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Katherine Heslop

Stacey Solomon shows off bare baby bump as she kicks off maternity leave in style

Stacey Solomon has excitedly revealed she will give born this month, as she started her maternity leave.

The Loose Women star, 33, and her soap star husband Joe Swash, 41, are set to welcome a baby girl soon, and Stacey has been keeping her fans updated, ever since the announcement in December.

Yesterday, Stacey, who is already a mum-of-four, gave fans an exciting update.

Taking to her Instagram Story, she shared a picture of her baby bump, a cup of tea and two cases of flowers, writing on the photo: "Hello February. Our little girl will officially be a February baby. Our little Aquarius.

Stacey Solomon said February is one of her favourite months (Stacey Solomon/Instagram)
She shared a sweet clip with her two youngest children (Stacey Solomon/Instagram)

"I love February. I think because of the start of longer days, brighter days, it's a nice short month. I feel like it's a little gateway month into spring... Happy February everyone."

The I'm A Celebrity winner also shared a sweet clip of herself in the kitchen, wearing a stylish blue tracksuit set, with her youngest kids, Rex, three, and Rose, one, toddling in her picturesque kitchen.

Stacey said she was enjoying "spending the start of my maternity leave with these two," adding: "2022 was full on filming schedules so it's such a treat to be home."

Stacey on Lorraine earlier this month (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Opening up on her "surprise" pregnancy earlier this month, Stacey admitted she could give birth "very soon".

Talking to Lorraine Kelly, she said: "Yeah, nearly there now, very soon. We are just so grateful. It was a surprise but we’re so grateful to have this again. We love being parents and can’t believe how lucky we have been."

The X-Factor star revealed she was eight months pregnant shortly after Christmas, as she and husband Joe confirmed their family was expanding.

Explaining why they hadn't shared the news sooner, Stacey said the couple found out later than usual they were expecting.

Last week Stacey joked she was squatting to kickstart her labour, and her efforts to get baby moving were met with laughter from EastEnders star Joe.

Taking to her Instagram story, she wished her fans ‘Happy Friday’ as she shared an image of herself trying to drink a cup of tea whilst in a low squat position.

“Happy Friday from me squatting at every opportunity just to try and let gravity do some of the work before labour kicks in,” she wrote.

“Did anyone else do this or am I just a weirdo? Joe thinks it’s hilarious,” the Loose Woman presenter, 33, admitted.

Stacey and Joe will soon welcome their next child together (Instagram)
The star recently joked she was 'squatting at every opportunity' (Instagram/staceysolomon)

A little later that evening, Stacey confirmed that her pregnancy was ‘still going’ after she suggested a slew of fans were asking whether she had yet gone into labour.

“I thought I’d come on and say hello. Still cooking, still going.

“I think because Rex and Rose were a little bit early, I automatically just assumed she’d be here by now - because, you know, the more [children] you have, the more they sort of slip and slide out. Or that’s what I thought, anyway.

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