'Overjoyed' Rochelle and Marvin Humes welcome daughter Alaia-Mai into the world
By SARAH BULL
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Rochelle Humes has given birth to her fist child with husband Marvin, a daughter called Alaia-Mai.
The former JLS singer announced the happy news on Twitter on Monday morning, writing: 'This morning we welcomed our baby girl Alaia-Mai Humes.
'Mum is doing great & baby is amazing! We are both overjoyed! Thanks for your love X.'
Happy news: Rochelle and Marvin Humes have welcomed their first child, a daughter, into the world
New arrival: Marvin announced the news on his Twitter page
The 24-year-old Saturdays star's official due date was on Friday 10th May.
Congratulatory messages quickly began pouring in from the couple's famous pals, including Rochelle's Saturdays bandmate Una Healy, who has a 14-month-old daughter Aoife Belle with rugby star Ben Foden.
She tweeted: 'Big love and congratulations to @RochelleTheSats and @MarvinHumes on the birth of their baby daughter Alaia-Mai So excited to meet her!! X (sic)'
Maternity style: Rochelle has maintained her sense of style throughout her pregnancy
Happy family: The pair announced their pregnancy news back in November - just four months after they married
The meaning of Alaia is Joyful, while Mai translates as ocean or elegance in Chinese.
Marvin's JLS bandmate Oritse Williams tweeted: 'WOW the 1st baby of JLS. Congrats @MarvinHumes & @RochelleTheSats . Alaia-Mai Welcome to the big beautiful World! Love Uncle Reesh x (sic)'
Speaking to MailOnline about becoming a father back in February, Marvin, 28, said: ‘I’m feeling massive excitement. I’m definitely ready for it, it’s not anything that scares me.’
And referring to how Rochelle was coping with her pregnancy he added: ‘She is the most beautiful pregnant lady.
Congratulations! Una Healy was quick to tweet her congratulations to her bandmate
Excitement all round: Vanessa White also tweeted her excitement over the new arrival
Well done buddy! Oritse tweeted his congratulations to the couple
'Can't wait to meet her!' Olly Murs sent his love to the new parents and their baby daughter
'We are both at a great point in our lives and we are in a relationship in where we both feel comfortable to extend our love. It's Amazing, incredible and we can’t wait.'
Marvin and Rochelle first announced they were expecting a baby in November last year, with the news coming just four months after they tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at Blenheim Palace.
In a lengthy statement at the time, excited Rochelle wrote: 'I wanted to be the first to tell you…we have some exciting news to share!
Counting down the days: In April, Rochelle was seen celebrating her baby shower with friends and family in Oxfordshire
Dropping hints: The pink balloons at the shower sparked rumours Rochelle was expecting a girl
'Marvin and I could NOT be more thrilled to announce that we are expecting our first child mid next year.
'We have always dreamt of being parents and the news is the best early Christmas present we could have asked for. I know Marvin is going to be a great dad and we're so excited to start a family.'
Earlier this month, Rochelle was forced to deny reports that she had gone into labour, tweeting: 'Heard on Twitter that I'm in labour. Thanks for letting me know guys hahahahaha..I hope this is what it feels like cos I'm chillin.'
Singing sensations: Rochelle is one fifth of chart-topping girl group The Saturdays
But when Rochelle's due date came and went, fans were keen to find out exactly when she was in labour.
Speaking to Capital FM host Dave Berry last Thursday, Marvin said: 'It's any second now, I'm just waiting, really on tenterhooks, it's all a bit mad.'
Marvin even revealed that Rochelle had eaten a spicy curry in a bid to kickstart the labour.
Soon there will be a Saturdays juniors! Rochelle's bandmate Una Healy is mother to daughter Aoife Belle
Blooming: And Frankie Sandford recently announced she is expecting her first child with fiancé Wayne Bridge
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