'The Mommy Club' star Kim Jones on filming while pregnant & becoming new mom

'The struggle is real but the joy motherhood brings is even brighter'

19 September 2024 - 11:29
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Kim Jones was pregnant while filming 'The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice'.
Kim Jones was pregnant while filming 'The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice'.
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Kim Jones of The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice has shared her unforgettable experience of filming the show while pregnant.   

The 33-year-old reality TV star said there were moments where she had to remind herself that she had “a baby on board” and didn't want to trigger getting into labour early. 

“One minute I’m melting from the heat, the next I’m exhausted with swollen feet. There are countless bathroom breaks and I’m constantly hungry. My hormones fluctuate from “cry me a river” to “rage against the machine”. However, this also helped me remain calm in many situations. I had to breathe and accept that keeping my mindset stress-free was essential for my little one,” she said. 

As a new mom, Kim shared this advice to other mothers: “Every day is a new opportunity to become the best version of yourself. The struggle is real but the joy motherhood brings is even brighter.”

Being on a reality show was a new experience for Kim, who said it made her discover how real the platform is. 

She added that she managed to create genuine connections with some of the cast members. 

“I would say the closest relationships I’ve built are with the twins. We became friends from day one on set, so I’ve had the chance to really get to know them. I've also forged a connection with Asharia after the show, but I haven't seen much of the other mommies.”


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