Before I begin, I just want to explain that everything that is written in this chapter is all based off information I found. I personally do not know anyone who has either gone down the road of surrogacy or adoption.

I just wanted to put a disclaimer on that.

Other than that, I hope you enjoy! :)

A/N Keep in mind that the pros and cons I included aren't necessarily all the pros and cons of each route.

Dan's P.O.V.

It's been a few days since Phil and I made the decision that will forever alter our lives... We're going to have a baby.

However, obviously given as we're both male and can't actually physically carry our own children, here we are now.

The two of us are sitting at our dining table, facing opposite of each other with notepads in hand.

"Okay so, let's think about this from the different points of views." Phil began. "Clearly we can't have our own kids ourselves but what if we had a child via surrogate?"

I thought about it for a second before I spoke again. "A surrogate? I don't know Phil."

"Okay, how about adoption?" He added.

I bit my lip and sighed. "I don't know Phil. On one hand, surrogacy would actually give us a child that's one-half one of us but adoption, there are so many children out there who need homes."

Phil tapped his pen against his notepad before nodding his head. "Okay, let's weigh the pros and the cons of each."

Nodding my head in agreement, I take the pen and notepad from Phil as he pulls out his laptop.

"Pros and cons of surrogacy." He mumbled as he typed. "Here we go."

"Pros of surrogacy include as follow; one: surrogacy allows for genetic connection. Gestational surrogacy often enables one or both parents to maintain a biological relationship with their child. Two: Surrogacy completes families. For those who have struggled with infertility, LGBT couples, and those with medical conditions that make pregnancy unsafe, surrogacy is often the answer to years of unsuccessful attempts to create a family. Three: Surrogacy creates relationships. Many intended parents become close with their surrogate and her family during the process, developing meaningful bonds that can last a lifetime. Four: Surrogacy ensures you are involved. Intended parents are often able to be involved in their surrogate's pregnancy, attending key appointments and being present for important milestones, including the embryo transfer and birth. Finally, five: Surrogacy is likely to be successful. Surrogates have a proven track record of carrying healthy pregnancies, which often makes surrogacy more likely to be successful than fertility treatments for intended parents."

As I jot down all this information, I'm liking the idea of surrogacy more and more. "And the cons?"

"Cons of surrogacy include as follow; one: Surrogacy can be complicated. Gestational surrogacy involves complex medical procedures, and surrogacy laws. Legal processes can be overwhelming at times. It is important to work closely with a trusted professional like Southern Surrogacy to ensure the process is completed safely and legally. Two: Surrogacy costs can be significant. Because of the number of people and services required to complete a successful surrogacy, surrogacy can be expensive. Three: Surrogacy requires you to let go of some control. While intended parents typically enjoy a greater sense of control and involvement than families pursuing adoption, you will need to relinquish some control and trust your surrogate to carry the pregnancy for you."

"Pros and cons of adoption?" I bit my lips, flipping on to a clean page of paper.

Phil moved his cursor around before typing on his keyboard.

"Okay, ready?"

I nodded my head, pen in hand.

"Pros of adoption include as follow; one: Building a family is definitely what adoption is all about. You should be aware of the fact that adoption is just as emotional and joyful as a birth is. Two: Adoption can change you in a positive way. Couples and individuals who are in the process of deciding whether they want to go ahead with an adoption should take an honest assessment of their openness and truthfully evaluate their decisions. This involves a lot of communication and introspection and, in the end, you can become a better person and parent for your future child. Three: You can change someone's life and your own too, by adopting a baby. In an adoption process, the child receives a loving and caring home, which is a highly important in order to have a healthy childhood. In many cases, an adoption will also be beneficial for the birthparents, but, mostly it is going to change your life completely in a very positive way."

"That's all the positives?" I asked.

He nodded. "Listed here, yes."

"And the cons?"

"Cons of adoption include as follow; one: Psychological issues often scare parents the most. If you're not realistic throughout the adoption process, you may be disappointed. Mostly, parents are scared of losing their child. Two: An adoption can be a long and challenging process, even after the baby has been placed in your arms. Three: The cost of adoption can be quite high for some families, and everyone who wants to adopt should make an adoption finance plan before even deciding for an adoption."

I clicked the pen closed when I finished writing everything down. "We have quite a bit to think about huh?"

Phil nodded and closed his laptop. "Yeah, maybe we should talk to our families and get their inputs."

"Yeah you're probably right." I then smiled. "We're going to have a baby Phil."

His smile matched mine as he reached across the table to take my hands in his. "We're going to have a baby Dan."

I love babies. They're so cute.

Hope you enjoyed and I'll see you soon with the next one! :)