Holly Hagan has found motherhood to be the "hardest" job in the world.

Holly Hagan is loving motherhood

Holly Hagan is loving motherhood

The ex-'Geordie Shore' star has confessed to being struck by "anxiety and blues" after she gave birth to her son, Alpha-Jax, earlier this month.

The 30-year-old TV star wrote on Instagram: "I broke down as we went to bed for the first time with him as I was just so overwhelmed. A million “what ifs” running through my head…

"A mix of anxiety and the baby blues which hit me hard for the first few nights. I felt homesick that’s the only way I can really describe it! Those feelings soon passed and 11 days in now feeling so much less anxiety! (sic)"

Holly has experienced "the odd breakdown" since giving birth to her baby boy. However, the reality star is also loving her experience of motherhood.

Her Instagram post continued: "Still having the odd breakdown every n then with the lack of sleep but I honestly wouldn’t change it, I love being his mam so much. I never understood when people said it’s the hardest but best job in the world… but I get it now. (sic)"

Charlotte Crosby subsequently replied to her former 'Geordie Shore' co-star, telling Holly that she feels very "proud" of her.

The 33-year-old TV star - who gave birth to her daughter Alba Jean in October - wrote: "Holly words can’t describe how seeing you as a mother makes me feel! Your nailing mama life I couldn’t be more proud of watching you on this journey. I adore alpha jax and i bursting to come and see him. (sic)"