Current:Home > ScamsKaitlyn Bristowe Shares Update on Her Journey to Motherhood 6 Years After Freezing Her Eggs -WealthX
Kaitlyn Bristowe Shares Update on Her Journey to Motherhood 6 Years After Freezing Her Eggs
SafeX Pro View
Date:2025-04-10 11:20:08
Kaitlyn Bristowe opened up about her plans to start a family.
The Bachelor Nation star recently shared why she feels destined to become a mom following her breakup from fiancé Jason Tartick earlier this month.
"If it's not in the cards then I'm gonna die," the 38-year-old said, while laughing with guests Shawn Johnson and Andrew East on the Aug. 30 episode of her Off the Vine podcast. "I love kids, I love babies. I really do believe I'm supposed to be a mom."
She added, "It just scares the s--t out of me...It's a scary world."
The Bachelorette alum, who froze her eggs six years ago when she was 32, called herself a "fertile myrtle" for being able to retrieve 14 to 16 eggs at the time. Through the experience, Kaitlyn noted how she also grew to love herself.
"I remember when I was freezing my eggs," she explained, "it really took my focus away from my body dysmorphia and it made me go, 'Wait, our bodies are so cool.'"
While the reality TV star didn't share additional details about her timeline to have kids, she noted she's not in a rush.
As she put it, "Women are having babies so much later in life now."
Back in March 2017, Kaitlyn revealed that she was preparing herself for motherhood in her own way.
"I'm taking control of my future!" she wrote on X (formerly Twitter). "As a woman there's always pressure to have babies, and this puts my mind at ease for when IM ready."
At the time, Shawn Booth—whom Kaitlyn was engaged before they broke up in 2018 after three years together—praised the star for sharing her egg-freezing journey.
"Always impressed by her strength & courage, but even more so after these past few weeks!" he posted on Instagram. "Very proud of her for taking control of our future and continuing to empower others!"
Kaitlyn's update on her road to motherhood also comes just a few weeks after she and Jason shared that they had decided to call off their engagement.
"I've gotten to this point where something like going through a breakup, it's a loss," she explained on the Aug. 8 episode of her podcast. "It's grief. You're going through the thought of losing somebody. All of these big emotions."
Jason echoed similar sentiments, as his former partner of four years, expressing that it was "heartbreaking and sad to say goodbye."
"We are saddened with heavy hearts to share that we have decided to end our engagement," Jason wrote, in part, on Instagram. "We are thankful for all of you who gave us the time and space to process this life altering decision as there are many emotions and changes to navigate."
He added, "We feel grateful to be ending our engagement with love and respect for each other."
Sign up for E! Insider! Unlock exclusive content, custom alerts & more!veryGood! (513)
Related
- Most popular books of the week: See what topped USA TODAY's bestselling books list
- Katherine Schwarzenegger Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby No. 3 With Chris Pratt
- Cleveland Browns’ Hakeem Adeniji Shares Stillbirth of Baby Boy Days Before Due Date
- Love Is Blind’s Chelsea Blackwell Reacts to Megan Fox’s Baby News
- At site of suspected mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
- Army veteran reunites with his K9 companion, who served with him in Afghanistan
- Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao just 2 years into her term
- Joel Embiid injury, suspension update: When is 76ers star's NBA season debut?
- How to watch the 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 finale: Final episode premiere date, cast
- 'Unfortunate error': 'Wicked' dolls with porn site on packaging pulled from Target, Amazon
Ranking
- Can Bill Belichick turn North Carolina into a winner? At 72, he's chasing one last high
- Voters in California city reject measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local races
- Georgia House Republicans stick with leadership team for the next two years
- Burger King is giving away a million Whoppers for $1: Here's how to get one
- Intel's stock did something it hasn't done since 2022
- Gavin Rossdale Makes Rare Public Appearance With Girlfriend Xhoana Xheneti
- Lions QB Jared Goff, despite 5 interceptions, dared to become cold-blooded
- Threat closes Spokane City Hall and cancels council meeting in Washington state
Recommendation
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
Kevin Costner Shares His Honest Reaction to John Dutton's Controversial Fate on Yellowstone
Police capture Tennessee murder suspect accused of faking his own death on scenic highway
Stressing over Election Day? Try these apps and tools to calm your nerves
Apple iOS 18.2: What to know about top features, including Genmoji, AI updates
Kevin Costner says he hasn't watched John Dutton's fate on 'Yellowstone': 'Swear to God'
Threat closes Spokane City Hall and cancels council meeting in Washington state
Brittany Cartwright Defends Hooking Up With Jax Taylor's Friend Amid Their Divorce