Coronation Street couple Steve McDonald and Tracy Barlow consider having another baby together next week.

The bickering pair are already parents to 15-year-old Amy and rarely manage to get that right, but they still give serious consideration to extending their family in upcoming episodes.

The storyline kicks off on a humorous note as Steve (Simon Gregson) and Tracy (Kate Ford) return from their holiday in Tenerife on potentially rocky ground.

While Steve reckons they're all loved-up again, a worn-out Tracy is secretly struggling to keep up with his constant sexual demands.

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When Tracy confides in Beth Sutherland (Lisa George) about her problem, she's left with food for thought as her best friend explains that any talk of babies usually cools Kirk down when he's feeling amorous.

Tracy is quick to try out Beth's sneaky tactic, although her other friend Mary Taylor (Patti Clare) warns that it could backfire badly on her if Steve unexpectedly warms to the idea.

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Deciding on a more honest approach later on, Tracy meets Steve at the Bistro and they agree that neither of them really wants another child.

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Despite this, there's another twist later in the week when Steve announces that he's changed his mind and presents Tracy with an ovulation test kit.

Tracy is initially horrified by the idea, but soon speaks to Mary about how having another baby may be a good thing after all.

The McDonald couple go on to make a list of pros and cons to the idea and also consult Amy to see what she thinks.

Amy is adamant that it would be a terrible idea, but will they listen to her? Plus, could the upcoming news of Amy's own pregnancy put a stop to their plans?

Coronation Street airs these scenes on Wednesday, January 16 and Friday, January 18 at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.



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