Fans have rushed to compliment Gemma Atkinson as she was seen out and about while patiently waiting for her son to make his appearance in the world. The Hits Radio host is currently heavily pregnant with her second child.
Gemma and her Strictly Come Dancing star fiance Gorka Marquez announced they were expanding their brood back in January, confirming at the time that they were expecting a baby boy this summer.
Bury-born Gemma, 38, has since been keeping her loyal fans and followers updated on her second pregnancy after she and Goka, 32, welcomed their first child, daughter Mia, back in July 2019. But the couple's 'little man' is still delaying his arrival as Gemma confirmed how far along she is with a new snap.
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The mum-of-two-to-be could be seen popping out for some fuel as she was pictured outside a 'to go' cafe hatch. Her blossomed baby bump could be seen as she smiled for the camera while sporting some dark joggers and a black tee under a pink fleece jacket.
"Still standing, still eating cake. Little man still lovely and comfy #40weeks," Gemma captioned the post to her 1.8 million followers while also adding the Elton John track 'I'm Still Standing'.
Former Emmerdale star Charley Webb was among the first to comment on the post, writing: "Beautiful," while former co-star Laura Norton replied: "I love that place. And you look so lush." Reality star Jess Wright posted: "Gorgeous." While former Hollyoaks actress Davina Taylor added: "Too cute."
And fans also shared their comments too. @winstonwiggles wrote: "Fellow 40 weeker here, you look bloody great!" @lilley4248 said: "Looking good but bet you can’t wait for little man to put in his appearance."
@louisebillington commented: "That’s boys for you, always keeping you waiting. you look fab." @sammy_s_m_i_t_h replied: "The only fella that would ever keep you waiting! Looking fabulous. Exciting times ahead!" @lizrumble added: "Awww not long now!!! You look fab."
Gemma's latest post comes after shared with her loyal fans why she doesn't want to be induced as she patiently awaits her son's arrival. "Loads of msgs of tips to try and speed up little man's arrival. Thank you," Gemma wrote alongside a red heart in a post on her Instagram Story.
"I'm happy to try the natural stuff as and when I get too uncomfortable (I've been on the ball and walked a lot). However, I'm trying to avoid being induced if possible. I believe the choice is very much down to watch mum and we have to be guided by the professionals 100% but for me last time, I had two sweeps and the artificial hormone.
"I said yes to everything offered as I was s****ing myself with it being my first baby." She went on to write: "This time, having done lots more of my own research and speaking to lots of professionals and under the guidance of Rachel my private midwife I've decided to hold off (if possible).
"Of course if the safety of me or little mean are at risk it's a different matter and I'll do whatever it takes. Without the staff at Bolton Hospital, me or Mia wouldn't be here. They were/are incredible!"
She rounded off her post by adding: "For now, I'm happy to take the feeling of being not so comfortable to let him try and come when he's ready. Could be a different story next week mind you. I guess that's the joy for pregnancy," alongside a string of crying laughing emojis.
