RAISING THEIR BABIES IN A PANDEMIC OUR FIRST YEAR AS MUMS STARS OPEN UP ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES

LYDIA BRIGHT

‘We all dream of the fairytale, but I enjoy doing it alone’

Lydia Bright’s daughter Loretta Rose was born on 21 February 2020 and, says the 30-year-old single mum and former The Only Way Is Essex star, has brought her total happiness.

‘I’d heard that when you have a baby, everything suddenly looks as if it’s in high definition. Now I know it’s true.

Although my first year of motherhood wasn’t how I’d imagined, it’s been the best year of my life. I’ve always lived such a crazy, fast-paced existence, but during lockdown, I’ve been able to give Loretta my undivided attention and appreciate the special milestones, from her first smile, first step and first word: “Mama” – she says it