In an exchange on 11 December 2022, one of the men, identified as Male C asked Natalie if she was going to break up with McCullagh.
She replied: “I wouldn’t do it before Christmas, that would be mean. I will see how I feel in the New Year. I’ll make no rash decisions.”
Another man, identified as Male P, messaged Natalie, asking: “Are you and Stephen together?”
She replied: “We are still figuring it out for now. He’s coming to the baby appointments. He’s being very good about it.
“There is no point in acting like happy families if it’s not what I want. I like my independence so right now I’m doing my own thing. I am not rushing into this family set up if it’s not what I want.”
In the messages, Natalie confirmed her due date was 8 June 2023.
A man identified as Male B spoke of her pregnancy, saying: “Just think next Christmas you’ll be a mum. How cool.”
Natalie replied: “I know, so exciting. My family are over the moon.”
She told the man she “loved being pregnant” and that it “all felt so natural”.
