CATHERINE Tyldesley has revealed her newborn daughter's incredible all-pink nursery after welcoming her second child.
The new mum took to Instagram to show off the new bedroom dubbed the "pink palace", designed by one of her close friends.
Catherine, 38, welcomed her baby daughter last week – and shared the happy news with fans on Thursday on Instagram.
She posted a sweet snap of the newborn's legs and feet, which was taken by Catherine's husband Tom Pitfield.
The actress wrote: "We are so happy to announce that our beautiful daughter has arrived. We are grateful beyond words."
Catherine also shared snaps of the stunning nursery where her new baby was due to sleep, showing off the pink theme.
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One snap showed off the stunning pink and white crib, fit with a pink mattress and blanket and matching pink and white swam teddy.
While another revealed the matching chest of drawers and baby changing station, and behind it, the pink patterned wallpaper.
Also in the room is a huge white wardrobe, with fluffy fairy lights all around it, and long pink curtains.
The room is complete with a plus grey plush carpet and a silver mirror covered in butterflies.
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"We're ready, I think! Ish," she captioned the post. "Had so many questions from you guys in terms of the design of our nursery.
"Firstly I can’t take credit for this pink palace! It is designed by one of my dear and extremely talented friends."
The new mum, who famously played Eva Price in the ITV soap, poked fun at her huge bump a couple of weeks ago, comparing herself to an elephant.
Cradling her bare stomach, she said: "Apparently an African bush elephant is pregnant for 22 months!
"I fear that my body may have me confused with an elephant!
"It feels like I've been pregnant since 1942… Cherishing pjs, a bump and copious amounts of pineapple while I can!"
The actress was "absolutely elated" to be pregnant with her daughter – who is sister to seven-year-old son Alfie.
Speaking to Hello! magazine, Catherine said: "We feel so lucky. When we found out, I just burst into tears…
"Tom was in bits when we found out we are having a little girl. He has suddenly gone all mushy. I'm sure she will have him wrapped around her little finger."
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The star went on to admit that she was "convinced" her body was "mimicking pregnancy" when she first started to experience symptoms as she has struggled with a hormonal balance that caused similar effects in the past.
She told the publication: "I took so many tests as I was convinced I wasn't actually pregnant, but in fact my body was just mimicking a pregnancy. So this time, even when my stomach was a bit swollen, I just thought: 'Oh hormonal imbalances again.'"
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