‘I know what it’s like to be alone and vulnerable!’ Myleene Klass discusses close bond with Kate Garraway and says planning Billy’s party has inspired her ‘to go all out’ for Apollo’s 1st birthday bash
- Kate’s husband Derek was originally admitted to hospital with COVID-19 symptoms on March 30 and has since remained in intensive care
- Last month, GMB presenter Kate announced that Derek had been declared COVID-free, but remained in a ‘critical condition’
- She recently revealed her ‘desperate’ husband Derek almost died ‘six times’ while hospitalised, adding it’s ‘a miracle’ he survived
- Kate and Derek married in 2005, and share daughter Darcey, 14, and son Billy, 10
She organised a jungle-inspired garden party for Kate Garraway’s son Billy’s 11th birthday, which was held over the weekend.
And on Monday, Myleene Klass, 42, discussed her close bond with the GMB presenter, 53, whose husband Derek Draper, 52, remains in hospital after a lengthy battle with coronavirus.
The former Hear’Say singer also revealed that planning Billy’s party has inspired her ‘to go all out’ for son Apollo’s upcoming 1st birthday bash.
Close: On Monday, Myleene Klass, 42, discussed her bond with Kate Garraway, 53, whose husband Derek Draper, 52, remains in hospital after a battling coronavirus (Pictured in March)
Taking to her Instagram stories, Myleene engaged in a Q&A with her followers after he son had fallen asleep on her.
Asked about her friendship with Kate, Myleene spoke especially highly of the I’m A Celeb star and explained why they’re so close, saying: ‘She’s incredible.
‘I don’t know what it feels like to walk in her shoes, but I do know what it feels like to be a mum, alone and vulnerable, without all the answers.
‘You need your friends and you need heaps of practical support. Keep cheering for her.’
Cute! The singer also revealed that planning Kate’s son Billy’s party, which was held over the weekend, has inspired her ‘to go all out’ for son Apollo’s upcoming 1st birthday bash
Heartfelt: Myleene spoke highly of the I’m A Celeb star and explained why they’re so close
Empathy: Of her friendship with Kate, Myleene said: ‘I don’t know what it feels like to walk in her shoes, but I do know what it feels like to be a mum, alone and vulnerable’ (Pictured in 2018)
‘What are you planning for Apollo’s 1st birthday?’ asked another fan on Instagram.
‘Wasn’t planing anything big as everything’s so up in the air, I don’t even know how many people I could have there…
‘then after doing Kate’s’ son’s birthday, I’ve decided to go all out! Even if it’s just for a handful of us!’ revealed Myleene.
Asked if she has ‘hard days’, Myleene confessed: ‘Of course! Everyone does. I am generally a pretty positive person but you’d have to be indelible not to let things in.
‘I think the main thing is to try to remember ‘this too shall pass.’
Nearly one! ‘What are you planning for Apollo’s 1st birthday?’ asked another fan on Instagram
Inspired: Myleene revealed that planning Kate’s son Billy’s 11th birthday party has inspired her
As the conversation turned to focus on baby Apollo, one follower asked: ‘How long will you breastfeed?’ to which Myleene explained: ‘I thought I’d stop at 3 months, then 6, now we’re nearly at 12!
‘So now, I’m just going to go with the flow and stop when he’s had enough. Having so much support has made all the difference. Mums need support. And tea. And hugs.’
‘Have you experienced biting?’ asked another Instagram user, to which Myleene admitted: ‘Yup. I just take him off my boob as soon as he does it, so he knows I mean business.’
Thankful: Myleene organised a jungle-inspired garden party for Kate’s son Billy’s 11th birthday, which was held over the weekend
One follower asked how Myleene ‘hides the nipple’ when her son latches on and off, to which she explained that she ‘doesn’t care who sees what anymore.’
She said: ‘Every time Apollo hears a noise when he’s feeding, he pops off my boob to have a look around, but after multiple child births, and the indignities that come with it… I don’t care who sees what anymore!!
‘I’m feeding my baby and his needs are immediate and paramount. Plus his hungry cried are louder than any troll.’
Positive thinking: Myleene opened up about having ‘bad days’