Chapter 1 A Surrogate Match
When Tia came in from work, her husband, Rik, could tell that she was very excited about something. Even though Tia had been promoted to a Senior Research Associate at The New Life Center a couple of months ago, that wasn’t the reason for her excitement today. She had a surprise gift for him.
Tia brought home the news that Rik had been selected by The Life Center to become a third party surrogate donor.
Tia loved her work and as a matter of fact the experimental work being done at The Life Center was directly responsible for assisting in the birth of their son two years ago.
Tia was impregnated by a third party surrogate. Both of them decided to use a real live surrogate or third party donor after Tia had difficulty in getting pregnant by Rik. Tia believed the experimental work done at The New Life Center confirmed a growing preference by women to be impregnated by one on one intercourse.
More evidence suggested that even though the biological donor may not be their husband, the women felt better about themselves and were rewarded psychologically when impregnation occurred naturally. Artificial insemination or test tube implantation was preferred less and less by women of the 22nd century. The research suggested that women were missing the human interaction that made them feel good about the act of becoming pregnant.
The work being done in the Psychological Department at The New Life Center dealt with improving the acceptance of this practice by husbands. Many found it difficult to accept their wives engaging in sex with a third party. Conversely, great progress had been made in this area. Times are in fact changing and more and more couples, knowingly and openly, are including other partners in their normal sex lives.
Tia began to tell Rik about her excitement. “Rik we have a couple of new patients who are having difficulty getting pregnant. She insists on getting pregnant by intercourse. Their names are Kim and Mike Stone. We at the Life Center have had a difficult time zeroing in on the exact cause of their infertility. Mike has a normal sperm count and Kim’s ovaries seem to be functioning perfectly. Her eggs appear normal in all respects.”
Rik asked, “What have you discovered to be the problem?”
Tia continued, “Just recently, we have found that Mike’s semen and Kim vaginal fluids are incompatible. When we mix a sample of Mike’s semen/sperm in Kim’s vaginal fluids a strange and an immediate response is noted in the action of the sperm. Under a microscope the sperm start swimming away from any contact with her vaginal lubrication. Upon contact with the fluids, the sperm start a twisting motion and begin to die. On a personal level it’s very sad. They want children so badly.”
“Have you come up with a plan?” asked Rik.
“Yes and it involves you,” responded Tia through a big smile. The Life Center conducted a candidate search for Kim. You were selected as a surrogate candidate. I had no prior knowledge that you were one of the finalists being considered by the couple.
“I am confused. How can I contribute as a surrogate in this case? You know my sperm count is below normal.”
Tia began to explain, “We won’t be using your sperm. We will be using your semen. It turns out that when Mike’s sperm is mixed with your semen then brought in contact with Kim’s vaginal fluids the acceptance is excellent. We found only two subjects whose semen/sperm mixture mixed well with Kim’s fluids. Without my knowledge Kim made the selection based on characteristics of appearance, intelligence, and personality. We have an experiment designed where we can include you. I think it’s great.
With raised eyebrows Rik asked, “Is this going to require intercourse.”
Tia smiled and said, “Oh Yes! Maybe, two to three weeks of it.”
“What about the sperm I do produce and how will Mike’s sperm be mixed with my semen,” Rik asked.
“We will give you a hormone shot two weeks before the mating. The shot will temporarily stop your sperm production. Then comes the tricky part.”
“We will have collected several samples of Mike’s sperm. His sperm will be centrifuged to separate the sperm from the semen. Then the sperm will be immediately re-mixed in a saline solution and encapsulated in a jell coating. We have developed a process that encapsulates the sperm in small time release spheres less than .5 millimeters in diameter.”
Rik asked again, “how will the sperm be mixed with my semen?”
Tia laughed and said, “You are going to love this. We have developed a special syringe with a small plastic tube measured precisely the right length to reach your prostate gland.”
“Whattt,” was Rik’s surprised reply.
“Don’t worry,” Tia explained, “Kim will be well trained in performing this procedure. It is important to have your semen and Mike’s encapsulated sperm mix in your prostate area. It doesn’t work when Mike’s jell covered sperm are deposited in Kim’s vagina. We believe that the best results can be achieved when the mixing takes place in the prostate, then, ejaculated into Kim’s vagina, with your semen acting as an insulating carrier.
