Katie Waissel announces birth of first child

Former X Factor star Katie Waissel has given birth to her first child, she announced on Twitter this afternoon.

She shared the news of her firstborn’s arrival with a short, sweet message… “And then there were three.”

And then there were three …… 💙

— Katie Waissel (@katiewaissel24) 21 July 2018

The 2010 contestant had earlier revealed that she was expecting a baby boy, and that his first name will begin with the letter ‘H’.

Absolutely head over heals in love with this gorgeous necklace from @zoelevjewelry ! Featuring my sons initials in a stunning delicate gold design, I now get to carry him in another very special way! As I continue to put together my Mamas Go To Guide, I can not recommended this little gem enough to make your special moment shine that much more!!! So in love with this moment, it makes it that much more real! Can’t wait to meet you little man! Not long now! #zoelevjewelry #zoelev #jewelry #jewelrydesigner #gold #initialnecklace #babyboy #pregnant #pregnancy #thirdtrimester #gift #mom #momlife #mamasboy #stolemyheart #love #family #notlongnow #keepsake #special #moments #blogger #guide #goto #parenting #healthy #fitness #lifestyle

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Katie has been keeping her followers updated with regular posts about her pregnancy.

She celebrated hitting her six-month pregnancy milestone with an Instagram picture showing off her blossoming bump.

In the revealing post, written from her home in New York, Katie admitted to feeling “excited, scared and nervous” about becoming a first time mum, and revealed her “moment of vulnerability” in a message to her fans.

I wanted to share this picture with you as for me, it captured a real moment of vulnerability, honesty and heart. I was actually trying to film a little video diary which I’ve been doing throughout my pregnancy and my phone paused on this image. At six months pregnant I’ve never been more excited and scared and nervous in my life. As a first time mum, reading and researching how to be ‘a great parent’ can’t even begin to prepare you for the emotional ride you embark on throughout pregnancy to get you there. So many firsts! So many questions! So many fears! BUT in this very moment that was captured, in all its innocence, is a sense of pride and slowly beginning to show some acceptance courage readiness and hell yeah I can do this! I’m certainly not perfect, and honestly where would be the fun in that, but i would like to be the perfect balance of perfectly imperfect. Room for growth, a role model for adaptability and fearless against all challenges, and as long as one goes through life with the heart of a lion, being honest, being loving, being kind, being grateful, being accountable, being open to learn, then we all have every faith and chance to be the best first time anything that we want to be. So here is to Six Months in on this amazing journey of firsts! Only another three to go! Be YOU always! Love Katie xx #mom #pregnancy #realtalk #pregnant #truthbooth #heart #soul #fearless #first #firsttimemom #pregnant #fitmom #thebump #babybump #hescoming #loveyouforever #selfie #theweekend #saturday #potd #allofme #honesty #realpost #wegotthis #parenting #caring #family

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She wrote: “I wanted to share this picture with you, as for me, it captured a real moment of vulnerability, honesty and heart…

“At six months pregnant I’ve never been so scared, excited and nervous in my life. As a first time mum, reading and researching how to become a ‘great parent’ can’t even begin to prepare you for the emotional ride you embark on throughout pregnancy to get there.

“So many firsts! So many questions! So many fears! BUT in this very moment that was captured, in all its innocence, is a sense of pride and of slowly beginning to show some acceptance, pride and readiness, and hell yeah I can do this!”

Katie will now share parenting duties with her son’s father, Andy Speer.

The couple announced they were expecting in January, just four months after first confirming their romance.

As well as all the joy – and tiredness – that comes from being a new mum, Katie has admitted she’s really looking forward to getting her pre-pregnancy body back.

She revealed she’d gained three stone, and had added 6lbs of this in just two weeks.

Ok mamas this is no joke! I’ve gained a total of 42lbs (3 stone) SO FAR! Firstly, so far? But I’m at the end!!! It means there’s more?! I have allegedly (and scientifically been proven with scales) gained 6lbs in two weeks! What am I eating, an entire horse on a daily basis? This baby is officially fired from the womb! He needs to hurry up and make his debut before I explode! I must say, I am kind of excited for the mama body transformation post baby! I feel so swollen right now that sponges would be jealous of my water retention! 😩😩 #pregnant #pregnancy #momlife #thirdtrimester #babyboy #weightgain #mum #mama #healthy #fitness #lifestyle #blogger #realtalk #water #retention #postpartum #plan #weightloss #wegotthis

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