Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa are candid about having their baby boy, Tristan Jay, after their fertility struggles.
During an appearance on Wednesday’s episode of The Jennifer Hudson ShowTarek, 41, said: ‘We went through the IVF process because we didn’t think Heather could get pregnant. We went through the whole thing, injected doctors and everything.”
“Twice,” added Heather, 35.
“And then she got pregnant naturally and I thought she showed a covid test,” Tarek continued. “It was a pregnancy test.”
Jennifer commented on how happy the Selling Sunset star looked, leading her to reply, “I’m happy.” It’s like a dream come true.’
New mom: Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa have opened up about having their baby boy Tristan after their fertility struggles
Father of three: During an appearance on Wednesday’s episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, Tarek, 41, said: “We went through the IVF process because we didn’t think Heather could get pregnant. We went through the whole thing, doctors and shot everything ‘
Baby boy: “And then she got pregnant naturally and I thought she showed a covid test,” Tarek continued. ‘It was a pregnancy test’
She continued, “I didn’t think I would be successful in having a baby. And I have two beautiful stepchildren and they are incredible and they made me want to have babies.”
The Flip or Flop alum shares daughter Taylor, 12, and son Brayden, seven, with ex-wife Christina Hall.
“It’s like an obsession that I never knew could happen, and the female body is the most incredible thing going through this,” Heather said, adding, “I have such an appreciation for women and what we go through, and it is so beautiful. .’
Heather also revealed that they still have embryos from their IVF processes and can use them to have another baby.
And Tristan’s half-siblings were thrilled to welcome him into the family. Heather explained that Brayden always wanted to see the pregnancy tracker app.
“He came home from school, came running around the house, ‘Can I see the app? How big is the baby? How big is the baby? Is it a blueberry today? A banana? What size?’ Every day,’ Heather said.
Earlier this week, the Netflix celebrity shared a short video on Instagram in honor of her first Mother’s Day.
“This year marks my first Mother’s Day as a mom, but I’m lucky enough to have two bonus kids who have made me feel so special every year. ❤️ Being a new mommy to Tristan Jay is a feeling I can’t describe,” she wrote.
“I have so much love for all three El Moussa babies that my heart can hardly take it. Being a mother has completed me in ways I never knew were possible and has changed my life for the better.
“Wishing everyone a great Mother’s Day and all the new mommies, bonus mommies, grandmothers, stepmothers, mommies-to-be and mother figures – thinking of you and hoping you all have a great day.”
Family: : ‘I didn’t think I would be successful in having a baby. And I have two beautiful stepchildren and they are incredible and they made me want to have babies’
Love: The Flip or Flop alum shares daughter Taylor, 12, and son Brayden, seven, with ex-wife Christina Hall
Another baby? Heather also revealed that they still have embryos from their IVF processes and can use them to have another baby
Obsession: “It’s like an obsession that I never knew could happen, and the female body is the most incredible thing going through this,” Heather said, adding, “I have such an appreciation for women and what we go through, and it’s such a beautiful thing’
Tarek also posted a tribute to his wife, writing, “Happy Mother’s Day to my incredible wife! I watched you become a stepmother overnight four years ago and you have never looked back!
“Now you are not only a stepmother, but you are also a mother to our wonderful baby boy. It took courage to deal with this and I can’t thank you enough for all the love you give us. We are all so lucky to have you in our lives, it wasn’t the same without you.
“You were our game changer and you completed us so I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate and love you!” I hope this is the best Mother’s Day ever because you deserve it!
Also…happy mother’s day to all mothers and soon mothers! I hope you’re having the best day ever,” he concluded.