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HGTV star Anthony Carrino is happy about his first baby with his wife Jacey Lambros: “Overwhelmed by love”

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Anthony Carrino is a father!

The Kitchen cousins The star is happy to welcome his first child, daughter Leni, with wife Jacey Lambros, he announced on Instagram on Tuesday. Their little girl was born on Valentine's Day and weighed 6.2 pounds and was 19 inches tall at birth.

“Welcome to the world little girl Leni ❤️ 2.8 kg, 48 cm long. Mommy was an absolute rockstar and they are both healthy and recovering,” Carrino wrote alongside photos of himself with Lambros and Leni.

“@jaceylambros and I were never huge fans of #ValentinesDay…that has definitely changed forever!” he added, sharing his excitement for Leni to meet his dog. “Totally overwhelmed with emotions ❤️ (And we can't wait to introduce this little girl to Rossi!)”

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Anthony Carrino and Jacey Lambro's babyAnthony Carrino and Jacey Lambro's baby

Anthony Carrino and Jacey Lambro's baby

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The HGTV star shared another black and white photo of his little daughter lying on his chest and wrote: “I'm at a loss for words right now. ❤️‍🔥”

Lambros also shared the news on her own Instagram account, along with a photo of Leni sleeping and another snapshot of the new mother holding her little daughter's feet.

“In true Carrino fashion, Leni made her early debut and @carrinoanthony and I are overwhelmed with love. We can't wait for you all to meet her. ❤️,” Lambros wrote.

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Following the publication of the news, the couple received numerous congratulations in the comments.

John Colaneri, Carrino's cousin and fellow HGTV star, wrote: “Congratulations to mom and dad! I love you so much! ❤️❤️”

“Just the cutest!! Congratulations mommy,” Amanda Kloots commented, while Sabrina Soto added, “Yes!! Little girls are the best! ❤️❤️❤️ 👼 ❤️ Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤️”

Carrino and Lambros – who tied the knot in July after announcing their engagement in 2019 – announced in September that they were expecting a baby, sharing an ultrasound photo on Instagram.

“We have amazing news to announce… @jaceylambros is pregnant!!! And we're having a girl 🎀 #FutureJaneOnboard @janedo #futuregirldad #girl #girldad#pregnant,” Carrino captioned the post.