Lucy Mecklenburgh reveals the struggles of being a new mum and not seeing family

She welcomed her first child ten weeks ago.

And Lucy Mecklenburgh has spoken out on her rollercoaster emotions as she navigates life as a new mum during the coronavirus lockdown.

Lucy and her baby boy Roman made an appearance during her boyfriend Ryan Thomas’ interview live on Lorraine on Wednesday morning.

Ryan proudly showed off his sweet son during the video interview, which also saw his brothers Adam and Scott join the call from their own homes to promote their ITV show Absolutely India: Mancs in Mumbai.

Lorraine was keen to know how Ryan and Lucy were coping in lockdown, prompting Ryan to show off Roman’s unfortunately-timed poop explosion, which covered his white onesie.

‘He’s got his best outfit today, and just for you on camera – pooped himself,’ Ryan laughed.

Lucy went on to speak out on how not seeing friends and family thanks to the coronavirus lockdown restrictions are affecting them as a new family of three.  

‘Do you know what it has been really tough, the first few weeks for me everyone said when I was pregnant people can come around and help, hold him while you nap, cook you dinner,’ she explained.

She added though that ‘we haven’t had that support but what we have had is every single moment with him which is amazing.’

Ryan’s brothers were delighted to see their nephew, with Scott commenting ‘I can’t believe how big he is!’ 

Scott added that he was ‘fuming’ and not being able to meet the newest member of the family, with the brothers revealing it’s made extra tough because they’re missing out on family celebrations.

‘It’s also [Scott’s daughter’s] Elsie’s birthday today so we’re not going to see her today, we keep in touch everyday.’

The brothers are keeping busy with promoting their TV show during lockdown while also doing their bit for the local community.

Adam has turned his Manchester restaurant The Spinn, which only opened in October 2019, into a general store during lockdown.

‘We’re just trying to do our little bit Lorraine, we’re giving the NHS thousands of meals this Friday,’ he revealed.

‘We are a restaurant when we are normally open but now we’re a general store and helping local businesses. We’re just trying to help.’