Mollie King details that she became a mother days before the tragic death of her father Stephen
New mom Mollie King took to Instagram on Sunday to describe her recent ‘high of highs and low of lows’ in a candid post.
The “Saturdays” singer, 35, welcomed her daughter Annabella in November, just days before loving father Stephen’s tragic death.
Mollie shared an effusive tribute to being her doula friend Lauren, whom she thanked for her continued support.
Candid: New mom Mollie King (right) took to Instagram on Sunday to describe her recent ‘highest of highs and lowest of lows’ in a candid post (pictured with doula friend Lauren)
The blonde beauty looked gorgeous while fiance cricketer Stuart Broad, 36, introduced the two-month-old to his friend for the first time.
Mollie, whose father Stephen passed away just three months after being diagnosed with a tumor, wrote: “Before I got pregnant I had no idea how much I didn’t know about having a baby.”
‘We can’t thank this angel enough for her endless patience answering our million questions and all the while with a constant smile on her face.’
RIP: The Saturday singer welcomed his daughter Annabella back in November, just days before the tragic death of loving father Stephen (pictured together)
‘During my pregnancy I had the biggest of lows with Annabella in my tummy, but the lowest of lows with Daddy’s illness.’
“Lauren was a constant support throughout our journey” before adding, “Lauren, we couldn’t have done it without you.”
A doula is a trained companion, who is not a health professional, who supports another person during a significant health-related experience, such as childbirth.
Last month, Mollie admitted that she dreaded sitting down to lunch at Christmas without her father.
Thank you: Mollie took to Instagram to share a gushing tribute to being her doula friend Lauren, whom she thanked for their continued support
The television personality said she was grateful to her family and her mother after the mixed emotions she had before the festive season.
“This year, more than ever, I have been so grateful to be surrounded by my family at Christmas.
“For me, it’s been mixed emotions leading up to Christmas Day as I was afraid we would all sit down for lunch and have one less chair without our dad at the table.
Friend: The blonde beauty looked gorgeous as her cricketer fiancé Stuart Broad, 36, introduced the two-month-old baby to his friend for the first time (Lauren pictured)
Daddy’s Duty: Stephen pushed the pram as they headed for a coffee shop.
“I know I’m not the only one who will be missing a loved one this Christmas and my heart goes out to anyone going through this as well.”
The pop star-turned-radio host added: “I’ve been reminding myself how lucky I am to be surrounded by so many people I love and certainly the constant chatter of little ones, seeing Annabella laugh for the first time. The walks around Countryside and Home Alone on repeat ensured that we all made more special memories, and most importantly, that my little girl’s Christmas was magical, just as it should be.
‘Thank you mom for bringing us all together. Sending so much love to anyone else going through this right now.”
Sad: Last month, Mollie admitted she was dreading sitting down for Christmas lunch without her dad
Mollie shared photos of her mom and extended family enjoying a holiday get together, as well as a photo of her and Stuart relaxing with Annabella and accompanied by their pup Alf.
After her father’s death, Mollie revealed that she had waited “a few more days” so she could meet her new granddaughter.
Confirming his passing in November, she wrote: ‘Heartbroken beyond words. In August, my family’s world was shattered when my dad was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Last week, we had to face the day we hoped would never come and say goodbye.
Family: The TV personality said she was grateful to her family and her mother after the mixed emotions she had leading up to the festive season.
We wish you a merry Christmas – even the family dog got in on the act over the festive period
‘Dad, we love you with all our hearts and will miss you every day. You have been our hero and it is impossible to think of our lives without you.
You have always been there for us with every step we have taken and you even took a few extra days to meet baby Annabella.
‘You gave us your all. You will be in our hearts and in our memories every day.
Heartbreaking: Mollie thanked Instagram followers for their support after confirming her father’s death in November