“Summer House” stars Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula are navigating complex baby discussions. Recent episodes showcased Kyle’s fertility test results. Amanda also bravely opened up about her mental health concerns regarding pregnancy. This has sparked intense fan debate and theories about their relationship’s future.
Kyle’s “Workaholic Nuts” Get Good News; Amanda Hits Pause
Kyle Cooke recently underwent fertility testing. This was due to a prior “little red flag” on his blood work. It sparked “concern” about his sperm viability. “I’m, candidly, nervous going into this,” Kyle admitted. He also worried Amanda was “potentially ruling out kids forever.” However, the results were more than positive. His motile sperm count was 159 million. The minimum needed is 20 million. Kyle joked to castmates, “He’s like, ‘You could get someone pregnant by sneezing on them.'”
Despite Kyle’s “super sperm,” Amanda Batula expressed serious reservations. She stated they are “not there yet at all” regarding children. In a confessional, Amanda explained her fears. “This is the first time in years that I’ve felt like myself again.” She continued, “Being pregnant will knock me off my ass. Then, there’s, like, postpartum [depression] to worry about, which, if I’m already depressed, [I] don’t need to double down on that just yet.” Amanda simply stated, “I just wanna feel normal for, like, a few months. I just wanna be hot and happy.”
“Her Body, Her Choice!” Fans LAUD Amanda’s Vulnerability
Amanda’s honesty about her mental health journey resonated deeply with fans. Many praised her “incredibly mature and thoughtful” approach. “Amanda is being smart about this,” one Reddit user wrote. “It’s a life changing thing. She feels good, at last.” The thought of going off depression medication for pregnancy is a huge concern for Amanda and her supporters. “If she sacrifices her sanity to carry a baby it’s not good for anyone,” a fan wisely noted.
Many viewers shared their own experiences. They validated Amanda’s fears about PPD and medication adjustments. “As someone who went into pregnancy in good mental health, I am only now crawling my way out of PPD at 8 months,” one shared. Another fan who had a “truly terrifying reaction to an antidepressant” said of Amanda’s situation, “It’s not worth the risk for her. It’s her body, her choice.” There was strong agreement that finding the right medication can take “a very long time.”
Does Amanda Doubt Their Future?
The original Reddit post posed a theory. “Do you think Amanda doesn’t want to have kids with Kyle because she knows deep down they won’t end up together?” While much discussion centered on mental health, this undercurrent remained. Kyle himself expressed worries. He said, “I am just realizing that when I’m ready [to have kids], she might not be, and that is … something I never even saw coming.” He wants to feel Amanda is “invested in our future.”
Amanda’s earlier comment that Kyle being sterile “wasn’t the worst thing ever” was seen by some as hinting at adoption. Or perhaps, as the theory suggests, deeper reservations. However, many fans believe Amanda is simply being pragmatic. “She wised up,” one user commented. “He just wants a wife and kids. He doesn’t want to be a husband or parent. Everything will fall on her.”
Kyle’s Pressure & “Planned Storyline” Accusations
Kyle’s eagerness for children, now that his fertility is confirmed, has drawn some criticism. “It would be smart of him to back off about his bloody sperm count. Let her be for a minute dude,” a fan urged. Another commenter theorized Kyle “wants what he can’t have.” They believe now that Amanda is hesitant, his desire for kids has intensified. His habit of waking Amanda at night to say “I love you” was also slammed as “selfish.”
As with much reality TV drama, some viewers suspect producer involvement. “Remember this is likely a planed story line!” one user cautioned. Another agreed: “I think its producers trying to come up with a storyline for this couple.” Whether entirely authentic or partially scripted, the couple’s baby dilemma is clearly striking a chord.
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