Stacey Solomon said her family was 'complete' before announcing she is expecting her fifth baby.
The Loose Women panellist has Zachary, 13, and Leighton, nine, from previous relationships. She shares Rex, two, and baby Rose with her husband Joe Swash.
She’s also step-mum to Joe’s son Harry.
Just a few days after Christmas, the star and Joe announced they are expecting their third child together.
However, after welcoming Rose, Stacey claimed she and Joe weren't planning on adding any more children to their family.
Speaking to You Magazine in 2021, she said: "We have to live within our means. We want to be the best parents we can be.
"And when we were trying to have this baby, it wasn’t the process we thought it would be, so we were just so grateful to even get pregnant. I don’t want to push it anymore. This is enough."
Much to the delight of her fans, Stacey announced her fifth pregnancy and revealed it was a 'big surprise'.
Taking to Instagram, she shared a sweet video showing the moment she told Joe the happy news with a positive pregnancy test.
Captioning the video, she wrote: "Me + Him = So grateful & can not believe I’m saying this… Another little pickle is on the way…
"A HUGE surprise, but one that we are so thankful for to the moon & back bub @realjoeswashy."
The couple's family and friends flocked to congratulate the pair, with Lydia Bright writing: "Crying congrats Joe and stacey, another Pickle."
While Vicky Pattison wrote: "I'm sobbing congratulations guys."
"Ohhhhh so many congratulations," Candice Brown commented.
Chloe Crowhurst wrote: "Amazing! Congratulations guys."
She also opened up about her awkward fear when it comes to her fifth pregnancy.
Stacey said: "I have sooo much to catch up with you all...
"I'm just trying to enjoy this crazy bit between Xmas and NY where no one knows what day it is with all the pickles..."
"Honestly you're all so bloody sweet and kind and I can't wait to come on here and tell you EVERYTHING," she explained.
"I can't believe we are having another baby! We are sooo excited. I'm nervous for my noon [crying laughing emoji].
"But so so excited."
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