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Is That Safe? Christina Anstead Comes Out Of Maternity Leave At 37 Weeks To Resume Construction Project
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Christina Anstead won’t let anything get in the way of her SERIOUS work ethic — not even her baby bump! The HGTV star, who is currently 37 weeks pregnant, announced on Instagram that she came out maternity leave in order to finish up a construction project.
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Christina, 36, posted a picture of herself standing with her Christina on the Coast crew. “I came out of maternity leave (currently 37 weeks pregnant) because I can’t resist a good challenge,” she wrote in the caption before opening up about the second season of the show.
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Most fans flocked to comments section and gushed over the working mama. “You look absolutely amazing, especially for 37 weeks,” one person told her. “Good luck with the new season.”
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Someone else wrote, “Amazing!! Working while pregnant that’s awesome.”
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However, a few fans were more concerned with the health of mommy and baby. “Be safe,” one user typed. “Can’t wait for your baby.”
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Another person urged her, “Don't overdo it while you are that far along!”
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Christina and husband Ant announced that they were expecting their first child together back in March of this year. The interior designer already shares two children with her ex-husband and Flip or Flop costar Tarek El Moussa.
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What do you think about Christina ditching her maternity leave? Share your thoughts in the comments section.