Celebrity Baby Blog / Expecting

Baby on the Way for Jackson Rathbone

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Jackson Rathbone is set to become a dad.

The Twilight star, 27, and girlfriend Sheila Hafsadi, 24, will welcome a baby this summer, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.

The couple “are thrilled and excited to be expecting their first child,” reads a statement.

The actor, best known for his role as Jasper Hale in the vampire series, also plays in the band 100 Monkeys.

– Sarah Michaud with reporting by Elizabeth Leonard

Erica Cerra Expecting First Child

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There’s a baby on the way for Erica Cerra!

The Eureka star, 32, and husband Raffaele Fiore are expecting their first child — a delivery surprise — in late May, her rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.

“I am so thrilled I am going to be a mother. I fall in love a little more each time my baby moves,” Cerra tells PEOPLE.

“So far pregnancy has been a breeze,” she continues. “Sciatica can be difficult, otherwise I have been very fortunate. Ultrasounds are probably my favorite — being able to see my little one. It’s all an amazing experience.”

The actress, who has also appeared on The L Word, married her high school sweetheart in November 2010. The couple reside in Vancouver.
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Baby on the Way for Simon Helberg

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A Big Bang baby!

Simon Helberg, who plays Howard Wolowitz on the show, and wife Jocelyn Towne, 35, are expecting their first child this spring, their rep confirms to PEOPLE.

The actor, 31, and his wife, an actress/writer/director, were married in 2007.

Helberg’s hit sitcom is up for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series at Sunday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards.

– Sarah Michaud with reporting by Monica Rizzo

Baby No. 2 on the Way for Jay DeMarcus

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Another lil’ rascal!

Jay DeMarcus and his wife, CMT personality Allison, will welcome their second child this summer, the Rascal Flatts bassist’s rep confirms to PEOPLE.

The new addition will be a sibling for daughter Madeline Leigh, 13 months.

“This was definitely a huge surprise, but we’re so thankful and excited that Maddie is going to have a brother or sister,” DeMarcus, 40, says. “We’re really gonna have our hands full!”

Adds his 35-year-old wife, “Jay and I are thrilled about completing our family. Madeline is going to love having a sibling and we are bracing ourselves for the many sleepless nights ahead.”
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Jen Schefft Expecting Second Child

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Another Bachelorette baby!

Jen Schefft and husband Joe Waterman will welcome their second child this summer, PEOPLE confirms. The former reality star, 35, is three months pregnant.

“Jen and her husband Joe are thrilled to be expecting again,” a source tells PEOPLE.

“They are looking forward to expanding their family, and their daughter [Mae Elizabeth, 14 months] is especially excited about becoming a big sister.”

Schefft won Andrew Firestone‘s heart on The Bachelor in 2003, then went on to star in her own season of The Bachelorette two years later.
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Baby No. 3 On the Way for Drew Brees

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He may not be headed to the Super Bowl, but Drew Brees has even bigger plans: another baby!

The New Orleans Saints quarterback, 33, and his wife Brittany are expecting their third child, Brees announced via Twitter.

“Thanks for the well wishes for Brittany and Baby #3,” he writes. “She is 2½ months. Training camp baby.”

As for big brothers Baylen Robert, 3, and Bowen Christopher, 15 months, they already have their hopes set on whether the newest addition will be a boy or girl.

“Bowen wants a lil bro, Baylen a lil sis,” Brees shares.

– Anya Leon