Sophie Ellis Bextor Checks In With Fans After Childbirth

Sophie Ellis Bextor posted a message to her fans on her official forum’s message board Friday (April 30) concerning the recent birth of her son, which was complicated by the life-threatening condition pre-eclampsia. She writes, “Hello everyone. Thank you for all your messages of congratulations. My little man, Sonny, is well worth it. I am now back home after staying in hospital for about 10 days. It’s been quite a ride. I went Monday morning nearly two weeks ago for a check up as my blood pressure had been rising and they wanted to see if it had steadied. I was sure I was well – had just dashed out the house and had work on in the afternoon – but unfortunately my symptoms had worsened. I moved hospital as the one I was at didn’t have a special baby care unit. As I got worse quite rapidly the doctor decided to deliver my baby early to save my health. Sonny was born one week ago and has been doing brilliantly. I’m sure he’ll be home really soon.
At the moment it’s a bit early to tell, but I think he looks like [the boy's father] Richard [Jones].
Either way, he’s very beautiful in his own right.
I’m now feeling pretty much back to normal and can’t wait to have my baby here with us – all very exciting.”