Emily Blackwell reveals first baby’s name and ‘nightmare’ two months in hospital after secretly giving birth in November
MADE In Chelsea’s Emily Blackwell has announced the arrival of her baby girl, two months after giving birth.
The reality star and fiancé Jordan Alexander welcomed Eva June Oldershaw on November 3rd, 10 weeks earlier than planned.
As a result, the little one has spent the first weeks of her life in the NICU at hospital, with the new parents keeping quiet about her arrival on social media until she was able to come home.
Today, Emily shared a video of the first days of the tot’s life, sharing her “nightmare” of the past few weeks over fears for her newborn daughter.
Writing on Instagram about what happened, she wrote: “After 53 days in the NICU our little miracle is finally home. Eva was born over 10 weeks early.
“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.”
“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…” she continued.
“However, Eva is one tough cookie and I’m so incredibly grateful she’s now here with us at home and healthy.”
“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,” Emily continued.
“Even though this was not what I had planned, I’m still so grateful for the journey we’ve 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.”
Emily also took a moment to praise her husband-to-be, and added: “Jordan, you have been mine and Eva’s rock through all of this.
“There’s no way we could 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.”
Fans and fellow TV stars were delighted at the happy news, and shared their congratulations to the strong couple as they adjust to life as new parents.
Made in Chelsea star Jaime Laing sent a row of hearts and wrote: “So beautiful guys xx”, while Amber Turner wrote: “Congratulations to you all!”
Lucy Watson wrote: “Oh my gosh. She is a little fighter. So pleased you get to bring your girl home congratulations to you both xxx”
Tiffany Watson said: ”So proud of you already the best Mama ever. Can’t wait to meet baby girl, enjoy your newborn bubble at home ”
Laura Anderson added: “Oh huni my heart! Well done to you all, superstars! All my love to your precious family ”
“Congratulations beautiful xxxxxx” added Georgia Harrison.
Emily’s mum Rachel added: “I thought I could not cry anymore . What a journey you three have been on. So incredibly proud of you @emily.blackwell_ especially… First time mum ! My heart is full of love and adoration for you! Nanny can not wait for our adventures together ”