Denise Lewis, 46, cosies up to newborn son Troy in stunning shoot as she says her life has 'changed completely' since welcoming fourth child
She's been on cloud nine ever since welcoming her fourth child in December.
And Denise Lewis looked every inch the doting mother as she introduced her son Troy, 10 weeks, to the world in a heart-warming shoot with Hello! magazine.
The athlete, 46, beamed with delight as she cosied up to her adorable baby – her third with husband Steve Finan O’Connor – and revealed her life has 'changed completely' since his arrival.
Bundle of joy: Denise Lewis looked every inch the doting mother as she introduced her son Troy, 10 weeks, to the world in a heart-warming shoot with Hello! magazine
Yummy mummy Denise looked radiant as she slipped into a sophisticated red one-shoulder dress while cuddling her cute newborn.
With her brown tresses styled into a chic bob 'do, the Olympian complemented her youthful-looking visage with neutral-toned make-up. In the interview, the runner, who won a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, said she feels 'blessed' by the new addition to her family.
The Staffordshire native enthused: 'At the age of 46, I'm a mum of four. When I look at my family I just go 'Wow!' It feels like starting out all over again. My energy levels are as high as ever and I've got even more to give. I'm certainly more patient and relaxed than when I was a younger mum.
New life: The athlete, 46, revealed her life has 'changed completely' since the arrival of her fourth child (pictured in July)
Family first: The Olympian and her husband Steve Finan O’Connor (pictured together in October 2018) are parents to sons Ryan, 13, and 10-year-old Kane. The sportswoman also shares eldest child Lauryn, 16, with former husband Patrick Stevens
'I didn't think I could love so much again. He's just adorable and I'm totally immersed in everything he does. It's a magical time for us; we're blissfully happy and feel blessed to have him.'
Heptathlete Denise revealed she leaned on her athletic training when it emerged the pregnancy was experiencing complications.
The umbilical cord had wrapped itself around Troy's arm, and every time Denise had a contraction, it was squeezing the cord.
Natural birth: Heptathlete Denise revealed she leaned on her athletic training when it emerged the pregnancy was experiencing complications, and 'brought him into the world naturally'
In awe: 'Troy's definitely brought a new dynamic into the family. I'm totally in love with him', the Staffordshire native gushed
She shared: 'I'd carried our baby for nearly nine months and didn't want to take any chances.
'But when I asked for a C-section, I was told no, our baby was ready to be born. That's when the focus I'd learned during my athletics career kicked in and I brought him into the world naturally - with Steve filming the final wonderful moment.'
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The pundit also revealed the baby's older siblings could not wait to welcome the new addition, was born weighing 6lbs 9oz, into their home.
Denise and former All Saints manager Steve are parents to sons Ryan, 13, and 10-year-old Kane. The sportswoman also shares eldest child Lauryn, 16, with former husband and retired sprinter Patrick Stevens.
She gushed: 'The kids were excitedly waiting for us by the front door. And they'd made decorations saying "Welcome home Troy".
'It was so moving; they absolutely adore their little brother and helped choose his name, which means "strength".
'Troy's definitely brought a new dynamic into the family. I'm totally in love with him. Now that I know he's our last baby, I savour every second and want time to stand still... he's changed our lives completely.'
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