Soap star Paula Lane has offered a heartwarming insight into her first days as a mother of three, just over a week after welcoming her baby boy. The actress, famed for roles in Emmerdale and Coronation Street, gave birth to her son, Patrick, earlier in January.
A New Arrival for the Lane-Shaw Family
Paula Lane and her husband, Tom Shaw, announced the arrival of their third child at the start of the month. The couple are already parents to son Arthur, born in 2014, and daughter Penny, born in 2016. Lane shared the joyful news on Instagram, posting adorable photos of newborn Patrick alongside a caption expressing the family's delight.
"Welcome to the ranch Patrick," she wrote. "We are all completely and utterly in love... So longed for...thank you for completing us." The post was quickly flooded with congratulations from fans and fellow soap stars alike.
Life with Newborn Patrick: Cuddles, Monopoly and Dog Walks
Now, in a fresh social media update, the actress has given followers a peek at how the family is settling in. Sharing a series of tender snaps from the first ten days of Patrick's life, Lane described a routine filled with bonding and gentle recovery.
"The past 10 days of you. My lucky little charm," she captioned the photos. "Lots of feeding, cuddles, Monopoly and gentle dog walks. Soaking up every second." The images showcased intimate moments with her newborn, highlighting this special new chapter for the actress, who departed her role as Ella Forster on Emmerdale last year.
Fans and Followers Show Their Support
As expected, the update prompted an outpouring of warmth and support from Lane's dedicated fanbase. Followers rushed to the comments to share their best wishes and congratulate the star on her new arrival.
One supporter commented, "Congratulations and well done. Make the most of every moment xx," while another wrote, "So beautiful to see you and your beautiful baby so happy for you and your family." Others echoed the sentiment, with messages like "Congratulations enjoy your little man" and "Aww lovely and you look amazing."
From Corrie's Kylie Platt to Emmerdale's Ella Forster
Paula Lane is perhaps best known to audiences for her long-running role as the fiery Kylie Platt on Coronation Street. She joined the ITV soap in 2010 as the sister of Becky McDonald, played by Katherine Kelly. Kylie's turbulent romance and eventual marriage to David Platt, portrayed by Jack P. Shepherd, became a central storyline.
Her character met a tragic end in 2016, dying in David's arms on a street after sustaining fatal stab wounds, in one of the soap's most memorable and emotional exits. More recently, Lane joined the cast of Emmerdale in 2023, playing village GP Ella Forster before leaving the series last year.
Emmerdale airs Monday to Friday at 8:00pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
