Michelle Obama says husband Barack wanted a third child, reveals why she didn't agree with him

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Michelle Obama has offered a rare glimpse into her private life, revealing that her husband, former president Barack Obama, wanted to have a third child, a proposal she flatly declined.

In an appearance on Kylie Kelce’s 'Not Gonna Lie' podcast this week, the 61-year-old former first lady candidly spoke about their family planning decisions, shedding light on how she and Barack had differing views on expanding their family. 

Michelle Obama says she's been 'lucky' with her two daughters

Michelle and Barack, who will mark 33 years of marriage this October, share two daughters, Malia, 26, and Sasha, 23.

“I was like, ‘I think I’ve been lucky with these two,’” Michelle recounted.

She recalled how Barack suggested having a third child, to which she responded with exasperation, “Dude!” She went on to admit her concern at the time, “We’re gonna get a crazy one.”

Michelle Obama's early motherhood struggles and postpartum reflections

Michelle Obama also opened up about the emotional weight of early motherhood, acknowledging the struggles she faced after giving birth.

“I think the sadness or the postpartum that I felt with my kids really came from, like, you love these babies so much,” she shared.

“You immediately, you’re connected, and you think, ‘Oh my god, all you have is me. I feel so bad for you. I wish you had a parent,’” she added.

Her reflections echoed with Kylie Kelce, who is expecting her fourth child with NFL star Jason Kelce.

The conversation transitioned into the unique bond between fathers and daughters, with Michelle highlighting that Barack has always been surrounded by strong female influences.

“That’s because that’s what your husband deserved,” Michelle joked to Kylie.

“That’s what I told Barack, ‘Dude, you need a bunch of women in your life to smack you around,’” she added, according to Daily Mail.

Michelle Obama reflects on why she will never run for president

During the podcast, Michelle Obama also addressed a long-standing question of whether she would ever run for president.

The Obama daughters were just nine and seven years old when Barack became the 44th President of the United States in January 2009.

Michelle said that protecting their childhood from excessive scrutiny was always a priority, and she refuses to put them back into that spotlight.

“I wanted them to have the freedom of not having the eyes of the world on them,” she said.

When asked again whether she would ever consider running for office, Michelle was direct.

“The answer is no. If you ask me that, then you have absolutely no idea the sacrifice that your kids make when your parents are in that role,” she replied.

She continued, “The thought of, like, putting my girls back into that spotlight when they are just now establishing themselves... I think we’ve done enough. They’ve already served their time.”