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Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag In 2023, there are many paths to parenthood. For couples who are unable to conceive naturally, for whatever reason, fertility treatment and adoption are now well-trodden routes.

Widowed Danielle Patton, 44, never expected to find love again after the tragic loss of her first husband, Russell - let alone with one of his closest friends. Originally from Colorado, Danielle met Russell at university in Belfast, married him and settled in Northern Ireland and went on to have three children. But tragedy struck one Monday morning in 2013 when he didn’t return home.

In Lalalaletmeexplain's hit column, readers ask for her expert advice on their own love, sex and relationship problems. With over 200k Instagram followers, Lala is the anonymous voice helping womankind through every bump in the road. An established sex, dating and relationship educator, she’s had her fair share of relationship drama and shares her wisdom on social media to a loyal army of followers.

Being a mum is lovely, but it isn't easy. It's that simple. It's exhausting, challenging, frustrating, time-consuming and packed with expectations.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Pet lovers are a universal phenomenon- owners around the world love spoiling their dogs, cats, rabbits and everything in between.They give them delicious food and treats and let them sleep in their beds. However, for some animals, the life of luxury goes even further. Devoted families have taken to throwing them parties for birthdays and other occasions, complete with cake, champagne, balloons and hats.The craze has also swept the celebrity world, with stars from Paris Hilton to Faye Winter showing their affection for their furry friends with expensive soirees.

Eimear O'Hagan felt an immediate connection to Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague when she saw the ex Islander open up about not feeling mum guilt in a new YouTube video. After welcoming her daughter Bambi into the world earlier this year, the TV personality has been praised by fans for admitting to feeling “proud” to go to work while her little one is at home. This is something that 41 year old Eimear can relate to.

Earlier this month, Fiona Phillips bravely opened up about how she'd been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in her early sixties.The 62 year old TV personality spoke to The Mirror in an emotional interview in which she revealed that she'd been diagnosed with the same illness that had "ravaged" her family after her mother, father, uncle and grandfather had previously been diagnosed. For Sophia Husbands, the news struck a chord as her parents also lived with Alzheimer's disease. Sophia, who is a Training and Change Consultant, has praised Fiona for speaking about her diagnosis and told OK! that it's a "huge step" in raising awareness of the disease.

Earlier this month, Fiona Phillips surprised readers when she opened up about her heartbreaking Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and revealed that she'd been diagnosed with the illness a year ago.The 62 year old former GMTV presenter announced the news in an interview with The Mirror in which she spoke about how the disease had "ravaged" her family after her mother, father, uncle and grandfather had been diagnosed. During the interview, Fiona also spoke about the reality of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's in her early sixties given that the illness is most common in people over the age of 65. "It’s something I might have thought I’d get at 80.

If Barbie had a CV, hers would shine like no other.Three years before Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, she was an astronaut. In a time when men dominated boardrooms, she smashed the glass ceiling and became a CEO. And now, in 2023, she’s the main attraction in a film starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken.

While performing at Glastonbury on Saturday, singer Lewis Capaldi made headlines when he headed to The Pyramid Stage to perform his back catalogue of ballads. However, towards the end of his set, Lewis, who was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome last year, could be seen struggling with his vocals. Speaking to the crowd, 26 year old Lewis said: “I'm going to be honest everybody, but I'm starting to lose my voice up here, but we're going to keep going and we're going to go until the end.

In Lalalaletmeexplain's hit column, readers ask for her expert advice on their own love, sex and relationship problems. With over 200k Instagram followers, Lala is the anonymous voice helping womankind through every bump in the road. An established sex, dating and relationship educator, she’s had her fair share of relationship drama and shares her wisdom on social media to a loyal army of followers.

The devoted mother of footballer Jordan Sinnott, who was tragically killed in 2020, has revealed she has terminal cancer. Last December, Melanie Tait, who is only 54, was told she had “days, maybe a week” to live by a medic. In her darkest moment, the ex-detective silently spoke to her late son: "Jord, help me have more time, I need to get your brother Tom in a better place.” Miraculously, Melanie rallied from her near-death experience and today explains that even after his death, Jordan is always near her – sending her a message, urging her to go to hospital when she first noticed something was wrong.

