Former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger first announced her pregnancy in January and recently revealed she is expecting a baby girl with her boyfriend Charles Drury.
Now Lauren has opened up about how the news of her baby has resulted in her family reaching out to her - even those she hasn't spoken to in years - including her dad.
The reality star explained how it has brought her closer to her dad and it has given them the chance to fix their complicated relationship.
In an interview with New magazine, Lauren explained, "I left my dad when I was younger. I did my own thing, lived with my mum, got into a very serious relationship at 15 and went back and forth between his and my mum’s.
"My dad lost that relationship with me, so we don’t actually know each other that well, but I know that he loves me. Even my dad’s mum, we’ll chat on the phone and there’s a lot of childhood memories and she says, ‘Your dad does love you.’"
CHECK OUT: Lauren Goodger's transformation over the years
Lauren Goodger transformation SLIDER
1 of 39Young Lauren Goodger Aged 24
We first saw her on our screens back in 2010, as an original cast member on The Only Way is Essex...or better known as Towie, with super serious long term boyfriend Mark Wright.
2 of 392010-Lauren Goodger- Aged 24
Fresh faced and ready to take on the world of TV, a tanned brunette Lauren poses as she attends the opening of the showroom of Emmy Collins.
3 of 392011- Lauren Goodger- Aged 24
Couple of the moment! Engaged couple Lauren and Mark appear at Towie DVD signing in joint appearance.
4 of 392011- Lauren Goodger- Aged 24
Lauren ends 2011 looking fabulous in off-shoulder number with shiny blond locks to die for.
5 of 392011- Lauren Goodger- Aged 25
A blonder looking Lauren makes another couple appearance in gorgeous black gown.
6 of 392012- Lauren Goodger- Aged 25
Lauren rocks above the knee look and shows off her legs for days as she unveils new Anti-Exotic-Skins PETA ad.
7 of 392012- Lauren Goodger- Aged 25
The Essex babe wraps up in figure-hugging black leather look to match her darker looking hair.
8 of 392012- Lauren Goodger- Aged 26
Lauren pulling off this plunging deep purple number in style at the Inspiration Awards for Women.
9 of 392013- Lauren Goodger- Aged 26
Post Mark Wright, Lauren takes on the New Year by rocking this little number on Dancing on Ice.
10 of 392013- Lauren Goodger- Aged 26
Lauren signing her own product whilst attending the Professional Beauty show.
11 of 392013- Lauren Goodger- Aged 26
Looking fab at her personal launch of 'Lauren's Way'.
12 of 392012- Lauren Goodger- Aged 25
Lauren attends The Only Way is Essex wrap party in hot LBD.
13 of 392012- Lauren Goodger- Aged 25
Lauren embracing major summer feels in skirt and top combo, complete with the wavy curls and Essex tan.
14 of 392012- Lauren Goodger- Aged 25
2012 started with Lauren taking on this elegant look with floor length silver gown and up do at the National Television Awards.
15 of 392012- Lauren Goodger- Aged 25
Who else can rock yellow this good? Lauren making heads turn at the Magic Mike premiere.
16 of 392012- Lauren Goodger- Aged 25
This figure hugging dress shows off the babe's curves and she finishes the look with a leather jacket, very rock chick!
17 of 392013- Lauren Goodger- Aged 26
Lauren looking carefree in colourful jumpsuit with Jack Mclean.
18 of 392013- Lauren Goodger- Aged 27
Being helped out of the Inside Soap Awards in this daring monocrome outfit showing a fair bit of skin.
19 of 392013- Lauren Goodger- Aged 26
Attending the 'Rock your Jeans' party and completing her denim look with fabulous cream heels, slaaaay.
20 of 392014- Lauren Goodger- Aged 27
A happy looking Lauren arriving at the Total Minx Launch Party in this all black everything outfit.
21 of 392014- Lauren Goodger- Aged 27
Lauren launches Samaritans' New Fundraising Day, Phone Free Friday- you go girl!
22 of 392014- Lauren Goodger- Aged 27
Nothing beats a caj white jeans look whilst out and about on the streets of London.
23 of 392014- Lauren Goodger- Aged 27
Iphone in hand, Lauren looks super chill in this sleek black look and perfectly styled hair, love!
24 of 392014- Lauren Goodger- Aged 28
A blonder looking Lauren elegantly wears this off shoulder baby pink lace dress at the Reality TV awards.
25 of 392014- Lauren Goodger- Aged 27
Posing for the cameras, Goodger enters the CBB house in the summer of 2014!
26 of 392014- Lauren Goodger- Aged 28
Embracing her inner Zombie, Lauren attends the KISS FM Haunted House Party looking both scary and sexy at the same time.
27 of 392015- Lauren Goodger- Aged 28
Going for a darker look, the newly brunette looks stunning spotted in Mayfair in early 2015.
28 of 392015- Lauren Goodger- Aged 28
Major hair envy with this new look Lauren has taken on.
29 of 392015- Lauren Goodger- Aged 28
Lauren getting on a health craze and embracing working out into her daily routine.
30 of 392015- Lauren Goodger- Aged 28
Showing off her hard work in this gorgeous summer mini dress, absolutely to die.
31 of 392015- Lauren Goodger- Aged 29
Continuing her work out routines throughout the year and showing off her fab figure in caj workout clothes.
32 of 392016- Lauren Goodger- Aged 29
Starting the new year by appearing ITV's Loose Women showing off her new figure and pushing a wheelbarrow of 4 stone of fat, yaaaas Lauren!
33 of 392016- Lauren Goodger- Aged 30
Looking calm and cool in slaying leather skirt.
34 of 392016- Lauren Goodger- Aged 29
A fuller lipped Lauren showing off her new lashes on the gram.
35 of 392017- Lauren Goodger- Aged 30
Lauren spotted heading to DSTRKT nightclub in silk playsuit, looking very camera shy...
36 of 392017- Lauren Goodger- Aged 30
Attending the Ann Summer's launch party in smart looking black suit piece.
37 of 392017- Lauren Goodger- Aged 30
Returning to her blonder locks, Lauren attends the Diversity in Media Awards in figure hugging piece.
38 of 392017- Lauren Goodger- Aged 30
Lauren going through another body revamp and transformation earlier this year!
39 of 392017- Lauren Goodger- Aged 31
Lauren getting glammed up and getting herself ready for the coming Christmas period!
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The 34 year old went on to say, "My family isn’t perfect but I’m a very family-orientated person.
"I’ve made it very clear for years that I want to have a baby and get married, because I’m a family girl. Everything is brilliant that’s come out of this pregnancy. The feedback has been good."
And although her dad "hates" the fame side of her life, Lauren added, "He’s not interested in it, but they are very happy and they really like Charlie."