‘I love my body more than ever before’: Ashley James displays her 19-week baby bump in bikini as she reflects on pregnancy in empowering post
She is expecting her first child later this year.
And Ashley James celebrated her growing baby bump on Sunday after revealing that she has hit the 19-week mark in a heart-warming Instagram post.
The former Made In Chelsea star, 33, fondly touched her bump and looked effortlessly chic in a bikini and patterned kimono during her trip to Osea Island, off the coast of Essex.
Baby on board: Ashley James looked effortlessly stylish as she wore a black bikini and printed kimono while holding her baby bump during her glamping weekend at Osea Island on Sunday
Ashley, who is expecting a baby boy, sported a simple yet chic black bikini and a wide-brimmed hat with her free-flowing blonde locks perched underneath.
The beauty looked proud of her blossoming bump as she cradled her stomach and posed up a storm.
The presenter and DJ sported a windswept kimono that was printed in a tribal leaf pattern.
Flawless: The former Made In Chelsea star, 33, caressed her growing bump and looked radiant as she opened up about her experiences during pregnancy
Candid: The star shared a candid post where she reflected on pregnancy and revealed she felt empowered by her changing body
For a day at the beach, she aptly decided that a makeup free look was the best choice.
Ashley has embraced her changing body and the struggles of being pregnant as she wrote: ‘The perfect place to celebrate 19 weeks today. I can’t believe there’s a 25cm little boy growing inside me and I still can’t feel him.
‘I love my body more than I’ve ever loved it before. I love watching it grow and stretch as it grows life.
Weekend stay: Ashley headed to Osea Island for a much-needed catch up with her close friend after an extended period apart due to lockdown and the pair stayed in a glamorous tent
‘I’m sorry I ever talked unkindly about my body (and looking back at photos it makes me realise that my body was never the issue).
‘I’ve loved not drinking. I’ve always drank so much that it’s been nice to have a break – it’s done wonders for my mental health, especially during lockdown.
‘I’m still perfecting my “thanks for your advice I didn’t ask for” face. Oh wow I had no idea I wouldn’t get much sleep with a newborn, thanks for enlightening me.’
Ashley revealed the gender of her baby, as she is expected a boy with her partner of nine months, Tom Andrews, after they conceived during lockdown.
Bikini body: The presenter and DJ showed her changing body in the yurt mirror as she slipped into her black bikini for a day on the sun-soaked beach
She added: ‘I can’t get my head around the fact I’m growing a penis inside me.
‘This little boy is going to be so loved. I already can’t wait to meet him.’
The pregnant star has been enjoying a weekend glamping excursion on Osea Island with her pal as she posted a picture of her inside the yurt wearing a glorious pink dress with billowing sleeves.
Ashley has been staying in a plush tent, making the most of the sun-soaked beaches and enjoying non-alcoholic beverages at the farm-themes bar.
Angelic: The mother-to-be looked stunning in a ’70s inspired flared baby pink dress with billowing sleeves in the bohemian chic tent