Stacey Solomon revealed she relies on her "massive family network" to cope with the size of her growing brood.
The Loose Women presenter, 33, recently welcomed her fifth child and third with husband Joe Swash, 41.
Joe and Stacey have Rex, 4, Rose, one, and four-month-old Belle.
The much-loved TV star is also a proud mum to sons Zachary, 15, and Leighton, 12, from previous relationships while Joe is also a proud dad to son Harry.
With a huge family, the star relies on help from everyone to cope with day-to-day life.
Her eldest children and her soap actor husband are called upon to complete household chores – while her wider family pitch in, too.
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"The older ones help – and Joe is amazing," she told OK! magazine. "We’ve got a massive family network – my mum and dad, his mum, sisters, and brothers all chip in.
"We couldn’t do it without them. They say it takes a village and we need the whole village."
It comes after Stacey took to social media to wish Joe a wonderful Father's Day as she discussed having a blended family.
She said it can sometimes be 'complicated' but she wouldn't change it for the world.
"My dad, their Dad, Our heroes. Happy Father's Day, Dad and Daddy," she wrote addressing her dad and husband Joe. "I know you both didn’t get enough time with your own father but oh my goodness I know they are looking down on you both so bl***y proud of the fathers you have become. Dad, not a day goes by that I don’t need you and you’re always there.
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"No matter what. What a privilege it is to have you in our lives. Joe, I know it’s not easy & blended families are complicated, to say the least… but you make it all seem effortless. You’re the most incredible husband, father and father figure to ALL of our children and I feel every emotion raising our family with you.
"Everyone else comes first and nothing is ever too much especially grateful for how much time you’ve taken off recently to take over at home while I’m here there and everywhere. As hard as it is leaving some days knowing you’re there giving them every bit of love they could ever need makes it easier.
"To the moon and back Joe. To the moon and back Dad. Thinking of anyone struggling today… lots and lots of love. P.S. Rose’s sassy side eye in every picture we ever take."
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