Christina Anstead Thanks Her Fans for Their ‘Love and Support’ Following Pregnancy Announcement

Christina Anstead Thanks Her Fans for Their ‘Love and Support’ Following Pregnancy Announcement

Christina Anstead couldn’t be happier about her baby-on-the-way — and her fans feel the same way!

Over the weekend, the Flip or Flop and Christina on the Coast star, 35, shared a heartfelt message to everybody who wished her well after she announced on Friday that she and husband Ant Anstead are expecting their first child together.

Choosing an extra sweet way to share her gratitude, Christina posted an adorable photograph of her smiling daughter Taylor Reese, 8 — whom she shares with ex-husband Tarek El Moussa.

“Love this happy, feisty girl,” she wrote alongside the image, which was taken at her December wedding to the Wheelers Dealers host, 39.

“I became a big sister at age 10 and I love the bond I have with my sister @carly.haack … Tay is so excited she will be a big sis Again at age 9.”

“Thank you so much for all the sweet messages.. we really appreciate all the love and support!” she added.

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Christina also shares son Brayden James, 3½, with her ex-husband, while Ant is also a father to two children: son Archie, 12, and daughter Amelie, 15, with his ex Louise.

The HGTV star first announced she and her husband are expecting their first child together in a sweet Instagram post.

“@ant_anstead and I are so excited to announce #babyanstead coming this September!! The kids are all so excited to meet their new sibling,” the mom-to-be wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of herself holding out an ultrasound image while getting a hug from her husband.

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