Emily Blackwell has shared the joyous news that she has given birth to her first child, although the arrival came 10 weeks ahead of schedule. The Made in Chelsea star, who is 28 years old, went through an intense period, with her newborn daughter Eva June Oldershaw needing to spend 53 demanding days in intensive care after her birth on November 3.
Emily and her fiancé Jordan Oldershaw have spoken about feeling "totally out of control" during the ordeal. They've now happily welcomed their little girl home after an early struggle.
On social media, Emily posted a touching montage capturing Eva's challenging journey in the hospital, from relying on medical equipment to being healthy enough to leave. She emotionally announced: "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."
Opening up about the harrowing experience, Emily revealed: "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 added, sharing the agony of watching her daughter fight for health: "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.", reports the Mirror.
"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 were quick to offer their support, with Made In Chelsea's Lucy Watson commenting: "Oh my gosh. She is a little fighter. So pleased you get to bring your girl home. congratulations to you both xxx."
Jazz Saunders chimed in with: "Eva is a tough cookie like her mama sending you so much love."
The TV personality had announced her pregnancy shortly after her partner Jordan proposed during a romantic getaway in Florence, having been together for two years. Emily shared a heart-warming photo on social media where she beams joyfully while Jordan stands behind her, his hands cradling her baby bump.
The caption read: "It's giving mum and dad all we've ever dreamed of and more."
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