“I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the babys in jeopardy.

That was something I had to grieve for a while.

Gomez wasdiagnosed with lupusin 2013 and later received a kidney transplant due to complications from the disease.

Selena Gomez attending the MTV Video Music Awards 2023 held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Picture date: Tuesday September 12, 2023.

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(After all, her mother, she also shared, was adopted.)

I thought it would happen the way it happens for everyone,” she said.

“But Im in a much better place with that.

“Im one of those people.

Im excited for what that journey will look like, but itll look a little different.

At the end of the day, I dont care.

Itll be my baby.