Gemma Collins, 42, says she feels ‘positive about her own future’ after Tana Ramsay had a baby at 49 as she prepares to start her ‘fertility journey’

Gemma Collins has revealed she’s starting a fertility journey in a bid to welcome her first child.  

The former TOWIE star, 42, suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage in 2012 and has been open about her struggles to fall pregnant in recent years. 

Speaking exclusively to MailOnline about her family plans, she revealed she was pleased to hear that Tana Ramsay had welcomed her sixth child at the age of 49, because it gave her hope that she too can conceive in her 40s. 

‘The Tana Ramsay news was the greatest thing to wake up to. Incredible’, Gemma mused.   

‘It really made me think positively about my future and kind of took the pressure off. I don’t think anyone knew she was pregnant, so it was a lovely surprise, but I got butterflies in my stomach when I saw it.’

Mama to be: Gemma Collins has revealed she’s starting a fertility journey in a bid to welcome her first child after being given a new lease of hope by Tana Ramsay’s baby news 

Baby joy: Gordon Ramsay shocked his fans this month when he announced wife Tana had given birth to their sixth child at the age of 49 

Gemma continued: ‘This is amazing news for me. I’m starting my fertility journey within the next couple of weeks. 

‘I’m going to a clinic so watch these cards and get ready for me, honey.’

Revealing she feels positive about her chances, Gemma continued: ‘I’ll be standing on them steps announcing the child to the world. London will go to a standstill. The great Queen will come and greet the child!’ 

Gordon Ramsay shocked his fans this month when he announced wife Tana had given birth to their sixth child.

The celebrity chef, 57, posted a heartwarming photo of himself kissing his newborn on the head as Tana cradled him in her arms.

Sharing the announcement on Instagram, Gordon said the birth was an ‘amazing birthday present’, as his birthday is on November 8.

He wrote: ‘What an amazing birthday present please welcome Jesse James Ramsay, 7lbs 10oz whopper!! One more bundle of love to the Ramsay brigade!! 3 boys, 3 girls…. Done.’

Gordon and Tana are already parents to five children; Megan, 25, twins Jack and Holly, 23, Tilly, 22, and Oscar, four.

Tana also shared her own post, saying the Ramsay family had been ‘blessed’ with their new arrival.

She wrote: ‘It’s been a nerve wracking 9 months but we’ve made it and we have been blessed with this little bundle. Ramsay family definitely complete. Jesse James Ramsay we love you so much ❤️’.

Potential parents: Gemma revealed earlier this year she was praying for a baby with her fiancé Rami Hawash. She is stepmother to his son Tristan, five

Gemma revealed earlier this year she was praying for a baby with her fiancé Rami Hawash. She is stepmother to his son Tristan, five. 

During a spiritual trip to Tel Aviv in January, Gemma and her fiancé visited Bethlehem, with the star later confessing: ‘I did pray when I was there, I said ”please God, please give me a baby this year” and you know please God it happens.’ 

She previously detailed her battle with polycystic ovary syndrome battle (PCOS) which can affect fertility. 

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. Symptoms include menstrual irregularity, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity.

Gemma previously revealed she would wait until her 50s to try for a baby, having been inspired by Naomi Campbell, but has now decided to bring forward her plans. 

Fertility specialists have warned, however, that celebrity success stories about later motherhood could convince women they can naturally conceive later in life or that fertility treatment is easy.

For most women aged over 45, the odds of becoming pregnant naturally stand at around 1 percent.

Naomi welcomed a baby girl in May 2021, at the age of 50 and a son in June this year aged 53. 

While she has not revealed the method in which she welcomed her children, she stated that they are biologically hers.

There has been widespread speculation she used a surrogate, a method which is becoming increasingly common.

Inspiration: Gemma previously revealed she would wait to try for a baby, having been inspired by Naomi Campbell having her first child at 51, but has now decided to bring forward her plans 

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