Best known for her TV appearances on some of the UK’s most iconic shows, her best-selling autobiographies, and her huge social media following, Charlotte Crosby is mother to two girls - Alba and Pixi.
The Edit caught up with Charlotte on her pregnancy experience, how she’s planned for her second C-section and what she was most looking forward to when becoming a mum of two.
Plus, Charlotte gives an exclusive first look at the brand-new Silver Cross Reef 2 Special Edition in Espresso — which she is the first person in the world to own.
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Is Alba excited to have a baby sister?
Alba is so excited to have her little sister! I think she understands what's going on, because she always points to my belly and says, “My sister sleeping in there!” And she kind of always talks about it. When she’s been in nursery, the nursery nurses tell us that talks about her sister all the time, so I think that must mean she's very excited!
Has your pregnancy felt any different this time around?
The pregnancy this time around has been just as awful. I’m still throwing up and completely exhausted, but this time, I have a toddler to run around after, and there is absolutely no chill time. There are absolutely no pregnancy naps. There is so much walking up and down the stairs and bending down and picking up toys. It is an Olympic sport being pregnant with a toddler in tow.
What have been your go-to pregnancy essentials?
I don't really have any go-to pregnancy essentials, like I've literally got none. Ice pops, because that's one of my cravings. So, I’ve just been eating loads of them!
How are you feeling about the birth?
I’m having a C-section, so I'm feeling really at ease and very excited. I had a planned C-section with Alba, and it was just bliss, so I'm not feeling anything but excitement towards the birth.
You’ve chosen the Silver Cross Reef 2 Special Edition in Espresso for your baby girl. What do you love most about your pram?
I am so excited to be taking delivery of the very first Silver Cross Reef 2 Special Edition in Espresso in the UK! And I’m very grateful to Silver Cross for choosing to work with me on this. I’m a very big fan of the brand – the quality is amazing.
As a successful businesswoman and mum, what's your advice for juggling work with parenthood.
I don't have any advice, because at first, it's a very hard adjustment! When I think back to when I had Alba, having one child and having so much work took me a long time to adjust to.
So, I know that when I have a second child, there's going to be this big element of, well, period of time, where I'm just like, whoa... I've now got two children and a lot of work to do. I’m probably going to freak out, so I have no advice.
I will try to not be too hard on myself knowing that it just takes time to adjust, and I have a massive respect to all the working mums out there!
What are you most excited for about becoming a mum of two?
I'm so excited to see Alba grow up with a sister. I'm so excited for her to have a sibling to grow up with and make amazing memories with, which is something that I didn't have up until the age of 15. I just want to give her everything that I that I yearned for and I’m so excited that I've been able to do that for her.
Apart from your new arrival, do you have any exciting plans in the pipeline for 2025?
In 2025, I’m very excited for some interesting TV opportunities! However, I am most excited for our Spanish holiday home to be finished and to spend lots of lovely days and nights as a family of four in our holiday home.
