Being separated from son Zachary must be tough for X Factor contestant Stacey Solomon, but the bubbly blonde Essex girl is bravely trying to muster through.
The 20-year-old fledgling pop star was pictured enjoying a reunion with her little boy, 18 months, near her home in Dagenham this week.
She was joined by her mum and sister as she took Zach out, no doubt for a treat, to a shopping centre close to her home.
Stacey, who has to live in the X Factor house with the other contestants, is allowed to visit her baby once a week, while he is also brought to see her.
Despite many of her critics dubbing her a bad mother for allowing herself to be parted from Zach for so long, the caring mum has claimed repeatedly that her sole reason for taking part in the show is to give him a better life.
Meanwhile, other celebrities who are currently preparing for motherhood include Brazilian-born supermodel Gisele, who is over six months pregnant.
