Congratulations are in order for Helen Skelton and her husband Richie Myler. The couple have welcomed their third child, as Helen revealed with an adorable photo on Instagram. Rugby player Richie was pictured walking out of the hospital with the new tot, who was fast asleep in a baby carrier and bundled up in a cosy outfit.
Helen Skelton has shared a glimpse of her newborn child with a sweet snap of them holding hands on Instagram on Sunday.
The Countryfile star, 38, announced the birth of her third child with rugby ace Richie Tyler, 31, on the social media app on Friday.
The sweet snap showed Helen’s manicured fingers and the baby’s hand wrapped around them.
Fans and celebrity friends were quick to congratulate the couple on their new bundle of joy. Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley replied, “Huge congratulations!!!! Gorgeous” while Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson wrote: “Awww beautiful!! Congratulations to you all darling. Xx.” Kara Tointon also sent kissing emojis.
Helen has previously revealed she gave birth to her second child on the kitchen floor in France while her husband was away for work. “It wasn’t what I intended,” she told Lorraine Kelly. “No one wants a gorgeous French fireman around their feet while they’re giving birth which is what I had. They’d never done that before and were so excited I just said get back around my head please.”
The family lived in Perpignan, France, for two years whilst rugby star Richie played for the Catalan Dragons. They moved back to the UK at the end of 2017.
She wrote alongside the image that she was still in a ‘bubble’ since giving birth last week.
Helen wrote: ‘Still in a bubble. Not leaving anytime soon.’
Sharing a photo of England national rugby league team player Richie leaving hospital with the newborn on New Years Eve, Helen credited staff of the for their incredible support and ‘legendary’ care.
In her sweet announcement, Helen revealed that Richie became confused over term doula – a form of hired support in and after birthing.
She wrote: ‘Can always count on dickie …. of all the things he’s said (there’s been a lot) “don’t worry I will be your lido…” while on route to hospital might be my fave. The man meant Doula…
‘From the mouths of men. (pic from earlier this week – just haven’t posted partly because my mam likes the family what’s apps to be ahead of insta…
‘Mainly because I am still failing to find appropriate words of thanks for our @nhsengland @nhsmillion …. legends the blooming lot of them).’
Helen already shares sons Ernie, six, and Louis, four, with Richie and they have decided not to reveal the name or sex of the newborn.
Back in September, the actress revealed her due date was New Years Eve as she discussed her third pregnancy on Lorraine.
