This child saved me: Svitlana Tarabarova about her third pregnancy
Last Saturday, another premiere episode of the project “How are you?” was broadcast on the air and on the official YouTube channel of STB. with Hryhoriy Reshetnyk. This time, Ukrainian singer Svitlana Tarabarova bared her soul. About how she found out about the third pregnancy, the unexpected reaction of parents and friends to the news and the gender of the child – in an exclusive interview.
About the third pregnancy
“I am the third child in my family. I always felt that I would also have three children. Of course, we wanted a little later, to gain strength during the war. But as God gave. I was shocked when I found out I was pregnant. Everyone was shocked! The man started looking for information on how to sell a car and buy a minivan (laughs). A little later I realized that this child saved me, – shares Svitlana Tarabarova. – War. Most of my relatives were in the occupation. They are in Kherson. Of course, it was very difficult for me psychologically. But the doctors said that if I worry, I will not harm myself, but the child. And I have no right to that. I got myself together and hold myself in my hands. That is why I say that this child saved me and our whole family. Our goal – to endure – is now even greater.”
About the reaction of relatives
However, the singer admits that her family’s reaction to her pregnancy was different. She did not receive the support she had hoped for during this period.
“I did not think that I would ever say this in an interview, in public. But now is the time to be as sincere as possible. There was very little support. I was shocked. I thought my parents would be happy, but they said I was irresponsible. My mother brought me to tears on the phone. I say: “Mom, it has already happened. How can you say that? I am your third child.” But then she apologized and supported me. This reaction was because my mother cannot come and help me. Everyone is on their nerves. Some friends reacted: “Well done! Congratulations…” and then their faces change and the emotion is “What is the third child? At least two can be managed here” (laughs)”, Tarabarova recalls.
Singer Svitlana Tarabarova with her family
The singer also has a 4-year-old son, Ivanko, and a two-year-old daughter, Maria.
“Mariyka does not fully understand yet, and Ivanko is very conscious. When the doctors forbade me to hold the children in my arms, because it is dangerous in the first months of pregnancy, I told my son everything. He leaned over, took my stomach with both hands, kissed me and said, “Hello, baby.” No matter how difficult it is, I am happy at the same time.”
The couple already knows the gender of the future child, but is in no hurry to announce it. However, Tarabarova hinted:
“Boys – to continue the war, and girls – to victory. May victory await us.”
Photo: personal archive of the singer
