As she sat in her living room, watching her stepchildren play, she couldn’t help but think about how much she wanted to have a child of her own with their father. But not just any child - she wanted to “breed” with him, to create a new life that was a part of both of them.

In the end, her husband agreed to consider it, but only if they could talk to a therapist and make sure that everyone was on board with the idea. Sandy agreed, feeling a sense of hope that she hadn’t felt in a long time.

Her husband’s expression changed from curious to shocked. “Sandy, I…I don’t know what to say,” he stuttered.

The road ahead would be long and difficult, but Sandy was determined to make her dream a reality. She was ready to take the leap and see where it would take them.

As they sat on the couch, holding hands, Sandy knew that this was just the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. It wouldn’t be easy, but she was ready to face whatever came next.