Calabasas, California – Reality star Kourtney Kardashian opened up about her journey to conceiving her son, Rocky, with Travis Barker. In a candid Instagram Q&A session, she revealed the struggles she faced, including five failed IVF cycles and three egg retrievals before finally welcoming their 6-month-old baby boy.
Kardashian shared with her followers the challenges she experienced and how she found strength in faith and resilience. Despite the setbacks, she eventually stopped actively trying to conceive, allowing her body to relax and believing in a higher plan for her life.
The Poosh founder emphasized the importance of prayer and optimizing her health while offering words of encouragement to a fan going through similar struggles. She highlighted the power of faith and patience in navigating the difficult journey of fertility treatments.
Kardashian and Barker’s pregnancy journey was documented openly, from announcing their desire to conceive on Hulu’s “The Kardashians” to exploring unconventional methods to enhance their chances of getting pregnant. Despite setbacks and a break from IVF, they eventually conceived naturally and shared the joyous news with fans at a Los Angeles Blink-182 concert.
Their son, Rocky, was born healthy after a harrowing experience of undergoing urgent fetal surgery to save his life. Kardashian expressed the profound impact of motherhood, describing it as the most significant role she has undertaken.
Rocky joins Kardashian’s three children from her previous relationship with Scott Disick, while Barker has two children from his previous marriage to Shanna Moakler. The blended family continues to thrive and grow, with both parents embracing their roles as loving and involved caregivers.
In sharing her fertility journey and the joys of motherhood, Kardashian has offered a vulnerable and relatable perspective to her followers. Through faith, perseverance, and a commitment to health, she and Barker overcame obstacles to welcome their precious son, Rocky, into the world.