Just a minute ago, Stacey Solomon was expecting her fifth child, and now, her youngest is all dressed up, ready to meet Father Christmas for the very first time. A year after announcing her pregnancy, Stacey, 34, is reflecting on the swift passage of time and how quickly her children are growing up.
Sharing a photo of her youngest on Santa’s lap, she expressed her emotions, saying, “I actually feel so emotional that this time last year, I was pregnant with Belle, and now she’s here, experiencing her first Christmas. By the time it’s over, she will already be one.”
These sentiments have fans speculating whether Stacey and her husband, Joe Swash, 41, might be considering baby number six in time for the next Christmas. Last year, they surprised everyone by revealing Stacey’s eight-month pregnancy, making it a significant announcement.
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The couple currently cares for Rex, aged four, Rose, aged two, and ten-month-old Belle. Additionally, Stacey’s sons Zachary, 15, and Leighton, 11, and Joe’s son Harry, 16, are part of their family. Despite Stacey previously reassuring fans about not being pregnant, a source informed Heat magazine that she’s conflicted about the idea of having another child in time for Christmas.
Our insider elaborates, “Last Christmas, Stacey and Joe surprised everyone with baby news. This memory has been on Stacey’s mind lately, prompting her to address ongoing baby rumours circulating on social media. Each time she encounters a comment or when family or friends mention it, Stacey finds herself contemplating the future.”
Nevertheless, Stacey admitted in August that she and Joe, who tied the knot last summer, are finding it challenging to balance their busy careers with parenthood. There are even speculations about Joe potentially returning to EastEnders in the upcoming months.
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According to an insider, despite the joy she finds in parenting her five children, including Zachary whom she had at 18, the Sort Your Life Out star has already made up her mind with her partner Joe not to make any decisions until the new year.
The source added, “Stacey has firmly decided to postpone plans for a sixth baby until 2024. This is something they’ve debated a lot in private and romanticised about. They feel conflicted, but at 34, Stacey feels there’s no rush to make hasty decisions.”
In June this year, Joe hinted at the family’s openness to welcoming a sixth child through fostering. He remarked, “Fostering is a topic Stacey and I have discussed and would be keen on. Hopefully, if all goes well health-wise, we’ll consider it when the time is right.”
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Despite fans’ ongoing speculation, the couple, who initially crossed paths on the set of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here Now! in 2010, consistently display undeniable chemistry. Stacey previously disclosed Joe’s admiration for her ‘sexy’ appearance in glasses, while Joe amusingly mentioned how he ‘floats Stacey’s boat’ by offering to clean the windows.
In June, the pair jetted off for a romantic getaway to Austria for a friend’s wedding. Stacey shared a photo of Joe looking enamoured, captioned with a playful admission: ‘I’m a little tipsy, or maybe a lot… send help.’ A fan remarked, ‘Joe has that look in his eyes, Stacey.’
However, a close source now reveals Stacey’s eagerness to concentrate on her and Joe’s existing children and is adamant about quashing any discussions regarding a new addition over the Christmas festivities.
‘She doesn’t want to needlessly raise the anticipation of her other children about the possibility of having another sibling, especially when neither she nor Joe can predict what the future holds,’ we’re informed. ‘Stacey already feels immensely fortunate with her current life. She’s also keen for the family to revel in Christmas and explicitly wants to avoid it being a topic of discussion at the dinner table.’
