Whitney Thore Gets Real About Her Baby Journey: ‘I’m Done Waiting!’
My Big Fat Fabulous Life star Whitney Thore has never been shy about sharing her dreams of becoming a mom. Now, on the latest season of the hit TLC series, fans will get an inside look as Whitney takes control of her future — and her journey to motherhood.
This time around, Whitney is making it clear: she’s not waiting for the “perfect time” or the “perfect partner.” She’s ready to take matters into her own hands and follow her heart, on her own terms.
Viewers can expect plenty of emotional moments as Whitney opens up about her hopes,
in Season 13, Whitney Thore is pulling back the curtain on one of the most personal chapters of her life yet — as she bravely navigates the emotional highs and lows of using artificial insemination in hopes of finally making her lifelong dream of motherhood a reality.
Fans will get to witness every raw, vulnerable, and inspiring moment as Whitney proves once again she’s not afraid to take big steps to create the life she’s always wanted.
Whitney Thore Opens Up About Picking the ‘Perfect’ Sperm Donor on MBFFL
In the Season 13 premiere of My Big Fat Fabulous Life, Whitney Thore gave fans a front-row seat to one of the most personal decisions of her life: choosing a sperm donor.
Joined by her close friends, the 40-year-old reality star was seen scrolling through a sperm donor database, filtering through profiles with her usual humor and honesty.
“Okay, filter by personal preferences… hair color,” Whitney joked as she checked off her criteria with her signature sass.
In a heartfelt confessional, she got real about what truly matters to her.
“My criteria for a donor is honestly pretty simple,” Whitney shared. “I don’t care what color my child’s skin, eyes, or hair are. What matters most is that the donor is healthy and doesn’t carry any genetic diseases.”
Fans praised Whitney’s refreshingly open and down-to-earth attitude as she continues chasing her dream of becoming a mom — on her terms, in her time.
Whitney Thore Takes Bold Next Step Toward Motherhood: ‘I Think I’m Ready to Get Pregnant’
On the July 8th episode of My Big Fat Fabulous Life, viewers watched as Whitney Thore took another major step in her emotional journey to become a mom. Surrounded by her closest friends, Whitney underwent a womb wash procedure — a final prep before attempting pregnancy through artificial insemination.
In a heartfelt confessional, Whitney got vulnerable about how the weight of this moment was finally sinking in.
“It was all fun and games when Ashley walked in with a rubber turtle,” she joked, referring to her friend’s light-hearted attempt to keep the mood playful. “But now things are getting really real. It’s one thing to have your eggs frozen, but this? This feels like the most intentional thing I’ve ever done to try and get pregnant… and it’s weird doing it alone.”
Whitney Thore’s Motherhood Dream Has Been Years in the Making
Longtime fans of My Big Fat Fabulous Life know that Whitney Thore has been incredibly open about her struggles with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) — a condition that has made her journey to motherhood even more challenging.
In past seasons, Whitney experienced a heartbreaking false alarm when she believed she might already be pregnant after receiving multiple positive pregnancy tests.
Sadly, doctors later confirmed it was a false positive, something often linked to her PCOS diagnosis. According to PEOPLE, Whitney’s medical team explained that her condition was likely the cause.
Despite the disappointment, Whitney’s resilience has never wavered. She’s stayed determined to find a path to motherhood, proving once again why fans admire her strength and honesty through life’s ups and downs.