Wednesday 18 May 2022 04:55 PM Sam Faiers shares adorable snap cuddling her newborn son after opting for a ... trends now

She welcomed her third child last week after opting for a home water birth.

And Sam Faiers revealed her heart is 'so full' as she shared an adorable new snap with her newborn son on Wednesday.

The reality star, 31, has yet to announce her baby boy's name, but shared a candid shot cuddled up to him while enjoying her new baby bubble.

Sweet: She welcomed her third child last week. And Sam Faiers revealed her heart is 'so full' as she shared an adorable new snap with her newborn son on Wednesday

Sam captioned the snap: 'Hey everyone. I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the amazing kind messages.

'My heart is so full right now. I’ve been soaking up every second of newborn loveliness.

'I’m totally besotted with our baby boy, and seeing Paul & Rosie with him is just the most precious thing in the world.

'So much to tell you all soon... but for now I’m taking this time to relax, be at home & just enjoy being a mummy of 3.'

Family fun: On Monday, Sam and her long-term partner Paul Knightley announced they'd welcomed their third child as she shared a video montage from the water birth

Sweet: The reality star, 31, has yet to announce her baby boy's name, but shared a candid shot cuddled up to him while enjoying her new baby bubble

On Monday, Sam and her long-term partner Paul Knightley announced they'd welcomed their third child.

The former TOWIE star took to Instagram to announce the news with a heartwarming video of her family with the newborn which included a glimpse at her home water birth.

She captioned her post: 'My whole world. No words can describe how in love we are with you baby boy.

'I honestly can’t explain my feelings right now. Mummy loves you more than you could ever imagine.

'Currently in our baby bubble, be back soon.'

Sam and her partner, 33, have been together since 2014 and share children, Paul, six, and Rosie, four.

Happy news: The former TOWIE star, 31, who kept the child's gender a surprise throughout her pregnancy, took to Instagram on Monday to announce the news with a heartwarming video

Delivery: Sam shared a look at her in the birth pool as part of the video, with the television personality welcoming her third child at home

Friends and family of the pair rushed to the comments to congratulate the star on the safe arrival of the baby.

Her sister Billie Faiers, 32, commented: 'So incredibly proud of you. Love you all so much. Another beautiful nephew to love forever. You are beyond Perfect baby boy.'

Fellow former TOWIE star Jess Wright, 36, who is also expecting a baby, wrote: 'Bless you congratulations darling so happy for you all.'

Family affair: Sam and her partner, 33, have been together since 2014 and share children, Paul, six, and Rosie, four, with the children kissing the newborn on his head

Lydia Bright, 31, wrote: 'The most beautiful baby ❤️ and watching Rosie holding your hand in labour.'

Meanwhile, Lauren Pope, 39, posted: 'So beautiful, huge congratulations to you all'

Georgia Kousoulou, 30, shared: 'Awww congratulations Sam he is so beautiful.'