Tom Parker’s wife Kelsey revealed she was her friend's birthing partner who welcomed a baby boy earlier this week.
In a sweet tribute to Tom, who passed away in March aged 33 after a battle with brain cancer, Kelsey's pal Rosie called her son after the singer.
Posting a picture introducing Tommy Ronnie Blake to the world, who was born on May 25, their close friend Rosie wrote he was ‘an angel sent by our angel’.
Detailing how she almost broke Kelsey’s fingers during labour, Rosie said: “At 1.26am our beautiful TOMMY was here!
“It’s A BOY Kels said with tears. Then we looked at each other and just knew! It was our Tommy boy up there sending us his gift.”
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Posting a video to her own Instagram account, Kelsey shared the special moment with her 334,000 followers.
She said: “What an incredible week! Tommy’s Mummy is our friend Rosie and I was so honoured to be part of this experience bringing Tommy into the world.
“Rosie entered our lives as no more than a personal trainer but in her we all found a best friend.
“When Tom was diagnosed, Rosie became Tom’s 3rd wife (come on @iamkelseyann has always been the 2nd wife!!).
“Rosie came and trained Tom but she did so much more. She looked after his diet, exercise and daily needs. The most positive person I know, she kept the strength and light until the very end with her Tommy P.”
The mum-of-two, who shares daughter Aurelia, two, and one-year-old son Bodhi with The Wanted singer, continued: “Tom and Rosie’s relationship was hilarious to watch.
“They would argue and go head to head but they always had their best intensions at heart.
“When Rosie asked me to be her birthing partner there was no doubt in my mind. I’m so proud of Rosie. She was incredible and so strong.
“She welcomed baby Tommy Blake, 8 weeks to the day of Tom passing and on a Wednesday. I know Tom was a huge part of this.
“I helped Tom pass over and I helped baby Tommy enter this world. Feel so overwhelmed but proud. Tommy Ronnie Blake do you know how loved you are little one.”
She ended the post with something her and Tom used to say often while he was alive - ‘Positive Parker’s forever” - followed by a heart emoji.
Kelsey’s Tom died at the end of March this year at the age of just 33.
He had been bravely battling terminal brain cancer glioblastoma, which he was diagnosed with when Kelsey discovered she was pregnant with their second child.
Confirming the tragic news of his death in a heart-breaking statement, Kelsey said: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side.
"Our hearts are broken. Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence.
"We are truly thankful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all unite to ensure Tom’s light continues to shine for his beautiful children.
"Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout, he fought until the very end. I’m forever proud of you."
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