Lydia Bright Proudly Shows Off Her Growing Baby Bump And Stretch Marks
She announced in August that she was expecting her first child, a daughter, with her ex-boyfriend Lee Cronin in February next year.
And Lydia Bright proudly showcased her growing baby bump and stretch marks in a candid Instagram post on Monday, as she marked 12 weeks until she gives birth.
The former star, 29, also revealed that her beloved mum Debbie Bright will be her birthing partner when she welcomes her baby into the world next year.
Bumping along nicely: Lydia Bright proudly showcased her growing baby bump and stretch marks in a candid Instagram post on Monday, as she marked 12 weeks until she gives birth
Taking to the social media site, Lydia donned a black bra and knickers as she stood in front of her mirror and confidently posed for the snap.
Posing in a well-lit bedroom, the star smiled for the camera as she proudly put her bare, burgeoning bump on full display.
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Captioning the snap, while also revealing the affectionate moniker she's given her unborn child, she wrote: '12 weeks to go ......
Stretch marks and all (thanks Dinky)'
She also used the opportunity to announce that the third series of her family's podcast was in full swing, with the first episode detailing her gender reveal.
By her side: The former TOWIE star, 29, also revealed that her beloved mum Debbie Bright will be her birthing partner when she welcomes her baby into the world next year
To celebrate the podcast, Lydia also did a Q&A on Instagram stories with various members on the family.
There, healthtopical.com she revealed that her mum Debbie would be her birthing partner as she becomes a mum for the first time.
Insisting that she'll be by her daughter's side, Debbie said: 'I'm going to be there, I'm going to be going "push Lydia!".'
She also joked that he'd be an 'annoying' birthing partner as after having had four children herself, if Lydia begins screaming she'll simply say: 'stop being a baby!'
Chat: To celebrate her family's podcast, Lydia also did a Q&A on Instagram stories with various members on the family
That's my girl: Insisting that she'll be by her daughter's side, Debbie said: 'I'm going to be there, I'm going to be going "push Lydia!"
At that, the reality star quipped that her mum was out of the job, joking: 'You're not going to be with me, you're off the list!'
While Debbie then giggled: 'She's got a terrible pain threshold.'
It comes after Lydia took to Instagram Stories last month to reveal that she was hospitalised during the early stages of her pregnancy due to stress.
The Celebrity Island star hosted a Q&A session with her followers in which she revealed she was left heartbroken after the split from boyfriend Lee and at the time her extreme sickness - which she claims was stress-induced - landed her in hospital.
After a fan asked about how she coped, Lydia said: 'The beginning was very hard.
I'm so strong now but at 11 weeks I was completely heartbroken and lost. I was so worried that people would judge my situation...
Shocking: It comes after Lydia took to Instagram Stories last month to reveal that she was hospitalised during the early stages of her pregnancy due to stress
Emotional: In an Instagram Q and A with fans, Lydia said she was heartbroken after the split from Lee (pictured) and at the time her sickness landed her in hospital
'Before my announcement shoot hit the shelves I was in hospital with sickness (probably due to the stress of it all)...
'People are always quick to talk about the negative side of social media and the press, But I truly believe that my strength came from the support I received from strangers.' [sic]
When she was asked if she would like to get married, Lydia referenced her mum Debbie and dad Dave's wedding after 40 years as a couple.
She wrote: 'Yes, I always thought I would be married before I had children. But look at my parents, they got married after 40 years together.
I can't wait for my special day but I have realised there is no rush'.
Happy days: When she was asked if she would like to get married, Lydia referenced her mum Debbie and dad Dave's wedding after 40 years as a couple
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