Series two of The Kardashians opened with the birth of Khloe Kardashian’s son Tatum - born via surrogate - and the now nine month old is still the hot topic of conversation in series three.
Although the birth of Tatum Robert in July 2022 should have marked a joyful time for Khloe, in the opening episode of the latest series of the hit Hulu show, the famous sister revealed that she was completely overwhelmed by the whole situation.
Just weeks after Khloe and former partner Tristan Thompson’s embryo was transferred to their surrogate in November 2021, The Good American founder learned that the basketball player was having multiple affairs and had even secretly fathered a child with model Maralee Nichols.
During a conversation with big sister Kim Kardashian and Kourtney’s ex-partner Scott Disick, Khloe opened up about the experience saying, ‘It was a mindf**k,' Khloe remarks. 'It's just the weirdest thing.'
When asked by Scott if she felt less connected to her son due to him being born via surrogate, Khloe admitted that she did adding, ‘People say it will take a minute, but Kim said hers was easy. This is not easy.’
During a VT later in the episode Khloe explained, ‘I definitely buried my head in the sand during that pregnancy. I didn’t digest what was happening.
‘I think when I went to the hospital, I really think that was the first time that really registered. And it has nothing to do with the baby. It’s just you’re like “Okay, we’re having a baby and this is my son and I’m taking him home with me.” I definitely was in a state of shock I think from my entire experience in general.’
Khloe – who gave birth to her first child, daughter True in April 2018 - continued, ‘I felt really guilty that this woman had just had a – my – baby, and you’re just… And then I take the baby and go to another room and you’re sort of separated. I just felt like it was such a transactional experience because it’s not about him.’
‘I wish someone was honest about surrogacy and the difference of it. But it doesn’t mean it’s bad or good. It’s still great, it’s just very different.’