Kate Ferdinand says motherhood has been "such a journey".
Kate and Rio Ferdinand
The former 'Only Way Is Essex' star - who has son Cree with her husband Rio Ferdinand - admits there are so many ups and downs of becoming a mother and is grateful for the support of her friends, loved ones and her fans for helping her to "stop beating herself up if every day doesn't go to plan".
Taking to her Instagram story, she shared: "Some days I make it to the gym and feel ready to take on the world ... And other days we shower, get back in bed, snuggle and that's ok! Being a mum is such a journey. Since talking to you all and other mums ... I've really felt like I can relate to you all so much and have stopped beating myself up if every day doesn't go to plan."
Meanwhile, Kate admitted she "cried every single day" after Cree's birth.
She said: "I think I cried every single day for about five weeks. You expect to be doing everything you possibly can for your baby and when you can’t … It was something I really struggled with. I was in my own little world, I felt really confused and had lots of anxiety and I didn’t think anyone understood. I was all over the place emotionally. I couldn’t even put my trousers on or my knickers."
However, Kate is going through a "gradual recovery" after the baby's arrival.
She said: "I am slowly feeling better each day, it's a gradual recovery and I'm taking it really easy but it's good to be seeing little improvements daily. I've always been super emotional. Whatever I'm feeling everyone always knows. I like to wear my heart on my sleeve. Since giving birth my emotions are still all over the place, I cry often ... I feel so happy with our beautiful new addition but often have moments of feeling overwhelmed. I don't know whether I'm coming or going."
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