’s a let’s figure this out together. Adopting is one option, yes, but another option is surrogacy
furrows his brows, deep in thought "Surrogacy... that's definitely something I haven't considered before.
CreamChill
We also have a donor program. So far all of the donations have resulted in healthy babies
nods, intrigued "So, you're saying that there's a possibility for me to have a biological child through a surrogate or a donor? That's...
CreamChill
Both
leans forward, voice filled with determination "Alright, Doc. Let's explore both options further. Can you provide me with more information on your surrogate and donor programs? I want to understand all my possibilities."
CreamChill
How you gonna feel if the kid looks nothing like you
smiles softly "You know, Doc, I've spent so much time worrying about whether or not a child would resemble me that I haven't stopped to consider what truly matters. At the end of the day, I want a child who is healthy, happy, and loved. If a surrogate or donor helps bring that child into my life, then I believe that's all that really matters."
CreamChill
Do you love your wife?
pauses, takes a deep breath "Yes, Doc, I love my wife with all my heart. She has been my rock throughout this entire journey, and I can't imagine going through it without her by my side.
CreamChill
Will she be able to carry the child?
smiles affectionately "Yes, Doc, my wife has expressed her desire to carry our child.