Vanderpump Rules alum Jax Taylor & Brittany Cartwright reveal they conceived newborn son Cruz in a ‘Kentucky house boat’
VANDERPUMP Rules stars Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright have revealed they conceived their newborn son on a house boat.
The couple, who , explained how they had been renting the Airbnb property in Kentucky at the time.
opened up about how she and and Jax, 41, stayed in Kentucky for "three months" to help out when her mom got "really sick".
She explained to series Moms Like Us: "We know exactly which time it was when I got pregnant. We were in Kentucky, helping my mom ’cause she got really sick this past year."
The new mom went on to detail how they rented an Airbnb the week that she was ovulating in order to get down to business in conceiving Cruz.
Adding that the "didn't want to be in her mom's house", Jax added that they were "honest" in telling her they were going somewhere "romantic".
However, the romantic plan didn't go exactly to plan as they only had a small window of time to do the deed before checking out.
"Kristen Doute and Alex Menache were in town with us because we rented this house boat," Brittany continued. "They were at the Airbnb and they left to go to the airport and the maids were going to come into the Airbnb at 11.
"So after they left, I was like, ‘Come on!’ We had to hurry before the maid got there. It was just not romantic at all. So, that’s how Cruz was conceived.”
Brittany added that it took five months to conceive the baby where they only "hit the main ovulation days twice", finding success the second time.
Jax concluded: "I don't understand how my drunk friends did it, we had to hit that day. Let me tell you how romantic it was. It would be, like, a Tuesday afternoon, I’d be out cutting the grass, she’d be like, ‘Get in here!'."
Nonetheless, proud mom Brittany said she was happy that her first born is "Kentucky made" and was conceived in her home state.
Last month, the first-time-mom admitted she suffered through a 27-hour labor, as .
The reality star opened up about the difficult pregnancy and childbirth in a conversation with , where she explained that welcoming her son was the "hardest thing" she has ever done.
She said she was "nervous, excited, and definitely ready" when heading into the delivery room, though she explained how sick she had been the last nine months.
"I have been extremely sick my entire pregnancy but at least he gave me a break the last three weeks from throwing up every day."
Despite their joyful celebration, .
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"It wasn't the easiest pregnancy for her but she powered through without any complaints. The respect and love I have for my wife has reached a new level and I am just in awe of her," Jax praised his wife.
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The and shared the news shortly after.
Already, Brittany and Jax have expressed plans to expand their family further, and hope for three kids total.