Cheryl Burke Reflects on Her Fertility Journey After Matthew Lawrence’s Comments About Starting a Family With TLC’s Chilli
31.03.2023 - 16:37
/ usmagazine.com
At her own pace. Cheryl Burke discussed why she is in no rush when it comes to motherhood — just weeks after ex-husband Matthew Lawrence made comments about wanting to start a family with TLC’s Chilli.
“I may not be at a place in my life where I am ready for kids, but I have chosen to take initiative to learn about my reproductive health,” Burke, 38, captioned a sponsored Instagram post on Thursday, March 30. “I’ve decided to take the Modern Fertility at home test & you should too!”
The former Dancing With the Stars pro continued: “This test gave me peace of mind in knowing that I can be on my own timeline when it comes to having kids. It also gave me insight into potential outcomes for egg freezing and IVF — and as you know I’ve been thinking about freezing my eggs to give me even more reaassurance [SIC]. Knowledge is truly power when it comes to our bodies and fertility hormone health.”
Burke joins her ex-husband, 43, in getting candid about parenthood plans. Earlier this month, Lawrence said he was excited to take the next step with his girlfriend, 52.
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“That’s the game plan [to have kids]. That’s what we’re trying to do,” the actor revealed to Entertainment Tonight on March 3. “My life is in complete bloom right now. I get to spend time with an amazing woman like Chilli. I’ve never gotten to be able to experience that kind of relationship before. She’s really, really special.”
The Boy Meets World alum later clarified that he didn’t mean to put “pressure” on the singer, telling E! News, “[My brother] Joe and I were commiserating about this plan that we had to have children together … when we were growing up. And I missed the first go around and now he’s starting a new