Pregnant Gemma Atkinson applauded as she shares 'brilliant' video showing how she introduced her dogs to baby daughter
21.02.2023 - 00:47
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Gemma Atkinson has shared how she introduced her two beloved pet dogs Norman and Ollie to her daughter Mia when she brought her home for the first time. Hits Radio presenter Gemma announced the exciting news last month that she's to be a mum for the second time with her fiance Gorka Marquez.
The couple, who met while Gemma was competing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, have a three-year-old daughter, Mia. The former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress, 38, has been applauded after she shared a 'brilliant' video of Ollie and Norman meeting Mia.
Gemma and Gorka were careful with the introduction, using a mosquito net to cover Mia in her pram seat at first before allowing them to come closer to their daughter, saying at no point did she want her dogs feeling left out. Gemma decided to share after having lots of DMs from parents-to-be and fellow dog owners asking how she did the introduction.
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She said: "Obv I’m far from an expert in it! I just did what I knew was right for Norm & Ollie." She explained: "I think every pet owner showed have the responsibility of knowing their pets personalities, triggers etc… and I just knew this way would work for us.
"I first came in the house from the hospital without Mia. Just me and I made a fuss of them as I always would so they wouldn’t feel left out. We then brought in Mia and kept her in the pram seat with her Mosquito net so they could have a good look and smell at their own pace. I also kept their leads on for this part."
Gemma continued: "Next we did the same but without the net so they could get a closer look and then finally I held her and let them come closer. I guess I hoped if they saw
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