Bindi Irwin Issues Warning To Fans Asking If She'll Have Another Baby
By Afouda Bamidele on September 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT
Bindi Irwin urges fans to be more sensitive when asking personal questions, especially those about pregnancy and fertility!
The YouTuber and her husband, Chandler Powell, opened up about life at the zoo, parenthood, and the possibility of expanding their family in a Q&A session that got a bit emotional towards the end.
Bindi Irwin has been vocal about her struggles with endometriosis to help raise awareness about the painful condition that she has lived with for nearly three decades now.
Bindi Irwin Pleads With Curious Fans To Be 'Careful' With Their Questions
The 26-year-old addressed the unending questions about trying for another baby after expressing their contentment and excitement with their beautiful family of three.
"I really appreciate everybody who's curious to see if we will have another child," began the conservationist, adding, "But I do just want to send it out there that remember to be careful when you ask this question because you never know what's happening in someone's life."
She emphasized that while everything in a family may look perfect on the outside, their personal journey may be filled with unfathomable ups and downs.
The mom-of-one appreciated the "kindness and good intent" behind the questions surrounding her family life but noted that "it's also a really tricky question for many, many people who maybe can't have another baby or can't have a baby at all."
Bindi and Chandler expressed gratitude for having Grace, stating, "She is our beautiful girl, but she will probably be our one child. So she will be our one child."
But the couple are not canceling out luck smiling on them and being "blessed with another little one down the road."
The 'Crickey! It's The Irwins' Star Shared Her Experience Pre Endometriosis Diagnosis
Last year, The Blast gathered that the YouTuber ignorantly spent years dealing with the medical condition privately.
The star shared that the medics found nothing despite getting tested for "everything, every tropical disease," including Lyme disease and even cancer. She added:
"I had every blood test and scan imaginable. It's so hard because you feel like it's inescapable. You don't know what's wrong with you, and when people tell you "it's all in your head" or you're hormonal' or 'just have a cup of tea, lay down,' you end up feeling so desperately alone because there's no answers."
The need for more medical assistance became necessary when she experienced a bout of chronic pain in August 2022, which left her incapacitated on the ground in a fetal position for a very long period.
The 'DWTS' Star Went In For A More Intense Medical Check-Up
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Bindi shared that she then went in for laparoscopy- a minimally invasive procedure to diagnose and treat intra-abdominal conditions after the incident.
However, due to her past experiences, she had doubts about the tests discovering anything substantial, but it proved positive and confirmed that she indeed suffered from endometriosis, a reproductive disorder that has the uterine tissue growing outside the uterus.
A total of 37 lesions and a cyst on her ovary were spotted, which led to surgery to get rid of the cyst. The procedure left her with a relatively normal life, different from what she had known in the past.
She declared after the cyst removal: "Now I wake up in the morning, and I don't have to take anti-nausea medicine or have my heat pack… I feel like I have a second chance at life. I feel brand new."
Bindi's Family Applauded Her For Sharing Her Diagnosis Publicly
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Bindi broke the news of her eventual diagnosis on her social media and admitted to battling struggles on whether she should come out publicly with her condition or not.
Her family showed up under the post with an outpouring of admiration and support for the TV star, with her husband leading the squad. He wrote in his caption and uploaded an image of him and his wife on Instagram that read:
"You are my inspiration to be as strong as I can be in every aspect of life. Seeing how you pushed through the pain to take care of our family and continue our conservation work while being absolutely riddled with endometriosis is something that will inspire me forever."
Bindi's brother, Robert Clarence, also gushed about his sister, stating that he was happy she finally got her life back. He highlighted her story of resilience as a "beacon for women around the world who are suffering" and a wake-up call for men, too.
Her mother, Terri, also expressed her hope that women worldwide would emulate her daughter's heroic actions and advocate for "their health and healing."
Bindi Irwin Was Super Grateful For Healthy Pregnancy Amid Endometriosis Battle
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Baby Grace was indeed their miracle baby, and the "DWTS" winner expressed her gratitude for being able to carry her first pregnancy safely despite her condition.
The Blast reported that the 3-year-old was born on March 25, 2021, and the mom of one confessed that the journey was filled with risks, uncertainty, and intense physical pain.
She noted that sometimes, she would feel a sharp pain on her side, and she would panic about the possibility of losing their daughter. "For me and Chandler, we're so lucky to have Grace. So many women can't fall pregnant because of problems with endometriosis," added the animal conservationist.
The 26-year-old and her husband were undergoing numerous scans and tests when they discovered that they were going to be parents for the first time.
Bindi Irwin is an icon for urging people to show more empathy to everyone dealing with reproductive issues, privately or publicly!