Jamie Laing says fatherhood has been 'harder than I prepared for'
Jamie Laing has humbly admitted he is 'in the trenches' at the moment due to the impact that fatherhood has had on him since welcoming his son Ziggy.
The former Made In Chelsea star, 37, shared how surprised he has been with how tough welcoming a newborn is, after his wife Sophie Habboo gave birth in December.
Jamie detailed the struggle to manage his business and look after his son, seven months, while saying he previously lived a 'selfish life'.
Sharing the candid statement, Jamie wrote: 'I'm going to be real for a second. I'm in the trenches right now. Ziggy is 7 months old.
'And running my business while juggling parenthood, while trying to see friends has been… hard. Harder than I was ever told it'd be. Harder than (honestly) I was prepared for.'
Jamie reflected on what his life was like pre-parenthood, revealing he could get up and do whatever he felt like doing because his business was his only worry.
Jamie Laing has humbly admitted he is 'in the trenches' at the moment due to the impact that fatherhood has had on him since welcoming his son Ziggy
Jamie detailed the struggle to manage his business and look after his son, seven months, while saying he previously lived a 'selfish life'
He said: 'Before I was a dad, I was honestly kinda selfish haha. I'd wake up and do whatever I wanted. Gym, coffee run, walk.
'Work would leak into times when it shouldn't - early mornings, late evenings, events. My business was all I really had to worry about.
He continued: 'Now my baby bookends my days. He's my first thing and my last thing. And the time in between is spent just cramming in as much as I possibly can.
'The best way I can describe it is like you're treading water, waiting for a ladder to be dropped down from a boat. The scenery is beautiful, the water is warm, but the ladder never comes. It's hard work to keep your head above the water - but you're struggling in the most wonderful place you've ever known.
'So yes, I'm in the trenches. But honestly… leave me here hahahaha. I love it!!
'I've had a moment to think this week and I just wanted to share this little life update - for me, for Sophie and for anyone who might be able to relate. The last 7 months have been a wild ride, but I honestly wouldn't swap it for the world.
'If you're in the trenches too right now, just know you're not alone. It's mental. But it's the best kind of mental.
'(Oh and to everyone I ever told I was tired before Ziggy - sorry!! I didn't know the meaning of the word).'
Alongside his sweet words, Jamie posted a video of some key moments from the first seven months of Ziggy's life
In one snippet Jamie was carrying baby Ziggy during a walk
Sophie carried Ziggy while away on holiday as a family
Alongside his sweet words, Jamie posted a video of some key moments from the first seven months of Ziggy's life.
This included the day he was born, an early outing in his pram and playing at home with his dad.
Jamie is currently holidaying in Mallorca with Ziggy and his wife Sophie.
He took to his Instagram Story on Saturday to upload a picture of Sophie, 31, as she relaxed on a sun lounger.
She showed off her incredible figure in a black bikini just seven months after giving birth - while topping up her tan.
Sophie also took to her own social media to share a look at the holiday as she looked sensational in a white co-ord.
The blonde beauty doted on baby Ziggy as she cradled him in her arms as he wore a sweet straw hat.
The couple were in Mallorca for their former MIC co-star Emily Blackwell's wedding to Jordan Oldershaw last weekend and have continued their time on the island.
Jamie also posted the moment he left hospital with his son
Jamie shared a racy bikini snap of his stunning wife Sophie Habboo as they soaked up the sun in Mallorca
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
