Devastated Lauren Goodger reveals her heartache as newborn daughter Lorena dies after birth
LAUREN Goodger has revealed her newborn daughter has died.
The devastated star, 35, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram this morning, along with a picture of her holding daughter Lorena’s hand.
Lauren wrote: “She was the most beautiful healthy baby I’ve ever seen just like her sister @babylarose.x …
“Words can’t describe as a mother losing your baby that I carried for all these months perfectly and gave birth too for my angel to be taken from me .”
Lauren, who gave birth to Lorena on Friday, said she and boyfriend Charles Drury are now grieving at home and struggling to understand the tragedy.
She continued: “There was no pregnancy or labour complications and she was fine & healthy but I am not going into detail right now just know that there was nothing wrong with her or myself she was perfect I can’t understand it she is so so beautiful Larose twin so similar..
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“I am broken I am back home from hospital Me & Charlie spent as much time with our baby girl Lorena and I haven’t said my goodbye yet .”
The former Towie star told her followers that eldest daughter Larose, one, is helping her through the difficult time.
She said: “Please can I ask photographers to respect our privacy right now as we have a lot of grieving to do and funeral organising that I just need this time & with my baby girl Larose she is my rock that’s getting me through this or I wouldn’t survive…
“I will never ever get over this but I will learn how to live everyday with Lorena in my heart she will be with me always and I will be with her again one day … My Lorena I love you so much .”
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Lauren’s followers have rallied around her, sending their condolences and offering support.
Amy Childs said: “Sending you love Lauren xxxx.”
Towie’s Danielle Armstrong posted: “Oh darling heartbroken for you sending you strength and love and hope your get the respect and privacy you need to grieve xxxx.”
Lauryn Goodman wrote: “Devastated for you and the family. Can’t even begin to imagine. Stay strong Love you so much .”
Charlotte Crosby told her: “Lauren f*****g hell I’m devastated .”
Loving mum Lauren had kept fans updated through her pregnancy journey on social media.
She previously told how she had had reflexology sessions, swearing by them after they helped with her first birth.
There were also been difficult moments along the way, with Lauren experiencing severe pain and being unable to rest.
She explained: “I still haven’t rested but I do it all for her. My whole body is shaking in so much pain carrying this baby (bump) and Larose.
“Cried already this morning I am so over whelmed… I hate seeing her uncomfortable stressed or in pain.
“This is why I keep going… but what a proud mumma, I’ll look back 1 day at my babies and say that was me .”