Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick are newly engaged and have decided to prioritize expanding their family before planning their wedding. Kristen shared on their podcast that they are on the “baby train” and would prefer to focus on having a baby before walking down the aisle. Luke agreed with this plan, suggesting that they have a baby first and then start planning for their wedding a year after. They both expressed concerns about potential complications if Kristen were to get pregnant before planning their wedding.
The couple confirmed that Kristen has been taking fertility shots as they try to have their first baby. They got engaged after two years of dating while filming season 2 of The Valley. Kristen expressed her excitement about continuing their journey together as fiancés. Viewers of the Bravo show had a front-row seat to their relationship during season 1, where Kristen and Luke shared their plans to start a family and prioritized giving their child the best life possible.
After filming for season 1 wrapped, Kristen revealed on a podcast episode that she had a “nonviable pregnancy” that resulted in a miscarriage. She shared her experiences with infertility and expressed empathy for others going through similar struggles. Kristen clarified that infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after a year of unprotected sexual intercourse, which did not apply to their situation as it had not been a year yet. The couple shared their journey openly with fans and continued to work towards their goal of starting a family.
Luke and Kristen emphasized their focus on giving their child the best life possible, prioritizing their future family over wedding plans. Kristen reflected on their experiences and expressed hope for the future despite the challenges they have faced. The couple’s openness about their journey, including their engagement and fertility struggles, has resonated with fans who have followed their story on The Valley and through their podcasts. Kristen and Luke’s decision to prioritize their family goals over a traditional timeline for wedding planning has been met with support from fans and viewers of their show.
