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Mike “The Situation” Sorrentinospent Christmas inquarantineafter testing positive forCOVID-19.
On Friday, theJersey Shorestar, 39, revealed in an Instagram post that he was spending the holiday away from his wife,Lauren Sorrentino, and their 7-month-old son,Romeo Reign— who was celebrating his firstChristmas.
“So much to be grateful for this year. Romeo’s 1st Christmas, my 6th soberversary and the love of friends & family,” Mike began hispost, which features an array of pictures of Lauren, 36, and Romeo celebrating the holiday. “Unfortunately I am not in any photos cause I am quarantining from testing positive from Covid yesterday. My symptoms are currently mild and I’m eating Christmas cookies in bed resting.”
After thanking “family, friends and fans that have always supported me,” Mike continued, “We are making best of a tough situation.”
“Happy holidays & stay safe,” he added. “The Comeback is always greater than the setback.”
On her Instagram account, Lauren marked the intimate Christmas with apostof her own.
Sharing photographs of Romeo and the family’s dog Mosey, Lauren wrote, “It’s a quarantine Christmas in our house as I’m sure it is for many of you reading this.”
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In the days following, both Mike and Lauren continued to share photographs from Romeo’s first Christmas celebrations.
“The greatest gift of all 🎁,” she captioned the sweet post. “Romeo Reign’s first Christmas 🥺.”
Mike also shared a video of his son opening presents on Christmas morning — including a mini-piano, which he seemed to take a liking to.
In one otherpost, Mike shared some outtakes from his wife and son’s lowkey Christmas celebrations.
“I can’t stop smiling at these Christmas photos 😢,” he said.
Mike also gave a health update amid his battle with COVID-19 in an additional follow-uppost.
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