Kourtney KardashianandTravis Barkerhave had babies on the brain for quite some time.
A source tells PEOPLE that the couple, whogot engaged last year, “decided to try and get pregnant after they had dated for a few months” and started the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process “last summer.”
Kardashian, 43, is already mom to kids Mason, 11, Penelope, 9, and Reign, 6, with ex-husbandScott Disick, while Barker, 46, is dad to son Landon, 18, and daughter Alabama, 16. He also shares stepdaughter Atiana, 22, with his ex-wifeShanna Moakler.
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During Thursday’s episode of the Hulu seriesThe Kardashians, the Poosh founder opened up to momKris Jennerabout wanting to have a child with Barker.
However, things were not going as planned for Kardashian, who revealed that she’s currently facing complications in her IVF journey, and experiencing depression as a result.
During a visit to Kardashian’s home, Jenner sat down with her eldest daughter and asked how her doctor’s appointments were going.
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Speaking to her mom, Kardashian continued, “Every single person on social media is always like, ‘Kourtney’s pregnant, Kourtney’s pregnant, Kourtney’s gained so much weight.’ I’m like, it’s so rude to comment on people when you have no idea what they’re actually going through.”
“The medication that they’ve been giving me, they put me into menopause,” she added.
In a confessional, Kardashian added: “I think because I’m so clean and careful with what I put into my body, it’s just having the complete opposite reaction and is working as a contraceptive instead of helping us.”
The news came as a shock to Jenner, who told her daughter, “I feel like I’ve never seen you happier so the depression thing surprises me.”
Kardashian was in agreement, explaining that the reason she and Barker “want it so badly” is because “we want to make something together.”
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Atrailer for the series also showed the couple at the doctor’s officebeginning their journey toward expanding their family.
At one point, their doctor asked Kardashian for a “sample” before the reality star quipped, “We’ll take our mics off so you don’t get the audio.” Another shot showed Kardashian lying down during a doctor’s visit as theBlink-182drummer held and kissed her hand.
source: people.com
