Kat Timpf Opens Up About Pregnancy, Her Mother’s Death, and the Complexities of Politics and Personal Life

Fox News host and comedian Kat Timpf recently shared a deeply personal reflection on her life, marking a decade since the death of her mother and the beginning of a new chapter in her life as she prepares for the birth of her first child. In her latest candid piece, Timpf takes her audience through a journey of unexpected realizations, the challenges of pregnancy, and the profound impact of losing her mother. With the 10th anniversary of her mother’s passing falling on Election Day, Timpf offers a thought-provoking take on the intersection of personal milestones and the intense political climate of the U.S.

A Decade of Change and Loss

Timpf’s emotional reflection on her mother’s death—Anne Marie Ochab Timpf—brings to light the lasting void created by the loss. “The fact that I’ll have something else on my mind on that day also doesn’t make me a unique victim. Many people will have things on their minds that aren’t politics,” she writes. The profound influence of her mother, who passed away in 2014, has remained with Timpf throughout the years, even as she navigates her own journey into motherhood.

She openly acknowledges that the loss of her mother has shaped many aspects of her life, including her personal and professional achievements. “I got my job at Fox News without a mom. I got into and out of a seriously abusive relationship with a narcissist without a mom. I became a New York Times bestselling author without a mom. I got married without a mom,” Timpf reflects. For many, the idea of facing such major life events without their mother may seem unthinkable, but for Timpf, it has been her reality for the past decade.

This personal loss, combined with her growing excitement and anxiety about becoming a mother herself, has triggered a complicated blend of emotions for Timpf. She writes about the sadness of not being able to share the experience of pregnancy with her mother, something she deeply wishes she could have done. “It’s felt cruel, at times disorienting, and a bit unfair to have to try and figure out how to be a mother when I can hardly remember what it’s like to have one.”

Pregnancy and the Reality of Exhaustion

Timpf’s pregnancy journey has not been without its challenges. She admits that the reality of pregnancy was far from the idealized version she once envisioned. “I had a hard time waking my husband, who would sit up abruptly, look at the test, and be overwhelmed by this life-changing moment, leading us into a passionate embrace that we’d remember for the rest of our lives,” she humorously writes. Instead, the announcement came in a more muted and gradual manner, a far cry from the emotional rush she imagined.

One of the more striking aspects of Timpf’s pregnancy experience has been the exhaustion that comes with it. As someone used to pushing her body to the limit, whether through intense work schedules or late-night outings, Timpf was unprepared for the level of fatigue pregnancy would bring. “Pregnancy exhaustion is worse,” she admits. Despite her previous stamina, nothing prepared her for the relentless weariness of pregnancy, which often leaves her feeling drained to the core.

“I’m literally always ready for a nap,” she confesses. “Even though I might have more to be afraid of now than ever.” Timpf’s humor shines through as she describes the dichotomy of her identity—once the “Hardest Working Woman I Know” and “The Most Fun Girl at the Party”—and how pregnancy has forced her to rethink her self-perception.

The Complex Decision to Have a Child

The decision to have a child wasn’t an easy one for Timpf. She openly admits that she never expected to be pregnant, especially at 35, which she humorously refers to as a “geriatric pregnancy” according to medical terminology. Her decision to become a mother was influenced by several factors, including a sense of emptiness she began to feel in her life. She found herself yearning for something more, yet unsure about what that “something” was.

Her relationship with her husband, Cam Friscia, has been a major catalyst for her decision. “I never wanted kids before I met him, but meeting him made me feel like it could actually be a cool thing to do,” she writes. Timpf’s curiosity, her sense of missing something in her life, and the undeniable connection with her husband all contributed to her eventual decision to embrace motherhood.

However, she admits to a certain level of guilt and complexity surrounding her decision. She is candid about feeling selfish at times for having a child, given the complexities of life and the uncertainties of what the future holds for her child. “Oh, I was kind of depressed and empty, so I decided to create a whole other human being… forcing them to enter a world where they’ll face these exact torments themselves!” she jokes. Yet, she acknowledges the pressure women often face regarding children and the unfair judgment they receive no matter their decision, whether to have kids or not.

A New Book and Political Insights

Timpf is not just grappling with personal milestones but also engaging with broader political and social issues. She recently announced her new book, I Used to Like You Until… which is set to release in September. In it, she tackles the divisiveness of binary thinking in politics, urging readers to look beyond political labels and find unity in shared humanity. Her book reflects her personal experiences of how politics has divided relationships, and she hopes to inspire a more thoughtful, less polarized approach to understanding the world.

In a politically charged climate, Timpf’s message is particularly timely. “What a world I get to tell my kid about,” she writes, reflecting on the chaotic political landscape she finds herself navigating. Timpf, who identifies as an independent, has often been caught in the crossfire of partisan discourse. She shares her frustration with the way politicians manipulate divisive rhetoric for their own gain, undermining personal relationships and social cohesion.

The Legacy of Her Mother and a New Beginning

As Timpf moves forward in her pregnancy, she continues to honor her mother’s memory, channeling the lessons her mother imparted to her into the life she’s building for her child. “A woman who was such a walking example of Impossible-to-Categorize,” she remembers. Her mother, who had a collection of pictures of the pope and “dick jokes,” taught Timpf that life and people cannot be confined to neat categories. It’s this lesson that Timpf wants to pass on to her child—“not to view the world and those who live in it through a binary lens.”

Timpf’s journey into motherhood is, in many ways, a reflection of the complex world she inhabits. As she faces the realities of pregnancy, grief, and the uncertainty of the future, she remains committed to being the best version of herself for her child. The next chapter in her life, full of love, loss, and learning, promises to be as unpredictable and thought-provoking as the one that came before.