You’ve saved the date, said yes to the dress and have found the ideal venue – the wedding planning is going surprisingly smoothly. But while the essentials checklist may be getting shorter by the hour, no completed planner or list of ticked-off tasks can stop little worries from rearing their heads at 3am. From sleepless nights over a potential washout (even if the weather forecast says there will be wall-to-wall sunshine) to concerns about guests causing some dreaded drama, planning a wedding can be seriously anxiety-inducing.

May to October is traditionally wedding season in the UK, with couples confessing their love for one another and uttering those two little words: ‘I do’. Of course everyone’s nuptials are different, ranging from lavish multi-day weddings in the Bahamas to far more economical and intimate occasions at a local registry office. But without fail, each new wedding season comes with its own trends, giving brides a theme to aim for when planning their nuptials.

For many of us, going on a hen do conjures up images of pink sashes, tinned cocktails and wild party games. But for Chloe Gilham, Samantha Spring and Emily Davis it’s just business as usual. Having established their hen party planning company Cluck seven years ago, sorting out group travel arrangements and dealing with last-minute dropouts is just part and parcel of the job.

Author Daisy Buchanan, 38, is one of the growing number of Brits to quit drinking alcohol for good. Drinking had previously taken her to some dark emotional places. Here, she reveals why her first summer without alcohol was her happiest yet - and shares her advice on how to deal with booze-free festivities from weddings to BBQs and everything in between...

As summer fast approaches it's tempting to live in your flip flops, but doing so could land you in serious trouble if you're caught behind the wheel in them. Wearing flip flops while driving is quite common, with 39% of women and 27% of men admitting to having driven in the shoes.

“As I enjoyed an evening boat ride on the River Thames alongside a private chef, I was left speechless when I looked up to see “Will you marry me?” written in fireworks. As soon as the display lit up the Greenwich skyline, I burst into tears. But it wasn’t me being proposed to – I was the one behind it.

EastEnders viewers have been left in tears in recent weeks as Lola Pearce’s final moments on Albert square aired on our screens. After being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour last year, the fearsome hairdresser was given months to live and her final scenes on the soap aired on today’s episode (31 May). Since being given the diagnosis, Lola’s friends and family were seen coming to terms with her health over recent months and some, but not all, said final goodbyes over recent days.

In Lalalaletmeexplain's hit column, readers ask for her expert advice on their own love, sex and relationship problems. With over 200k Instagram followers, Lala is the anonymous voice helping womankind through every bump in the road. An established sex, dating and relationship educator, she’s had her fair share of relationship drama and shares her wisdom on social media to a loyal army of followers.

When Princess Eugenie walked down the aisle in 2018 to marry Jack Brooksbank, her stunning Peter Pilotto gown was so much more than just an elegant dress. Its design revealed a scar running down Eugenie’s back – the result of scoliosis surgery she had at the age of 12, to correct her curved spine. Eugenie’s visual statement helped raise awareness of a condition that affects tens of thousands of children every year.

As Laurie Williams and Robyn Love gaze at their newborn, their pride is evident.The couple have achieved more than many in their life so far, but this feels like their biggest accomplishment yet.They fell in love while representing Great Britain at wheelchair basketball. 31 year old Laurie is a wheelchair user after an undiagnosed viral infection at 18 months old caused partial paralysis of her motor nerves. Robyn, 32, was born with arthrogryposis, a condition where the muscles are shortened, meaning her right leg is shorter than her left.They’ve had plenty to celebrate since – a fourth place finish at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio, a historic silver medal win at the 2018 World Championships in Hamburg, and their 2020 engagement in Paris.

In Lalalaletmeexplain's hit column, readers ask for her expert advice on their own love, sex and relationship problems. With over 200k Instagram followers, Lala is the anonymous voice helping womankind through every bump in the road. An established sex, dating and relationship educator, she’s had her fair share of relationship drama and shares her wisdom on social media to a loyal army of followers.

13 years ago Katie Banks was diagnosed with a a life-threatening condition called autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Affecting up to one in every 1,000 to 2,500 people in the UK, it's believed that between 30,000 and 70,000 people in the UK are living with the condition, according to the NHS. Here, mum-of-two Katie, who lives in Swansea with husband Richard and youngest daughter Oli, tells her story...

