Carmen Rasmusen Pregnant, Expecting a Son

Update: Carmen is expecting a boy! While congratulating fellow alum Clay Aiken on the birth of his son Parker, she revealed,

I’m actually expecting my first boy this Christmas! Isn’t this crazy? We’re going to both be parents! It’s so exciting – we went from being nobodies to being on American Idol together, and now starting our families [at the same time].

Since our original post below, Bo Bice has also welcomed his son, Caleb James.

Originally posted June 28th: Something is in the water for the alumni of American Idol.  Season two contestant Carmen Rasmusen announced to a group of fans on Friday, June 20th that she is currently expecting her first child. The 23-year-old and her husband expect their baby to arrive around Christmas Eve, December 24th.

Other previous contestants who are expecting include Paris Bennett, Clay Aiken, Josh Gracin and Bo Bice.

Source: Reserve Branson; Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com

Comments

Congrats to her, how exciting. I think she will be a great Mom!

- So cal Momma on June 28th, 2008

This is one young celeb pregnancy I’m happy to here about! I’m sure she’ll be an awesome mom.

- Kristen on June 28th, 2008

It does feel weird to see Clay Aiken’s name there. But I’m happy for all of them.

- Gina on June 29th, 2008

I believe Bo Bice is expecting his second child this summer as well.

- Mary on June 29th, 2008

Oh, yay! I loved Carmen, she was one of my favorites that season. She’s just so beautiful! Congrats!

- Stephany on June 29th, 2008

Congratulations to Carmen and her husband!!

- Namesake Treasures Personalized Gifts on June 29th, 2008

That’s wonderful, I’m so excited for her and her husband.

Some people have been commenting on “kids having kids” and “what is the right age?” I don’t think that there is a “set age”, but i do think that it’s important for a person to be ready physically, financially, and emotionally to be a mother. I know some people will say “but how can you know when you’re ready?” and I guess it’s up to the individual. I think the main issue is the fact that a lot of these young mothers today weren’t planning on becoming pregnant at such a young age. It’s old news now, but take a look at Jamie Lynn Spears. Pregnant at 16? Absolutely NOBODY is ready at that age for motherhood!!!

When I read that Paris was expecting, I was happy that her mother was excited, but at the same time, it concerned me because she is really young. Now yes at 23, Carmen is young as well, but you also have to weigh in the fact that she is married and will have that solid support. Not that single mothers can’t do a good job, they do it every day, but getting married first considerably makes things easier. Anyway, I’m rambling and all I really want to say congrats Carmen!!!

- Amanda Simeone on July 1st, 2008

wait….josh gracin is expecting again???!!!!

i missed that post!
wow! good for them!

- Gigi on August 14th, 2008

Bo Bice’s second son Caleb James was born on born August 5, 2008

- Rachel on August 14th, 2008

Has anyone heard if Carmen has had the baby yet?

- Paula on January 19th, 2009