TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh says she's 'really struggling' in heartfelt confession
ok.co.ukThe Only Way is Essex alumnus Lucy Mecklenburgh has confessed she struggles just like everyone else when it comes to parenting.
She and fiancé Ryan Thomas (who played Coronation Street's Jason Grimshaw for 16 years before moving on to Neighbours and Celebrity Big Brother) are mum and dad to son Roman, and daughters Lilah and Scarlett - the latter from his previous relationship with Corrie co-star Tina O'Brien which ended in 2009.
In a recent Instagram fan Q&A, Lucy, 31, was asked: "You make the mum/work/workout/living life balance look so easy! How?!
I need tips!!" Responding, she wrote: "It's not easy. I'm actually really struggling at the moment juggling everything. We are all doing the best we can as mamas but I'm realising I need to squeeze in some more 'guilt free me time'. "Also worry less about the messy house!!" added Lucy. "I always want the house tidy and with 2 young kids and work I feel like it's impossible to have every room tidy at once ha." A similar insight from the multi-hyphenate - who also models and runs a wellness company - arrived just over a year ago when a social media user quizzed Lucy on juggling two children "so young". "Feels a bit like a military operation sometimes but me & Ryan just work as a team," she admitted at the time. "I'm breastfeeding, changing etc baby girl and Ryan's changing, bathing, feeding & playing with Roman." In an exclusive OK!
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