November 3rd 2024.
Katherine Ryan, the beloved comedian, is not one to shy away from discussing her family life. As a mother to three children - Violet, 15, Fred, three, and Fenna, one - she often jokes about the challenges of parenting in her routines. But behind the scenes, her journey to motherhood has been far from easy.
In a recent interview, Katherine opened up about her fears of getting pregnant again after experiencing three miscarriages. She shares her eldest child with her ex-boyfriend and her two youngest with her partner, Bobby Kootstra, with whom she entered a civil partnership in 2019. As she approaches the age of 41, Katherine acknowledges that time may not be on her side for expanding her family.
"I'm old," she joked. "I used to think I would be the babies' dad because I'm always working, but now I feel more like their grandmother. My back hurts and I spoil them with treats - I'm like a fun grandma."
Katherine, who explores fertility in her reality show Parental Guidance, admitted that the shocking statistics about pregnancy have deterred her from having more children. "We've always gotten pregnant quite quickly, but that also means I've had three miscarriages in five years," she shared. "As you get older, the likelihood of miscarriage increases, so you have to find a balance between what you can personally handle and the risks you're willing to take."
The comedian also noted that her busy schedule as a working mother adds another layer of concern. "I don't know if I could handle a medical emergency while I'm on tour in Lisbon," she explained. "Age is not on my side when it comes to pregnancy."
While surrogacy is an option many celebrities have chosen, Katherine has ruled it out for herself. "It's wonderful for those who need it, but I wouldn't want to put that physical and emotional burden on another woman," she stated. "It would feel exploitative for me."
For now, Katherine is focusing on her career and currently touring the country with her Battleaxe tour. "We've taken this year to focus on the tour," she shared. "It's the first time in a long time that I'm touring without a newborn or pregnancy, and as a working mother, that's something we have to consider in every industry."
Fans love how Katherine is so open and honest about the ups and downs of motherhood in her comedy routines. She has previously confessed that while she loves her children and wouldn't trade them for anything, they did "ruin" her life before. "But I rebuilt a better one and that's fine," she added. "We need to be honest about the reality of motherhood instead of selling this fantasy."
Aside from her successful career as a stand-up comedian, Katherine has also made a name for herself as an actress in sitcoms like The Duchess. She has appeared on numerous British TV panel shows and even had her own stand-up specials on Netflix. But through it all, her greatest role remains being a mother to her three children.
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