Taking to Instagram, the Loose Women presenter shared a photo of her and her newborn son laughing, as well as posting another image of her breastfeeding Rex, who she shares with boyfriend Joe Swash.
She captioned the post, 'Did my first full day back at work today so this is an appreciation post for all of those mothers who have to leave their babies and go back to work.
'I felt really emotional today but the reality for me was that I was able to bring Rex with me, to a job that I absolutely love, doing something I really enjoy. I sat for a long time today just thinking about how lucky I am.'
The 29-year-old added, 'I couldn't help but spend a lot of time thinking about women with really tough jobs, ones they may not even like doing. Jobs that aren't understanding. The jobs that don't allow you the chance to continue to work and also allow you to include your child in some way.
'Those people who don't have understanding, compassionate colleagues and bosses. Those that are doing all they can to survive and don't have a choice as to weather they 'want' to go back to work or not'.
Swipe through to see which celebrities are expecting this year!
Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter
Sherlock actor and his theatre director wife Sophie Hunter are expecting their third child together in March 2019. Although neither of them have officially confirmed the news, Sophie is thought to have had her dress custom-made to accommodate her baby bump.
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Storm and Ronan Keating
Boyzone singer Ronan Keating and his wife Storm are expecting their second child together in 2020. The pair announced their lovely news on social media in November, writing, 'Another little Keating on the way ♥️'.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter
Sherlock actor and his theatre director wife Sophie Hunter are expecting their third child together in March 2019. Although neither of them have officially confirmed the news, Sophie is thought to have had her dress custom-made to accommodate her baby bump.
Gary Beadle and Emma McVey
Geordie Shore's Gaz Beadle and his model girlfriend Emma McVey announced that they're expecting their second child together in June 2019, 18 months after welcoming son Chester! Taking to Instagram, Gaz shared a photo of the baby scan with the caption, 'BABY NO 2 😮😮😮 WE MUST BE MAD.... joking wow so nice to finally let everyone know baby no 2 will be with us later this year and I am SOOOOOOOO EXCITED Chester changed my life and now to give him a brother or sister is just amazing I was so nervous with Chester but now it's just excitement... @emma_jane1392 💙❤️.' sic
Emma also shared the photo, writing, 'We can finally share our amazing news. Baby number 2 on the way ❤️👶🏼 I'm so excited for Chester to have a brother or sister and make our house a little bit more crazy! 🐶🐶👶🏼👶🏼🤰🏻🤷🏻♂️ @gazgshore.' sic
The pair have since revealed they are expecting a little girl, making their family complete!
Casey Batchelor
Casey Batchelor revealed in July 2019 that she's expecting her second child with fiancé Dane Goodson! The Celebrity Big Brother star, who welcomed first baby, daughter Florence, with Dane in May 2018, spoke to Closer magazine, "I'm going to have two babies 20 months apart… I can't quite believe it!" the 34-year-old said. "It'll be tough, but I'm going to ride the storm – we're just so thrilled we're having another baby."
Anna Williamson
Congratulations are in order for Celebs Go Dating star Anna Williamson, who announced in July 2019 that she's pregnant with her second child!
Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev
Countdown star Rachel Riley and her Strictly Come Dancing husband Pasha Kovalev announced their first pregnancy in May 2019. Rachel took to social media with a photo of herself cradling her tummy and a Countdown conundrum on the board which spelled out 'maternity'. She wrote, 'We're over the moon excited!'
Lucy-Jo Hudson
Hollyoaks actress Lucy-Jo Hudson took to Instagram on 12th August 2019 to announce her pregnancy with new boyfriend Lewis Devine. Sharing a photo of a baby scan being held by Lucy-Jo, Lewis and Sienna Rae - her daughter with estranged husband Alan Halsall - Lucy-Jo wrote, 'This has been so hard to keep quiet 🤫 but today was the day @lewisdevine and I got to tell Sienna the best news!!! We are 13 weeks pregnant and so very excited to extend our little family....
'Sienna is so excited to be a big sister.... and Lew is ecstatic to become a daddy for the first time and I am so happy to be having another gorgeous baby! No other feeling like it 💗💙 .' sic
Lewis shared the same photo and wrote, 'I don't know how we've kept this quiet 👶😬 My gorgeous @lucyjo_hudson is 13 weeks pregnant and I couldn't be happier to become a Dad for the first time... seeing little siennas face this morning was unbelievable shes so excited and can't wait to become a big sister... We cant wait to meet little Baby Devine 💖💙.' sic
Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh
Just two months after announcing their engagement, former TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh and former Corrie actor Ryan Thomas announced they were expecting their first child together .
Jamie and Rebekah Vardy
Former I'm A Celeb star Rebekah Vardy confirmed she's expecting her fifth child with her footballer husband Jamie Vardy.
The new addition that's due early next year will be Rebekah's fifth biological child and Jamie's fourth.
Melissa Suffield
Ex-EastEnders actress Melissa Suffield announced in September 2019 that she's expecting her first baby with fiancé Robert Brendan three months after announcing her engagement!
Ola and James Jordan
Former Strictly Come Dancing couple Ola and James Jordan are expecting their first baby together! The couple, who have been married since 2003, have opened up about their fertility struggles and their happiness at becoming pregnant after going through IVF. They're thought to be due in March 2020.
Millie Mackintosh
Former Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh announced she was expecting her first child with co-star and husband Hugo Taylor in November 2019. At the time of the announcement, Millie also revealed she's expecting a baby girl.
