Since the Kardashians' reality show "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" started airing in 2007, this family has gone through every possible drama. But they have also shown that, at the end of the day, there is nothing more important than family.
Kim was the first to attract the attention of the cameras when she was a friend and stylist of Paris Hilton. They've come so far in the past 11 years. Currently only Kendall Jenner has no children, the rest of the Kardashian clan already boast of their new role in motherhood.
Kim was the second to become a mother, after Kourtney. After two failed marriages, Kim found love with Kanye West, the American rapper. In 2013 they welcomed their first daughter, North, and in 2015 the couple received their second child whom they named Saint West. But due to the complications that had previously made Kim's pregnancies high risk, the television celebrity decided that their third child would have to be delivered by a surrogate. At the beginning of this year they welcomed their third child, Chicago West.
Kim has been very open with her fans about her opinions regarding topics such as having children through surrogate, creating awareness about certain situations that prevent certain families from having children, but there is a rumor on the streets of Hollywood that the celebrity wants to expand her family. So today we will talk about what we know so far, and what we're still waiting to find out about the Kardashian-West family expansion.
20 Fact: She Is Considering Having One Last Child
The television celebrity recently welcomed her third baby, Chicago, but lately rumors have emerged that Kim and her husband, the rapper Kanye West, enjoyed the surrogate process so much that they want to try to have another baby.
But Kim so far has not confirmed 100% if they are really looking for a fourth baby. In fact, the celebrity pointed out that when the rumors started they were actually fake. But recently when she was asked again if she was thinking about another baby, Kim declared "I do not know, I do not know, I read that, I read something ... none of that was true." Then she added "We start filming season 16 next week, so if I think about it more and it's gonna happen."
19 Who Will Be The Surrogate?
Different media sources in the entertainment world and news have suggested that La'Reina Haynes would be the surrogate mother of the new baby because Kim has expressed on several occasions how grateful she is to her and the good relationship that they created. Many in the media have suggested the possibility that the television celebrity wants to repeat the process with the same person again.
According to The Mirror, "the reality star, who is already mum to North, four, Saint, two, and three-month-old Chicago, said she "really enjoyed" the surrogacy process so much she would consider using a surrogate again for her fourth child."
18 Fact: It's A Boy!
According to Elle, "multiple sources have told the outlet that Kardashian and West are planning to have their 'last embryo' implanted into a gestational carrier 'soon.' And the [gender] of that embryo is a male." This would mean that Kim and Kanye would have two girls and two boys. This could be ideal for Saint, who would then have a little brother to play, bond, and share interests with.
And for us, as fans, that would mean we would have the opportunity to see the new outfits of baby boy clothes that the little prince would wear. This is perfect for moms of boys who love to find style inspiration in Kim Kardashian's children.
17 Is The Baby Already On The Way?
After Kylie Jenner hid her pregnancy and Kim unexpectedly announced that she was going to have a child by surrogate, it is a possibility that the television celebrity is expecting a new baby but simply does not want to announce it to the press yet. It could be that she's just enjoying the process in anonymity.
Kim has assured the public several times that she enjoys the process with a surrogate, where she the carrier through a specialized agency in the area. According to People Magazine a source told them, "She’s so happy with the whole process and thrilled with the surrogate,” but for now there is only speculations and we have no answers.
16 Fact: Kim Loves Big Families
Kim loves big families. After all, she grew up initially as one of four siblings. Later, she was surrounded by the children of Caitlyn Jenner, who has 6 children, including Brody Jenner, Brandon Jenner, Cassandra Marino, Burt Jenner, who were children from past relationships, and then Kylie and Kendall Jenner, the product of his relationship with the best-known momager in Hollywood, Kris Jenner.
Kim has expressed on several occasions in the reality show that she and her siblings grew up surrounded by many children so they learned to fraternize among themselves and be inseparable, so it should not be surprising that she expects her children to live the same experience with their siblings and cousins.
15 If They Decide To Have A Fourth Baby, Will They Keep It A Secret?
They are likely to decide to keep the pregnancy hidden. Kim has built her career under the spotlight, but over the years has discovered that showing 100% of her family is not healthy, especially when there are children involved. And after her younger sister Kylie Jenner decided to hide her pregnancy from the press and the entertainment industry, Kim seems to have become more careful and private with her life.
