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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Reality star reveals baby's adorable name after ‘brutal and overwhelming' first week as a mum
REALITY star Caggie Dunlop has revealed the name of her newborn daughter after becoming a mum for the first time. But the Made In Chelsea OG has also been frank with fans about her first week of motherhood, describing it as "brutal". Advertisement 6 Caggie Dunlop has revealed the name of her newborn daughter Credit: Instagram 6 She and her partner have called their baby girl Lola Violet Liddell Credit: Instagram 6 Caggie has described her first few days of motherhood as 'brutal' Credit: Instagram Caggie, 35, has admitted there has been plenty of tears after her birth to her daughter did not go according to plan. She also confirmed she and her boyfriend, whose name she is yet to share, have decided to call their daughter Lola Violet Liddell. Caggie had to stay in hospital for two days following Lola's birth and said she found life tough once they had returned home. Thankfully, the honest new mum has admitted things have started to improve. Advertisement READ MORE ON MADE IN CHELSEA Caggie made her candid admission alongside a sweet photograph of herself and her boyfriend as they left hospital with Lola Violet. She described their baby girl as "tiny, but oh so mighty". Caggie wrote: "It's been a tender few days of sleepless nights and deep healing - physically, emotionally, psychologically. "Tears of overwhelming joy and love but also of exhaustion. Advertisement Most read in Reality Exclusive "The hormone crash alone is enough to floor you, but then there's the spiritual expansion that is so great it takes your breath away. "In these first moments of motherhood, I've struggled to find words that truly capture it — but the one I come back to most is otherworldly." Made In Chelsea star gives birth to baby boy as she reveals son's adorable name Crediting her team of midwives, Caggie continued: "My birth didn't go the way I'd planned but I believe I had the birth I was meant to have. "I was called to face my deepest fears - and divinely, I was graced with the most incredible midwives who held me through every moment. Advertisement "They made me feel safe, I trusted them. I could cry just thinking about them now as they were real life angels that made would could have been a gruelling birth experience into an overall positive one. "This love is an all consuming and debilitating kind that brings you to your knees. I close my eyes and see her, I dream of her. I have nightmares of worry and confusion thinking I've lost her or imagined her. "I wake moments before she stirs to feed or cry. I'm not quite sure what I've become, but I know I'm not the same. "I think with the anxiety comes instinct, and the former gets a little less sharp and spikey each day." Advertisement Caggie described the feeling of leaving hospital as "surreal and dreamlike". She has called the first five days of motherhood as "brutal", but added: "I feel like she is settling now which allows me to sleep more than 1 hour in a row! "And the cuddles are just the greatest thing. Trying to soak it all in, go easy on myself and remain in our new born bubble, I know it won't last forever." Caggie is a Made In Chelsea OG and starred in the E4 show for three series. Advertisement She and her boyfriend discovered they were expecting their first child together in September but held off until February "The initiation into motherhood has been unlike anything I could have imagined," she admitted at the time. "I'm just trying to keep my head above water. I'll share more in the coming days, but for now, we're deep in the 'newborn trenches,' as they say." Advertisement 6 Caggie appeared alongside best pal Millie Mackintosh in Made In Chelsea Credit: Channel 4 6 The star has not revealed the name of her partner Credit: Instagram 6 The couple found out Caggie was expecting last September Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Reality TV legend Gemma Collins voted celeb Brits most want to party with on a night out
