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Jorgie Porter, a busy mother of two and Hollyoaks star, tells us she is buzzing to hit the big screen once more after her maternity leave ends.

With a baby on one hip and a toddler running around her feet, it’s clear that Jorgie Porter is happy but being kept on her toes when we sit down to chat. “My social life is a two-year-old and a seven-month-old, so I love getting to chat with adults,” the Hollyoaks actress says, laughing.

Jorgie, 37, who plays Theresa McQueen in the soap, is clearly a doting mum to son Forest and daughter Peony, who was born last December. She shares them with fiancé Ollie Piotrowski, but, as she admits, it hasn’t been an easy transition. Here, the chatty soap star tells OK! how she’s striking the right balance with her little ones, why she’s passionate about showing every side of motherhood and why she can’t wait to get back to work…

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How is life like for a mother of two, Jorgie?

Oh, it’s horrendous going from one to two, nobody tells you that! We are honestly in the trenches of war. It is extremely different, I’m not gonna lie. I think nobody prepares you for the baby growing up and you miss all the checkpoints because you’re focusing on them both. It’s like, “Oh, she’s eating now,” whereas with Forest we were celebrating every moment. It’s heartbreaking in a way, because I don’t want to miss a thing when I love them so much.

Little Peony, how are you?

Dare I say, she’s been a very easy baby so far. I haven’t noticed a massive difference between having a boy and a girl just yet. I’m quite lucky that I’ve got happy babies, but Forest is definitely a tad dramatic, like me. He’s a bit bossy and so am I – but you can’t have two bosses, so I’m navigating that.

On social media, you undoubtedly discuss both the positive and negative aspects of parenting. Do you care about that much?

Oh no, because when you’re a mother or parent at home on your own and you’re thinking, “Why on earth is my baby crying so much no matter what I try,” you share it and your followers cheer you on. Or they’ll say, “That happens to me, too.” I realized I wasn’t the only one.

Because you encourage each other, I enjoy talking about it with other mothers. Everyone goes through the same experiences, despite the fact that you might feel like you’re not.

And how does Ollie act as a father?

He is fantastic. Because Forest will stay with me all day and then continue to say he wants Daddy, it’s a little annoying. I’m like, “I’ve been looking after you, mate”! Although he is excellent and involved, that is fantastic. He is a 10-year-old with a previous partner, so he is more knowledgeable about certain matters than I am. Because this isn’t his first rodeo, he feels more at ease.

Do you give the kids any “me time”?

Not much, gosh. I do more now that my baby is older, but there was no way I could have imagined when I was just a baby. I spend an hour or two getting my nails or hair done, but I then wonder, “What should I do now?” You don’t really relax because you become inquisitive about what the babies are up to and whether or not they’re alright.

Would you be expecting more children?

No, we are now at peace. We have unquestionably chosen that option. Ollie needs to do it because he is getting the snip. If there were another one, I would be like, “There is no time for anything,” which is true for me personally. I want to enjoy my two-minutes without missing any more. No, we are content and blessed, then.

Will you soon make a trip to Hollyoaks?

Yes, I’ll return when my maternity is over. I can’t disclose anything that is particularly unique about going back, but it’s exciting. After having Forest, I thought to myself, “Oh, my God, this is so exciting!” I haven’t been to an adult gathering in a while, so I’m going to cut it this time. On set, I feel like I enter a different life and don’t care as much about the kids. It’s like living twice.

This fall, you’re participating in Hollyoaks’ 30th anniversary tour.

And I’m so excited about it. I thought it was going to be a little sit-down panel but now I’ve been told I can dance on stage. So in my mind I’m like, “Oh, this is my show now!” I’m doing it with Gary [Lucy], Ashley [Taylor Dawson] and Nick [Pickard], which is great because we bounce off each other so well. I’ve known Nick since I first started on Hollyoaks – every day with him is great. We’re gonna chat about backstage things that have happened because we’re celebrating 30 years of the show. We’ll talk about all the best bits, the funniest bits. I’ve got thousands of them.

Any lingering jitters about returning to work?

Never do I get anxious. I don’t get scared when I perform. I’m okay with talking, in all fairness. I can tell it will be brilliant.

The Hollyoaks 30th Anniversary tour will play four special dates in Manchester, Glasgow, Nottingham and London in October. Get tickets at bit.ly/HollyoaksLiveTour

Geezer Butler, the bassist for Black Sabbath, wrote a moving tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, saying he realized he would never see him again after their final performance.

