Kandi Burruss and husband Todd Tucker are expecting another child via in vitro fertilization (IVF) and a surrogate.
According to editors at E!, The Real Housewives of Atlanta star and her husband Todd will soon add another bouncing baby to their family.
The former Xscape star’s surrogate journey will be documented on the upcoming season 12 of RHOA.
Though IVF was routine among white Hollywood stars for decades, the IVF trend among urban stars was popularized by part-time singer Beyonce Knowles-Carter, 39, who reportedly had all three of her IVF children delivered via surrogates.
Kandi took advantage of IVF to conceive her son Ace Tucker and deliver him herself.
Earlier this year, the 43-year-old reality star and part-time singer expressed her hopes to expand her family to include another baby.
“It was a blessing we was able to get (our son) Ace through IVF, but in the process of doing IVF, we still have two more embryos. And with that being said, as soon as we had Ace, we knew that we would want to possibly use our other embryos, but I had a high-risk pregnancy last time, so that’s why we decided we would consider surrogacy,” Kandi explained to The Daily Dish. “Todd and I are both nervous about it. I think it’s easier for Todd to handle or deal with because as a man he’s used to somebody else carrying the baby.”
Kandi also got advice on the process from openly ghey TV host Andy Cohen, who welcomed a son in February 2019 via surrogate.
“I had made a comment. I said something like, ‘I guess I’m gonna have a baby mama.’ And he said to me, ‘Don’t you ever say that because you are the mother,'” Kandi recalled during an appearance on Busy Tonight. “‘And to say she’s your baby’s mom is taking away from you.’ It made me feel better.”
Kandi is already mom to daughter Riley, 17, and Todd is dad to daughter Kaela, 22.
Beyoncé carry them last 2 with the help of ivf … I don’t know about blu
Didn’t Riley tell Kandi she don’t need anymore chirren…i was weak
But I would do it too I want a boy…no more sassypants girls ?
Todd(whom I worked with years ago) is a VERY hard worker.
I can’t, I’m done. I have a girl & a boy. She can afford to start over, not me. But congrats to them and their growing family.
Kandi don’t have time for the 2 she have .each its own. that’s all i got
Who does Riley look like???
That little boy she has looks sad with his long face…
Of course I’m done too but if I come into the means it’s expensive
I wonder about IVF effects on the kids health and intelligence once born…
Agree.
Riley is the tall girl beside her right? Is she super tall or kandi just real short?
Wow………..you’re saying something positive for once.
What’s wrong with blk celebs? They don’t adopt just selfish. Thousands of black kids are looking for a home and many are capable of providing one. White folks adopt blk kids only to meet with criticism from woke blk folks.
Good! Happy to see well to do rich black families growing!
Her choice.
I would too if I could afford it because it’ll be high risk at my age.
Kandi is premidget
is she doing this to stay on the show or to lock todd in. kandi is a perfect person to adopt or be a foster parent. but to keep having these kids that she cant watch is ridiculous. all to push away todds oldest daughter.
A mix between her pops and Ms. Joyce.
Kandi said she had one embryo left. I took that to mean she didn’t want it to go to waste and also, she wanted another kiddo.
Her choice.
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Log out for the day Coy…
Personally i think if you can’t have anymore why bother. God blessed her with two, why do this surrogate thingy.
I really am not a fan of another person carrying a baby for people. I would never agree to such a thing on both ends. God didn’t make women to carry other peoples babies, he made us to carry our own. If there are situations where people can’t get pregnant then fine, personally i would just live my life without having any to be honest but otherwise if the lord gifted you with even just one, be happy.
lmao . oh man. you are mean.
Riley be telling the truth. I kept waiting for Sandra to post that story about Kandi getting mad that Riley didn’t want to participate in her talk show that she had about sex, Kandi coated something or other (MTO had the story). Anywhoo, she praised Todd’s daughter for being down with the show, but Riley told her she was embarrassed and couldn’t wait to get away from her. She was tired of hearing about it from her friends.
Look… Do the public really need to know all the details… Just welcome the baby when it arrives GEESH!!!I think they just like the attention hood or bad!!!
some of those kids look malnurished. I also wonder about their health/intelligence. the labs dont keep track because they dont want bad results. the first test tube baby was fine a few years ago-they had an update special on her. but isnt there more people with weird allergies and exotic mental health problems now. I think a lot of these aliments can be traced to ivf, weird pregnancy diets, and stress.
when i was a kid there was 1 girl with a peanut allergy. 2 years later there was 5. i also notice that some of their organs dont seem strong. like the get winded easily and have heart problems. most parents wont say the kids are ivf after a certain age but once you have ran into a few you can start to pick them out.
I spend a medium amount of time with entertainment kids. I have noticed that regular kids began to act like entertainment kids. these medical procedures are producing stressed kids. just like egg washing produces odd children.
