Khloé Kardashian, co-founder of Khloud and mother to two children, has recently opened up about her thoughts on expanding her family. In a candid discussion during an episode of her podcast, “Khloé in Wonder Land,” Kardashian revealed her contemplation of using one of her last frozen embryos to potentially provide her daughter True, aged seven, with a sister.
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While addressing questions from listeners, Kardashian initially expressed some reservations regarding her emotional readiness for another child. She previously indicated that her desire to have more children was contingent upon marriage, yet she has recently been re-examining this stance.
“I would never say never,” she stated, adding that she would prefer to share the experience of parenthood with a partner. However, she disclosed that the idea of parenting solo has crossed her mind. “I have been contemplating, like, do I just do this? Do it on my own, do this? But I don’t know if emotionally I could handle this,” Kardashian reflected, acknowledging the emotional complexities involved.
Kardashian, who shares her children with ex-partner Tristan Thompson, touched on her experience of motherhood thus far. She remarked on the importance of sisterhood, stemming from her own upbringing. “It could just be how I was raised… a girl needs her sister,” she contemplated, pointing to a desire for True to have that sibling bond.
The reality television star did mention that she possesses a few embryos frozen and is torn over whether to go through with this potential journey. “I think maybe because that was my experience,” she commented on her own childhood, referencing her strong desire for a sibling dynamic for her daughter. However, she was clear that the emotional toll is a significant factor when considering an additional pregnancy.
In reflecting on her first experience with surrogacy, Khloé mentioned that she would approach the situation differently if she were to have another child through a surrogate. She indicated a preference for being more involved in the surrogate journey rather than the “trauma that surrounded Tatum’s surrogate experience.” Her son, Tatum, is now three years old, and she expressed hopes for a smoother transition this time around.
Kardashian candidly acknowledged the uncertainties inherent in utilising a frozen embryo, recognising that success is not guaranteed. “When you put an embryo in, there’s no guarantee that it will take,” she stated. The potential reality of not having another baby led her to conclude, “if it doesn’t work, then it means that God didn’t want me to have another baby, and that’s fine.”
Amidst the discussion, someone from her team suggested that the desire for “sisters” might be the motivating factor for expanding her family. Kardashian affirmed this sentiment, stating, “That’s the only thing is why I want to do it.” She also mentioned how True is aware of the frozen embryo, playfully noting that her daughter tells her friends about having a sister in the freezer, adding a humorous twist to the conversation. “I’m like, we need context, though,” she laughed.
Kardashian had previously expressed contentment with her current family dynamic. Last April, she conveyed to PEOPLE her feelings of completeness with her two children, saying she would only consider adding to her family if she were to marry again. “I feel very satisfied where we are, and I feel very full and complete,” she shared at that time, though she acknowledged the possibility of future changes.
In the spirit of transparency, she reflected on her current relationship status, light-heartedly noting, “Right now, I’m not even dating anyone,” and joking about the pressures of her age. She remarked, “You know, I am 40, the clock is ticking!”
As Khloé Kardashian navigates these significant decisions around family and emotional readiness, it is clear that she prioritises thoughtful consideration over hastiness. Whether she ultimately decides to pursue parenthood once again remains uncertain, but her reflections resonate with many who ponder the complexities of family life.