Lucy Mecklenburgh shared more details on her life as a new mother to six-week-old son Roman on Monday, as she hosted a Q&A session with fans on Instagram.
The 28-year-old former TOWIE star took to her social media account, where she invited her followers to ask her questions, as she spoke about the bond she’s enjoyed with her offspring during breastfeeding and his daily routine.
Brunette beauty Lucy also took the opportunity to gush about her fiancé Ryan Thomas, praising him for being ‘so supportive and hands on’ as she adjusted to her demanding new role.
Motherhood: Lucy Mecklenburgh shared more details on her life as a new mother to six-week-old son Roman on Monday, as she hosted a Q&A session with fans on Instagram.
When asked how breastfeeding was going for her, the TV personality said: ‘Dont get me wrong it’s not always easy but his feeds are less often now which helps and I can’t imagine not having this bond with Roman.’ [sic]
Another fan enquired how Lucy was doing in general, prompting her to respond: ‘I’m good! Somedays are hard but Ryan has been so supportive & hands on, its helped me so much.’ [sic]
However, while she was open about her experience since giving birth, Lucy revealed that she’d be keeping details of Roman’s arrival into the world under wraps for now.
Supportive: Brunette beauty Lucy also took the opportunity to gush about her fiancé Ryan Thomas, praising him for being ‘so supportive and hands on’
After being asked if she would share her birthday story, the reality star said: ‘I’m not sure yet! It was such an incredible experience.
‘I want to but also want to keep it private as I don’t want keyboard warriors tarnishing the best moment of my life. Which is sad I know.
‘When u become a mum, a lot of other mums become very vocal and of [course] think they know best!! For MY BABY!
‘Most mummy’s are very supportive and lovely tho… part of me really does want to share to give mummas to be a positive birth story.’ [sic]
Topics: During her chat with fans, the former TOWIE star touched on a variety of topics, including breastfeeding and her feelings on one day sharing her birth story
Lucy’s impromptu chat with fans comes days after she discussed the challenges of being a first time mum amid the COVID-19 lockdown on PrettyLittleThing’s Instagram live #PressPauseWithPLT with host Nat O’ Leary.
The star admitted she has ‘good days and bad days’ and ‘took life for granted’ before the coronavirus crisis.
Lucy said: ‘We’ve done a lot of board games and cards. It’s almost like going back to basics.
‘There isn’t really much time to do anything else. I’ve been sterilising, doing nappies and feeding. I think for me getting out in the garden and go out for an hour a day.’
Details: She also spoke about her baby’s daily routine, and joked that he’s ‘such a greedy boy’
Discussing what she does to keep fit, the television personality added: ‘I can’t train at the moment because I’m in my post natal recovery.
‘In a couple of weeks, when I start training again, I really want to get into yoga so that’s something I’m looking forward to.
‘I love variety, weights, barre and HIIT. I prefer short quick workouts. I’ll do my walk first thing in the morning and when Roman’s napping, I will phone one of my friends.
‘I prefer to workout half an hour every day or five to six days a week.’
Lucy admitted she took life for granted before lockdown.
‘There’s certain things I took for granted, like nipping out meeting a friend for coffee,’ she said.
Bundle of joy: Lucy and Ryan welcomed their offspring Roman into the world six weeks ago
Post-partum: Discussing what she does to keep fit recently, the television personality said, ‘I can’t train at the moment because I’m in my post natal recovery’
‘The way we were living our lives, we do take a lot for granted.
‘There’s good days and bad days. Sometimes you think “this is so lovely. I’m having time with my family”, getting little jobs in the house that I haven’t had time to do before and then other days I feel a little bit down.
‘The days have merged into one especially when you have a couple of sleepless nights in a row. You don’t know what time it is or what day it is. It is amazing.
‘I think it’s about making that phone call to someone who will lift your spirits always helps or talking to someone in the house.
‘We have to think we’re the lucky ones, at home, isolating. There’s people out there working very, very hard and risking their lives.’
Hard: It comes after Lucy’s fiancé Ryan recently spoke of his struggles of raising Roman without his family amid the coronavirus lockdown
It comes after Lucy’s fiancé Ryan Thomas spoke of his struggles of raising Roman without his family amid the coronavirus lockdown.
In a candid post, the soap star admitted he was ‘full of fear and loneliness’ as he self-isolates with fiancée Lucy.
The actor, who shared his message alongside a sweet picture of himself kissing his baby, also offered to provide new parents with baby supplies during the global crisis.
The former Coronation Street star and Lucy have taken isolation extremely seriously ever since the nation was plunged into lockdown.
Stay at home: The former Coronation Street star and Lucy have taken isolation extremely seriously ever since the nation was plunged into lockdown