Jamie Laing says fatherhood has been 'harder than I prepared for' and jokes 'sorry to everyone I ever told I was tired before Ziggy'

has humbly admitted he is 'in the trenches' at the moment due to the impact that fatherhood has had on him since welcoming his son Ziggy.

The former star, 37, shared how surprised he has been with how tough welcoming a newborn is, after his wife gave birth in December.

Jamie detailed the struggle to manage his business and look after his son, seven months, while saying he previously lived a 'selfish life'.

Sharing the candid statement, Jamie wrote: 'I'm going to be real for a second. I'm in the trenches right now. Ziggy is 7 months old. 

'And running my business while juggling parenthood, while trying to see friends has been… hard. Harder than I was ever told it'd be. Harder than (honestly) I was prepared for.'

Jamie reflected on what his life was like pre-parenthood, revealing he could get up and do whatever he felt like doing because his business was his only worry. 

He said: 'Before I was a dad, I was honestly kinda selfish haha. I'd wake up and do whatever I wanted. Gym, coffee run, walk. 

'Work would leak into times when it shouldn't - early mornings, late evenings, events. My business was all I really had to worry about.

He continued: 'Now my baby bookends my days. He's my first thing and my last thing. And the time in between is spent just cramming in as much as I possibly can.

'The best way I can describe it is like you're treading water, waiting for a ladder to be dropped down from a boat. The scenery is beautiful, the water is warm, but the ladder never comes. It's hard work to keep your head above the water - but you're struggling in the most wonderful place you've ever known.

'So yes, I'm in the trenches. But honestly… leave me here hahahaha. I love it!!

'I've had a moment to think this week and I just wanted to share this little life update - for me, for Sophie and for anyone who might be able to relate. The last 7 months have been a wild ride, but I honestly wouldn't swap it for the world.

'If you're in the trenches too right now, just know you're not alone. It's mental. But it's the best kind of mental.

'(Oh and to everyone I ever told I was tired before Ziggy - sorry!! I didn't know the meaning of the word).'

Alongside his sweet words, Jamie posted a video of some key moments from the first seven months of Ziggy's life.

This included the day he was born, an early outing in his pram and playing at home with his dad.

Jamie is currently holidaying in Mallorca with Ziggy and his wife Sophie.

He took to his Instagram Story on Saturday to upload a picture of Sophie, 31, as she relaxed on a sun lounger.

She showed off her incredible figure in a black bikini just seven months after giving birth - while topping up her tan.

Sophie also took to her own social media to share a look at the holiday as she looked sensational in a white co-ord.

The blonde beauty doted on baby Ziggy as she cradled him in her arms as he wore a sweet straw hat. 

The couple were in Mallorca for their former MIC co-star 's wedding to Jordan Oldershaw last weekend and have continued their time on the island.