Millie Mackintosh shared a detailed lookback at her pregnancy on Instagram on Tuesday as her due date edges closer.
The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, uploaded a series of images from the moment she discovered she was expecting her first child with her husband Hugo Taylor to her mini pink-themed baby shower last month.
While the social media influencer described her journey as a ‘hell of a ride’ amid the country’s coronavirus lockdown, she also expressed her gratitude towards her loved ones for their support as she prepares to welcome her baby girl in just a matter of weeks.
‘These memories will stick with me forever’: Millie Mackintosh shared a detailed lookback at her pregnancy on Instagram on Tuesday as her due date edges closer
The lifestyle blogger kicked off her message by documenting her Indonesian trip with former co-star Hugo, 33, last year, when she was not yet aware of her pregnancy.
Media personality Millie explained: ‘As my due date gets closer, I’ve been reflecting on the last nine months and what it’s meant to me, and as you’ve all been an important part of this journey, I thought I’d share the memories with you that’ll stick with me forever.
‘The first image is Hugo and I in Indonesia last year, I love this photo because we were so relaxed and happy, I was pregnant but didn’t know yet. Then came the day we found out we were officially expecting and our lives changed forever’, she added, alongside an image of two Clearblue digital pregnancy tests.
Tender moments: The former MIC star, 30, uploaded a series of images from the moment she discovered she was expecting her first child with her husband Hugo Taylor to her baby shower
Milestones: The lifestyle blogger kicked off her message by documenting her Indonesian trip with former co-star Hugo, 33, last year, when she was not yet aware of her pregnancy
The mother-to-be also treated fans to the moment she discovered she and eyewear entrepreneur Hugo were having a daughter.
Cradling her baby bump in a halterneck silk dress in another stunning image, the TV star wrote: ‘Another highlight was finding out that we were having a little girl, I wore a pink dress to share the news!’
Millie said she was overwhelmed with emotion, detailing: ‘It really sank in that we were going to have a daughter when my stylist’s little girl tried to talk to my baby bump, I couldn’t stop crying happy tears!’
The London native went on to share her delight at moving into her new abode: ‘My maternal instincts to nest were pretty strong from the get go so moving into our first family home and getting the nursery finished was an amazing moment.’
Growing her family: ‘Then came the day we found out we were officially expecting and our lives changed forever’, she added, alongside an image of two Clearblue digital pregnancy tests
Bundle of joy: The blonde beauty also posted a photo of her young relative rubbing her baby bump
‘Getting the nursery done was an amazing moment’: The London native shared her delight at moving into her new abode
On her romantic Italian trip in February, she added: ‘Next Hugo and I went on a baby moon to Florence, where we made the most of lie ins and romantic dinners.’
Millie insisted her journey to parenthood has helped her appreciate her mother Georgina even more, stating: ‘After that came my shoot for Hello Magazine with my mum for Mother’s Day.
‘It was the perfect chance to reflect on our special relationship prior to her becoming a grandma for the first time!’
The socialite – who previously sought advice from new mums over her battle with ‘severe anxiety’ – admitted there have been many ‘highs and lows’ during her pregnancy.
Smitten: On her romantic Italian trip in February, she added: ‘Next Hugo and I went on a baby moon to Florence, where we made the most of lie ins and romantic dinners’
‘It was the perfect chance to reflect on our special relationship’: Millie insisted her journey to parenthood has helped her appreciate her mother Georgina even more
‘Some days the hormones really kick in and the tears flow for no reason’: The socialite previously sought advice from new mums over her battle with ‘severe anxiety’
‘It was special for just the 3 of us’: The former magazine intern’s last images showed Hugo cupping her stomach as well as a radiant image of the pair’s intimate baby shower
Posting a brave image of herself crying, she told her social media followers: ‘Some days the hormones really kick in and the tears flow for no reason but that’s all part and parcel of making a life!’
The former magazine intern’s last images showed Hugo cupping her stomach as well as a radiant image of the pair’s intimate baby shower, with the couple postponing a celebration with their friends until later in the summer due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Millie penned: ‘I love this image of Hugo and I sharing a moment in the sunshine, feeling my bump as she kicked. And finally, my baby shower which still felt like a special day just the 3 of us.’
Thanking her nearest and dearest for their help, she ended her post: ‘One things for sure, it’s been a hell of a ride being heavily pregnant in a time that’ll go down in history, but I feel very lucky I’ve had so much support from Hugo, friends and family and of course all of you #nearlythere #thirdtrimester #wegotthis’. [sic]
Ups and downs: The social media influencer described her journey as a ‘hell of a ride’ amid the country’s coronavirus lockdown, but also thanked her loved ones for their support