Pregnant Kate Ferdinand recalls ‘losing herself’ as she talks about having four children

She is expecting her second biological child with her husband Rio Ferdinand this year.

And Kate Ferdinand opened up about motherhood during an appearance at The Baby Show parenting expo in London on Saturday.

The former TOWIE star, 31, already shares a son Cree, two, with her footballer husband and is a step-mother to their three children Lorenz, 16, Tate, 14 and Tia, 11.

Taking part in a live podcast during the event, the pregnant star recalled having a ‘mini-meltdown’ around the time of her first labor while struggling to become a mother to four children.

Sharing that she didn’t take enough time for herself and exhausted herself from worrying about the kids, Kate recalled “losing herself.”

Live: Taking part in a live podcast during the event, the pregnant star recalled having a ‘mini-meltdown’ around the time of her first pregnancy while struggling to become a mother of four

Kate looked stunning at the event as she showed off her growing baby bump in a figure-hugging khaki bodysuit.

She styled a pair of stretchy black cargo pants on top as she placed a supportive hand over her bulge for a few photos.

During the event, she appeared on stage alongside Zoe Blaskey for a live edition of the Motherkind podcast, discussing her own experiences.

Asked by the host how she was doing, Kate shared that she had brought 11-year-old Tia to the event with her.

‘Some days are great and others are just a total burnout. But today is great, maybe it’s because not all the children are here. Tia is here, my daughter Tia, she asked me to say hi to her,’ she began.

Host Zoe asked how he managed to successfully navigate a blended family with Rio and his children, whom he shared with his late wife Rebecca Ellison, who died in 2015 of cancer.

Admitting that it hasn’t been easy, Kate recalled focusing so much on making sure all the kids were okay that she didn’t have time for herself.

Looking back at the time, he shared: ‘Physically I felt like I was having a mini-breakdown and I didn’t even know how to make time for myself. I got lost, I couldn’t even get dressed.’

Brood: The former TOWIE star already shares son Cree, two, with her footballer husband and is a stepmother to their three children Lorenz, 16, Tate, 14, and Tia, 11.

Beauty: Kate looked stunning at the event as she showed off her growing baby bump in a figure-hugging khaki bodysuit

Smiley: She styled a pair of stretchy black cargo pants on top as she placed a supportive hand over her bulge for a few photos.

Opening: During the event, she appeared on stage alongside Zoe Blaskey for a live edition of the Motherkind podcast, chatting about her own experiences.

But now, by taking time to hit the gym and enjoy activities on her own, Kate has managed to strike a healthier balance.

And sharing that the birth of his son Cree has brought the family closer as a unit, he admitted there were initial concerns before his arrival.

“When Cree came along, we were a little nervous because he’s my first biological child, so we didn’t know how he would fit into the mix, but he’s been great and brought us all closer,” she explained.

Continuing: ‘It’s just a crazy house, it’s full of fun and laughter and madness. I can’t take a bath in peace, I look at Tia when I say that. So now, I announce when I’m going to take a shower and say “maybe I’ll come in when you’re taking a shower” and that usually makes them stop.

Kate also hosts a podcast of her own Blended, which is for support and conversation with other families who have blended children in the mix.

Sharing how she and Rio have made it to where they are now, she defined it as: ‘Leading with heart, consistency and just being a real team.’

The key: Sharing how she and Rio have gotten to where they are now, she defined it as: ‘Leading with heart, consistency and just really being a team’

Dad: Rio (pictured in Manchester on Saturday) shares his three eldest children with his late wife Rebecca Ellison, who died in 2015 of cancer

Hard: Kate married Rio in 2019 and has since been open about how they’ve navigated life as a blended family