Joel Madden Dishes on Nicole's Late-Night Burger Requests

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With Nicole Richie due with their second child in the coming weeks, attentive papa Joel Madden has managed to dodge a bullet when it comes to extreme pregnancy cravings. In lieu of the traditional pickles and ice-cream combos demanded by some women, Joel tells PEOPLE’s Celebrity Baby Blog that the expectant mama has kept her list short.

Unfortunately, the simple requests come at a high price: While her cravings may be limited to hamburgers from Southern California’s In-N-Out chain, the sudden hunger pangs can occur any time – day or night.

“It’s not so much the craziness of the craving, it’s just when she craves it – it’s usually about 2 or 3 in the morning, and that’s on me,” Joel, 30, said Thursday at the Gap 1969 Jeans Shop launch party.

“I’m the one that has to run out — either go make her a sandwich or go to In-N-Out or whatever she wants at any given time. It’s not unheard of stuff she wants, it’s just that when she wants it is inconvenient for me.”

Joking aside, the Good Charlotte rocker — already father to 18-month-old Harlow Winter Kate — couldn’t be happier to be adding to the family. “We’re very, very blessed. We’ve already had one healthy kid and that’s all you can ask for as a parent, healthy kids,” he notes. “This [pregnancy] is going great.”

– Anya with reporting by Shruti Dhalwala

Comments

I’m still curious as to whether she’ll have her baby on Michael Jackson’s birthday (August 29th.)

But she certainly has other options, like my birthday (8/31), or Nicole’s (9/21)… even while still being a Virgo!

Or he or she can have his or her own special day.

- nona on August 10th, 2009

Nicole is just adorable pregnant! I am guessing she’ll have a boy this time.

- CTBmom on August 10th, 2009

I can totally relate to the cravings at weird times! I can’t wait to see the new addition, and I’m betting it will be sooner than expected. I think it’s another girl!

- heather lynn on August 10th, 2009

I hope they have a boy this time, just b/c I love to see ppl with one of each. I totally craved In N Out too, but I was in Ohio so I couldn’t get any

- MZ on August 10th, 2009

that’s hilarious…they are a great family

- cassie on August 10th, 2009

I always hear celebrities talk about In-N-Out burgers. We don’t have that in New Orleans. Could somebody clue me in as to what is so great about them? I’m not meaning to be ugly… I really am curious!

- Tee on August 10th, 2009

Where I live nothing is open at night so craving or not you just have to wait till the next day.

- Anna on August 10th, 2009

Anna- Same where I live! That’s the one downside to living in a small town!

Anyway, am I the only one who feels like Nicole has been pregnant FOREVER? Come on, Nicole, hurry up and have that baby (I’m guessing she probably feels the same way! LOL!)!

- CelebBabyLover on August 11th, 2009

Tee, they make very few items on their menu, but what they do make they make well. They use good ingredients, make their fries fresh, and they’re just great. I live in PA now, but I miss In-N-Out all the time!

- Rebecca on August 11th, 2009

(droool) In N Out. Every time I’m in Cali I have to gets me some! I wish they would come up to WA. I’d drive hours for that craving.

Nicole looks amazing while pregnant. Joel seems like such a loving guy. Can’t wait to hear what they have. I’m thinking another girl.

- Lorus on August 11th, 2009

I’ve been to California once only, but the first thing I did was try In-N-Out Burger. WOW! The fresh fries were amazing. I had to stop in the parking lot and eat my food right there!! =) The Midwest is sorely lacking in In-N-Out Burgers, and I’m wondering how far I can ask my hubby to go to satisfy a craving!!! =) (Once I’m into cravings, right now I’m still in the eating-only-what-doesn’t-sound-awful stage!!)

- mmh on August 11th, 2009

@Tee, I’m going to disagree with everyone else and say there is NOTHING great about them. Average burger, gross fries. Not impressed at all.

- Jen K on August 11th, 2009

i could really go for a double-double protein style, some well-done fries animal style and a neopolitan shake right about now.

- meghan on August 11th, 2009

I am so jealous that she has someone who is so happy and willing to indulge her at any hour. That is so terribly sweet of Joel. Nicole is very lucky to have him. I hope my next time around I have someone as attentive and sweet to indulge my pregnancy cravings!

- Lesha on August 11th, 2009

Nona- I am a virgo as well, born September 18. Yes, that is something I wondered too. I think she’s having a boy this time, maybe she will name him Michael. Maybe she will have him on August 29; but that might be really sad.
CelebBabyLover- I agree a ton. It seems like she’s been having that baby in her stomach for over 9 months. I hope she has the baby soon; but I want the baby to be a Virgo, so I’m ok with that.
Anna- my town isn’t huge, though not super small, and I know tons of places that are open after hours. (Mostly that’s Taco Bell) Of course I don’t like Taco Bell much, but otherwise I just go to White Castle.
Mmh and Lorus- I have not been to In&Out but I hear it’s really good so I plan on going to California soon so I can try it. Otherwise, White Castle is gonna have to be good enough til then.

I am so happy Nicole has a man who is finally dependable, and is willing to get up in the night and go get his girlfriend some burgers, lol. I hope they get married soon that would be nice, but maybe they’re not ready to do it at the time, but that’s okay i suppose. I hope that we see a pic of Nicole and Joel’s baby soon after he/she is born. Harlow is adorable. In fact, I love all the names Nicole, Joel, and Harlow. Let’s hope the next one is good as well. I like Nicole Richie so much more now that her life is back on track and seeing her with Harlow and Joel is just so adorable. They seem to be one “big” (in this case, small) happy family. I’m so happy for this family. I hope Harlow is happy with the new addition, lol. I am sure Harlow is gonna be a great big sister, and Nicole and Joel are gonna experience the gift of being a parent again. Well, good luck to Nicole, Joel and Harlow. I hope Nicole has a safe, healthy, happy, and pain-free (that’s mostly impossible) birth. God bless this family. Once again Good luck to this family.

- TheFirstPositiveHolly on August 11th, 2009

There’s no way she will call their son Michael.

- ShoneZ on August 12th, 2009

I think she is having a boy!!

- Jax on August 12th, 2009

In N Out Burger is only located in the Southwest and extremely popular in California, which is why so many celebs talk about it. Like Rebecca said, their menu is very limited-you can basically get a hamburger, a cheeseburger, a double hamburger, or a double cheeseburger-but there’s definitely something in the taste that sets it apart. I go every time I visit family in Arizona and California. Though I do have to say that I personally prefer Five Guys Burgers and Fries (which are in NYC and DC at least, two places I’ve lived). You can get practically any and as many toppings as you want unlike In N Out, and the fries are fantastic. But I digress Nicole is very lucky that Joel is not only willing to satisfy her burger cravings, but that said burger is actually close by. I can’t imagine having a pregnancy craving for something so impossibly far away!

- Lauren on August 12th, 2009

Pregnancy IS longer than 9 months. 40 weeks is more like 10 months. I’m overdue and it feels like I’ve been pregnant for a year! Anyway, I find that Five Guys burgers are just as good as In N Out burgers! And their fries are made fresh, too!

- franchella on August 20th, 2009