Katie Price, the former glamour model and reality TV personality, has shared her ongoing efforts to expand her family, revealing she has arranged for donor eggs that match her physical traits and has even found a sperm donor to help her in her pursuit of becoming a mother for the sixth time.
IVF Journey and Setbacks
Katie, now 46, experienced a challenging IVF journey in 2023 with her former partner Carl Woods, but unfortunately, it ended in failure.
Despite the heartache, Katie remains determined to pursue her dream of adding another child to her family.
Speaking on the We Need To Talk podcast with Paul C Brunson, she opened up about her plans and the steps she’s taken to ensure she can still achieve her goal.
Donor Eggs and Sperm Plans
Price explained that last year, she obtained donor eggs, carefully selecting ones that resemble her appearance, including traits like dark hair and green eyes, which are linked to her Italian/Spanish heritage.
Katie also revealed that she had lined up a sperm donor from the U.S. with Black heritage, a decision she made before meeting her current boyfriend, JJ Slater, 32.
Katie hinted that while her sperm donor is already arranged, she would remain open to the idea of having a child with JJ if they both decided they wanted one.
However, she made it clear that their child would not share her biological traits, as she intends to use the donor’s sperm instead of her own.
She also emphasized that her eggs would not be used for any future children with a partner, meaning only her five existing children carry her genetic legacy.
Katie’s Journey to Motherhood
Price, who is in her pre-menopausal years, was surprised to discover that she is still able to carry a child despite being told her chances were slim.
She revealed she has everything prepared for when she’s ready, including donor eggs and sperm, though she is not in any rush to have another baby or get married again.
Katie already has five children: Harvey, 22, with former footballer Dwight Yorke; Junior, 19, and Princess, 17, with ex-husband Peter Andre; and Jett, 11, and Bunny, 10, with ex-husband Kieran Hayler.
She hopes to add another child to her family, and her plans have been progressing alongside her relationship with JJ Slater, whom she began dating earlier this year.
Embracing Single Parenthood
Even before meeting JJ, Katie had been open to the idea of having a child on her own.
She told Paul C Brunson that she was comfortable with the idea of being a single mother, something she had considered seriously before finding a partner.
Katie said, “I’m not in a rush.
If I meet someone who wants a child, that’s great, but they’ll never have the ‘Pricey DNA.'”
She added that she had already made peace with the idea of raising a child on her own, without her biological contribution, as long as the baby was brought into a loving environment.
The Reality of IVF and Katie’s Business Plans
In her new book This Is Me, Katie shares her experiences with IVF and reveals her plans for the future, including a focus on her business ventures.
She has already lined up donor sperm and eggs from a U.S. fertility clinic and has a clear vision of what she wants for her next chapter.
Beyond expanding her family, Katie is also focused on rebuilding her career.
With upcoming perfume and swimwear lines, as well as her book, Katie is reclaiming control of her business empire.
She says, “This time I’m in control and it’s mine.
I’ve done a reset.
I feel like I’ve started my career again.”
Katie’s determination to expand her family and her dedication to her business goals show her resilience, as she continues to push forward in both her personal and professional life.