Kelsey Parker said third pregnancy made her realise ‘how precious life was’ following death of husband Tom – shortly before her son was tragically ‘born sleeping’
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By GERAINT LLEWELLYN FOR MAILONLINE
Kelsey Parker said her third pregnancy made her realise ‘how precious life was’ following the death of husband Tom, shortly before her son was tragically ‘born sleeping’ a week before her due date.
The podcaster, 34, revealed the devastating news in a heartbreaking Instagram post on Sunday and confirmed she and boyfriend Will Lindsay had named their child Phoenix.
Kelsey, is also mother to Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, with late The Wanted singer who died in March 2022 after losing his battle with brain cancer aged just 33.
She told OK! Magazine earlier this year, before her loss: ‘I’m trying to enjoy this pregnancy more, because I think when you’ve been through something like I’ve been through, you realise how precious life is’.
‘I know that sounds clichéd, but it’s true. I just want to enjoy every moment of it with Will. When I fell pregnant with Aurelia, I thought I had my life set’.
‘I had the perfect life – I’d been with Tom since the age of 19 and had everything sorted. Then my world got flipped upside down and I think that teaches you how precious life is.’
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Kelsey Parker said her third pregnancy made her realise ‘how precious life was’ shortly before the tragic loss of her son (Pictured with boyfriend Will Lindsay and her children last month)
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Kelsey, is also mother to Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, with late The Wanted singer who died in March 2022 after losing his battle with brain cancer aged just 33 (pictured with Tom 2022)
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Kelsey announced the tragic loss of her third child, her first with boyfriend Will with a heartfelt poem, which she captioned: ‘Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved’.
The poem read: ‘The world grew quiet as you arrived, So loved, so longed for, yet not alive. Our precious boy, our angel light, Born with wings, took silent flight’.
‘We named you Phoenix, brave and bright. A soul of love, of warmth and light Though we never heard you cry, You’ll live in hearts that won’t ask why. No breath you drew, no eyes to see, Still, you mean everything to me. You’ll journey with us, softly near, In every sigh, in every tear.’
Later taking to her Instagram Stories she wrote: ‘Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt wishes, I wanted to just say that I truly appreciate everything you are all going to say and share’.
‘But with the news being so raw, I would really like to ensure that we as a family are given space and time to process this devastating and earth-shattering news’.
Before adding: ‘I love you all and thank you for your understanding and space. Love always, Kelsey, Will, and the Parker Family’.
Fans and famous friends rushed to the comments to offer their condolences to Kelsey and Will, with Kate Ferdinand commenting: ‘Oh Kelsey, I’m so sorry. You’ve been through so much as a family already, this feels so unfair. Thinking of you all and sending so much love’.
While Faye Winter said: ‘I’m so sorry, sending all my love to you, Will and the family’: and Giovanna Fletcher added: ‘A beautiful name for a beautiful soul. I’m so sorry for your loss Kelsey. Xxx’.
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She said: ‘ ‘I had the perfect life – I’d been with Tom since the age of 19 and had everything sorted. Then my world got flipped upside down’ (Pictured with Tom 2020)
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Kelsey announced the tragic loss of her third child, her first with boyfriend Will with a heartfelt poem (Pictured together last month)
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Alongside a the poem she penned : ‘Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved’
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Later taking to her Stories she wrote: ‘Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt wishes, I wanted to just say that I truly appreciate everything you are all going to say and share’
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Kelsey met Kent tree surgeon Will on a night out and announced their romance in September
Fans and famous friends rushed to the comments to offer their condolences to Kelsey and Will
The tragic news comes just days after Kelsey showed off her baby bump as she joined her eldest children at a screening of Disney Pixar’s Elio in London.
The TV personality also shared her appreciation for her boyfriend, Will, earlier this month, after previously revealing her third pregnancy was a ‘happy accident’.
Taking to Instagram she gushed she was ‘full of gratitude’ for her partner and thanked him for his help with her young children.
Appreciation post. I know you’re not a fan of being on my social media, but I can’t help it—this moment deserves to be shared.
‘We’re just a month away from meeting our baby, and I’m so full of gratitude. Thank you for everything you do—for me and for the kids.
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‘We love and adore you more than words can say I can’t wait to start this next chapter with you.
‘Honestly, I think you’re going to find the newborn stage a breeze after handling a 5 and 4-year-old!’.
Kelsey was left devastated after husband Tom lost his battle with brain cancer, but found love again last year, meeting Kent tree surgeon Will on a night out and announced their romance in September.
Kelsey revealed she has been getting a lot of hate online but her new partner has been very supportive and told her to ‘block out the haters’.
Speaking on ITV’s Lorraine, in their first joint interview together in March, she explained: ‘It’s been three years, this is Tom’s three year anniversary of his death and it’s almost like people want me to feel guilty for moving on.’
During the interview Kelsey asked Will: ‘Does it stress you out that I get upset about trolls and people commenting on our relationship?’
Will replied: ‘Not really, I just tell you not to look at them don’t I. There’s bound to be some people sending nice messages but block out the haters.’
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The tragic news comes just days after the TV star showed off her baby bump as she joined her eldest children at a screening of Disney Pixar’s Elio in London (pictured)
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Kelsey revealed she has been getting a lot of hate online but her new partner has been very supportive and told her to ‘block out the haters’ (Pictured with Tom and their kids 2020)
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Kelsey also opened up about the impact meeting Will has had on her life and how trolls don’t ‘understand how she feels’ because they are not in her shoes
She added: ‘I’m always going to have guilt but what’s so hard is that Tom’s not here anymore so what do people want me to do?’,
‘Our house was full of so much sadness but now it’s full of happiness, the kids deserve that more than anything.
‘They’ve been through so much, I feel like we are taking the steps forward to heal but I just want other women to feel like it’s OK to move on, it’s not taking anything away from the love I had for Tom.’
Kelsey also opened up about the impact meeting Will has had on her life and how trolls don’t ‘understand how she feels’ because they are not in her shoes.
She said how her new partner lives with her at the home she shared with Tom and the kids, remarking how he ‘gradually moved in’ when the time ‘felt right’.
Kelsey also revealed she has been bombarded with online abuse after confirming her pregnancy.
She told The Sun: ‘I think people think I should be sitting at home and dressed in black all day. I have two children (and another one on the way) that I have to get out of bed for. People are shocked I go to Tesco but I need to feed my kids.’