We have designed the encapsulating jell to dissolve immediately when coming in contact with Kim’s vaginal fluids. Then the mixture of your semen and Mike’s sperm is received quite well in the vagina. At least that’s what our preliminary tests have shown.”
Chapter 2 Kim and Mike
Kim and Mike Stone had been married for four years and were trying to have a baby. They weren’t sure what their problems were. Kim’s gynecologist referred her to The New Life Center and explained that they were doing some revolutionary experimental work in the field of human reproduction.
Kim’s and Mike’s appointment with Dr. Stack was quite routine. They were interviewed and tested extensively. Over the course of Kim’s entire cycle, they submitted multiple sperm counts and ovary function tests. All seemed to be normal until they created a mixture of Mike’s semen and sperm with Kim’s vaginal fluids during ovulation. The results were quite rare. During ovulation, Kim’s vaginal environment would attack and reject Mike’s sperm. This creates an action similar to a spermicide.
Kim felt guilty. She loved her husband so much. What could be the problem? Dr. Stack reassured them, that, The New Life Center could help them with their problem even though the reproductive work in this area was just beginning.
Her husband was scheduled to be on an International work assignment in the Bahamas for the next three months. Both of them had decided that this would be a good time for Kim to plan the natural insemination. Even though they were liberal in their attitudes toward sex, Mike felt that he would make Kim feel uncomfortable through the process if he remained close by. He assured Kim should he be needed for any emergency that he could get home in 24 hours.
Kim knew that a lot of her time would have to be spent with her lover/donor until she conceived. Her counselors had indicated that they may need to cohabitate for two to three weeks before the attempted breeding. They wanted to familiarize their genital environment as much as possible in order to minimize any rejection that may develop between her and her donor.
Kim was informed that they would first meet Rik and Tia for an evening dinner and then proceed to a week of in-home dating. Kim found out that Tia was a member of her fertility team and would have a deep understanding of all of the events to take place during the next few weeks. Kim was advised to allow intercourse as soon as she was ready. Rik would receive the same advice with a caution added….not to pressure Kim until she was ready…be patient.
Chapter 3 Meeting the Chosen Donor
RiK and Tia greeted Kim and Mike at the entrance to the Angus Steakhouse. The introductions were very friendly. Kim showed signs of some shyness and embarrassment. Rik also felt a little strange. Both of them harbored some pangs of guilt in front of their mates.
Tia spoke first, realizing that Kim and Rik would feel uncomfortable. After all, this was her job. It was also her husband to whom the honor had been given to help Kim and Mike conceive their child.
The host led them to a secluded candlelit table in the rear of the restaurant. The atmosphere was perfect for the occasion. The drinks relaxed their conversation and the meal seduced their senses. Their discussion finally turned to the purpose of their meeting.
Tia began the conversation by saying, “Kim, as you and Mike are well aware you have a sexual incompatibility issue that is rare and occurs very infrequently in couples.
Let me tell you about my experience in one of our other programs. Rik and I participated in a donor insemination program three years ago here at the Life Center. As a result, we now have a two year old son whom we dearly love. Rik is not the biological father, yet he participated in the donor selection and both of us could not love a son any more than we do.”
They all laughed when Tia said, “And I especially liked the breeding part. Seriously it was important for me to experience that human exchange and deep feeling of participating in bringing life to another human being. I’m now glad Rik gets a chance to help you as well. In fact I believe that Rik may get more sex out of this program. I will just get even when we have our second child.”
The conversation relaxed everyone even further. Kim commented, “I have read a lot about your controversial programs at The Life Center. I became very interested in the programs that allow third party intercourse. I agree totally that a woman needs to experience that perceived sensation of conception. That is very important to me.”
Mike understands, although he and I think it will be easier on us emotionally to be apart during this month of mating. The counselor’s have recommended the same. Mike has been given an International assignment and will be out of the country for the next couple of months. The timing works out quite well, and I hope I’m pregnant when he gets back.”
