Pete Wentz hints at more babies for him and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz

Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, expecting a baby in the fall with wife Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, has suggested that the couple are already considered the possibility of expanding on their family, telling People "we’ll have to base the next [child] on how we do on the first one."  In the meantime, Pete, 29, is making good use of the reference aisle at his local bookstore as he prepares himself for fatherhood.  Ashlee, 23, may be the star of the show right now but Pete says he’s taking steps to stay involved.  The Expectant Father ($9.50) taught Pete the importance of acclimating baby-on-the-way to the sound of his voice; It’s advice Pete said he has taken to heart.

I talk to it all the time…The woman, when she speaks, the baby hears her all the time. And the father’s voice isn’t familiar unless you talk to it, so I talk to it all the time.

The hormone swings of pregnancy can catch anyone off guard, and Ashlee — who craves ice cream, pickles and green olives — is no exception.  Pete said The Expectant Father has been helpful not only in its discussion of the ever-changing moods of pregnant women, but also in its acknowledgment that dads experience emotional upheaval as well.

It tells you your partner’s moods month-by-month and week-by-week. It tells you why you’re feeling the way you are, how you can feel more involved in the pregnancy.

Pete and Ashlee were married in May.

Source: People; Photo by Ilya Dreyvitser/WireImage.com.

Did your husband/partner read baby books during your pregnancy? Which ones?

Comments

Ann on July 6th, 2008

Poor thing is doing damage control. Every one know he is gay now. I’ll bet Ashlee is mad.

Erica on July 6th, 2008

My husband read the same book as Pete. He thought it was good but he found it hard to get through because it was very serious. The other two he read and liked were “Pregnancy Sucks For Men: What to Do When Your Miracle Makes You BOTH Miserable” and “My Boys Can Swim!: The Official Guy’s Guide to Pregnancy.”

Jane on July 6th, 2008

That’s nice but don’t call the baby “it”! I wish people wouldn’t do that and would take the time to say he/she or “the baby”.. he does do this later in the quote.

Erika on July 6th, 2008

I Agree Jane, I Really Hate When People Call Their Babies “It”

jelli on July 6th, 2008

Wow he’s really showing his age. He seems so naive.

Shelby on July 6th, 2008

When I was pregnant (both times) I found myself referring to the baby as “it” sometimes, even though I didn’t like that, because it could be sort of cumbersome to always say “him or her” or “the baby” (because we didn’t find out the sex ahead of time). It does seem sort of impersonal, but it’s not like the baby knows what you mean or you keep doing it after the baby is born.

tink1217 on July 6th, 2008

I agree Shelby, what else are you gonna call the baby? Just keep saying…the baby, I guess? I know it does sound impersonal, but if you don’t know the sex…???

brannon on July 6th, 2008

I’m sure he’s playing it safe after slipping up and using them instead of he or she. With everyone looking for clues and hints and hanging on every word – who can blame him! He’s probably a nervous wreck every time he speaks! This is going to be a super cute baby : )

cathylee on July 6th, 2008

Oh, I’m so excited to see their adorable little one, and if there’s more coming…YYYEEEYYYY!!!!!

Erica on July 6th, 2008

I’ve loved her forever, and I can’t wait to see their baby! Their going to be fantastic parents!

Katie on July 6th, 2008

I’m pregnant and I refer to the baby as “it” all the time. I don’t know if it’s a boy or a girl yet, and while I do sometimes say “the baby”, I also say “it”.

I don’t see it as a big deal.

Doreen on July 6th, 2008

I hate it also when people refer to their baby as ‘It’! Why not just say ‘baby’. I can’t wait for this lil babe to be born!! Sooo excited for them!! He/She will be here before we know it because she is really showing now.

CelebBabyLover on July 6th, 2008

I agree with brannon. Yes, he could say “he or she”, but let’s face it, that gets to be kind of a mouthful after a while! Also, if he said that, it would be easy for him to slip and accidentally say just “he” or “she” instead of “he or she”. I’m sure, like brannon says, he is just playing it safe! After all, when he used the word “them”, everyone immediately assumed that he meant they were having twins!

H on July 7th, 2008

I’ve called my baby “it” throughout my pregnancy, especially before we knew the sex. I didn’t feel comfortable referring to it as “the baby” before about thirty weeks when it was comfortably viable and that was about the point when we found the sex out too. Saying “he or she” the whole time would have been a pain in the ass!

I think my partner read the same book as Pete. He talks to my belly for the same reason! Sometimes he gets kicks in response.