Stacey Solomon gives birth to baby 'a lot earlier than planned' as boyfriend Joe Swash says he will be 'forever in awe' while sharing first snap of star cradling newborn from hospital bed By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 19:31 BST, 23 May 2019 | Updated: 19:59 BST, 23 May 2019 43 shares 10 Viewcomments Stacey Solomon has given birth 'a lot earlier than planned'. The Loose Women presenter, 29, revealed the news on Instagram on Thursday evening, posting a sweet snap cradling her newborn baby, her first child with Joe Swash, from her hospital bed. Joe wrote the accompanying post and said he feels 'overwhelmed and overjoyed' to 'watch the love of my life, bring a new life into the world'. Baby: Stacey Solomon has given birth to her baby 'a lot earlier than planned' as she shared a snap cradling the newborn from her hospital bed on Instagram on Thursday He wrote: 'This morning. A lot earlier than planned I watched the love of my life, bring a new life into the world. 'We are overwhelmed, overjoyed and apprehensive of what’s to come. Mummy and baby are well and resting. We are so grateful for all of the love, support and positivity we’ve received over the last 8 months. 'I’m lost for words to describe how I’m feeling. So for now, I’m going to spend the next few days and the rest of my life falling more in love with these two humans. I didn’t think it possible but, today I witnessed the impossible. Bursting with love: In a touching post, she thanked the 'love of my life' Joe Swash and said she feels 'overwhelmed and overjoyed' to bring a 'new life into the world' 'My partner, My love, my life, you are a super human. I am forever in awe. Joe X' The star appeared on Loose Women on Wednesday, but just hours later unexpectedly went into labour, which is believed to be around a month earlier than her due date. The show had planned throw the former X Factor star a big baby shower on Friday. Following the announcement, Stacey's showbiz pals congratulated her on the exciting news. Rochelle Humes wrote: 'Wow that was early!! Go Stacey', while fellow Loose Women panellish Jane Moore typed: 'Congratulations honey! I guess you won’t be doing the show tomorrow then!! Xx' Mummy Diaries Sam Faiers also sent her congratulations: 'Wow congratulations, such beautiful words xxxx' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility