Gemma Atkinson shares ADORABLE photo of her dogs guarding her baby bump
Gem is expecting her first child!
Last updated 6th Feb 2019
Former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress Gemma Atkinson delighted her fans last week when she confirmed she was pregnant with her and boyfriend, Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Márquez's first child.
Gemma, who recently released her first ever book, announced her happy news on Instagram, using her adorable dogs Norman and Olly in the announcement.
And now, as if that wasn't cute enough, Gem has posted another snap with her pooches, this time showing them 'guarding' her growing baby bump.
She wrote, 'Guarding his new pack member... Dogs are just wonderful 😍'. sic
SO CUTE! 😍
It comes after Gemma used her two dogs for her pregnancy announcement last week. Sharing a photo of Norman and Ollie wearing plaques which read, 'Guess what... mums pregnant', and 'We're going to be big brothers', Gem wrote, 'And what Amazing big brothers they will be! Myself & Gorks are beyond excited and happy and feel incredibly blessed to be meeting our new family member later this year. Baby Marquez!!! We love you loads already ❤️🤰 @gorka_marquez'. sic
Fans of the actress were quick to congratulate the couple on their news. One user wrote, 'Congratulations. I can only imagine what a beautiful looking child you will have! 👪👶🍾💗', with another writing, 'This is such great news, congratulations guys, really happy for you both xx'.
A third then added, 'This is lovely. Congrats x'. sic
Gemma and Gorka's first baby is due later in the year! 👶
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