Inside Shelby Tribble’s pregnancy journey from her baby bump style to crucial parenting advice

Inside Shelby Tribble’s pregnancy journey from her baby bump style to crucial parenting advice

07/16/2020

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Shelby Tribble and Sam Mucklow shared the sweet news they were set to welcome their first child back in May as the UK was in full lockdown swing.

It brought some happiness for the couple, who first met on TOWIE, following their shock decision to quit the reality show back in October to focus on their "fairytale" relationship away from the "pressure and anxiety" of sharing their lives on screen.

Now the loved-up pair are counting down the weeks to their new arrival, after revealing their unborn baby's gender, Shelby has been wowing with her maternity style.

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Here's a look at the 27 year old TV star's pregnancy timeline…

Shelby and Sam's baby announcement

Taking to Instagram, brunette beauty Shelby shared a snap of herself and her beau, who was holding an ultrasound picture of their unborn child.

She also shared a second image in which a blossoming baby bump was clear to see and smiling Sam had his arm around her proudly.

Shelby captioned the pair of pictures, writing: “Something fantastic is making us glad, we’re changing our names to Mum and Dad.”

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Shelby and Sam's gender reveal

Shelby and Sam shared they were going to have a boy in a sweet clip, opening up a large zipped bag which contained a rail of blue baby clothes, gifts and blue balloons.

The TOWIE star emotionally thanked her followers for the well wishes on Instagram following the gender reveal and explained how both her and Sam’s mother’s came up with the unique idea.


She said: “P.S for everyone asking our baby boy has two talented Nans… My mummy @karenangelatribble created the stunning baby reveal display and Sam’s mummy @paulamucklow came up with the beautiful vintage clothing rail, reveal idea with all those gorgeous clothes and baby bits. My dress is @ohpolly.”

In their gender reveal clip, which they shared on Instagram, Shelby asked everyone if they're ready, before they all count down in anticipation to find out what the sex of their unborn child is.

Clearly excited, the couple then crouch down to unzip the giant bag, which reveals a bunch of light and dark blue balloons.

Shelby's baby bump style

Shelby joked that she’s “trying to be a MILF,” which stands for mum I’d like to f**k, during her pregnancy and has glowing photos of herself and her baby bump.

The mum-to-be Shelby wore a large straw sun hat and a blush pink bikini as she placed one hand on her growing baby bump with one hand and snapped a mirror selfie with her phone in another.

In another stylish snap, she opted for a skintight knitted green mini dress writing in the caption: "Suns out… bumps out."


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And when she first announced her pregnancy the reality star sported a gorgeous white dress from Runaway which featured ruffled shoulders and a wrap style that covered her bump.

As well as rocking bikinis and dresses Shelby has opted to stay mostly comfortable in lockdown, as she sported a stone coloured co-ord while holding her growing bump in an Instagram Story.

Shelby's parenting advice

Shelby thanked her friends and family for being so supportive throughout her pregnancy as she emotionally revealed she felt like she has a “purpose in life”.

She wrote alongside a snap of her in white underwear lounging on her bed: “I’ve had a lot of mums asking me for advice but I’m going to be completely honest with you it’s my first baby and I’m just as clueless.

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“I’m such a laid back person I just take each day as it comes to avoid adding too much stress on me and more importantly the baby (don’t get me wrong I have my odd days but it’s not as often as I thought and I’m sure pregnancy hormones can play a part).”

She added: “I’ve been lucky to have supportive family and friends around me to give me tips, tricks and advice. Also I’ve been so lucky, I’ve had a really good pregnancy with no sickness and felt really well in myself.

“I’m so proud of how far I’ve come considering I’ve been in such a s**t place not so long ago but now I can say I’ve never felt such happiness in a such long time and that’s all thanks to you baby boy for helping your mummy realise I’m stronger than I give myself credit for.”

Shelby then emotionally opened up on her own self-esteem, revealing she lacked confidence before her pregnancy, but things have now changed.

“For so long I’ve had such low self esteem, confidence and always doubted myself with anything and everything but now I’m starting to feel I have a purpose in life and this baby will be the making of me.

“I’m not really an open book and like to stay quite closed but now and again when I feel I can open up I will try and contribute to helping others because I know it can mean so much.”

She signed off by writing: “I’m so excited for my baby boy to arrive I know it will be hard but it will be sooooo worth it. To all those beautiful mums/mums to be you are incredible keep being amazing.”

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