Pregnant Ferne McCann and Lorri Haines were pictured for the first time since unveiling their baby news while picking up groceries together on Thursday.
The mother of a distance, 32, was wrapped up in a black padded coat as she left the store with a big smile on her face with her businessman fiancé.
She walked alongside her partner, wearing a gray track top with khaki leggings and Nike Dunk sneakers, and carrying a bottle of water.
PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Pregnant Ferne McCann and Lorri Haines were pictured for the first time since the baby news was announced picking up groceries in Essex on Thursday
There they are: Ferne, who was walking alongside her partner, wore a gray track top with khaki leggings and Nike Dunk sneakers, and was carrying a bottle of water
Lorri, 31, was always the gentleman as he carried the bags for her and also wore sportswear for the outing.
The couple got engaged six months ago during a romantic holiday in France in July after just six months of dating – they met while on holiday in Dubai.
In tune with each other: Lorri carried the bags as the couple headed home
Out and about: Ferne and Lorri seemed very much in love as they left the Marks And Spencer
Getting along well: The pair had a genuine giggle as they walked outside
Blended: Ferne has a daughter Sunday, five, from a previous relationship with incarcerated acid attacker Arthur Collins – Lorri also has a son the same age as Sunday with his ex-partner
A pal said: “Ferne is over the moon. From the moment she met Lorri, she knew she wanted to marry him and have his children.
Ferne has a five-year-old daughter from a previous relationship with incarcerated acid attacker Arthur Collins.
Lorri also has a son the same age as Sunday with his ex-partner.
A pal told The Sun: “Ferne is over the moon. From the moment she met Lorri, she knew she wanted to marry him and have his children.
“They are both ready to commit and looking forward to their future together.”
Web has reached out to a spokesman from afar for comment.
Ferne has made no secret of her desire to start a family with her partner of one year, saying she wants a baby before the couple started planning their wedding.
Adding: “They are both ready to commit and looking forward to their future together.”
In September, after announcing their engagement, Ferne told Closer magazine, “I haven’t thought too much about wedding plans, we’ve made the decision that we want to have another baby first.
“I would love for Sunday to have a sibling and grow and expand our family. I really want a baby now, I’m so ready, but every baby is a miracle and it will happen when it’s meant to be.
Looking to the future, Ferne said she definitely wants more children and joked that she would have up to 10 children, adding that she plans to move to the country by the time she is 40.
Ferne’s first pregnancy with Sunday was the subject of controversy after her then-boyfriend Arthur Collins was arrested for staging an acid attack.
Collins is currently serving a 20-year sentence after being found guilty of carrying out a brutal acid attack in 2017. Ferne raised Sunday as a single mother.
Cute: The former TOWIE star, 32, looked happier than ever as she and Lorri celebrated their one year anniversary at Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire
On Sunday, Ferne showered Lorri with praise as she shared a photo dump on Instagram to celebrate their one-year anniversary.
The TV personality looked happier than ever as she cozyed up with the businessman during a luxury holiday at Soho Farmhouse Private Members’ Club in Oxfordshire.
Ferne posted photos of the pair enjoying a country walk, bike ride and roast dinner before posing for a glowing mirror selfie in matching gowns.
She wrote in her caption: “Celebrating our one year anniversary. I’ve learned so much about love since I’ve been in this relationship. Maybe before I had a distorted idea of what love actually is.
“Love is not all happiness. Romantic dates, lust, laughter, cuddles, cozy dinners & endless joy. No, love means warts and everything and it shows no matter what.
‘The good the bad the ugly. So thank you @lozzahaines for showing up in the good times and the really really really crappy times! It wasn’t the easiest first year in a relationship, but it wasn’t a total write-off either.
“So with the ebb and flow, I’m super lucky to have you by my side. To many more babies.’
Mother: Ferne, has a daughter named Sunday, five, from her previous relationship with jailbird acid attacker Arthur Collins
Expected: Ferne was last pictured on New Year’s Eve at Disney On Ice
It comes after Ferne opened up about having an “incredibly difficult” few months as she spoke about how meditation has helped her feel “positive” again.
The reality star opened up on her Instagram Stories about how she’s been helping herself to feel “calm” during her difficult time.
An anonymous Instagram account recently leaked voice notes allegedly sent from Ferne, with one hearing the voice of a woman calling one of acid attacker Arthur Collins’ victims a “silly dick,” while another saw Ferne accused of Shaming Sam Faiers.
Amid the voice memos scandal, Ferne took to her Instagram to open up about her “incredibly difficult” time and said she was feeling “positive” for the first time since.
She again shared a photo of herself meditating from her recent work trip to India and said she has continued the practice since returning home.
At first glance, Ferne was seen cross-legged in brown leggings and a beige shirt while meditating in a sun-drenched garden.
Opening: Ferne showered Lorri with praise on Sunday as she shared a photo dump on Instagram to mark their one-year anniversary
In an accompanying caption, Ferne admitted she felt “so calm” and “positive” for the first time in months as she discussed how meditation has helped her.
She wrote: “I woke up so early. It must be the jet lag since coming back from India. To utilize my time this morning, I meditated.
“I’ll be honest, I haven’t meditated at home in a long time. I’m so glad I just kept going this morning.
“Why do we often put off the things that benefit us the most? Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and accept it.’
She added, “From my meditation, I really focused on just connecting with stillness. The stillness in my mind and body. It’s not always easy, but I didn’t want to complicate it.
“I felt and still feel so calm and for the first time after some incredibly difficult months I felt positive. This morning was such a reminder for me to surrender to the here and now.
Feeling happier: It comes after Ferne opened up about having an “incredibly difficult” few months as she discussed how meditation has helped her feel “positive” again
“Just be and give yourself a little more commitment to the moments that you know will benefit you the most.
“This is your sign to do something today that will lift your spirits. You take care.’
Her comments come after she took to Instagram last month to share snaps from her recent trip to India, where filming for her reality show First Time Mum is said to have resumed.
She shared snaps of herself in a purple saree as she posed next to her fiancé and described the trip as “life changing”.
Posting on her stories, she wrote: “I took some time off social media to be fully present and live in the moment on our recent trip to India. Literally being where my feet are.
‘I feel balanced, I let go of all my worries, I keep my strength, I’ve gained clarity, I’m present.’
Ferne wrote in another caption: “It’s wedding season out here. Celebrations are around every corner. A wedding party stopped by and were so excited to give me a tika [sic].’
As well as posting on her Instagram Stories, Ferne also documented her “very special” trip to India with a series of photos she shared on her grid.
Ferne became a household name after her debut in the ninth series of TOWIE, but left the show in 2016.
Back to work: Ferne took to Instagram last month to share snaps from her recent trip to India, where filming for her reality show ‘First Time Mum’ is said to have resumed