'Hi little gal': Adriano Zumbo and wife Nelly Riggio share exciting news of second pregnancy

Adriano Zumbo is expecting his second child with wife Nelly Riggio!

The couple shared the exciting news in a post shared to Riggio's Instagram Story.

"Hi little gal," she captioned the image of her in a black romper cradling her baby bump.

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The couple is already parents to one-year-old Maximus Mario Zumbo, who was born on October 9, 2023.

Zumbo, who is known for his incredible dessert creations, shared a very on-theme pregnancy announcement in May 2023 to let fans know his wife was expecting their first child.

In a joint post, the couple shared an image of Riggio cradling her belly while Zumbo held a bright green macaroon.

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"We are baking something very special," he wrote in the caption.

"Most definitely our greatest creation yet. Little baby macaron due November."

Maximus was born premature at just 33 weeks, however is now a happy and healthy one-year-old.

"We waited a long time for you my Maxy," Riggio wrote on Instagram alongside a black and white video of Maximus' first few days.

"Every day with you is a blessing, our presence has filled out hearts with boundless love. Thank you for choosing us."

Shortly after welcoming their first child, Riggio went on the Fitness Mama podcast to share her struggles with fertility.

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She and Zumbo had tried for three years to conceive naturally. Riggio said that while she was struggling to get pregnant, she was watching her friends celebrate their own pregnancies, explaining the emotional toll that it took on her.

Eventually, the couple decided to pursue IVF, however their first attempt was unsuccessful.

After falling pregnant on the second try, Riggio described the IVF journey as a "huge struggle" but ultimately worth it after finding out she had fallen pregnant with a baby boy.

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In October 2024, Riggio shared a series of snaps from Maximus' first birthday party, including an adorable cake creation presumably made by Zumbo himself.

"Maxy's first bday party!" She captioned the post.

"Some tears and loads of love with my closest friends and family."

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