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) REALITY TV legend Gemma Collins is the celebrity that most people want a night out with, a survey says. A new poll revealed Gen Z revellers want to paint the town red with The GC, as the 44-year-old claimed more than a quarter of the vote. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 The party queen is the number one celebrity most Brits want to join for a night out Credit: Getty 3 Gemma will front the 'SlayStation' at King's Cross on Saturday The ex-TOWIE star beat out This Morning's Alison Hammond and Katie Price to take the top spot. The study of 2,000 Brits by train ticket app Trainline also revealed that three in four 18 to 34-year-olds believe a night on the town begins at home. Some 80 per cent say the journey is one of the most important elements of going 'out out' and three in five use the train ride into town to do last-minute make-up. It comes as Gemma will launch a pop-up glam stop named 'SlayStation', after teaming up with Trainline. It will give women a glam touch-up at the packed King's Cross train station, in Central London, on Saturday. Those passing through the city or heading to Beyonce's Cowboy Carter concert will be able to get a free last-minute touch-up from professional hair stylists and makeup artists. Gemma said: "Listen, the best part of any night is the build-up. "It's the getting glam, the playlist, the group chat chaos, and all those deep, hilarious, 'why did we even start talking about this?' moments on the journey to the venue. "SlayStation is all about bringing the glam - a bit of hair, a bit of makeup, and a whole lot of fabulous. "If you're stepping out, step out ready to slay." Figures also showed one in five of 18-24-year-olds are prepared to travel a staggering 50 miles to get to their main event. Sarah Helppi, UK Country Director at Trainline, said: "At Trainline, we know that great nights out start long before you reach the venue - they start with the journey. "Whether it's touching up your look on the train, sharing music playlists, or those conversations that only happen en route, travel has become an essential part of the night. "That's why we launched SlayStation - to celebrate the journey and make it as iconic as the destination."
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Reality TV legend Gemma Collins voted celeb Brits most want to party with on a night out
REALITY TV legend Gemma Collins is the celebrity that most people want a night out with, a survey says. A new poll revealed Gen Z revellers want to paint the town red with The GC, as the 44-year-old claimed more than a quarter of the vote. 3 The party queen is the number one celebrity most Brits want to join for a night out Credit: Getty 3 Gemma will front the 'SlayStation' at King's Cross on Saturday The ex-TOWIE star beat out This Morning's Alison Hammond and Katie Price to take the top spot. The study of 2,000 Brits by train ticket app Trainline also revealed that three in four 18 to 34-year-olds believe a night on the town begins at home. Some 80 per cent say the journey is one of the most important elements of going 'out out' and three in five use the train ride into town to do last-minute make-up. It comes as Gemma will launch a pop-up glam stop named 'SlayStation', after teaming up with Trainline. Read more about Gemma Collins It will give women a glam touch-up at the packed King's Cross train station, in Central London, on Saturday. Those passing through the city or heading to Beyonce's Cowboy Carter concert will be able to get a free last-minute touch-up from professional hair stylists and makeup artists. Gemma said: "Listen, the best part of any night is the build-up. "It's the getting glam, the playlist, the group chat chaos, and all those deep, hilarious, 'why did we even start talking about this?' moments on the journey to the venue. Most read in Showbiz "SlayStation is all about bringing the glam - a bit of hair, a bit of makeup, and a whole lot of fabulous. "If you're stepping out, step out ready to slay." Figures also showed one in five of 18-24-year-olds are prepared to travel a staggering 50 miles to get to their main event. Sarah Helppi, UK Country Director at Trainline, said: "At Trainline, we know that great nights out start long before you reach the venue - they start with the journey. "Whether it's touching up your look on the train, sharing music playlists, or those conversations that only happen en route, travel has become an essential part of the night. "That's why we launched SlayStation - to celebrate the journey and make it as iconic as the destination." 3 The GC beat competition from This Morning's energetic host Alison Hammond Credit: Rex
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Reality star reveals hospital dash with newborn son and says she's ‘in the trenches'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A REALITY star has revealed she had to rush her newborn baby to hospital, as she described the ordeal as being "in the trenches'. Emma Connolly - who is married to Made In Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock - revealed the family's tough week, which saw both her young children rushed to the ER. 5 Emma Connolly revealed her baby had to be taken to hospital Credit: Instagram 5 Emma and Proudlock welcomed their baby in March Credit: Instagram 5 Oliver announced his wife was pregnant with a Theyvideo featuring Emma's bump last December Credit: Instagram The couple share two children, Levi who was born in March, and Bonnie Lou, three. Today, Emma - who has also appeared in Made In Chelsea briefly - revealed how both children had been poorly with a sickness bug, which saw them go to the doctors and then the ER. