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Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell share first sonogram of baby

<p>A pregnant Bindi Irwin and her husband Chandler Powell have shared their first sonogram of their baby, saying they are “the size of a hummingbird now”.</p> <p>On Sunday, the loved-up pair shared photos holding a koala and kangaroo joey, and said that the animals were excited to meet their “human joey”.</p> <p>“We can’t wait to teach our little one about the importance of protecting our planet and the beauty of the wildlife and wild places we love so much,” Bindi said.</p> <p>“Thank you for your kindness and support on this magical journey.”</p> <p>The couple announced they were expecting in August, writing on Twitter: “Baby Wildlife Warrior due 2021”.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">The animal joeys we care for are excited to meet our human joey. ❤️<br />We can’t wait to teach our little one about the importance of protecting our planet and the beauty of the wildlife and wild places we love so much. Thank you for your kindness and support on this magical journey. <a href="https://t.co/Sys4UPwGt3">pic.twitter.com/Sys4UPwGt3</a></p> — Bindi Irwin (@BindiIrwin) <a href="https://twitter.com/BindiIrwin/status/1304875038202425344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <p>“Though I’m still in my first trimester, we really want you to be part of our journey from the beginning of this new life chapter,” Bindi wrote.</p> <p>“Please let me know your best advice and send good vibes and prayers to our little sweetheart.</p> <p>Bindi and Chandler tied the knot back on March 25 at Queensland Australia Zoo.</p> <p>Just hours before weddings attended by more than five people were to be banned, the pair had already said “I do”.</p> <p>In her vows, Irwin described her relationship with the 23-year-old - who proposed on her 21st birthday - as “genuine, unconditional love”.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDvqncwhmXJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDvqncwhmXJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Bindi Irwin (@bindisueirwin)</a> on Aug 11, 2020 at 2:56am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“A love like this is meant to be felt, in every part of our soul,” she said.</p> <p>She also referred to her late father Steve, who died in 2006 when she was eight years old.</p> <p>“My dad used to say that I couldn’t marry anyone unless he could swim across the croc pond first,” she said.</p> <p>“And now, here you are, helping us during our regular crocodile demonstrations.”</p>

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Grant Hackett’s shares stunning sonogram photo of unborn baby

<p>Olympic swimmer Grant Hackett has shared a special sonogram with the world after announcing he and his partner Sharlene Fletcher are expecting their first child together in July. </p> <p>The sportsman also took to social media to reveal the gender of their new baby on Saturday. </p> <p>The 39-year-old wrote in a caption: “Can’t wait for our little man to arrive in January!”</p> <p>In the post, he added a sweet picture with him and Sharlene as well as a heartwarming sonogram of their baby. </p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2YlLwqn4Qd/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2YlLwqn4Qd/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">Can’t wait for our little man to arrive in January... 💙 #babyhacky #21weeks #sopumped</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/grant__hackett/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> Grant Hackett</a> (@grant__hackett) on Sep 14, 2019 at 12:58am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Sharlene said in her own words they were “beyond happy to have a little one on the way”. </p> <p>“I can’t believe I’m half way through my pregnancy!</p> <p>“Some parts have felt like time has gone so fast and then there’s been days where they’ve felt like they’ve gone forever! I’m sure a lot of mama’s out there can relate!”</p> <p>The couple excitedly announced their pregnancy to the world back in July to<span> </span><a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/sharlene-fletcher-confirms-shes-14-weeks-pregnant-with-grant-hacketts-third-child/news-story/5cb65ebd1ad78c32e5d0a445d79c96c8"><em>The Sunday Telegraph. </em></a></p> <p>“I felt I was going to hit 40 and I wanted another opportunity as a dad,” he said. </p> <p>“The trouble with being divorced is you're a father part-time. I hate that.</p> <p>“I knew I wanted more children but only with a committed person who was going to be a life partner”. </p> <p>Grant shares a twins, Charlize and Jagger, nine, with ex-wife Candice Alley. </p> <p>The happy news for the couple comes after Sharlene admitted she suffered a miscarriage in March this year that had been “challenging.. Physically, emotionally and spiritually,” she said. </p> <p>“I’m lucky enough to have such a wonderful loving, caring, supportive partner who has really looked after me. He made me feel safe &amp; loved when I was going through such a vulnerable time.”</p> <p>They met on the Gold Coast in 2015, and began dating in August 2018. </p> <p>The pair live in Melbourne, where Grant can be close to his two young children.</p>

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