Terence “Geezer” Butler, the bassist for Black Sabbath, honors his bandmate and friend Ozzy Osbourne in a heartfelt piece in The Sunday Times, praising their “57 incredible years of friendship.”

The rock world is mourning the loss of the iconic frontman who passed away on 22 July at the age of 76, just two weeks following Black Sabbath’s final performance.

Geezer wrote in his tribute, “I didn’t realize then that I would never see Ozzy again after that night.”

The seminal band, which included The Polka Tulk Blues Band and Earth, was formed in 1968 by Geezer and Ozzy and Tony Iommi and Bill Ward.

He recalled when an uni-foot Ozzy showed up at his door, prompting him to invite Ozzy to the band.

Geezer wrote in his own words, “Ozzy wasn’t the Prince of Darkness; rather, he was the Prince of Laughter,” at the age of 76. He was born an entertainer and would do anything to make people laugh.

In acknowledging Ozzy’s health issues as they approached rehearsals that began a month prior, Geezer looked back at their final performance on July 5th.

He admitted, “I wasn’t prepared to see how frail he was, but I knew he wasn’t in good health.” He was using a cane, which was black and adorned with gold and precious stones, as Ozzy, and two helpers and a nurse helped him enter the rehearsal room.

He sat in a chair while singing, and he didn’t really say much other than the typical greetings.

He observed them practicing their songs, but he noted that Ozzy appeared worn-out after only a few songs and was noticeably subdued in comparison to his former self.

The finale, according to Geezer, was the strangest aspect of the entire show. We normally give each other hugs and bows to the audience, but we didn’t consider it when Ozzy was there. How do we behave? Tony waved his hand to me and gave him a cake, but it was such an odd way to end our story.

“Wishes are now redundant, but I wish I could have spent more time with Ozzy backstage.” As Ozzy once said, “Wish in one hand and s*** in the other and see which comes first.” ‘”.

“The fact that he had to leave us just over two weeks after the final performance was beyond belief.” I’m still so grateful for our most recent performance in front of his adoring fans, though.

Geezer described having shared the majority of his life with Ozzy as “privileged.”

He concluded his tribute by saying, “God bless, Oz, it has been a wild ride!” Love you”!.

Elizabeth Sobinoff, a former member of the Married At First Sight Australia team, revealed on Instagram that she miscarried during her pregnancy.

Former Married At First Sight participant Elizabeth Sobinoff has revealed she suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage between the births of her two children.

The 34-year-old reality TV alum shared the personal news on Instagram on Monday, reflecting on a difficult chapter in her life. Sobinoff, who rose to fame during her appearances on MAFS in 2019 and 2020, is now a mother to an 18-month-old daughter and a newborn son, who was born in April.

“Saying goodbye to a chapter of life that had its ups and downs,” she wrote in her caption, adding: “It is bittersweet to say goodbye to that chapter of my life. I have my two babies and it is the most beautiful feeling in the world.”

She shared that she miscarried before becoming pregnant with her second child and that her children are 17 months apart in the post.

She wrote, “My babies are 17 months apart.” Between my two pregnancies, I miscarried. I miscarried. After my initial scan, the baby had a heartbeat that was fast approaching, and less than 48 hours later, I was experiencing a miscarriage. I had a Wednesday scan, but by that Sunday I had lost the baby.

She continued to describe how deeply she was affected by the loss, revealing how strongly she felt about becoming pregnant once more.

She wrote, “I was focused.” “I couldn’t get past this,” he said. I felt like I needed a break after losing the baby. I became pregnant with my son about a week and a half later.

She acknowledged that she had not fully recovered from the grief at the time as a result of her reflections on the emotional repercussions.

She said, “I just lost a baby I wanted so badly.” Then, I became pregnant, and this was confirmed. I had not acted on my feelings. Deep inside, I pushed it down. I can recall being informed that I was pregnant. I cried with joy when my girlfriend was with me.

The MAFS star explained how motherhood has changed her outlook on life, and how that helped her to conclude her message.

“I’ve been pregnant for a while. Other than being pregnant, I’m currently on the verge of enjoying my children and gaining my new identity. It is sweet and bitter.

Dubbed “Australia’s Most Confident Bride” during her season six appearance on MAFS, Elizabeth is now married to engineer Alex Vega and has stepped away from reality TV to focus on her family life.

If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at the Miscarriage Association. You can call them on 01924 200799 or email info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk