“No more time to wait here” — My Big Fat Fabulous Life star Whitney discloses her pregnancy plans to her father 

Whitney and her father from My Big Fat Fabulous Life | Image via Instagram/ @whitneywaythore
Whitney and her father from My Big Fat Fabulous Life | Image via Instagram/ @whitneywaythore

My Big Fat Fabulous Life Season 13 begins with Whitney Way Thore making a very personal decision: she is ready to have children and will no longer overlook age. A major turning point in Whitney's life and the plot of the show occurred when she started preparing for motherhood through artificial insemination.

Whitney was open about her shifting priorities in a sincere talk with her father. She acknowledged that biological time pressures are genuine after thinking back on her years of being childless and unmarried.

"I’m not going to find a man. I’m coming up on my 41st birthday. There’s no more time to wait here," she shared, highlighting her resolve to redefine family and move forward independently.

Her choice comes after a time of reflection and transformation, which included freezing eggs, looking into adoption, and losing her cherished cat. Whitney is actively looking for a sperm donor and reviving her life in Austin with the help of her friends and family.

The season aims to examine identity, fertility, and the concept of family through Whitney's own experiences as she embarks on her path to single parenting. Her message is unmistakable as she assumes her new role: motherhood never waits, even if it means starting a family on her own schedule.


Whitney’s countdown to motherhood – A bold move on My Big Fat Fabulous Life Season 13

Going into season 13 of My Big Fat Fabulous Life, Whitney Way Thore isn't holding back. She revealed a profound truth in an open conversation with her father after turning 40 and accepting life as it comes: it's time to take charge of her destiny and pursue parenthood, no matter how unusual the route.


Reckoning with age and lifetime dreams

In a sincere conversation, Whitney discussed her changing priorities and acknowledged that she had never thought she would still be childless and unmarried at this point. The urgency became apparent when her 41st birthday drew near.

When her father suggested the importance of having a partner for raising a kid, the My Big Fat Fabulous Life star countered:

"You had a kid, Daddy. life puts you in a position where you couldn't raise a child and look who we got, Angie! A thing that I love about dad is the hypocrisy."

That candid conversation revealed the emotional truth behind her decision: it was a thoughtful one, based on self-awareness, acceptance, and a strong will to define motherhood according to her standards, rather than a whim.


Steering a new path with artificial insemination

Whitney is actively constructing her future. She disclosed plans to independently seek artificial insemination in the My Big Fat Fabulous Life Season 13 premiere episode once natural methods such as adoption and IVF proved unfeasible. She described how her father was hesitant at first but finally listened as she explained her strategy for taking control of her own family-building process.

This action was not only medical; it was also symbolic, demonstrating Whitney's acceptance of independence and fortitude. She accomplishes this by upholding the My Big Fat Fabulous Life goal of highlighting strong, boundary-pushing decisions and laying the groundwork for an intensely intimate season focused on female empowerment and strength.


Watch the latest episodes of My Big Fat Fabulous Life Season 13, every Tuesday on TLC at 9/8c.

Edited by Yesha Srivastava