Made In Chelsea's Ashley James Faces Nightmare as Son, 3, Rushed to A&E After Terrifying Fall

Former *Made In Chelsea* star Ashley James has recently taken her followers on a rollercoaster ride that resembles a not-so-charming episode from the sitcom of motherhood. The 37-year-old reality star, who is the proud mom to her three-year-old son, Alfie, and one-year-old daughter, Ada, with her boyfriend of five years, Tommy Andrews, has found herself in a rather hectic situation. Apparently, this week, luck decided to take a vacation, leaving the little ones grappling with injuries that could only be rivaled by a series of unfortunate events.

On one fateful Monday, Ashley turned to her Instagram Stories, because what’s drama if you can’t share it with the world? There she revealed that Tommy had taken Alfie to the Accident and Emergency department—an all-too-common initiation into the motherhood club—because, oh yes, our boy had a bit of an encounter with gravity. Meanwhile, little Ada was experiencing her own misadventures in the form of a pesky illness. “Definitely crash-landed back from our child-free weekend,” she quipped, a perfect blend of humor and reality. With Ada making her discontent known in the background, Ashley continued, “She’s not at nursery today as she’s a bit poorly, aren’t you? You’ve got a bit of a temp. And then Tommy is at A&E with Alfie.”

So picture this: Alfie, the adventurer, takes a plunge from the fireman’s pole at a park—because obviously, what could go wrong? He’s now complaining about a sore ankle, which, let me tell you, is not an unusual tactic among children seeking a little more attention. “He loves the fireman’s pole,” Ashley lamented, “but he basically just fell from high.” And she couldn't resist adding her own layer of drama: “Alf is quite dramatic; he really over-eggs any illness. He’s always asking for ice packs and can be a bit of a drama king.” Can you hear the eye roll from here? But *of course*, the little guy woke up clinging to the belief that his ankle was, indeed, in dire straits.

As if her day hadn’t been eventful enough—with Tommy off navigating the world of emergency medicine and Alfie presenting his best ‘woe is me’ performance—Ashley announced, “And you’re coming with mummy to her big important meeting.” Oh, the joys of motherhood where meetings sometimes require an additional entourage, complete with a toddler and perhaps, just a sprinkle of chaos!

Later, Ashley treated her followers to a delightful collection of photos that captured the essence of her life—kids, friends, and a dash of sisterhood. “A little bit of life lately… I think the theme of the last few weeks has been work and sisterhood,” she shared, radiating the kind of optimism one can only muster amidst the thundering chaos of parenting. “After feeling like I never got to see my friends when we moved out of London, I’m making up for lost time and trying to squeeze in girl time whenever I can between work and the babies!” Ah, the perennial struggle of balancing work, friendships, and the smallest humans that apparently require more attention than a soap opera’s plot twist.

Perfectly encapsulating the bittersweetness of growing older, she added, “The older I get the more I value my girlfriends, and I feel like we’re all feeling that way!” Between busy work schedules and two big shoots—a tease of something exciting she couldn't quite reveal—Ashley found herself reflecting on her ongoing journey. “It’s coming up to a year of doing it, and I still feel like it’s a dream come true!” she confessed, likely pinching herself between navigating crisis moments and fleeting moments of joy.

In a moment of heartfelt vulnerability, she expressed her gratitude for the supportive little notes she receives, particularly on those sleep-deprived days when life feels a tad less glamorous. “I appreciate every one of you who sends nice messages of support when you see me on there,” she said, with the kind of sincerity that threads through even the busiest of lives. After all, amidst tantrums and hospital dashes, it’s the small gestures that can light up someone’s day— like finding a hidden stash of chocolate when you're on a diet!