She admitted she found it hard to be away from two-month-old daughter Sunday, and struggled to attend the National Television Awards without her.
And Ferne McCann looked smitten as she was reunited with her bundle of joy on Thursday, during a sweet mother-daughter day out in Essex.
The newly-blonde former TOWIE star, 27, wrapped up in a chic camel poloneck and matching fluffy hat as she pushed Sunday around in a bright pink buggy.
Sweet: Ferne McCann wrapped up in chic layers as she enjoyed a sweet mother-daughter day out with Sunday in Essex on Thursday
The blonde beauty completed her wintry look with a black fur-trim parka jacket and studded buckle-trim ankle boots.
Styling her newly honey-hued locks in polished waves, the reality star framed her features with lashings of mascara and a slick of nude lipstick.
The former Celebs Go Dating star looked every inch the doting mum as she cooed over her daughter while strolling along.
Chic: The newly-blonde former TOWIE star, 27, wrapped up in a chic camel poloneck and matching fluffy hat as she pushed Sunday around in a bright pink buggy
Her outing comes after she admitted that her evening at theNational Television Awards on Tuesday night was difficult for her – seeing as it was the first time she’s properly left her two-month-old.
‘It was a big deal!’ she told MailOnline exclusively. ‘The NTAs were such a good evening but I was home by 10:30pm.
‘Being a mum is just all consuming. I was checking my phone all the time!
‘But Sunday was safe with my mum. She came up with me to London, my mum is such a great support.’
Simply stylish: The blonde beauty completed her wintry look with a black fur-trim parka jacket and studded buckle-trim ankle boots
Ferne added that it was also strange to get back into the red-carpet-ready routine, dressing up for her evening with the stars.
‘So much prep goes into that,’ she said. ‘Doing a red carpet is nerve-wracking. I needed the spray tan, hair and make-up. I needed to get my dress altered. So much to get done
She went on: ‘The most important thing is the baby. Every parent will know you’re totally devoted to your new child.
I have enjoyed the baby bubble. But now it’s time to get back to work.’
Back to the norm: Ferne admitted her evening at the National Television Awards on Tuesday night was difficult for her – seeing as it was the first time she’s properly left her two-month-old
Ferne has received a slew of messages from fans following the announcement of her pregnancy and the birth of Sunday. And she admits that the support has been touching – especially in a time that saw her ex, Sunday’s father Arthur Collins, arrested and sent to jail for his part in an acid attack last year.
After what has been a trying time, it seems that Ferne is out on top, showcasing a svelte post-baby figure and going blonde for the new year.
‘I wanted to go blonde because it’s just fun to have a change,’ she said. ‘Is it a New Year, New Me thing? It always makes me laugh when people say that.’
And Ferne puts physique down to one particular element of new-motherhood. ‘Breast feeding works wonders,’ she stated.
All consuming: ‘Being a mum is just all consuming. I was checking my phone all the time!’ Ferne admitted