Stacey Solomon has admitted that she feels “absolutely screwed 100 per cent of the time”, a month after giving birth to her fifth daughter, Belle.
The 33-year-old television personality shared advice with other mums on her Instagram Story on Wednesday afternoon, assuring them that they are doing an “amazing job”.
Baby Belle was born in February after Loose Women panelist and partner Joe Swash, 41, announced the surprise pregnancy in December.
She is Stacey’s third child with her TV presenter husband, after three-year-old Rex and 15-month-old Rose.
Wearing natural makeup and a hoodie, Stacey explained the realities of having three young children in the candid clip.
Candid talk: Stacey Solomon, 33, revealed she feels ‘fucked up’ after giving birth to daughter Belle a month ago
Doting mother: Stacey gave birth to Belle in February, her third child with husband Joe Swash
She said: “PSA to anyone who ever says ‘Oh my gosh, they seem to have their stuff together, and I really don’t.’ Please don’t feel like that, you are doing an amazing job.
‘And I know it feels like I’m straight back to normal like I never gave birth. It feels like that if I’m being honest!’
She continued: “But it’s just because all the ‘sleep when she sleeps, make sure you take time to rest and recover, don’t do anything too fast’ goes out the window when you’re a year old!”
“This age difference is unbelievable, three, one and 0. I am so grateful to have three little babies that I get to raise and grow together and I am honestly so grateful.
‘But I can assure you that 100 percent of the time I feel absolutely screwed!’
The Loose Women star was laughing as she revealed the reality of her situation to her 5.6 million followers.
She was responding to a comment from a fan, who gave birth around the same time as Stacey and wanted to know how she always holds together as a mom.
The star was keen to dispel any rumors that having three young children at the same time is a piece of cake.
Keeping it real: The Loose Women star laughed as she shared the reality behind her extended family
Since Belle’s birth, Stacey has posted a plethora of happy family photos to her feed.
On Monday, Stacey gazed up into the clouds as she posed for an adorable family photo with her children and husband Joe Swash.
The Loose Women star beamed with pride as she cradled three-week-old baby Belle and took a selfie of her purple-clad brood.
Behind her were her children Zach, 13, and Leighton, 9, from previous relationships, while Joe posed with daughter Rose, 15 months, and son Rex, jumping in front to make faces.
Sharing the snap on Instagram, Stacey wrote: ‘My whole heart is about to burst. Feeling like the real Brady Bunch.
She continued: ‘Happy Sunday from our crazy family to yours. And yes, I did wash my hair today, so I told everyone to go find something purple and mark the occasion with a family photo.
Stacey and Joe have spoken candidly about how they navigate their blended family.
The former X Factor contestant shares Zachary with teenage love Dean Cox and Leighton with ex-fiancé Aaron Barham.
Joe is the father of a 15-year-old son Harry, whom he shares with his ex-fiancée Emma Sophocleous.
During her appearance on Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell last year, Stacey confessed that it hasn’t been easy blending their families since they first got together in 2016.
“The blended family situation has been a tough ride,” he explained. That has never been easy. We’ve always had to work very hard to make sure everyone feels safe.’
Stacey’s Instagram bio says that she is “Mom to Five Amazing Pickles,” her sweet nickname for her kids.
Cute: Stacey Solomon gazed up in the clouds as she posed for an adorable family photo with husband Joe Swash Behind her were her children Zach, 13, and Leighton, nine, as Joe posed with her daughter Rose, 15 months, and her son Rex, two, jumped in front to make silly faces.