Ryan Thomas admits he is ‘knackered’ from looking after his newborn son Roman as he playfully glares at the tot in adorable family snap
Ryan Thomas is feeling the effects of new parenthood again as he posted a photo playfully glaring at his baby son Roman.
The actor, 35, admitted he is exhausted looking after the adorable tot as he shared the sweet snap, writing: ‘I’m knackered son!’
Roman’s mother Lucy Mecklenburgh, 28, is recuperating at home after giving birth to Roman two weeks ago as the couple self-isolate amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Exhausted: Ryan Thomas, 35, is feeling the effects of new parenthood as he posted a photo playfully glaring at his baby son Roman and admitted he was ‘knackered’
Ryan and Roman are in bed in the snap with the former Coronation Street actor donning a white robe.
The Celebrity Big Brother winner has shared a series of adorable photos of Roman to his Instagram since his birth.
The post comes shortly after Ryan revealed he’s been forced to keep his daughter Scarlett, 11, away from his newborn son due to the coronavirus.
In a candid Instagram snap, Ryan recently FaceTimed his eldest child – who he shares with ex Tina O’Brien – as he documented their first meeting ‘over technology’.
Motherhood: Roman’s mother Lucy Mecklenburgh, 28, is recuperating at home after giving birth to Roman two weeks ago as the couple self-isolate amid the coronavirus pandemic
The actor admitted it’s been ‘tough’ being away from his family, but stressed that ‘we all need to take social isolation and social distancing seriously’ during the global crisis.
Despite enduring a difficult time, the soap star appeared in great spirits as he cradled his little boy from his changing mat, while engaging in a cosy video call with Scarlett.
In an emotional caption, the actor confessed ‘it’s killing him’ to be separated from his daughter, who is believed to be staying with her mother, Sarah Platt actress Tina, 36 – Ryan’s former partner of six years.
He penned: ‘Thank God for technology! I’m finding it really tough being away from my family and sad this is how my daughter met her baby brother.
Apart: Ryan was forced to keep his daughter Scarlett, 11, away from his newborn son Roman as the half-siblings met via FaceTime on Monday
‘To any other broken families I feel your pain and it’s killing me being apart from my daughter and family for so long, especially at this special time.’
Highlighting the importance of following the government’s healthcare guidelines, the TV star ended his message: ‘BUT we all need to take social isolation and social distancing seriously and it’s a sacrifice we have to make to save lives.’
Social distancing, advised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), involves maintaining at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who coughs or sneezes, as the small liquid droplets sprayed could contain the virus.
Struggle: The CBB winner confessed ‘it’s killing him’ to be separated from his daughter, who is believed to be staying with her mother, Sarah Platt actress Tina, 36
The measure also includes staying at home if you have a cough or fever even if you have not travelled and ‘cocooning’ elderly people suspected of being more vulnerable to the infection.
Ryan and his long-term partner Lucy welcomed baby boy Roman Ravello earlier this month.
The fitness guru, 28, announced her pregnancy last August, after the hunk proposed during a trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast in June. The couple met on Celebrity Island With Bear Grylls in early 2017.
Adorable: Ryan and his long-term partner Lucy welcomed baby boy Roman Ravello earlier this month