Kate Ferdinand reveals having another baby was 'a concern for everyone in the family' and 'struggles' with mother's guilt five months after daughter's birth
Kate Ferdinand has admitted she was 'concerned' about welcoming another child with husband Rio as it would change the family dynamic.
The former TOWIE star, 36, welcomed daughter Shae in July and said she is struggling with mum guilt and self-confidence five months on as the Ferdinand's find their way as a family of seven.
Kate is mother to three-year-old son Cree and stepmother to Rio's children Lorenz, 17, Tate, 15, and Tia, 12. Rio's late wife Rebecca Ellison sadly passed away in 2015 from breast cancer.
In a new interview, the television personality talked about Shae's birth and how they adjusted after initial concerns about how a new baby would change the family unit.
βIt's always a bit of a concern for everyone in the family, even me and Rio. It affects everyone because a new baby in the house changes the dynamic, but like everything in life, everyone just adapts. You get used to it and you find your space,β Kate said The mirror.
Kate Ferdinand has admitted she was 'concerned' about welcoming another child with husband Rio as it would change family dynamics
The former TOWIE star, 36, welcomed daughter Shae in July and said she is struggling with mum guilt five months later
But Kate admitted she struggles with mum guilt and puts pressure on herself to 'be a great mum and wife, go to the gym, look and feel good'.
She said, 'How do I spread myself across five children? How do I ensure that I am there for everyone and give everyone quality time?
'Of course I don't always do that, because that is impossible. I'm having a lot of trouble with that at the moment. My mom guilt is enormous, but I think you just have to deal with it because you'll never be perfect.β
Kate, who married Rio in 2019, three years after they started dating, says their daughter Shae is a “dream” and “the happiest baby.”
The reality star added that they don't plan to have any more children because “five is more than enough” and she's “just trying to manage.”
As well as welcoming Shae, Kate has just launched a new sportswear section with Tesco clothing range F&F.
The reality star, who used to hit the gym five times a week, said she now works out three times because her “priorities have had to change” since becoming a stepmother.
Kate has said that she's “not super confident,” but she's making it “easier on herself.”
The former TOWIE star showed off her incredible figure in a slew of holiday snaps on Instagram this week.
Kate is mother to three-year-old son Cree and stepmother to Rio's children Lorenz, 17, Tate, 15, and Tia, 12
Kate admits she struggles with mom guilt and puts pressure on herself to “be a great mom and wife, go to the gym, look and feel good.”
Kate showed off her incredible figure in a slew of holiday snaps on Instagram this week
The former TOWIE star looked tanned and toned as she donned a number of bikinis during her idyllic family outing
Kate, who returned home on Friday, shared on Instagram a series of photos from the holiday in the Maldives with husband Rio and their children.
In the snap, the reality star put on a busty show in a black halter-neck bikini as she posed with snorkeling goggles.
In another photo, Kate modeled a brown two-piece for a selfie in the mirrored bathroom as she washed Shae's baby bottles in the sink.
Kate also wore a crochet fedora and a sheer white maxi skirt and matching shrug for a walk to the beach.
Other family photos showed the reality star cuddling her daughter Shae, cozying up with husband Rio in a white cutout dress and holding hands with Rio's daughter Tia.