Katie Salmon has shared the delightful news that she has welcomed her first child.
The Love Island star took to Instagram on Mother’s Day (March 27), saying she had been in her “baby bubble” for several days but it felt like the right time to share the news.
Katie revealed in January that she and her fiancé Harry were expecting their first child and she was six months into her pregnancy.
Sharing her happy news, she told fans: “Am officially a Mummy!!!!
“Had some time off in my baby bubble but figured today would be the best day to let you all know. We welcomed our beautiful baby girl into this magical world. Thaiga Dean (pronounced Tiger).
“I never thought I could feel this way, am completely in love and thought I had everything in life until she came. My life is complete.”
She added that she gave birth in her hometown of Wirral, adding: “Thank you to the NHS and Arrowe park hospital I couldn’t have done it without you guys.
“You have been amazing! We are so lucky to have you.
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“My family and friends who have brought us gifts and been so supportive.”
The star who found fame on the ITV2 dating programme back in 2016 went on to say: “And my fiancé who is just my rock, you are my dream, thank you for giving me the world. We got you forever!
“Going back into my bubble now I’ll be back soon but right now I’m just so content being with my little family and enjoying every second of this incredible blessing.
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“Universe, thank you for the greatest gift alive. My beautiful baby daughter. “
Her adorable post was soon inundated with comments from her celebrity pals, with Real Housewives star Nicole Sealey commenting: “Congratulations.”
Fellow Love Island alumni, Alex Bowen added: “Congratulations Katie sending love to you all,” while his wife Olivia gushed: “Congratulations my gorgeous girl I am SOOOO happy to see this.”
Desperate Scousewives’ Amanda Harrington typed: “Congratulations, so happy for you,” alongside six red love heart emojis.
“Congratulations to you all, happy first mother’s day,” wrote one fan.
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Sharing the news of her pregnancy, Katie shared a heartwarming video alongside Ed Sheeran’s song Small Bump in the background.
The emotional video saw the then-soon-to-be mum visiting the doctor for a baby scan, where the camera zooms into the baby’s heartbeat.
It finished with the couple celebrating New Year’s Eve in Thailand, where her fiancée Harry proposed to her on the beach.
Captioning the video, excited Katie wrote: “Been busy creating life. First came love, then came you. Six months pregnant with our biggest blessing.”
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