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The 33-year-old reality star shared the news of her pregnancy in a Halloween-themed family photo on Instagram last Sunday.

“We’re so excited to announce we’re expecting Baby Buckner #2 [in] May 1, 2021,” she wrote. “Our hearts are filled with so much love and joy! CJ is going to be the best big brother ever!!! So, for everyone that was asking, YES YES YES I’m pregnant.”

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A post shared by Deena (@deenanicole) on Oct 25, 2020 at 1:38pm PDT

“[Another one]! Love you so much babe,” Buckner replied in the comments section. “To the best mama bear ever!”

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