Gemma Atkinson, 34, and Gorka Marquez, 28, welcomed a baby girl into the world last Thursday.
The former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress has been silent on social media, but returned today to give her fans an update on motherhood.
Gemma said she is “getting to grips” with being a mum and is loving being with her little one.
She posted on Instagram: “Thank you all for your lovely messages. Our daughter is so wonderful. I’m slowly getting to grips with motherhood.
“Learning loads and I’m loving being in this little cocoon with her.I feel extremely lucky to be on this journey with mine and Gorks little human.”
The thing that appeared to have surprised Gemma the most, was the size of her assets now she’s breastfeeding.
Gemma made an hilarious admission with her Instagram followers as she said she “didn’t think they could get bigger”.
She added in a follow-up post: “P.S Didn’t think my chebs could get any bigger… I was wrong… She defo ain’t going hungry!”
Gemma added laughing emojis to her snap, along with two watermelon images.
Gemma and Gorka both announced the news of the arrival of their baby girl on their respective Instagram accounts.
The new-mum uploaded a picture of the word “family” along with a dictionary definition, to reveal the birth of their daughter.
Gemma said their little girl “made an entrance” and gave them all a “fright” when she arrived into the world.
She captioned the snap: “And just like that, we’re a three! Our beautiful baby daughter arrived on Thursday 4th July and myself and Gorks couldn’t be happier.
“Shes incredible and she certainly made an entrance, giving us all quite a fright at times! Little Miss independent already!”
Gemma continued: “Thank you SO much to the nurses & doctors at The Royal Bolton Hospital who did the most incredible job taking care of myself and my baby.
“You’re all so wonderful and I’m so grateful to have had you all with me and to have been under your care these past 4 days.”
The fitness star concluded: “Back home now for family time and to introduce little lady to her big brothers Norman & Ollie…. Let the next life chapter begin @gorka_marquez.”
The couple were inundated with well wishes from their fans and celebrities with Strictly Come Dancing professional, AJ Pritchard, writing: “Congratulations so HAPPY for yourself & @gorka_marquez.”
Ruth Langsford said: “Congratulations Yummy Mummy & Daddy! A beautiful (I’m sure) baby girl… what a precious gift. Sending you all much love.”
Stacey Solomon wrote: “Congratulations.”