Kate Ferdinand reveals she’s in so much pain she ‘can’t stand’ and is struggling with pregnancy in candid post

PREGNANT Kate Ferdinand says she’s suffering from crippling back pain and is finding it hard…

Kate Ferdinand reveals she’s in so much pain she ‘can’t stand’ and is struggling with pregnancy in candid post

PREGNANT Kate Ferdinand says she’s suffering from crippling back pain and is finding it hard to stand up.

Kate, 29, revealed she’s in so much pain she’s struggling to stand in a series of candid posts on Instagram last night.

Pregnant Kate Ferdinand says she is suffering from crippling back pain and is finding it hard to stand up

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Pregnant Kate Ferdinand says she is suffering from crippling back pain and is finding it hard to stand up

The former Towie star posted candid photos of herself as she told her followers she wanted to share the reality of how she’s feeling at the moment. 

Rio Ferdinand’s wife is seen wrapped in a blanket and lying on the sofa in one snap with the family dog keeping her company.

In another, she’s seen lying on a massage table as a physio stands over her.

Kate shared one more selfie photo of her sitting on the floor, dressed in black leggings and a vest top.

Kate said the pain returns every day and she's having regular physical therapy sessions

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Kate said the pain returns every day and she’s having regular physical therapy sessions

She said: “I am hugely struggling with my lower back and groin! I’ve always had back problems but this is really taking its toll 😫 I don’t like to moan too much on here but the reality is I am struggling 😕 some days it’s manageable and others by the end of the day Its a struggle to even stand up.”

“Getting my head around losing the ability to move freely is difficult at times, especially with 3 kids and dogs flying around the house like lunatics.”

Kate admitted some days her pain is “unmanageable” and she is having regular physical therapy on her back.

She also urged fans not to believe everything they see on social media.

Kate got real in her Instagram post as she admitted she's struggling

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Kate got real in her Instagram post as she admitted she’s strugglingCredit: Instagram

She said: “Sometimes social media can make it seem like the glamorous moments outweigh the norm.”

Kate and husband Rio revealed over the summer they are having a baby boy.

They already share children Tia, nine, Tate, 12, and Lorenz, 14, who are Rio’s kids with his late wife Rebecca.

Kate is having her first baby with husband Rio

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Kate is having her first baby with husband RioCredit: Instagram
Kate looks beautiful but admitted her back is hurting a lot

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Kate looks beautiful but admitted her back is hurting a lot
The reality star revealed her and Rio are expecting a boy

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The reality star revealed her and Rio are expecting a boyCredit: Instagram
Kate was praised by fans for 'keeping it real'

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Kate was praised by fans for ‘keeping it real’Credit: Instagram
The reality star has been keeping up her fitness during her pregnancy

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The reality star has been keeping up her fitness during her pregnancyCredit: Youtube

Kate’s followers rushed to the comments section to show their support to the mum-to-be. 

One wrote: “It’s all worth it, you’re doing really well.”

“I lived in leggings and black vests when pregnant too,” added another in sartorial solidarity.” 

While a third penned: “Love this. Well done mumma for keeping it real xx.”

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