As Kat Timpf nears the final stretch of her pregnancy, a blend of excitement and trepidation surrounds her. Just days away from welcoming her first child with husband Cameron Friscia, Timpf has shared the emotional and sometimes humorous experiences that come with the late stages of pregnancy. Her journey has not only been marked by physical challenges but also deep reflections on motherhood, loss, and the future.
Timpf, a prominent Fox News contributor and co-host of Gutfeld!, first announced her pregnancy in May 2023. She admitted that the news was a complete surprise, especially given her age—35, which, medically speaking, is categorized as a “geriatric” pregnancy. “I never expected to find myself in this situation,” Timpf wrote in a candid opinion piece. She had prepared herself for various possible outcomes but never anticipated becoming pregnant naturally. Even when the test came back positive, it was a quiet realization for her, not the dramatic, life-changing moment she had imagined. In fact, Timpf humorously recalled waking her husband in the middle of the night to share the news, only for him to roll over and go back to sleep.
The first few months were filled with uncertainty. But despite her nerves, Timpf’s excitement gradually built as she reached milestones, including hearing her baby’s heartbeat for the first time. On June 27, 2023, the same day as the presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, she and Friscia heard the baby’s heartbeat, an emotional but subdued moment for Timpf. “It wasn’t an overwhelming rush of joy,” she admitted. “I was far too aware of all the things that could go wrong to fully embrace the excitement.”
Timpf’s pregnancy journey was also tinged with sorrow, particularly because she could not share this pivotal moment with her late mother, who passed away in 2014. In her reflections, she shared the sadness she felt about not having her mother by her side as she navigated the challenges of pregnancy and prepared for motherhood. “I feel a sense of unity and solidarity with all the women who have gone through this,” she said, expressing both gratitude for the new chapter in her life and deep sorrow for the one person she wished could have shared it with her.
Amidst the emotional complexity of her pregnancy, Timpf also dealt with the practical realities of life at nine months pregnant. One of the more lighthearted moments she shared was her viral tweet about her husband’s dramatic reaction to a hangnail. Timpf posted a humorous take on her husband’s over-the-top distress when he encountered a minor injury, much to the amusement of her followers. “I’ve never seen someone so upset over a hangnail,” she tweeted, sparking laughter from fans who appreciated the lighter side of her otherwise serious pregnancy experience.
As Timpf nears her due date, she continues to find comfort in the support of her husband, Cameron Friscia, with whom she married in May 2021. Together, they have faced the ups and downs of pregnancy, each milestone bringing them closer to the reality of becoming parents. Timpf has expressed her gratitude for the stability and happiness she has found in her relationship with Friscia, especially after having doubted that such peace was possible for her.
The anticipation surrounding the birth of her child is also a time of reflection on the world she will bring her baby into. Timpf has expressed her hopes for her child’s future, emphasizing the importance of viewing the world without binary constraints. She has already written a book, “I Used to Like You Until,” set to be released in September 2024, which she hopes will guide her child in seeing the world in a more open and inclusive way. This is a lesson that Timpf’s late mother also taught her, and one she intends to pass on to her own child.
Timpf’s journey through pregnancy has been one of profound change and reflection. As she nears the end of her countdown, she is filled with both joy and uncertainty, grateful for the opportunity to become a mother but also keenly aware of the loss that has shaped her life. Despite the challenges and emotional moments, Timpf’s story is ultimately one of resilience, love, and the promise of a new beginning for her family.
