Kelsey Parker, wife of late Tom Parker, is expecting her third child, and first with new partner Will Lindsay
Kelsey Parker, soon to be a mother of three, has been keeping herself busy. Despite her hectic schedule, she appeared relaxed and full of laughter during her exclusive interview with OK!, sharing details about her bustling routine and future plans ahead of her baby’s arrival this summer.
Kelsey is already a proud mum to daughter Aurelia and son Bodhi, whom she shared with her late husband Tom Parker. Tom, a member of the boyband The Wanted, died in 2022 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Kelsey is now expecting her first child with her new partner Will Lindsay, whom she began dating last year. Alongside preparing for the new addition and adjusting to parenthood with Will, Kelsey continues her tireless charity work in honour of her late husband Tom.
She hosted a successful charity football match last weekend, sponsored by Grove Gallery, in his memory. The 34-yearold opened up about her relationship with tree surgeon Will, her pregnancy – and how she keeps Tom’s memory alive.
She’s asked how her third pregnancy is going.
Kelsey replies: “The journey has been smooth so far. I’m due at the end of June.
“I’m trying to enjoy this pregnancy more, because I think when you’ve been through something like I’ve been through, you realise how precious life is.
“I know that sounds clichéd, but it’s true. I just want to enjoy every moment of it with Will. When I fell pregnant with Aurelia, I thought I had my life set.
“I had the perfect life – I’d been with Tom since the age of 19 and had everything sorted. Then my world got flipped upside down and I think that teaches you how precious life is.”
She’s asked: “Are you ready for childbirth?”
“No! But Will’s the most chilled-out person and doesn’t overthink anything. I said to him last night, ‘Do you think we should actually get some baby stuff?’ Because we’ve got nothing.
But then I also know, this being my third time around, that I don’t need loads of stuff. I’ve kept nothing from the others, which doesn’t help. But you’ve just got to go with the flow.
“I don’t think you know with Will whether he’s nervous or not. I keep trying to have the conversation with him and he’s just chilled. I keep saying, ‘What do you think it is, a boy or a girl?’ and he just goes, ‘Kelsey, it will be one or the other.’
“So he gives nothing away. It works really well for us though, because we’re both so relaxed. I think everyone around us is more stressed!”
Kelsey explains that her children are “excited” to welcome their new sibling.
She said: “They’re so excited. Dolly, my dog, has become the baby – Aurelia is carrying her around everywhere, saying she’s practising.
“I think she thinks she’s going to be carrying the baby all the time! Bodhi is excited to be a big brother, too, because he’s always been the youngest. I think they’ll both be quite protective with the baby.
“Bodhi’s such a soft soul and Aurelia is already being mumsy. I’d say my only nerves are about the baby fitting into family life.
“They’re going to need to be ready to come on the school run early in the morning. One of the other mums at Aurelia’s school was back at swimming lessons a week after giving birth. I feel like that’s going to be me.”
She continued: “They are so close with Will. He went away for the weekend recently and they rang him every day and were like, ‘When are you coming back?’
“I think it’s because they’ve lost someone, too, as other children probably wouldn’t be like that with anew father figure in their life.
“Something that’s been making me emotional is that the baby’s going to call Will “dad” one day and I think that’s going to be hard for them to navigate.
“They don’t call Will “dad” but I don’t know how that’s going to change when the baby’s here. It might be strange for them. I have spoken to them about it and they kind of understand, but talking about it and it happening are very different things.”
She’s asked about the charity football match that she has been holding for three years since Tom’s death.
Kelsey said: “It’s our third year now, which is crazy. I can’t believe it’s been three years since we lost him. It’s a reminder that it’s been that long. I’m the biggest control freak, but it’s something I’m passionate about.
“I always want the day to be perfect for him. It’s days like the football match when the realisation that he’s not here hits, so it’s emotional.
“Then you think of other families affected by brain tumours and how underfunded brain tumour research is. Tom touched so many people’s hearts – that’s why people come to support us.”
“What did the kids think of the match?” she’s asked.
Kelsey replied : “They were so excited. Bodhi came on the pitch before the match started, with his little football team, and then Aurelia performed with my performing arts school during half time.
“They’re getting older each year, so they understand it more. Will brought his whole family along and some friends, too.”