She recently decided to freeze her eggs.
And on Tuesday, Vicky Pattison was brought to tears when she posted an update on her fertility journey on her Instagram account.
The 34-year-old, who recently got engaged to fiancé Ercan Ramadan, made the decision to postpone parenthood as Vicky opted for the procedure.
Emotional: Vicky Pattison was brought to tears when she posted an update on her fertility journey to her Instagram account on Tuesday
In an emotional update shared with her five million followers, the former Geordie Shore star wrote, “I’m in a really good place based on my blood tests and my scans for egg retrieval, which is exactly what I wanted to hear.”
Later in the evening, an emotional Vicky took to her Instagram Stories and spoke candidly for the camera.
Bravely opening up to her fans, she said: “Now that I have this information and a little bit of time to think about it and figure out what I want as a next step.
Family planning: The former Geordie Shore star described her journey as she took the first step towards egg freezing at the London Women’s Clinic
“Would you like to freeze my eggs? Do I want to freeze my embryos? Embryos are my eggs that already contain Ercan’s sperm.
“As the lady spoke to us about that day, just imagining that a tiny part of me and a tiny part of Ercan met in a small petri dish made us very emotional.
“I’m sure you guessed from my little teary reaction that this is probably the direction I want to go.”
Taking the plunge: Vicky announced last month that she is freezing her eggs after deciding she wants to have children with her fiancé, Ercan Ramadan
Her candid update comes after Vicky revealed last month that she wanted to take the next step towards family growth in the future and decided to freeze her eggs.
The media personality explained that while she previously didn’t want children, she has had a change of heart and is at a place where she would love to be a mother in the future.
In a candid Instagram post, the former Geordie Shore star detailed her journey, taking the first step towards egg freezing at the London Women’s Clinic earlier in the day.
Tests: She decided to take the first step last month and attended the London Women’s Clinic earlier in the day
Doctor visit: The series of snaps included three of her at the clinic, showing her experiences during the visit as she underwent medical tests and examinations
She shared a carousel of pictures from her day, including a stripped-down selfie in which she flashed a warm smile.
The snaps also included three of her at the women’s clinic, which showed her experiences during the visit as she underwent a “health MOT” including medical tests and examinations.
In the Post, Vicky explained that growing up and meeting Ercan was what made her want to be a mom, writing, “The late nights and pub hopping didn’t do it for me anymore…I wanted something more out of life.” I have also met someone I love who makes me feel safe and secure and who I know will be a good father.
Change of heart: In the lengthy post, Vicky explained to her that growing up and meeting Ercan made her want to become a mother – admitting that a lot has changed in recent years
“Then little Mavie came into my life — a tiny person who showed me the frightening amount of love I can have for someone,” she explained, referring to her niece Mavie.
But while Vicky has decided she wants children, she revealed that right now isn’t the right time for her and Ercan to have children – as is the decision to freeze their eggs so they have more time to time it right .
Explaining: “So now I’m finally in a place where my heart wants kids, my head knows it’s not necessarily the right moment for us and unfortunately my body doesn’t have the luxury of a lot of time…F*** Pounding Mother Nature?’
In an accompanying story, she shared that it was a tearful visit – but the doctor was helpful and understanding.
The TV personality also reassured fans that a previous cyst she had which caused immense pain is gone.
Vicky first opened up about freezing her eggs in 2019 when she spoke to Ferne McCann on the TV series Quest Red, saying “I think I’m going to freeze my eggs,” before agreeing to Ferne that the “clock is ticking.”
Candid: She shared a candid look at the experience, aiming to bring light and support to her followers on the subject
But three years later, the star explained that the reason she only now took the plunge was fear.
“I know I’ve been talking about doing this for a while and I think the only explanation I can give for the long wait is that I was scared,” she shared.
Continuing, “I think I thought that starting this process meant accepting that I probably wouldn’t be having children anytime soon — which, even though I know it’s 110% right for us and our relationship right now.” is – nonetheless, the pill was difficult to swallow.’
Teary: In an accompanying story, she shared that it was a tearful visit – but the doctor was helpful and understanding
She assured her fans that the visit went well and without any hiccups – and vowed to keep her 5million followers updated as she goes through the process.
Vicky joked that she was “a bit of a jerk” in her 20s, referring to an appearance on Loose Women in which she said she didn’t want “the traditional husband and kids” or “what women want.” must”.
During the 2017 performance, then-single Vicky explained that if she met a man, she would openly say that “kids are not in my plan,” and expect the same of them.
But after her change of heart, she offered support to women in a similar situation and encouraged them to make an appointment at a fertility clinic.
Ending: “It can be scary, but after all, knowledge is power and we all deserve the future we envision for ourselves.”
Healed: The TV personality also reassured fans that a previous cyst she had which caused immense pain is gone