Jess Hayes has revealed her son Presley is giving her “a reason to carry on”, following the loss of her baby boy last week.
Taking to Instagram, the Love Island star shared a sweet photo of her 18-month-old son asleep on the couch as she watched over him.
She captioned the post: “Never have I been so grateful to have this sweet boy of mine, he’s given me a reason to be strong a reason to carry on.”
“I’ve told him all about his little brother and how he will watch over and look after him. I will make sure I make them both proud.”
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The 27-year-old and her fiancé Dan Lawry announced the loss of their baby boy last week – 19 weeks into Jess’ pregnancy.
Sharing the heartbreaking news on Instagram, the reality star posted a picture of a teddy bear alongside her baby’s hand and footprints.
She wrote: “To Our little teddy. I’m so sorry I couldn’t keep you safe for a little while longer. I’m sorry I couldn’t take you home.”
“I’m sorry we had to say goodbye this way it wasn’t supposed to be like this. The pain is unbearable and I feel like I’m drowning in grief.”
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“My mind spinning thinking of all the what ifs and questions of who you would of grown up to be. When will I wake up From this awful nightmare?”
“I look at the clock and count the hours of how old you are time is moving but your not here your not getting older it’s not fair. No first times, smiles or laughter,” she wrote.
“Why did this happen to us? I wish I could of stared at your beautiful face a little while longer and held you in my arms forever.”
Jess continued: “I look down at my empty stomach where you should still be growing safely and I feel so empty without you there no kicks no flutters.”
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“I could see Presley in you, you were so beautiful, perfectly formed. You would never get to play together and be best friends in this world and that hurts so much he would of loved you his little brother so much.”
“I’m grateful that we shared 19 weeks together and I carried you for as long as I could before it was your time to gain your wings.”
“You will always be our beautiful son and I promise you will hold the biggest place in our hearts forever my sweet angel. I will make sure the world knows how special you are.”
“Until we meet again my Teddy.. Too special for this world. I love you now, forever and always . Your mummy, Daddy and big brother Presley,” she added.
Jess is best known for winning Love Island back in 2015 alongside Max Morley.
After splitting from Max just 40 days after leaving the Love Island villa, the reality star started dating Dan, and the couple got engaged in 2018.
