Love Island's Jess Hayes welcomes first baby

Jess Hayes
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2015's Love Island winner has given birth to her first child with fiancé Dan Lawry.

In an announcement on Instagram, Jess Hayes revealed she had a baby boy, who she named Presley James Lawry. The photo features the proud parents holding the newborn’s hand, and a customised onesie with his initials.

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In her post, Jess wrote about her experience and was surprised at how quickly everything happened. Shockingly, Presley was born in only 3 hours!

‘Welcome to the world Presley James Lawry 27th June 6lbs 11 🌎❤ You are so perfect in every way I can’t even describe the way I’m feeling right now and you really didn’t want to wait around 12 days early..

‘My waters broke yesterday and you were literally here within 3 hours I didn’t think we were going to make it to the hospital so close to having you in the car but we made it to a room and out you came no pain relief for mumma the biggest whirlwind of my life it all happened so quickly 😁💪🏽’

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The star concluded her post by saying ‘So perfect and so grateful for how it all went ..Your daddy is also the best like wow so perfect I couldn’t have a better partner he is one special daddy you are a very lucky boy❤

‘My life and family is now complete ❤and my heart is so full I cant even describe 😭❤ I cant stop crying you are so beautiful I don’t think this will ever sink in i am the luckiest mummy on this earth 😭❤🤱🏼’

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On May 27th the star shared her baby shower, featuring a sweet photo of the couple, balloons, cake and plenty of decorations.

Jess and Dan have been together since February 2018, and got engaged after six months. However, they’d known each other for a while before they started dating.

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Speaking about their relationship, Jess said: 'I've known him a while but things have developed into romance.

'We pretty much live together now, we're never apart - it's pretty serious.'

We’re so happy for the new parents, and can’t wait to see more adorable snaps now they’re a family.

Lucy Buglass
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