However, surely during the 16th season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians we will find out what is really going through Kim's mind and if there really is a fourth baby on the way.
14 Fact: Kim Feels Comfortable With The Surrogacy Process
Kim has been vocal about the problems she experienced during her first two pregnancies. She was quite open to express to the world her decision to have another child, but via surrogate this time.
According to Today, Kim expressed in an interview "Our gestational carrier gave us the greatest gift one could give. The connection with our baby came instantly and it's as if she was with us the whole time," she gushed. "Having a gestational carrier was so special for us and she made our dreams of expanding our family come true. We are so excited to finally welcome home our baby girl."
13 What Names Are They Considering?
We know that Kim, like the rest of her siblings, is quite creative when choosing the name of her children. This is especially exciting for fans because the Kar-Jenners do not have a pattern that allows us to predict what the next name will be. For Kim and Kanye, the most important thing is that it has a meaning, and that when combined with the last name "West", it will be unique and different.
According to the HuffPost, during an interview with host Ellen Degeneres, when she asked her if "it was a nod to West’s hometown, Kardashian West replied that Chicago is 'a place that made [West]' and that the name is 'cool and different.' But she never truly acknowledged why the couple decided to bestow their infant with the Windy City’s name." Because the names are so mysterious, we are excited to know what the name of the next baby would be.
12 Fact: When It Happens, We'll Definitely See It On The Show
Kim has not yet confirmed that they are really expecting for the fourth baby in the West family, but she clarified in an interview that if they did, we would see it in the show. According to E! News, when the celebrity was asked if she was thinking about expanding the family she said she did not know yet but didn't deny the possibility, instead she said "but I've been really open about it and talked about it on our show, so ... I do not know."
As in everything that has to do with the personal lives of celebrities, they usually prefer to wait before announcing it to the rest of the world. But if there is one thing we can be sure of, it is that in the 16th season we will know if Kim and Kanye were looking for another baby.
11 Is Number 4 Really The Last One?
This is the reality: with the Kardashian you never know. Many sources have assured that this is the last embryo, but later the family wants to add a new West to the troop.
The other truth is that Kanye loves children so we could expect that once Chicago and her new little brother are bigger, their parents may decide to add a new baby to the team. According to People Magazine "It’s true that he was really the push for baby No. 3 because he loves kids and wants a lot.” So to this question we do not know for sure what to answer, but surely, in time, the show Keeping Up With The Kardashians will give us answers.
10 Fact: She Had Health Problems During Her Own Pregnancies
Kim always wanted a big family because she grew up with several siblings and cousins, but at the time of deciding to start a family with her husband Kanye, the celebrity experienced high risk pregnancies. So after having her second son Saint and talking to various experts, she began to consider the idea of having more children via surrogate.
According to Today, Kim said once "I have always been really honest about my struggles with pregnancy. Preeclampsia and placenta accreta are high-risk conditions, so when I wanted to have a third baby, doctors said that it wasn’t safe for my — or the baby’s —health to carry on my own."
9 How Long Do They Want To Wait To Add A New Baby?
According to some media, since the birth of their last daughter Chicago through surrogate, Kim has been thinking about using the last embryo left and having a fourth child by surrogate again. But so far the television celebrity has not confirmed if they are really in the process of having another child.
But one of the details we can take into consideration is that the difference in age between their children is very short. North was born in 2013, while his brother Saint in 2015, while Chicago was born at the beginning of this year. So we doubt that the couple will wait a long time to use the latest embryo.
8 Fact: Chicago's Surrogate Was La'Reina Haynes
During an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kim confessed "I feel like surrogacy is the only option for me. Kanye and I are going to look into other options and see what we are comfortable with … but I’m definitely leaning towards [surrogacy].”
The celebrity couple found their surrogate through an agency. According to RadarOnline, Haynes in her 20s and is a stay-at-home mom for her two sons and military husband in San Diego, California. Not only that, but she has been a surrogate before for a different family. She has a degree from the University of Phoenix in criminal justice.
