Kelsey Parker has revealed she is hoping to try for another baby in 2026, as she reflected candidly on what she described as a “really, really tough” year following the devastating loss of her baby last summer.
Speaking on her podcast Mum’s The Word! alongside Georgia Jones, Kelsey shared how the past year had tested her emotionally, but said she is determined to move forward with hope. The 35-year-old, who lost her husband Tom Parker in 2022, admitted that all she wants now is a better year ahead — and the chance to grow her family again.
Kelsey explained that after everything she has been through, she is continuing to ask herself whether motherhood might once again be part of her journey. She said that the idea she could welcome a baby this year feels exciting, adding that she also wants to keep raising awareness and continue her charity work.
The mother-of-two shares Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, with Tom, who died aged 33 after a brave battle with an aggressive brain tumour. In June last year, Kelsey suffered further heartbreak when her unborn son Phoenix — her first child with boyfriend Will Lindsay — was stillborn.
In a deeply emotional video shared with fans, Kelsey spoke about needing space to breathe after carrying what she described as the weight of the world on her shoulders. She said it is okay to not be okay all the time, admitting that life has never really slowed down for her, even through grief.
She reflected on how strength doesn’t always mean smiling through everything, but sometimes means being still, finding calm, and giving yourself permission to struggle. Despite moments where she feels overwhelmed, Kelsey said she keeps going for her children, explaining that they are her reason, her peace and her power.
Over Christmas, Kelsey also shared a touching tribute to baby Phoenix, revealing she had added his name to Tom’s memorial bench. She posted a photograph of the new plaque, which reads: “I walk towards my destiny with ease. Phoenix Parker-Lindsay.”
In a heartfelt message to fans, Kelsey said it brings her peace to believe that Tom is looking after Phoenix, just as Will looks after Tom’s children here. She wrote that while both were taken far too soon, they are never truly gone, adding that she feels them guiding her family with love every day.
Kelsey ended by saying that what matters most is continuing to move forward, keep loving and believing that better days are coming — and that somehow, they always do.