In recent years, more and more celebrities have opened up about their experience of becoming parents via surrogacy. From Paris Hilton to Priyanka Chopra to Kim Kardashian, the topic of surrogacy has become less taboo thanks to celebs who have spoken honestly about their parenthood journey. And Georgia Mears is one person who knows about the realities of surrogacy after she became a surrogate herself.The 28 year old was a mum-of-two at the time when she decided to help a stranger become a mother.

In Lalalaletmeexplain 's hit column, readers ask for her expert advice on their own love, sex and relationship problems. With over 200k Instagram followers, Lala is the anonymous voice helping womankind through every bump in the road. An established sex, dating and relationship educator, she’s had her fair share of relationship drama and shares her wisdom on social media to a loyal army of followers.

Since its launch in 1976, the Prince’s Trust charity has helped more than a million young people from disadvantaged communities gain essential life skills and job opportunities. OK! spoke to three woman with inspiring stories who owe their business success to the King. If you want to hear about how King Charles has helped change the lives of people up and down the country then visit our previous articles to find out more.

Since its launch in 1976, The Prince’s Trust charity has helped more than a million young people from disadvantaged communities gain essential life skills and job opportunities. To celebrate the work being done by the charity, OK! spoke to three woman with inspiring stories who owe their business success to King Charles. In the second part of our series, Naomi Spencer, 36, from Birmingham, explains how she started her Candy Bubbles business with the help of The Prince’s Trust in 2009 and has so far met "funny" Charles six times in the process.

Kerri Sackville is an Australian author and columnist, with previous books including Out There: A Survival Guide For Dating In Midlife , The Little Book Of Anxiety and When My Husband Does The Dishes: A Memoir Of Marriage and Motherhood . She lives in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney with her three kids, who are 23 and 21 as well as a mess machine who is 15, and a cat. She enjoys clutter, eating takeout and taking long naps on the couch - and she won't be shamed about them, either.

Having cooked for King Charles III since the late 1980s, chef and author Carolyn Robb knows a lot about what it takes to keep the Royal Family asking for seconds. Following her graduation from the Tante Marie Culinary Academy where she perfected her craft, Carolyn embarked on a very regal career which saw her work for various royals as a chef at Kensington Palace between 1987 and 2000. After initially working for the The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Carolyn soon became the personal caterer to King Charles and his sons Prince William and Prince Harry.

Since its launch in 1976, the Prince’s Trust charity has helped more than a million young people from disadvantaged communities gain essential life skills and job opportunities. OK! spoke to three woman with inspiring stories who owe their business success to the King. If you want to hear more about how King Charles has helped change the lives of people up and down the country then make sure you come back tomorrow for more.

After becoming monarch following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September, King Charles has been busier than ever as he completes engagements not just across the country, but across the globe. However, he’s not the only person whose workload has changed since becoming King - Guy Ingle’s has too. As a King Charles lookalike, 62 year old Guy has spent decades impersonating the royal.

Rachael Fleming, 38, lives in Ellesmere Port on the Wirral with daughter Liliana, two, and son Leonard, 15 months.Trusting her ‘mother’s instinct’ about baby Lennie led to the shocking discovery that he had cataracts - a health concern that affects around three to four in every 10,000 babies born in the UK. Here, the doting mum-of-two shares her story and explains how going with her gut feeling was the best thing she's ever done... “There it was again.

When it comes to being a working royal, there are lots of reported protocols that must be followed both in public and behind the Palace walls. From dressing modestly to not using social media, being a royal has its own rules and regulations.The same can apply for guests of the Royal Family too.

Iconic talk show host Jerry Springer has died at the age of 79 and while he's best-known for his eponymous talk show, he had a quieter life away from cameras with his wife and daughter.The American presenter was best known for hosting The Jerry Springer Show for almost three decades from 1991, but he was also a former lawyer and politician. On Thursday, a family spokesperson confirmed that Jerry, 79, had died following a brief battle with cancer.They revealed that his health had taken a turn for the worst in recent weeks, with the TV presenter passing away peacefully at his home in Chicago.

In Lalalaletmeexplain 's hit column, readers ask for her expert advice on their own love, sex and relationship problems. With over 200k Instagram followers, Lala is the anonymous voice helping womankind through every bump in the road. An established sex, dating and relationship educator, she’s had her fair share of relationship drama and shares her wisdom on social media to a loyal army of followers.