Jesy Nelson says twin babies are ‘fighting strong’ after giving birth at 31 weeks
The singer documented her complicated pregnancy.
Jesy Nelson has announced the birth of twin baby girls in an emotional Instagram post.
The Little Mix singer, 33, took to social media on Sunday to confirm she had welcomed her twins with Zion Foster, 26, at 31 weeks and revealed their names.
She said in the caption: ‘So… Our beautiful baby girls decided to come at 31 weeks plus 5 days.
‘It all happened so quickly, but we are so blessed that they are here with us, healthy and fighting strong! We’ve never felt more in love. Everybody meet Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster.’
The Power hitmaker also shared that the babies were born on Thursday, May 15.
Jesy has been open about her complicated pregnancy online and documented her journey after explaining that they were ‘living off one placenta’ due to pre-stage TTTS (twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome).
She underwent emergency surgery and confirmed the TTTS had ‘cleared up’.
‘We just wanted to thank you so much for all your supportive, beautiful messages. You guys have been so lovely; we’ve seen all of your lovely messages and stories, and it’s really helped us keep going,’ she said at the time.
The English singer first announced she was pregnant in January.
Earlier in May, just ten days before she gave birth, the music artist took to her TikTok to share an update on how she was doing as she asked for some advice on what colour to dye her hair when she left the hospital.
Jesy has been open about the hospital care she has undergone during her complicated pregnancy (Picture: @jesynelson/Instagram)Elsewhere she declared Zion – who she has been dating since January 2022 – the ‘most amazing daddy’ after he took part in the London Marathon to raise money for Twins Trust charity.
‘Words will never be enough to let you know how proud I am of you. The most amazing human and daddy we love you baby ???????????????????? you smashed the London Marathon!!!’ she wrote at the time.
Now, congratulation messages have flocked in from friends, family and fans.
Jesy Nelson's pregnancy journey timelineJanuary 12: The Little Miz singer announces she is pregnant with twins.
January 24: In a social media Q&A, Jesy revealed both her and Zion were ‘very, very shocked’ by the unplanned pregnancy but that she ‘felt instantly happy as soon as she that she was’.
March 5: After a long social media absence, Jesy took to Instagram to explain they were told their twin babies ‘could die’ from complications after discovering they share a placenta, known as mono/di twins.
A few days later, she confirmed plans to undergo emergency surgery.
March 31: Jesy returned to Instagram to confirm that the TTTS has ‘cleared up’ after a ‘successful operation’ with plans to remain in hospital to remain monitored.
May 15: Jesy Nelson gives birth to twin baby girls, Ocean and Story, and announced the news to fans a few days later on May 18, confirming they are ‘healthy’ and ‘fighting strong’.
‘Congratulations guys. The best news,’ Caseyxjean wrote in the comments.
‘Congratulations my lovely,’ lukehamett echoed.
‘The best news! So precious ???? Congratulations’ demidoyle shared.
‘Those 2 little fighters are gonna be the most loved and adored baby girls in the whole world! I’m so excited to see you both go on this new adventure as a family of 4,’ brxbiisimps0n added.
The singer underwent emergency surgery and been in hospital since (Picture: Instagram/Jesy Nelson)‘Aww congratulations welcome to the world baby girls congratulation Jessie and Zion wishing Jessie a speedy recovery and sending load of healing strength to the beautiful twins,’ tonitonitoni81 agreed.
The happy news comes as her estranged bandmate Perrie Edwards spoke about the pain of Jesy’s departure from Little Mix five years ago.
Speaking to Alison Hammond, the mum-of-one herself explained: ‘We talk about it a lot, but I think in the moment we did everything we could, so some things just happen.
‘It is really sad; we haven’t spoken since she left.’
Little Mix went on a hiatus just a year later in 2021 to pursue solo projects, with multiple members also focusing on raising their young families.
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