7 Will This Give The Other Kar-Jenners Baby Fever?
Currently the only one on the Kardashian clan who don't have children is Kendall Jenner, who seems more focused on her career as a model. The 22-year-old model, during an interview with Ellen Degeneres, talked about her opinion on motherhood: “I have moments when I’m like, ‘Do I have baby fever?’ but I don’t!" she said. "But I’m good. I can wait for a little while longer, but it’s awesome because I have all these little babies to play with and then I can give them back.”
And so far, the rest of the Kardashian don't seem be looking for add more babies to the clan.
6 Fact: Kim Already Feels Like Her Time Is "Spread Really Thin"
Kim always wanted a big family because she grew up with several siblings and cousins, but at the time of deciding to start a family with Kanye the celebrity experienced high risk pregnancies. So after having her second son, Saint, and talking to various experts, she began to consider the idea of having more children via surrogate.
According to People, a source told them that “Even before Chicago was born, Kim was talking about asking the surrogate to carry her next baby.” And regarding the whole experience Kim said: "I hated being pregnant, but as much as I hated it, I still wished I could have done it alone," shares Kardashian West. "Control is difficult at first, once you let it go, it's the best experience, I would recommend subrogation to anyone." She also added, “I don’t think I could handle more than that. My time is spread really thin.”
5 How Does Kanye Feel About It?
Kanye has always been a very irreverent man and he is not afraid to say what he thinks in front of the masses, but when it comes to the family for Kanye, that is the most sacred thing.
According to People magazine, it was Kanye's idea to have a third baby, and he was the one who motivated Kim during the process. Kanye loves children and has always wanted to have a large family, so when faced with the health problems that his wife experienced during both pregnancies, he was a source of support when it came to choosing a surrogate.
4 Are The Kids Excited to Have A New Baby In The Family?
According to Hollywood Life, Kim's eldest daughter did not feel so happy with the arrival of her new siblings. The little one, who is currently 4-years-old, like many toddler felt some rivalry with the new babies in the family. But according to the television star, she is already accepting her role as older sister. An insider told the website that “It was a bit difficult at first for North to adjust to having a new sibling, but now she’s very bonded with Chicago. Kim is relieved that all her efforts to squash any sibling rivalry has paid off." But another source added that “North is finally embracing her role as big sister after some initial acting out. North now has a cute nickname for Chicago — she calls her ‘my baby’ and she’s been helping with bottle feeding and changing her diapers."
3 How Will Kim Handle A Family Of 5 And Work?
Currently Kim is worth $ 175 Million between the reality show, fragrance lines and other businesses. But as women and mothers, we know that there is nothing more complicated than balancing the lives of mothers with professional life, and it is something that Kim is currently working on, because three children require a lot of attention and 4 would be even more.
According to Glamour, she said during a event “I love where I’m at right now," then she added, "I love that I’ve taken myself out of having licensing deals and owning my business instead. It’s more time-consuming and more pressure, so every decision is something that is on my shoulders, and definitely you have to make all these mistakes…. I've learned so much."
2 Does Saint Want A Little Brother To Play With Him?
Something very common among siblings is that we all want someone who shares the same interests when playing as children. And in Saint's case, he is now surrounded by two princesses and is probably at a disadvantage during play time. And although Kim has expressed several times in interviews that Saint is known for having a noble heart and caring about everyone in the family, in the near future he would probably like to have a brother to play with. Especially because the new legacy of the Kardashians and Jenners is dominated by girls, and the only males are Reign Aston Disick, Mason Dash Disick and Saint West.
1 What Does Kris Think About It?
According to People Magazine, a source told them that Kris was very worried about her daughter because she "'had a very difficult time and it was hard on Kris too. She was very worried.'... So when Kim and her husband the rapper Kanye West — who are also parents to 4-year-old daughter North — began talking about having a third child, they agreed that a traditional pregnancy was out of the question, and Jenner agreed."
Kris loves that her children are happy and in each interview she has made it clear that she will always support her children, so if Kim and Kanye decide to add a new member to the family she will be more than happy.
References: mirror.co.uk, eonline.com, elle.com, toofab.com, kimkardashianwest.com,