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'Can't believe': MAFS NZ couple Carmen Stimpson and James Hardy announce they're having a baby

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Married At First Sight NZ couple Carmen Stimpson and James Hardy are expecting their first child!

Carmen and James met and fell in love during Season 3 of the New Zealand series (2019) and made the exciting announcement this week, confirming the baby's gender.

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"SURPRISE!!! 3 x peas, 1 x pod," Carmen captioned a joint Instagram photo.

"Cant believe we are pretty much half way, we can't wait to meet you baby GIRLYYYY 💜💜."

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In the photo, the happy couple are posing on the beach, with James' hand on Carmen's growing baby bump.

The post was met with an abundance of well-wishes from friends and fans, with one writing: "❤️ Such exciting news. I know that you are going to be wonderful parents. Carmen you will be an amazing mumma. 😍."

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MAFS NZ Carmen Stimpson

Carmen and James announced their baby joy in May. Instagram

"How's this for a love story 🙌🔥❤️," one fan commented, while others were slightly confused by the star's choice of words.

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"For a second I read that as you're having triplets 🤣 CONGRATS on your sweet bubba," wrote one follower.

"Omg I thought triplets too!!! 💕 but ahhhhh so exciting! Congratulations 😍," said a second.

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Carmen later shared a sweet photo of her ultrasound.

MAFS NZ Carmen Stimpson

Carmen and James are expecting a baby girl.  Instagram

"Little bebba girl giving us a thumbs up," she captioned the photo. "Or going in for a wee g hand shake 😂."

Carmen and James' relationship has gone from strength to strength since appearing on the NZ version of the hit reality series.

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The two were married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony.

"Couldn't have planned a better day!! Can't wait to share this journey with you @carmenstimpson," James said at the time.

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While they've yet to tie the knot in real life, we're so excited for their journey ahead!

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