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In an inspirational photo, Teen Mom OG star Amber Portwood is seen cuddling her ex-boyfriend’s newborn daughter.

On April 30, Gary Shirley welcomed his second daughter, Emilee Grace Shirley, with his girlfriend Kristina. And one of Emilee’s first visitors was none other than her dad’s famous ex.

When the reality star stopped by the hospital to pick up their 6-year-old daughter Leah, she took the time to cradle the baby girl.

“Thank you to @AmberLPortwood for picking up @leah_leann and holding the baby briefly! Kind of you!” Shirley Tweeted the photo.

Portwood replied on Twitter, “Of course..i wouldn’t miss out on booboo time..congrats on the little angel..sending love @ItsGaryTime @leah_leann.”

This is a big step for the former tumultuous couple, whose on-again-off-again relationship often turned violent on the MTV series. As well, Portwood served 17 months in jail, leaving Leah in Shirley’s care.

Now, Portwood is engaged to Matt Baier, who is 19 years her senior.

“This is a different relationship than Gary. We have a lot more in common, past-wise,” Portwood said on Teen Mom OG. “And he’s a lot older, which makes it a lot better because he’s more mature.”

Thank you to @AmberLPortwood for picking up @leah_leann and holding the baby briefly! Kind of you! pic.twitter.com/5NHfgafjAp

— Gary Shirley (@ItsGaryTime) May 4, 2015