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the exhausted mum told fans: "Oh my god, this week has been insane. It's hard. It's really hard to kids. "And we've had sick bugs, we've been at the GP, we've been at the hospital, we've been to A&E. "It has been a week. So, just so you know." Emma explained more in a caption over the video, which read: "Hanging on by a THREAD. "Both kids have had sick bugs, we have slept for about 7 seconds, my boobs feel like they are about to blow off and just here to say THIS IS HARD and to anyone else in the trenches I am with you. "It's so tough when your little ones are sick and all you want to do is take their pain away and help them feel 110% again. "It's hard on both of them, but especially challenging with Levi since he can't express what he's feeling. "Thankfully, both kids are now back to full health and we're so grateful!!! "Now for a big sleep. Good luck and god speed to anyone else in the trenches and I'll see you on the flipsde!" BABY NO. 2 Emma and husband Proudlock welcomed Levi in March. Announcing the news, proud dad Proudlock said: "He's here. Our hearts are fuller, our home louder, and our arms forever occupied. "Levi Fox Proudlock, the perfect piece to complete our family of four." 5 The couple began dating in 2014, with Oliver proposing in 2018 Credit: Paul Edwards The couple are already parents to daughter Bonnie Lou, who was born in May 2022. Oliver and Emma began dating in 2014 after she messaged him on social media about his earring after he'd appeared on Made In Chelsea. They announced their engagement in August 2018 after Oliver got down on one knee during a romantic trip to Gothenburg, Sweden. The pair's wedding was postponed due to Covid lockdown regulations in 2020, with them eventually tying the knot during a small church ceremony in Fulham, London, on December 15 2020.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Reality star reveals hospital dash with newborn son and says she's ‘in the trenches'
A REALITY star has revealed she had to rush her newborn baby to hospital, as she described the ordeal as being "in the trenches'. Emma Connolly - who is married to Advertisement 5 Emma Connolly revealed her baby had to be taken to hospital Credit: Instagram 5 Emma and Proudlock welcomed their baby in March Credit: Instagram 5 Oliver announced his wife was pregnant with a Theyvideo featuring Emma's bump last December Credit: Instagram The couple share two children, Today, Emma - who has also appeared in Made In Chelsea briefly - revealed how both children had been poorly with a sickness bug, which saw them go to the doctors and then the ER. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the exhausted mum told fans: "Oh my god, this week has been insane. It's hard. It's really hard to kids. "And we've had sick bugs, we've been at the GP , we've been at the hospital, we've been to A&E. Advertisement Read more on Proudlock "It has been a week. So, just so you know." Emma explained more in a caption over the video, which read: "Hanging on by a THREAD. "Both kids have had sick bugs, we have slept for about 7 seconds, my boobs feel like they are about to blow off and just here to say THIS IS HARD and to anyone else in the trenches I am with you. "It's so tough when your little ones are sick and all you want to do is take their pain away and help them feel 110% again. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz "It's hard on both of them, but especially challenging with Levi since he can't express what he's feeling. "Thankfully, both kids are now back to full health and we're so grateful!!! "Now for a big sleep . Good luck and god speed to anyone else in the trenches and I'll see you on the flipsde!" BABY NO. 2 Emma and husband Proudlock Advertisement Announcing the news , proud dad Proudlock said: "He's here. Our hearts are fuller, our home louder, and our arms forever occupied. "Levi Fox Proudlock, the perfect piece to complete our family of four." 5 The couple began dating in 2014, with Oliver proposing in 2018 Credit: Paul Edwards The couple are already Advertisement Oliver and Emma began dating in 2014 after she messaged him on social media about his earring after he'd appeared on Made In Chelsea . They announced their engagement in August 2018 after Oliver got down on one knee during a romantic trip to Gothenburg, The pair's wedding was postponed due to Covid lockdown regulations in 2020, with them Fulham , London, on December 15 2020. 5 Emma showing off her baby bump earlier this year Credit: Instagram Advertisement
