Former Home and Away star Esther Anderson has revealed the happy news that she is expecting her second child.
The actress, who played Charlie Buckton on the soap from 2008 to 2013, confirmed her pregnancy on Instagram over the weekend, as she shared a photo of herself, her husband Howard Moggs and their 3-year-old son Forest sharing a family hug in a scenic location.
"The 3 of us….soon to be 4!!!!" she wrote. "We are so excited we have another mini moggs on the way ... Forry's big brother duties starting September!!!"
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Esther also shared a small sonogram photo of her and Howard's baby on the post.
Some of Esther's former co-stars shared their excitement over the news, with Roo Stewart actress Georgie Parker writing: "Brilliant, congratulations darling" and Ruby Buckton star Rebecca Breeds writing: "Yes Mamma!!! so happy and excited for you guys!!! But… don't you mean.. number 3?" – jokingly referring to Esther playing her on-screen mum in Home and Away.
Christie Hayes, who played Kirsty Sutherland, also sent well wishes, writing: "Congratulations beautiful so happy for you and your boys!!! Amazing news xxxxx".
Esther and Howard, who married in February 2017, welcomed their son Forest in August 2018, with their new little one due in September.
Last month, Esther teased her upcoming mystery role on Neighbours, sharing a photo of a rainbow T-shirt emblazoned with the words: "Everyone is welcome on Ramsay St".
"Thanks for the warm welcome @neighbours," she wrote. "Happy I get to play a little part in this iconic show!!"
The nature of Esther's role on Neighbours has not yet been confirmed, but she probably won't have time to fit in as much drama as she did on Home and Away.
Her character Charlie was involved in a number of dramatic Summer Bay storylines, including her relationships with Joey Collins and Darryl Braxton and the revelation that her apparent sister, Ruby, was actually her daughter.
Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.
In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.
Selected classic episodes are available via Amazon Prime Video in the UK.
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