A Russian blogger who left her husband to marry her stepson who she raised from a young age has given birth to their second child.
Marina Balmasheva, 37, met Vladimir 'Vova' Shavyrin when he was seven years old after marrying his father Alexey Shavyrin with whom she adopted five children.
Despite there being a 14-year gap between the pair, Marina and Vladimir, now 23, have welcomed their second child together, with their first being named Olga.
Sharing the news on her Instagram account, the pair are overjoyed about the new addition to their family and have opened up about their non-traditional relationship.
The 37-year-old said in a social media post that Vladimir fell in love with her in spite of her surgery scars and cellulite, The Daily Mail reports.
The blogger also revealed that many people tell her different methods that she can use in order to look more youthful for her husband.
Alexey is not entirely thrilled about the situation, as he claims that his ex-wife seduced his son and believes that they were engaging in sexual activity behind his back, per the outlet.
Marina appears to have some regrets about how she handled things, as she said in an Instagram post: "Did I regret destroying the family? Yes and no. It was a shame that the stability of 'mom and dad' was killed."
She continued: "Did you want to go back to your ex? Nope. Is there hatred and malice towards him? It is not any more. He is a good man and a wonderful father to our kids. And I really wish that he would find his half.
"Was it worth changing your life? It was worth it. I no longer live the way society said. I am not the standard. And I'm fine with that."
Despite the unconventional way of getting together, Marina boasts over 600,000 Instagram followers who appeared thrilled at the news of the latest arrival to the family.
One follower said: "Congratulations!!! The happiest moment in every woman's life!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery!"
A second added: " What a hero. Marina, I wish you a speedy recovery. You're a smart girl. Congratulations to you and Vladimir, you're super parents!!! He's a great father and husband!!! Congratulations to you guys."
We wish Marina and Vladimir all the best as they begin life with their new arrival.
