Stacey Solomon had quite a frank response when it come to being quizzed on whether welcoming a sixth child is on the cards. The Sort Your Life Out host surprised fans back in December when she announed she was pregnnat with baby number five.
And fans' delight soon turned to shock when Stacey, 33, debuted her baby bump for the first time and revealed she was already eight months pregnant after finding out herself that she was pregnant "late" and deciding to keep it between her and her family for a little while before sharing the joyous news with the world.
And just before Valentine's Day, Stacey revealed that her and her husband Joe Swash's baby girl had "literally flew" into the world, being born at their family home, dubbed Pickle Cottage, on February 7. The Loose Women star, who also shares daughter 16-month-old Rose and son Rex, three, with former EastEnders star Joe, then later confirmed that they had named their baby girl Belle.
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Since the, Stacey has been documenting life with newborn Belle and life as a family-of-seven - or eight - if you including her two older chilren, Zachary and Leighton, from previous relationships and Joe's teenage son Harry, also from a previous relationship.
But fans need not expect another baby announcement any time soon. "I've literally just given birth!" Stacey replied when quizzed by OK! Magazine. She added while laughing: "I couldn’t even imagine anything going on."
Stacey, who shot to fame on The X Factor in 2009 where she made it to the final alongside Olly Murs and eventual winner Joe McElderry, also shared how she relies heavily on the "massive family network" around her to cope with the chaos of daily life with a big family
"The older ones [children] help - and Joe is amazing," she told OK! "We’ve got a massive family network, my mum and dad, his [Joe’s] mum, sisters, brothers all chip in – we couldn’t do it without them. They say it takes a village and we need the whole village!"
It comes after Stacey praised her dad in a moving Father's Day post which she dedicated to him and her husband. Whilst sharing an adorable photo album with her millions of fans and followers, the TV star also opened up about life as a 'blended' family.
And while she shared how it can be 'complicated', she said that Joe does it 'effortlessly'. Sharing mirror selfies featuring her children and her dad, David, as they all beamed for the camera, Stacey wrote: "My dad, their Dad, Our hero’s. Happy Father's Day, Dad & Daddy! I know you both didn’t get enough time with your own father’s but oh my goodness I know they are looking down on you both so bloody proud of the fathers you have become.
"Dad not a day goes by that I don’t need you and you’re always there. No matter what. What a privilege it is to have you in our lives. Joe, I know it’s not easy & blended families are complicated to say the least… but you make it all seem effortless." The Sort Your Life Out hos went on: "You’re the most incredible husband, father and father figure to ALL of our children and I feel every emotion raising our family with you.
"Everyone else comes first and nothing is ever too much. especially grateful for how much time you’ve taken off recently to take over at home while I’m here there and everywhere. As hard as it is leaving some days knowing you’re there giving them every bit of love they could ever need makes it easier.
"Too the moon and back Joe. To the moon and back dad. Thinking of anyone struggling today… lots & lots of love. P.S Rose’s sassy side eye in every picture we ever take."
Stacey also took her dad on holiday with Joe and their brood earlier this year when they all flew out to Abu Dhabi. At the time, the former Queen of the Jungle shared the message alongside a snap of the family posing in front of the sparkling Warner Bros sign where Stacey's dad was spotted
"Grandad is here with us too," she revealed. Because he helps us so much at home we thought he deserved a break too (or at least that's how I sold it to him [crying laughing emoji])." She added: "But really, it's because we need him more than ever abroad," alongside another crying laughing emoji.
