Television personalities Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling have joyfully announced the arrival of their second child. The couple shared the heartwarming news on Instagram this past Wednesday.
The announcement included an intimate photo showcasing their newborn’s tiny hand resting gently on Laura’s chest. The couple revealed that their baby arrived unexpectedly early, about a month ago.
In her post, 41-year-old Laura expressed, “Last month, we welcomed our most precious baby, who made an early entrance with dramatic flair—exactly as we’d expect.”
She humorously added, “I had prepared a five-hour birthing playlist, but only managed to play about three tracks. However, it’s a fantastic playlist, so if anyone needs one, feel free to use it!”
Laura described the early days with their newborn, mentioning the cherished baby scents, sleepless nights, and the delight of holding the little one’s adorable hands and wrists.
Laura and Iain, 38, are already parents to their five-year-old daughter Stevie Ré. They had shared the exciting news of their growing family back in February when they announced Laura’s second pregnancy.
Laura Whitmore has given birth! Presenter and her Love Island narrator husband Iain Stirling welcomed their second child a month ago and posted the news on Instagram on Wednesday
Laura, 41, wrote: ‘We welcomed the most precious baby last month, unexpectedly early and with dramatic flair (wouldn’t expect anything else)’ (pictured with Iain in May)
The couple are already parents to Stevie Ré, five, and revealed back in February that they were expecting their second child
Iain posted on his socials around the same time, sharing a picture of a little cardigan and matching booties, which had ‘Littlest living legend’ written on the back.
He wrote: ‘Say hello to our newest living legend.
‘I always wanted someone in the house who would stay up late and watch the World Cup with me. But this feels a little excessive.’
Emily Atack was among the first to share her congratulations, posting some hearts in the comments section.
Amanda Abbington followed soon after, writing: ‘So many, many, many congratulations dear Laura!! Hope you are both doing beautifully. Love to you and your gorgeous family.’
And Sophie Ellis-Bextor simply wrote: ‘Ah congratulations.’
Iain posted on his socials around the same time, sharing a picture of a little cardigan and matching booties, which had ‘Littlest living legend’ written on the back
Celenbrities rushed to the comments section to offer their congratulations and well wishes
In May, Laura celebrated both her birthday and baby shower with karaoke, rude games and a drag artist as she shared a glimpse of the ‘insane’ night on her Instagram.
The gathering took place at BAM Karaoke Box UK in London, with Laura showing off her bump in a tight white top and lace trousers.
Guests enjoyed fizz and nibbles and played raunchy games such as ‘labour or porn’, before belting out karaoke hits.
She penned in the caption of her post: ‘BIRTH day with gladly no other surprise births!
‘So grateful to my gorgeous friends for the most fun, insane birthday baby shower absolute shenanigans! @bamkaraokebox.uk.’
She also posed with a series of drag artists at the bash as well as with her nearest and dearest.
Laura revealed back in February that she was pregnant with her second child in an Instagram post.
She posted a series of snaps of her bump and penned: ‘Instagram V Reality – Spoiler: It wasn’t just a big meal mama ate. She’s been cooking away!
‘I’d like to thank stretchy pants and travel sick bags.’
The couple already share a daughter called Stevie Ré, who was born in March 2021. They are fiercely private of their family life and very rarely share images of their little one.
In May, Laura celebrated both her birthday and baby shower with karaoke, rude games and a drag artist as she shared a glimpse of the ‘insane’ night on her Instagram
Speaking to The Standard soon after, Laura expressed her worries about the dangers of the internet since having kids.
She said: ‘Having a child definitely changes your priorities and makes you more sensitive to certain subjects.
‘This was something I also had to take self-care about as well.
‘Also, when it comes to the online world and its changing so dramatically it does make me conscious that in a few years to come I’m going to have to deal with that and it’s something I can’t control.
‘So it does make me hyper-sensitive.’
