Scarlett Moffatt has welcomed her first child, a baby boy named Jude, with boyfriend Scott Dobinson – four months after confirming her pregnancy.
The former Gogglebox star confirmed the news in a sweet Instagram post on Thursday after their baby boy arrived five weeks ahead of schedule.
Captioning the snap, she wrote: “Jude Xavier Dobinson. My sweet boy, I can’t stop crying looking at you because I can’t quite believe you’re mine.
“You wanted to meet us early at 35 weeks. Me and your father love you so much that I can’t even put this feeling into words.
Our hearts and souls feel complete and ready to burst. I will forever and ever be grateful to be your mama.
He is here! Scarlett Moffatt has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with boyfriend Scott Dobinson – four months after confirming her pregnancy
Sweet! The former Gogglebox star took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal her son had arrived five weeks early and posted a few snaps of the newborn minutes after his birth
‘I can’t thank @scottdobby enough and midwives Helen & Charlotte and all the NHS team at Durham Hospital.
“You will all forever hold a special place in my heart for caring for all of us with such compassion. Let the baby bubble begin
The reality TV personality took to the social media platform on Saturday and revealed that she had packed her hospital bag in preparation for the delivery.
Scarlett said preparing for childbirth made the prospect of becoming a mother for the first time “feel real.”
She proudly showed off her baby bump as she revealed that she managed to land a date with her boyfriend.
Scarlett looked radiant in a burnt orange form-fitting dress and matching cardigan.
The former Gogglebox star captioned the post, “Packing my hospital bag really feels like how soon I’ll meet my little boy and see the feet that kicked me #baby.”
Scarlett also shared a selfie with Scott, saying, “Yesterday was such a beautiful day. Me and @scottdobby went to The Little Mermaid then went to Purple Pea Cocknel for an Abba night. Getting as many date days as possible.”
It’s almost time! It comes after Scarlett revealed that packing her hospital bag “made it feel real” as she prepared to give birth to her baby boy
Date: Scarlett also shared a selfie with Scott and said, “Yesterday was such a beautiful day. Me and @scottdobby went to The Little Mermaid’
Friends and fans of the beauty were quick to respond to the stunning photo, saying that Scarlett was “glowing” and that “there’s no love like this.”
One fan commented, “There’s no love like this the moment they put it in your arms, you’ll know you’ve got something so precious” (sic).
While another said, “You’re glowing honey.”
Earlier this year, Scarlett announced she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Scott.
At the time, she took to her Instagram to reveal her jovial news by posting an adorable video of her ultrasound.
In the clip, her beloved chihuahua Bonnie was seen wearing a brown neckerchief with the words “I’m gonna be a big sister” printed on it.
And the dog was seen next to an ultrasound of the unborn child as Scarlett revealed her exciting baby news to her 2.3 million followers.
Alongside the clip, Scarlett gushed that it felt like a “dream” to announce her pregnancy and admitted that she and Scott, 34, were “over the moon.”
She wrote, “It really feels like a dream writing this caption. Me and Scott are over the moon and we are so happy to be able to share this moment with all of you. You are already so loved little one. Baby Dobinson is coming.”
The birth comes after Scarlett celebrated her fourth birthday with her cop boyfriend last month.
Happy news: The snap comes after Scarlett announced earlier this year that she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Scott
Marking their anniversary with a sweet Instagram post, Scarlett shared a cozy mirror selfie of herself and her partner.
Alongside the photo, she wrote, “Four years we’ve been together and it’s gone by so fast, yet I still feel like I’ve been with you all my life. Me and Bonnie love you all the world @scottdobby #anniversary.’
Scarlett and Scott, who have known each other for over 15 years, started dating in late 2018 and announced their relationship in March 2019.
The couple hit a bump in the road in March 2021 when they split briefly, only to get back together 24 hours after announcing their breakup.