Emily Blackwell gives birth 10 weeks early as baby daughter discharged from intensive care unit

Made in Chelsea star Emily Blackwell has given birth to her first child 10 weeks early as she admitted she's had the 'hardest time of her life' as her baby went into intensive care

Emily Blackwell has revealed she has welcomed her first child 10 weeks early and admitted it has been the "hardest time of her life".

The Made in Chelsea star, 28, gave birth almost two months ago and opened up to fans about spending 53 gruelling days in intensive care. She welcomed her daughter Eva June Oldershaw on November 3, who had to spend weeks in an incubator. Emily and fiancé Jordan Oldershaw admitted they felt "totally out of control".

The reality TV star shared a montage of moments from Eva's time in hospital from being supported by medical equipment to being well enough to go home. She emotionally shared: "Hello world Eva June Oldershaw born 03.11.2024. After 53 days in the NICU our little miracle is finally home. Eva was born over 10 weeks early.

"To say the last few months have been the hardest times of our lives, would be an understatement. Not being able to take our baby home for 2 months, feeling totally out of control, sitting for hours staring at monitors, listening to the bleeping and alarms going off, not knowing what each day will bring."

She continued: "Staring at Eva through an incubator with wires everywhere and feeling totally helpless, asking the nurses to help us hold our baby. This is not how I imagined it…However, Eva is one tough cookie and I’m so incredibly grateful she’s now here with us at home and healthy.

"I can’t thank the NHS enough and in particular, the Chelsea Westminster Hospital. The midwives, doctors and nurses are ABSOLUTE angels, who we will forever be indebted to. Even though this was not what I had planned, I’m still so grateful for the journey we been on. We have had 10 extra weeks with our baby girl and watched her conquer so much. She is one strong little lady.

"Now it’s time to adjust and enjoy life as a family of 3 and soak up every single moment in our newborn bubble. Jordan, you have been mine and Eva’s rock through all of this. There’s no way could we have done this without you. Juggling all this whilst running a business is no joke and everyday I’m so proud of you. (A bit soppy, I know) butttt watching the way you have been with our daughter has made me love you even more."

Emily's followers rushed to share their support as Made In Chelsea star Lucy Watson said: "Oh my gosh. She is a little fighter. So pleased you get to bring your girl home. congratulations to you both xxx." Jazz Saunders added: "Eva is a tough cookie like her mama sending you so much love."

The TV star announced her pregnancy just weeks after Jordan had popped the question after two years together while on holiday in Florence. In a snap posted on social media, Emily was seen smiling from ear to ear as Jordan was stood behind her, as he gently placed his hands either side of her baby bump. She captioned the post: "It’s giving Mum and Dad all we’ve ever dreamed of and more."

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