What the freak? This thing says I’m not logged in, but I’m still posting. Disqus stay broke, smh.
or it could really be a win and they could foster an older child. give them love and understanding.
People are hell bent on their “legacies.” Folks don’t adopt, especially American born Black children. This is why the Pro-Life argument isn’t well thought out. Because when the child gets here, unwanted, they grow up in a system that doesn’t care about them.
“An embryo going to waste” but a breathing healthy blk kid has no home. So much for pro life and choice.
I dont think white people should adopt black kids just to get press but as long as there is no abuse its better for the kid to have a home.
we are now in an age where rich black people could adopt but they dont want the hassle. when those people speak on adoption or children issues i tune out. they could sponsor a child.
I think the name was The Kandi Shop, or close to it.
That is an old Rose joke!
I personally dont agree with abortion but i believe it should be an option. there are so many unwanted people. they get abused and its just a cycle. I believe birth control should be free and plentiful.
all of these pro-life people complain about welfair. its just awful that they force people to have children that are then left on the street.
Riley keep saying no LOL. Riley like, you weren’t here for me, now you trynna bring more into the mix ? Kandi has beautiful kids and she’s rich, so I guess child. Rich people can pay for babies to be carried! Lawd! ?
Interesting.
The idea of carrying and birthing a child has always been terrifying and not anything I personally wanted to endure. I wanted a child, but never wanted to carry one. That being said, if I found out I could NOT have any I would be devastated. So I can understand why women adopt or go the surrogacy route. Surrogacy isnt for me but I get it.
And I’m not familiar with any Bible verses that condemn surrogates. Maybe I’m wrong though.
Congratulations. I support surrogacy. Better that than a deflated belly on national television. ?
thats why people are using her story to talk about adoption. kandi doesnt have time for the kids she have now.
you’re right nothing in the bible states this but it just doesn’t seem right to me.
if i couldnt carry my own,i would rather a surrogate then adopt.i would want the baby to at least have my dna
Lol…………….the shade!!
okay… but still, her choice. who knows? maybe later on she’ll adopt a kiddo or two.
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I do agree to an extent. I won’t knock her for doing the surrogacy thing. That’s her personal choice. But I do wish rich black folks would adopt more black kids. When I see so many white celebrities doing it (Madonna, Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, Charlize Theron etc ), it makes me wonder why more black celebrities don’t do the same.
thats not Kandi or anyone elses to go “saving random children” its ok for ppl to have their own kids !! we have choices !
Um the world has alwalys been a fukked up place…Didn’t just become that way overnight. I get that kids aren’t everyone’s happily ever after just like being childless isn’t others. Different strokes….
These Test tube babies Chile… goodluck with that #Not ?
She needs to lose the weave ?
I don’t blame her. Kids don’t want to sit there hearing their parents talk about their sexual proclivities. I’d be embarrassed too. smh.
(And it was Kandi Koated Nights, by the way.)
Ooohh wee my boss says leave early today I’m about to be in these streets at 2 pm EST https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/beb16279d7c99cfa8d1e340543a0273d14dad12f3a3ba88fce35df58b81cdf66.gif
Have you adopted any of them children yet?
Good for you Kandi! But after you write that check to the surrogate , make one out for Riley’s therapist.
I’m w/you on that. I leave at 1p est & can not wait. The weather’s gorgeous here today.
You no they have to conjure up a story line every season. Keeps her w/a peach in her hand.
Congrats, I thought she was having twin girls. Can’t wait to watch the new season.
Ace is so cute!!!!!
congrats! they have the coins(she)
well get down than!! i leave for the day at 2..enough of this office today!
here in Houston today also..i’m looking out my window at work! beautiful
NYC here. Mid 70’s zero humidity. Just how I like it.
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Why does she feel she need to explain what doesn’t have to be
It’s so sad seeing these transgendered celebrities deceiving the world
Not only that Riley looks like a male
Pay attention people don’t be decived
I agree! Thats why I cant get with Pro Life folks argument either! I am not with having abortions on a fetus that can survive on its own without medical intervention but when the fetus is still a parasite… Do YOU Boo???
Wealthy black folks selfish really. Angela bassett adopted 2 kids. John h. Johnson of ebony jet magazine adopted a boy. Magic Johnson n cookie adopted a daughter. Lionel richie adopted nicole n the list goes on. Just bcas someone isnt making a major announcement about what they do doesnt mean it isnt getting done. How many kids have u adopted unselfishly since other folks r selfish.
Ummm wasnt Abraham/Sarah/and Hagar the first surrogacy on this earth? Sarah was too old and barren. She went out and found Hagar so old ass Abe could have a son?
Is this not in the Bible?
Its 87 here in Charlotte with 53% humidity ? high today 91
Yep and it ages her
you dont have to be rich to adopt or foster kids, lets stop leaving up to celeberties