Stacey Solomon has revealed she was judged as a single teenage mom but now “couldn’t be prouder” of her “greatest achievements”.
The 33-year-old TV personality celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday by sharing a thoughtful post on Instagram.
She shared a slew of sweet snaps with her five children – Zachary, Leighton, Rex, Rose and Belle.
In one moment, Stacey beamed as she rocked one-month-old Belle while another husband held Joe Swash.
Alongside the photos, she wrote: “I’ve been a mom since I was 17 years old. I hardly remember life before I became a mother. I remember all the looks I got and all the things people said when they saw “raise a kid”.
Sweet: Stacey Solomon has revealed she was judged as a single teenage mom but now “couldn’t be prouder” of her “greatest achievements”.
Adorable: Baby Belle was born in February after panelist and Loose Women partner Joe Swash, 41, announced the surprise pregnancy in December
“I can’t believe I’m a mother of 5 now. And all I can say is that none of those judgments or opinions from back then were true. No matter how real they felt, I look at them now and I’ve never felt so proud.
“They are the kindest and most amazing people and I was a part of that. Zachy, Leight, Rex, Rose, Belle You are all my greatest blessing. My greatest achievements Each and every one of you made me what I am. I’m so thankful for you all. And it is the greatest privilege to raise you all.
She captioned it, “Forever my little pickles. Always to the moon and back. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. Sending lots of love to all of you who are finding today extremely difficult.
Baby Belle was born in February after panelist and Loose Women partner Joe Swash, 41, announced the surprise pregnancy in December.
On Monday, the star admitted she was proud of herself after navigating a busy day alone with her five children.
Stacey shared a series of sweet photos of herself and the kids after a busy day of school runs, swim lessons and baby groups.
‘Proud. I feel like I smashed it today. I don’t mind if I sound big headed but I felt superhuman today,” wrote a beaming Stacey.
Explaining that she hadn’t been feeling too well for the past few weeks, she wrote, “For some reason lately it’s been easy for me to tell myself that I’m failing or that I’m doing a garbage job and I never tell myself how good it is I’m fine ‘
She decided to change her mindset and share her achievements, as she admitted that “having three kids under 3 and two teenagers is wonderful, but not easy.”
Family: In one moment, Stacey beamed as she rocked one-month-old Belle, while husband Joe Swash joined in the photo
Alongside the snap, she wrote: “I can’t believe I’m a mom of 5 now. And all I can say is that none of those judgments or opinions were true at the time. No matter how real they felt, I look at them now and I’ve never felt so proud.
Mom: Stacey welcomed her fifth child a month ago and was honest about her struggle with daily juggling as she shared a family life update on Monday
Stacey explained how her day got off to a good start when her husband Joe Swash took over one of the late night feedings for baby Belle before he left for work.
“We did the school runs and after that I made it to rhyme time with Rex, Rose & Belle at the library for the first time ever,” Stacey continued.
“I’ve spent some time with other mums and felt so good to see that Rex & Belle are enjoying being away from home. Then we stayed out as long as we could, came home, played plasticine shops, made tuna pasta dinners, and tonight was swimming lessons for Rexy.
“Now we’re home and I’m ready to collapse on the sofa and start the cluster feeds.”
‘Sorry about the essay. but basically just a little reminder that you’re doing great even when you feel like you’re not. You are so amazing, don’t forget to tell yourself that sometimes.”
The Loose Women star added that she spent her evening planning a last minute family holiday over the Easter holidays.
“I’m aimlessly looking for someone to take the kids to before I head away,” she explained of her impending return to work.
“A lot of you ask if taking them all away is intimidating. Yes, definitely, but I think now is the best time, before Belle runs around and Joe and I run after the three little ones and they outnumber us,” the busy mum later explained.
Last week, Stacey admitted she feels “100 percent absolutely shitty.”
The 33-year-old TV personality took to her Instagram Story on Wednesday afternoon to offer advice to fellow moms, assuring them they were doing an “incredible job.”
She said: “Public announcement for anyone who ever says, ‘Oh my god, it looks like they’ve got their shit together – and I really haven’t’. Please don’t feel like this, you’re doing an amazing job.
Smashing it: On Monday, the star admitted she was proud of herself after navigating a tough Monday alone with her five children
Low key: The Loose Women star cut a casual figure in white sweatpants and a black sweatshirt as she danced with her kids
Stylish: Stacey accessorised with dainty gold earrings from her Abbott Lyon collection
Mother’s Day: Stacey spent the day dining with her entire family
“And I know it looks like I just got back to normal, like I never gave birth. That’s how it feels if I’m honest!’
She continued, “But that’s only because the whole ‘sleep when she sleeps, take time to rest and recover, don’t rush things’ out the window when you’re a year old!
“It’s incredible, that age gap, three, one and 0. I’m so grateful to have three little babies to raise and grow up together and I’m honestly so grateful.
“But I can assure you that 100 percent of the time I feel absolutely shitty!”