Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is going to be a dad.

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro (c) Instagram

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro (c) Instagram

The 32-year-old former 'Jersey Shore' star revealed he is expecting his first child with his girlfriend Jen Harley - who already has an 11-year-old son named Mason.

Jen is currently six months pregnant and the couple revealed they are expecting a baby girl, PEOPLE reported.

In a recent picture uploaded to his Instagram account, Ronnie is seen snuggling close to his girlfriend's baby bump and captioned the picture: "Thank you to everyone who has been supportive with advice & encouragement.

"People keep saying becoming a parent is the part of life. I've been blessed enough to have SOO MANY best parts of my life #NotSureIfThatMakesSense

"I couldn't be more excited to be taking this next step in my life! #IHearItsLikeHavingAPuppy #ExceptItCries #Talks #EventuallyDrives #EatsEvery2Hours #ShitsEvery23Mins #Naps40TimesADay #Needs4DifferentEducations #GoesToProm #YupICanSeeHowItsLikeHavingAPuppy #MyDogsPromNightWasTheBestDayOfMyLife #ThanksEveryoneWhoHasBeenSupportive #SpecialThanksToMyOtherHalf (sic)"

The former reality TV star hinted at the baby news over the weekend when he posted another picture on social media on himself and Harley dancing.

He wrote: "Things in life never go as planned or happen the way you expect it! #BestFriend #MyLife #LoveHer (sic)"


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