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Honey Boo Boo's sister Pumpkin is pregnant

"Mama June" Shannon tweeted this photo of Alana ("Honey Boo Boo") and Lauryn ("Pumpkin") during the first season of "Mama June: From Not to Hot."

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Credit: Jennifer Brett

"Mama June" Shannon tweeted this photo of Alana ("Honey Boo Boo") and Lauryn ("Pumpkin") during the first season of "Mama June: From Not to Hot."
By Jennifer Brett
Aug 7, 2017

Honey Boo Boo is about to be an aunt, again.

Sister Lauryn, aka Pumpkin, is an expectant mom. The family that hailed from McIntyre before relocating to south metro Atlanta made the announcement via WEtv, the channel that featured matriarch "Mama June" Shannon's dramatic transformation.

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Now that "Mama June: From Not to Hot" chronicled Mama Junes weight loss surgery, vigorous exercise regiment and diet program, they're eager for new material. Pumpkin and her baby to the rescue.

“I think Mama will be an alright grandma," Pumpkin says in the clip. "I mean, she can’t really see, but she’ll do good!”

See the announcement here.

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