Kailyn Lowry gets candid about the reality behind her unconventional family.
The mother of seven recently reflected on what it’s really like to co-parent with four different men, admitting that her life has turned out very differently than she once imagined.
As she opened up about custody battles, past relationships and an ex she still considers the love of her life, Kailyn Lowry offered a rare glimpse into the complicated path that got her here.
Kailyn Lowry opens up about her co-parenting situation of four
When talking about her four co-parenting relationships, Kailyn Lowry said not everything is perfect. In an interview on the “Casual Chaos” podcast with Gia Giudice, she admitted that she communicates with one of her children’s fathers only via email, while communication with the other is “super hectic.”
The war cost him “nearly a million dollars” in one case alone, as Us Magazine reports. She also mentioned social media gossip pages as another source of stress, saying it’s easy for people to bring them into the home and see them affect her children’s lives.
Looking back at obstacles, Lowry noted that co-parenting is a challenge even in the best of circumstances, and who you choose to raise your children with can affect the entire parenting experience.
Doting Mom Says Living Next to Ex Makes Co-Parenting Easier
Not every co-parenting relationship in Lowry’s life is complicated. The mother of seven revealed that she and ex-fiancé Elijah Scott, with whom she shares three children, have found an arrangement that works surprisingly well.
Even though they no longer live together, the former partners still share a driveway and live next to each other, so much so that their children are often seen playing together.
Lowry said this arrangement represents the best of both worlds for separating couples, since they haven’t had to deal with a court battle, child support disputes or other conflicts that could arise.
These unusual living conditions have become a running joke in his house, with Lowry admitting that the situation is so unconventional that it seems like the perfect premise for a reality show.
A baby daddy was the love of Kailyn Lowry’s life
While Lowry keeps things civil with most of her exes, she once stunned fans with an explosive admission about one of them. TV Show Ace reported that she called her ex, Chris Lopez, the love of her life during an episode of her podcast “Baby Mamas No Drama.”
Lopez is the father of her sons, Lux and Creed. Their relationship was notoriously volatile and made headlines for years. Hearing him call her the love of his life left fans and fellow cast members stunned.
She also admitted that she would have stayed with Lopez if he hadn’t had a child with someone else. This simple detail was the breaking point that definitively ended things between them.
Son’s Courageous Decision to Come Out on His Own Terms
Outside of the courtroom, Lowry’s family also went through some deeply personal milestones. In June 2025, The Blast reported that his eldest son, now known as Elliott, came forward publicly in an emotional two-part episode of his podcast “Barely Famous.”
Isaac, as he was known before changing his name, would now sit down with his mother for a clear and honest discussion about identity, pride and the pressures of being in the public eye. He reiterated his personal choice to speak out and when to do so.
The Blast covered the story of Lowry’s heartfelt message to parents of LGBTQ+ children. She urged them to “love your children unconditionally” and “put the safety and happiness of your children above all beliefs.”
Kailyn Lowry left ‘Teen Mom 2’ and never looked back
The chaos of co-parenting wasn’t the only chapter Lowry decided to close. In 2022, The Blast reported that she left “Teen Mom 2” after more than a decade on the show, leaving fans shocked.
She announced the news during the show’s reunion, telling producers that the time had come to move on. The series, she explained, no longer corresponded to the goals she had set for herself or the direction she wanted to take in her life.
The Blast covered her exit at that time, noting that she had no interest in returning. She pivoted entirely to podcasting and has since built a thriving media career on her own terms.
With seven kids, four exes, a million-dollar legal bill and a son who made history thanks to her podcast, can Kailyn Lowry finally settle into the quiet life she says she’s pursuing all along?