Lydia Bright holds back tears while admitting she’s ‘absolutely exhausted’ as a working mum

She went back to work, just two weeks after giving birth to her daughter back in February 2020. 

And, while lying in bed wearing a grubby jumper on Tuesday, single mum Lydia Bright held back tears as she admitted she’s ‘absolutely exhausted’ and doesn’t always have ‘all her s**t together.’

The former TOWIE star, 30, told her Instagram followers that she’s turned to her mum Debbie, 56, for help with her daughter Loretta, one, so that she can have ‘a break’.

Real talk: While lying in bed wearing a grubby jumper on Tuesday, Lydia Bright, 30, held back tears as she admitted she’s ‘absolutely exhausted’ and doesn’t always have ‘her s**t together’

Speaking directly to camera, Lydia said: ‘I’m absolutely exhausted today, in case you can’t tell… Look at my skin as well’ as she showed off a breakout.

‘Loretta was up all night last night for some reason. She has has one hour’s sleep time today, nap time. She’s so hyperactive.

‘Mother nature has made her monthly visit – I don’t know if this is too much information…

‘And, I’ve been working all day, and being a mum, and I am just exhausted,’ continued the reality star.

Grateful: The former TOWIE star told her Instagram followers that she's turned to her mum Debbie, 56, for help with her daughter Loretta, one, so that she can have 'a break'

Grateful: The former TOWIE star told her Instagram followers that she’s turned to her mum Debbie, 56, for help with her daughter Loretta, one, so that she can have ‘a break’

Candid: Welling up, Lydia admitted: 'I know sometimes it looks like I've got all my s**t together on my Stories, but I am tired... I'm really tired, and I don't always have all my s**t together'

Candid: Welling up, Lydia admitted: ‘I know sometimes it looks like I’ve got all my s**t together on my Stories, but I am tired… I’m really tired, and I don’t always have all my s**t together’

Little Loretta: Lydia went back to work, just two weeks after giving birth to her daughter back in February 2020 (Pictured in October)

Little Loretta: Lydia went back to work, just two weeks after giving birth to her daughter back in February 2020 (Pictured in October)

Welling up, and holding back tears, Lydia admitted: ‘I know sometimes it looks like I’ve got all my s**t together on my Stories, but I am tired… I’m really, really tired, and I don’t always have all my s**t together.

‘I’ve currently come around to Debbie’s house. I’m in her bed while she’s taken Loretta for a walk to the park, because I need a break.’

After composing herself, the TOWIE star returned to assure her followers that she’s happy being a mum, but just wanted more time to juggle everything.

Taking its toll: Speaking directly to camera, Lydia said: 'I'm absolutely exhausted today, in case you can't tell... Look at my skin as well' as she showed off a breakout

Taking its toll: Speaking directly to camera, Lydia said: ‘I’m absolutely exhausted today, in case you can’t tell… Look at my skin as well’ as she showed off a breakout

Cute but constant: 'Loretta was up all night last night for some reason. She has has one hour's sleep time today, nap time. She's so hyperactive' explained the single mum

Cute but constant: ‘Loretta was up all night last night for some reason. She has has one hour’s sleep time today, nap time. She’s so hyperactive’ explained the single mum

All at once: 'Mother nature has made her monthly visit... And, I've been working all day, and being a mum, and I am just exhausted,' continued the reality star

All at once: ‘Mother nature has made her monthly visit… And, I’ve been working all day, and being a mum, and I am just exhausted,’ continued the reality star

She said: ‘Last thing, I feel like I’m really, really ranting and I just wanna point out that I absolutely love being a mum – it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I just wish I had a little bit more time.

‘Do any of you mums sit there sometimes and think: ‘what on earth did I do with all of my spare time before I had a child? Because nowadays I don’t even have time to go to the toilet.’ 

Her post comes after Lydia discussed her incredibly ‘special bond’ with her little girl, saying the tot is her ‘whole world’. 

Taking a break! 'I've currently come around to Debbie's house. I'm in her bed while she's taken Loretta for a walk to the park, because I need a break,' Lydia told her fans

‘I’ve currently come around to Debbie’s house. I’m in her bed while she’s taken Loretta for a walk to the park, because I need a break

Lydia called an end to her on-off romance with Loretta’s father, Lee Cronin, earlier last year but confirmed he still sees their child every weekend. 

In January, she told Hello! magazine of her relationship with the tiny tot: ‘Me and Loretta have the most incredible relationship and special bond – especially because she’s a 2020 baby as well. We are inseparable.  

‘She still sleeps in my bedroom, and she’s my whole world. It has just been me and her all along, she’s my whole happiness. 

‘Any single parent will relate to this; that bond that you have, because it’s just been you two, is so special. 

Doting mother: Lydia is a first-time mother, having given girth to daughter Loretta in February

Doting mother: Lydia is a first-time mother, having given girth to daughter Loretta in February

‘We’ve been through it all together. I’ve experienced every one of her first milestones.’ 

Loretta is reportedly very advanced for her age, with the mother-of-one labelling her ‘Miss Independent’. 

Lydia revealed that her daughter’s first word was ‘mama,’ she already has two teeth and has even started wearing 18-month-old clothing.  

Lee broke things off three months into Lydia’s pregnancy, but the pair decided to rekindle their romance after he showed his supportive side during pre-natal appointments and the birth.  

The ex factor: TV star Lydia raises her adorable daughter with now ex-boyfriend Lee Cronin

The ex factor: TV star Lydia raises her adorable daughter with now ex-boyfriend Lee Cronin 

The couple met in Ibiza in June 2017 but separated and reunited three times, ultimately deciding to split for good in April. 

However, Lydia has the support of her close-knit family including her parents Debbie and Dave and sisters Georgia, 31, and Romana, 17. 

Prior to her relationship with Lee, the former reality star dated James ‘Arg’ Argent and their relationship was documented on the hit ITVBe show, The Only Way Is Essex. 

The pair dated on and off between 2008 and 2015, but went their separate ways in 2016 when Lydia found him at her Essex home, completely ‘out of it’.