Vicky Pattison recently shared a collection of photos on Instagram, documenting her "fun-filled summer" and reflecting on the experiences. The 38-year-old TV personality described the summer as "one to remember," featuring lavish vacations with her husband, Ercan.
Pattison posted images of herself in various swimwear, including a shell bikini and a black two-piece, as well as enjoying a glass of wine on a sun lounger. She also shared moments from a boat trip with friends, snapshots with her dog, and watching England play in the World Cup.
Alongside the visual recaps, Pattison expressed her readiness for autumn, looking forward to cozy evenings, reading, and seasonal activities. She conveyed her hopes that others experienced as much joy and adventure during the summer as she and Ercan did.
In a candid post, Pattison addressed her followers' comments on her holiday photos, emphasizing that while she appreciated the kind messages about her figure, her focus is on motherhood. She explained that while she increased her fitness regime with the goal of conceiving, she did not restrict her diet on holiday. Pattison highlighted that the "glamorous and posey bikini pictures" often seen on social media involve considerable effort and are not always representative of reality.
She stressed the importance of living life fully and not feeling guilt about enjoying holidays and local culture. Pattison acknowledged that bodies change and fluctuate, encouraging others to embrace their real selves and not let social media portrayals diminish their self-worth. She posited that many online personas are curated and not indicative of constant perfection.
This reflection comes amid Pattison's openness about her fertility journey. She has previously shared emotional accounts of her struggles to conceive and the process of freezing her eggs, which she began at age 35. Pattison stated her desire to take control of her fertility, a process that resulted in three frozen embryos.
She confirmed that she and Ercan are actively trying for children, admitting tearfully on the BBC's Sort Your Life Out Unpacked podcast that she had not anticipated being this age without a baby or family. Pattison described a recent shift in her perspective, where the desire for a child became immediate upon feeling ready.
She credited her husband Ercan as being a great potential father and mentioned their effort to avoid putting excessive pressure on themselves. The couple made the decision to freeze eggs a couple of years prior, a choice Pattison described as providing a "security blanket." She expressed a wish for such fertility treatments to become more accessible and affordable for more women.
In a 2025 interview with Women's Health UK, Pattison discussed the "suffocating" pressure to have a baby now that she is married, contrasting it with her career ambitions. She advocated for egg freezing, while acknowledging the privilege associated with it, and challenged the narrative that women can effortlessly