My Big Fat Fabulous Life star Whitney Way Thore is opening up about utilizing a sperm donor in her journey to motherhood.
My Big Fat Fabulous Life’s Whitney Way Thore Takes Bold Step Toward Motherhood With Artificial Insemination
Whitney Way Thore is officially ready to start her next big, fat, and fabulous chapter — becoming a mom.
The My Big Fat Fabulous Life star, who’s shared her motherhood dreams with fans for years, is now taking matters into her own hands — literally. At 41, Whitney is moving forward with artificial insemination in hopes of finally making her dream of having a child a reality.
“Things are getting really real,” Whitney admitted in a preview clip for the July 8 episode, according to People. “I’m about to inseminate myself and hope that I get pregnant. That’s crazy, but there’s no going back now.”
Though Whitney has previously taken steps to preserve her fertility, this moment feels entirely different. “It was one thing to have my eggs frozen, and this is another,” she explained. “This is actually the most intentional act that I’ve ever done to try and get pregnant in my life, and it feels weird that I’m doing it alone.”
Whitney also confessed she’s feeling a mix of nerves and excitement as she embarks on this deeply personal journey.
Fans have followed Whitney through heartbreak, health struggles, and family loss — and now, they’re watching her step boldly into the next chapter: the road to motherhood, on her own terms.
Whitney Way Thore Says She’s “Ready to Get Pregnant” as She Takes Big Step Toward Motherhood at 41
Whitney Way Thore is embracing a bold new chapter — and this time, it’s all about becoming a mom on her own terms. In a recent episode of My Big Fat Fabulous Life, Whitney shared an emotional moment as she used an at-home insemination kit to begin her journey toward pregnancy.
“I think I’m ready to get pregnant,” she said, marking a huge shift from the fears and doubts she’s openly expressed in the past.
This step comes just a year after Whitney opened up about her complicated feelings about motherhood and turning 40. In July 2024, she told E! News how hitting that milestone forced her to confront emotions she didn’t expect. “I was like, ‘Who cares? Turning 40? Whatever,’” she admitted. “Then I turned 40, and I was like, ‘Oh my god, 40.’ I hate to be this kind of person. I didn’t think I would be that way. But, for women, there are some stark implications that I don’t think men go through.”
Whitney has been honest about her struggles with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), the condition that led to her gaining 200 pounds in college and has impacted her fertility. “I’m feeling real feelings about being 40 and unmarried and no kids,” she shared vulnerably.
Despite those fears, Whitney is choosing hope — and action. She’s taking this next step solo, but she’s not alone. Her fans, who’ve been by her side through heartbreak, weight struggles, and family grief, are cheering her on as she faces this new, uncertain, but exciting future.
Whitney Way Thore Opens Up About Fertility Struggles, Fear of Single Motherhood, and Why She’s Still Holding Onto Hope
Whitney Way Thore has always been open with her My Big Fat Fabulous Life fans about the complicated journey she’s faced when it comes to fertility. Living with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has forced her to stay proactive about her options. Though doctors once reassured her she still had “a few more years” left to explore IVF, Whitney has admitted that managing her fertility is only half the battle — the other half is wrapped up in her personal life and the lingering question: Can I do this alone?
“I want a partner,” Whitney confessed. “I know I could do it by myself, but I wouldn’t, honestly. Obviously, anything can happen in life where you end up being a single mom, but I don’t have the confidence to go in knowing I’m going to be single.”
Her honesty about those fears resonated with many women who’ve wrestled with the same uncertainties. “I’m thinking if I can’t meet the right man, or even a man, what are the chances that I’m ready to have a baby in two or three years?” she shared candidly.
Still, beneath the fears and doubt, Whitney has never truly let go of her desire to become a mother. “Even if you weren’t sure you wanted kids, or it didn’t get ripped away right from under you, you mourn the fact that it’s never going to happen,” she admitted. “And I am just trying to assume it won’t happen, so that I can come to terms with that. And then if it does, that’ll be a nice surprise.”
Now, as Whitney steps forward with artificial insemination, she’s proving that hope can look a lot of different ways — and sometimes, the bravest thing is simply allowing yourself to try.