Alicia Coppola: Surprise Third Pregnancy Led to 'Shock and Awe'
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Her third pregnancy was “a huge surprise” for Alicia Coppola and her family.
Taken aback when she discovered she was expecting a third daughter in March, the actress admits the idea took a bit of getting used to.
“Once we all got over the shock, the awe set in,” she reveals in the March issue of Pregnancy.
One of Alicia’s greatest supports has undoubtedly been her daughter, Mila Rose.
The 7-year-old, upon hearing the news, offered her mother wisdom wise beyond her years, leaving Alicia to marvel at the child’s insight.
“When we told my eldest, Mila, she was thoughtful for a bit and said, ‘You know, Mommy, sometimes God gives us something we are not prepared for.’ Truer words were never spoken.”
Not to be outdone by her sister, soon-to-be big sister Esmé Marlena, 14 months, has also stepped up to the plate! “[She] points to my belly, then hers and says, ‘Baby,’” notes Alicia.
Thrilled to see her daughters already adjusting to baby girl’s impending arrival — revealing that they “all can’t wait to meet this little girl” — Alicia, 41, suggests older children should strive for a similar attitude.
“My advice to any older child welcoming a sibling is to love that baby … he or she might, one day, be your best friend.”
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Fortunately, the former Jericho star has been met with nothing short of open arms by both her Hollywood peers and the public alike!
“I have felt very supported and very encouraged,” she shares.
That support is a result of the world’s new found obsession with everything baby, Alicia notes, evident “from the baby columns in magazines and news shows, to fashion, beauty products…” She elaborates,
“In society in general, not just limited to Hollywood, I find that there is an almost idealization for pregnancy women. There is a fascination, an almost reverential ‘bump watch’ if you will. I really think pregnant women make people happy!”
With two pregnancies under her belt, Alicia wasn’t anticipating anything out of the ordinary. That is, however, until her cravings led her straight to the bottle!
“The one weird thing is that unpregnant, I do not care for beer. Pregnant? Cannot get enough of it — non-alcoholic of course,” she laughs.
“I’m like a frat boy looking for a party!”
Alicia’s three daughters are with husband Anthony Jones.
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Source: Pregnancy; March issue
– Anya with reporting by Jessica Denay
