Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are expecting a BABY together

Congratulations!

Author: Alex RossPublished 22nd Feb 2019
Last updated 2nd May 2019

They've been giving us serious couple goals since they first started dating back in January 2016, and now Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have announced they are expecting their first child together!

The happy couple, who both have children from their past relationships, took to Instagram this morning (Friday 22nd February) to announce their lovely news. Sharing a number of photos of Stacey napping, Joe wrote, 'Have been driving myself mad thinking that she’s bored senseless of me and can’t stand to be awake for longer than 10 minutes of my company... So you can imagine my delight to find out that she still loves me and my company very much she’s just been growing a baby.'

He then added, 'I can’t begin to describe how happy we are to be able to share this wonderful news. We’ve been so blessed with 3 incredible children that we’ve had the privilege of raising and we are forever grateful to have the chance to become parents to another wonderful child. It’s all very overwhelming and emotional and we couldn’t be happier right now.' sic

Stacey, who is a regular panellist on ITV daytime show Loose Women, then shared a photo of her baby scan, writing, 'Every time I go to write anything I sob so... what he said @realjoeswashy 💜'. sic

Fans and friends of the celebrity couple were quick to congratulate the pair. Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine wrote, 'Lovely news! Congratulations alll of you!'

Saira Khan then added, 'CONGRATULATIONS Joe!' , with Loose Women saying, 'Congratulations to you both & your boys! We love you'. sic

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Former EastEnders actor Joe appeared on Good Morning Britain this morning, where he spoke about the couple's news. He told viewers, "She's all good, she's excited. We just can't wait for it to happen."

The new arrival will be the couple's first child together, but Stacey is already a mum to two boys, 10-year-old Zachary and six-year-old Leighton. Joe is also a dad to his son Harry, whom he shares with his ex.

The couple often delight fans with ADORABLE family snaps on Instagram, including this one at Christmas time.

Congratulations to Joe and Stacey on their lovely news! 👶

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