Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, who tied the knot in 2022, have joyfully embraced parenthood as they welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Rocky. The couple had initially announced their pregnancy in a unique and public manner at a Blink-182 concert in Los Angeles, where Kardashian revealed the exciting news by holding up a sign that read “Travis I’m pregnant.” The drummer himself left the stage to share a celebratory kiss with her, capturing the hearts of their fans.
Their journey to parenthood, however, was not without challenges. In September, they faced an unforeseen setback when Barker postponed Blink-182’s European tour due to an “urgent family matter.” Shortly thereafter, Kardashian shared on Instagram that she had undergone “urgent fetal surgery” to protect their baby. This experience gave her a newfound appreciation for the struggles that pregnant individuals can encounter.
In a recent interview with Vogue, Kardashian credited an ultrasound for identifying the issue that necessitated the surgery, highlighting the importance of comprehensive prenatal care. She shared her harrowing experience, emphasizing the need for more than the typically covered two ultrasounds during pregnancy. This extra ultrasound, she revealed, played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of their child.
The birth of Rocky marks a significant milestone in the couple’s journey, which included an extensive in vitro fertilization process. Kardashian, already a mother of three children from a previous relationship, and Barker, a father of three from his previous relationship, are undoubtedly overjoyed to begin this new chapter of their lives as parents together. Their story serves as a reminder of the joys and challenges that accompany the path to parenthood for LGBTQ couples.