Former Coronation Street star Oliver Mellor has revealed he and Celebrity Big Brother‘s Rhian Sugden have welcomed their first child together.
The married couple confirmed last year that they were expecting a baby after eight rounds of IVF treatment – and Oliver has now shared that Rhian has given birth to a baby boy.
Posting a series of photos on Instagram, including of their newborn, Oliver reflected on their journey as he admitted that “at one point I thought it might never happen”.
“Our IVF journey has taken 5 years so this post is a little later than anticipated,” he wrote. “At one point I thought it might never happen. I’ve never fully appreciated it when new parents gush but now I understand. Suddenly it all makes sense.
“All those times I took for granted when my parents told me they loved me and now I know what they meant. It’s a bit overwhelming isn’t it? This feeling of intense unconditional love. This baby that we’ve created. Bonded by blood and like nothing I’ve ever felt.
“If you’re still reading this and you have children then I hope these words relate. To any of you that are still trying, I know it’s hard. It’s really f**king hard! I pray this gives you the hope & courage to keep going.
“Baby boy Mellor born 8lb 7oz. No name yet. Mum is doing really well too.”
