MOTHER’S DAY EXCLUSIVE
OUR FIRST YEAR AS MUMS
STARS OPEN UP ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES
RAISING THEIR BABIES IN A PANDEMIC
They are five women who have all faced their first year of motherhood while dealing with life in a pandemic. As they prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, our celebrity mums open up to hello! about the highs and lows of raising a baby during such a challenging time…
Ever the glamorous Mum my,Lydia snuggles (above) into daughter Loretta, who turned one last month, and the pair dress down for a day out enjoying the fresh country air (left). “I’ve always lived such a crazy, fast-paced existence, but during lockdown, I’ve been able to give Loretta my undivided attention and appreciate the special milestones,” she says
LYDIA BRIGHT
Lydia Bright’s daughter Loretta Rose was born on 21 February 2020 and, says the 30-year-old single mum and former The Only Way Is Essex star, has brought her total happiness.
I’d heard that when you have a baby, everything suddenly looks as if it’s in high definition. Now I know it’s true.
Although my first year of motherhood wasn’t how I’d imagined, it’s been the best year of my life. I’ve always lived such a crazy, fast-paced existence, but during lockdown, I’ve been able to give Loretta my undivided attention and appreciate the special milestones, from her first smile, first step and first word: “Mama” - she says it the moment she wakes up.