Kate Ferdinand says her 'first official' Mother's Day brought an unexpected range of emotions.
The former reality star and husband Rio Ferdinand welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Cree, 12 weeks ago.
But doting step-mum Kate made sure to be "sensitive" on a "difficult day" for her husband and his three children Lorenz, 14, Tate, 12, and nine-year-old Tia who he shared with late wife Rebecca Ellison.
Kate, 29, shared a series of images to her Instagram Story on Sunday.
The first was of herself wearing a rainbow-coloured cheetah-print dress as she penned: "It was meant to be a PJ day, but we decided to get dressed up last minute.
"It made all the difference and we had a lovely family meal."
She then shared a picture of a stunning purple flower bouquet, writing: "We have celebrated our mummy’s in heaven."
Kate also shared a personalised shirt printed for Mother’s Day, which read: "Mumm + Cree, our 1st mother’s day 2021."
She commented alongside: "My first ‘official’ Mother’s Day, although have felt like a mum for years.
"Trying to be sensitive on such a difficult day but enjoy it at the same time has brought a whole new range of emotions I wasn’t quite expecting."
Sharing images of more flowers, Kate later reflected: "Feeling extremely blessed and grateful to be here celebrating with my family.
"The gift of life is something we often take for granted."
She added: "Very deep but very true. Lots of love to you all everyone."
