Ashley James gave birth! Star welcomes daughter with boyfriend Tommy Andrews

Ashley James has welcomed her second child with boyfriend Tommy Andrews.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 35, announced she gave birth to a baby girl in a sweet Instagram post she shared on Saturday.

The media personality shared a heartwarming photo of herself and Tommy holding their newborn baby.

With the post, he wrote, ‘Just want to let you know that our baby girl has arrived. We are both happy and healthy and we are all so in love.

‘We are taking some time to enjoy this newborn bubble and connect as a family of 4. ❤️ But I can’t wait for you to meet her.’

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Her celebrity friends were quick to take to the comments section to share their warm wishes with the star.

Jess Wright commented: ‘Congratulations,’ while Oli Locke wrote: ‘Such a massive congrats angel! Can’t wait to meet her! Sending you all lots of love xx’

Renee Frey wrote: ‘Congratulations Mama,’ and Emily Clarkson added: ‘Can’t wait to meet her, well done Ash.’

Sarah-Jayne Dunn and Made In Chelsea’s Louise Thompson also took to the comments section to send their well wishes to Ashley.

Ashley announced she was pregnant in a sweet Instagram video as she posed in her underwear and proudly showed off her ultrasound scan and positive pregnancy test.

The reality star welcomed her first child, a son named Alfie, in January 2021, just a year after she and tech professional Tommy began dating.

Ashley captioned the video: ‘We have some news…! I’m equal amounts excited and nervous to share… baby number 2 is coming in 2023.

She said: ‘This audio makes me cry every single time!’ Before adding: ‘Here’s a little update on my podcast that relaunches tomorrow!’

Made In Chelsea’s Ashley spent six years single before finally settling down with Tommy in December 2019 after first meeting ten years ago.

Six months later, the couple learned they were having their first child when Tommy moved into Ashley’s London home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In July 2020, Ashley announced that she and her boyfriend Tom were expecting their first child together.

After announcing her second pregnancy, Ashley documented her journey on social media and also revealed she battled ‘painful’ Braxton Hicks and ‘really bad’ cramps during the latter stages.

She recently shared on her Instagram story that when she wanted to work up to her due date, she had to slow down because of the pain she experienced.

She explained that Braxton Hicks — where the womb contracts and relaxes at the end of pregnancy — was taking her back to her first birth.

She said at the time: ‘Even with my anterior placenta – the baby is finding herself now.

‘I keep getting Braxton Hicks (I find them a little painful because the feeling takes me back to my first birth so I really have to breathe through it and remind myself its a beautiful part of the process and that my body It’s doing what it’s supposed to do.

‘I had a very bad night – lots of cramps and even sneezing was painful as my back and hips are very sore. Slowing down a bit is definitely a lesson.

She continued: ‘Last night I also felt like my prolapse was back on my legs after a day. I still plan to work till the end but I need to take it a little easier.

Ashley posted a video of her gender reveal on Instagram late last year.

In a sweet scene, Ashley’s partner Tom released a cannon that blasted pink smoke and confetti, confirming the gender of their unborn child.

Ashley wore a chic white dress with flared legs and a pair of biker boots, while wearing her blonde hair in loose curls.

She held her little boy on her hip while Tom took control of the cannon.

Ashley enjoyed a luxurious Maldives babymoon with her partner Tommy and their son Alfie in January.

She displayed her growing baby bump in an orange bikini after sharing an adorable video of the incredible trip.

Keeping fans updated on her vacation as she celebrated her son’s second birthday, she shared several beach pictures of herself sunbathing in a bikini.

The TV personality celebrated her baby shower in London in February with friends and family as she flaunted her baby bump in a pink dress.

Sharing a flurry of pictures on Instagram, she gave followers an update on her heartwarming day.

Ashley wore a floral ‘mummy-to-be’ sash and enjoyed a sumptuous meal with friends who threw the party for her.

The reality TV personality topped off her outfit with an oversized teddy coat and a stylish pair of knee-high boots.

She styled her blonde hair in soft waves and wore a glamorous smokey eye with matte nude lipstick.

Ashley insisted she had ‘the best afternoon ever’ and that her friends ‘arranged everything’ which was ‘perfect’.

She said: ‘It’s a great opportunity to dress up, be baby-free and see everyone before the baby arrives. And my friends will always be my happy place and family.

‘And I think we should celebrate every chapter of our lives, whatever it is.

‘It feels really good to experience pregnancy again out of lockdown, and I am excited to experience that baby stage with baby girl. Mainly just love my bloody friends and baby girl is so lucky to be surrounded by so many legends.’