By Holly Thomas


The first signs of Chantelle Houghton's new baby bump were in evidence today.

Showing off her engagement ring, the former glamour model hit Sainsbury's in Brentwood with her fiancé Alex Reid.

The pair looked relaxed as Alex chivalrously pushed the trolley, one arm lovingly around Chantelle.

That's no muffin top! The first signs of Chantelle Houghton's growing baby bump were in evidence as she hit Sainsbury's in Brentwood with her fiancé Alex Reid


Chantelle kept it casual with a cosy white jumper, but showed off her slender legs with super-skinny jeans and a towering pair of black and gold heels.

Alex looked equally laid back in a navy cable jumper and jeans, staying warm with a grey scarf.

The couple chatted and laughed as they unloaded their weekly shop.

Smitten: The couple couldn't keep their eyes off each other, with Alex keeping a protective arm around Chantelle


Chantelle is 11 weeks pregnant with her first child.

She has clearly thrilled to be expecting, and took to Twitter yesterday to thank fans for their outpour of support since the announcement was made.

'Thank you ALL so much for your lovely tweets. Been so nice reading them all ☺ ♥ X,' she gushed.

Maternal instinct kicking in? Chantelle held one arm over her tummy


The couple's baby news comes just five weeks after Reid, 36, proposed to her on an Irish chat show.

The giddy blonde tells OK! magazine: 'Oh my God! I'm pregnant. Let me through - I'm going to be the yummiest mummy there is.

'I'm milking it, trust me. I've told my friends and family, if I'm going through it, you're all going through it.

Feeling thirsty? The trolley was crammed with water and red bull


'I don't know exactly when the baby was conceived... I found out four weeks ago.'

The couple revealed they were trying for a baby in August after Houghton revealed she had a low fertility.

At the time, Houghton claimed doctors told her in-vitro fertilisation was her only hope of getting pregnant.

Discussing baby names? The pair were engrossed in conversation


But given she's nearly three months along, it appears the reality star fell pregnant immediately when she began trying.

The Big Brother stars were on the verge of starting IVF treatment when Houghton did a pregnancy test from Boots.

Despite her luck at pregnant so quickly, she has hit out at sceptics who may have questioned her fertility issues.

Not giving up heels yet: The ex-glamour model's towering ankle boots may get bit trickier to walk in over the coming months

She explained: 'I've been seeing a private doctor and he said: "Well, you've proved them wrong, haven't you?"

'Alex and I have spent thousands on private fertility treatment. All the tests and consultations. I have all the drugs at home. It does make me question these doctors. But then again, maybe it really is a miracle.'

No doubt Reid will be pleased his fiancée's pregnancy has silenced those who accused him of 'shooting blanks' when he was trying to have a baby with estranged wife Katie Price.

Not giving up heels yet: The ex-glamour model's towering ankle boots may get bit trickier to walk in over the coming months


Reid and Price underwent two courses IVF treatment last year after struggling to conceive for six months.

Because Price has already had three children, critics unfairly accused Reid of being infertile.

But he proudly spoke of his virility at the time on his Twitter page, saying: 'Two specialists both confirm I have above average sperm production and working great.'

Impromptu: Reid proposed to Houghton on The Saturday Night Show in Ireland last month


Houghton and Reid announced their engagement last month after a whirlwind six month romance.

They started dating in April after meeting at Fate Awards in Belfast, just a few weeks after Houghton's high-profile split from TV presenter Rav Wilding.

But they will have to wait until Reid divorces estranged wife Katie Price, following their separation earlier this year.


Baby on board: Houghton and Reid were unaware of her pregnancy when they holidayed in Florida six weeks ago


No doubt both will be hoping their second marriage lasts longer than their first after both couples separated just 10 months after their weddings.

Reid wed Price in Las Vegas in February 2010 after seven months of dating, while Houghton tied the knot with Samuel Preston in April 2006, just four months after meeting on Celebrity Big Brother.


source:dailymail