Storm and Ronan Keating
Boyzone singer Ronan Keating and his wife Storm are expecting their second child together in 2020. The pair announced their lovely news on social media in November, writing, 'Another little Keating on the way ♥️'.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter
Sherlock actor and his theatre director wife Sophie Hunter are expecting their third child together in March 2019. Although neither of them have officially confirmed the news, Sophie is thought to have had her dress custom-made to accommodate her baby bump.
Gary Beadle and Emma McVey
Geordie Shore's Gaz Beadle and his model girlfriend Emma McVey announced that they're expecting their second child together in June 2019, 18 months after welcoming son Chester! Taking to Instagram, Gaz shared a photo of the baby scan with the caption, 'BABY NO 2 😮😮😮 WE MUST BE MAD.... joking wow so nice to finally let everyone know baby no 2 will be with us later this year and I am SOOOOOOOO EXCITED Chester changed my life and now to give him a brother or sister is just amazing I was so nervous with Chester but now it's just excitement... @emma_jane1392 💙❤️.' sic
Emma also shared the photo, writing, 'We can finally share our amazing news. Baby number 2 on the way ❤️👶🏼 I'm so excited for Chester to have a brother or sister and make our house a little bit more crazy! 🐶🐶👶🏼👶🏼🤰🏻🤷🏻♂️ @gazgshore.' sic
The pair have since revealed they are expecting a little girl, making their family complete!
Casey Batchelor
Casey Batchelor revealed in July 2019 that she's expecting her second child with fiancé Dane Goodson! The Celebrity Big Brother star, who welcomed first baby, daughter Florence, with Dane in May 2018, spoke to Closer magazine, "I'm going to have two babies 20 months apart… I can't quite believe it!" the 34-year-old said. "It'll be tough, but I'm going to ride the storm – we're just so thrilled we're having another baby."
Anna Williamson
Congratulations are in order for Celebs Go Dating star Anna Williamson, who announced in July 2019 that she's pregnant with her second child!
Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev
Countdown star Rachel Riley and her Strictly Come Dancing husband Pasha Kovalev announced their first pregnancy in May 2019. Rachel took to social media with a photo of herself cradling her tummy and a Countdown conundrum on the board which spelled out 'maternity'. She wrote, 'We're over the moon excited!'
Lucy-Jo Hudson
Hollyoaks actress Lucy-Jo Hudson took to Instagram on 12th August 2019 to announce her pregnancy with new boyfriend Lewis Devine. Sharing a photo of a baby scan being held by Lucy-Jo, Lewis and Sienna Rae - her daughter with estranged husband Alan Halsall - Lucy-Jo wrote, 'This has been so hard to keep quiet 🤫 but today was the day @lewisdevine and I got to tell Sienna the best news!!! We are 13 weeks pregnant and so very excited to extend our little family....
'Sienna is so excited to be a big sister.... and Lew is ecstatic to become a daddy for the first time and I am so happy to be having another gorgeous baby! No other feeling like it 💗💙 .' sic
Lewis shared the same photo and wrote, 'I don't know how we've kept this quiet 👶😬 My gorgeous @lucyjo_hudson is 13 weeks pregnant and I couldn't be happier to become a Dad for the first time... seeing little siennas face this morning was unbelievable shes so excited and can't wait to become a big sister... We cant wait to meet little Baby Devine 💖💙.' sic
Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh
Just two months after announcing their engagement, former TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh and former Corrie actor Ryan Thomas announced they were expecting their first child together .
Jamie and Rebekah Vardy
Former I'm A Celeb star Rebekah Vardy confirmed she's expecting her fifth child with her footballer husband Jamie Vardy.
The new addition that's due early next year will be Rebekah's fifth biological child and Jamie's fourth.
Melissa Suffield
Ex-EastEnders actress Melissa Suffield announced in September 2019 that she's expecting her first baby with fiancé Robert Brendan three months after announcing her engagement!
Ola and James Jordan
Former Strictly Come Dancing couple Ola and James Jordan are expecting their first baby together! The couple, who have been married since 2003, have opened up about their fertility struggles and their happiness at becoming pregnant after going through IVF. They're thought to be due in March 2020.
Millie Mackintosh
Former Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh announced she was expecting her first child with co-star and husband Hugo Taylor in November 2019. At the time of the announcement, Millie also revealed she's expecting a baby girl.
Storm and Ronan Keating
Boyzone singer Ronan Keating and his wife Storm are expecting their second child together in 2020. The pair announced their lovely news on social media in November, writing, 'Another little Keating on the way ♥️'.
The fan favourite, who also has two other sons, Zachary, eleven, and Leighton, seven, went on to say, 'I remember having Zachary and going back to college when he was this age, then I'd be straight to the fish and chip shop after college and I'd only see him before I dropped him off in the college crèche and then when I got home about 10 after my shift.
'I'm so lucky that that's not the case this time around (enter 1st child mum guilt). But I know that that scenario and so many others are lots of people's current reality so basically I'm in awe of you all. Your're f*ing incredible. You're all raising super humans and going a great job!'.
Fans were quick to comment on Stacey post, thanking her for being so honest, with one user writing, 'Yes to this!! We are here for those mums x', whilst another said, 'I love how you show ‘real’ posts. I struggled so much leaving my baby behind when I went back to work first time around.' sic
Her fans adore her!
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