Stacey Solomon reveals she’s ‘squatting’ before going into labor

Pregnant Stacey Solomon revealed that she is “squatting at every opportunity to try to let gravity do some of the work” before going into labor with her daughter.

The 33-year-old television personality, who is expecting her fifth child, shared a photo of herself crouching next to the AGA holding a cup of tea on Instagram.

Stacey, who is more than eight months pregnant, revealed that she is “taking every opportunity to try to let gravity do some of the work” before giving birth.

Her own journey: She said she was ‘breaking’ it when it came to thinking about giving birth again.

The Loose Woman star smiled for the camera as she showed off her growing baby bump in a plunging brown top and matching sweatpants.

She wrote: ‘Happy Friday from me squatting at every chance just to try to let gravity do some of the work before labor kicks in.

‘Did anyone else do this at the end? Or am I just a weirdo? Joe thinks it’s hilarious.’

Exciting: Stacey, who is more than eight months pregnant, revealed that she is “taking every opportunity to try to let gravity do some of the work” before giving birth

It comes after Stacey revealed in a sweet Instagram post that she is expecting a baby girl in the coming weeks as she adds to her brood.

The TV host surprised fans last month when she and husband Joe Swash, 41, announced they were expecting their third child together in a sweet Instagram post.

When asked by a fan, “Do you know if you’re having a boy or a girl?” Stacey replied, “A lot of you ask this.” So…’

The Loose Women host uploaded a photo of her dog Teddy stroking her tummy before posting to her main feed a sweet photo cradling her 14-month-old daughter with her tummy on display.

Congratulations! It comes after Stacey revealed in a sweet Instagram post that she’s expecting a girl in the coming weeks as she adds to her brood.

Over the moon: She wrote: ‘When Rose found out she’s having a…sister. So excited to share with you that we will soon greet another dear daughter’

Sporting a brown bra and joggers, the former X Factor star smiled as she hugged her daughter close to her. Stacey wrote: ‘When Rose found out she was going to have a…sister.

“I am so excited to share with you that we will soon greet another dear daughter. sisters

The boys are very excited. And the thought of Rose having a little sister, as well as all of her amazing older brothers, has filled our hearts.

‘I have the most amazing sisters in the world. They are my everything. I’m so excited for the kids, Rose and our new baby girl…’

Expecting: Stacey shocked fans when she announced she is expecting baby number five in the coming weeks with husband Joe

Stacey’s showbiz friends took to the comments section to share their congratulations.

Sophie Hinchliffe, aka Mrs Hinch, wrote: “Solomon Swash Sisters just perfect and a beautiful bond for life love you all.”

Ashley James added: ‘Ahhhh I’m so excited for you! Congratulations. And we will be twins!

Fascinated! Stacey’s showbiz friends took to the comments section to share their congratulations.

Reveal: When asked by a fan, ‘Do you know if you’re having a boy or a girl?’, Stacey replied, ‘A lot of you ask this. So…’

Kate Thornton chimed in: ‘That’s lovely Stace! Congratulations to all! X’

Earlier in the day, Stacey uploaded a sweet video while on her way to a scan.

She wrote: ‘Hello baby. One of the most pleasant surprises that comes from being what they call a ‘late booking’ pregnancy.

Ultrasound: Earlier in the day, Stacey went to a scanner. She wrote: “I’m going to have extra checks to make sure the baby size and dates make sense.”

I am going to have additional checks to make sure the baby size and dates make sense because it is much more difficult to measure later in the pregnancy. There is literally no room left in there.

At the time of her pregnancy announcement, Stacey told her 5.4 million followers at the time that it was a “big surprise” but that she was thrilled to welcome “another little pickle,” her sweet nickname for their children.

Former The X Factor star Stacey captioned the post: “So grateful and can’t believe I’m saying this… Another little pickle is on the way… A HUGE surprise but one we’re so thankful to the moon and bub @”. realjoeswash.’

Stacey and Joe are parents to Rose, 14 months, and Rex, three, while she also shares son Leighton, 10, with ex-partner Aaron Barham, and eldest Zachery, 14, with Dean Cox.

Joe is also the father of 15-year-old Harry, whom he shares with his ex-fiancée Emma Sophocleous.

Speaking about Lorraine earlier this month, Stacey said they are so “grateful to have the opportunity” to expand their brood.

She said: ‘Almost there now, very soon. It was a surprise, but we are very grateful to have the chance to do it again.’

When asked how she keeps her busy home life balanced, Stacey added: “We do our best, nothing I do is perfect and neat.” I am grateful to be alive, so I am always very happy.

Family: Stacey and Joe are parents to Rose, 14 months, and Rex, three, while she also shares son Leighton, 10, with ex-partner Aaron Barham, and eldest Zachery, 14, with Dean Cox.

As Stacey nears the end of her pregnancy, the reality star admitted she was struggling to dress up her new curves.

Stacey said she feels ‘so gross’ and ‘huge’ and her clothes don’t fit anymore.

The Loose Woman star said she “can’t breathe” right now and “feels like a sloth” while showing off her baby bump.

She said: ‘I feel so disgusting right now. I’m at that stage at the minute I can’t breathe. I am so massive.

‘My poor pajamas don’t fit me. My top is like a crop top. I feel like a lazy person, an absolute lazy person.

‘I feel huge’: As Stacey nears the end of her pregnancy, the TV star admitted she was struggling to dress up her new curves