Multiple sources confirmed last week that theGift of Forgivenessauthor, 32, ispregnant with her second childwith the action star, 42. A Schwarzenegger Pratt source tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue that the couple feels “the timing is perfect” to grow their family.
Pratt and Schwarzenegger Pratt welcomed their first child,daughter Lyla Maria, 16 months, in August 2020. TheParks and Recreationalumalso sharesson Jack, 9, with ex-wifeAnna Faris.
“They always hoped for Lyla to have another sibling,” the insider says of the happy couple. “They feel very blessed.”
Schwarzenegger Pratt, who is due this spring, feels more relaxed this time around having already experienced her first pregnancy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Kat’s last pregnancy during the lockdown was a different experience. She felt a bit worried and anxious about it,” the source says. “She is excited to do it all over again. She feels less anxious.”
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“Kat loves parenting with Chris. He is such a fun dad,” the source says. “They live a pretty simple life. They spend a lot of time with Kat’s family. They also hang out with friends, enjoy beach outings and weekend trips to Santa Barbara. They have a very happy marriage.”
Schwarzenegger Pratt’s momMaria Shriveris looking forward to the family expanding as well. “Maria is also very involved in Lyla’s life,” the insider says. “She is excited for another grandchild.”
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While speaking to Janine Rubenstein on thePEOPLE Every Daypodcast, Schwarzenegger Pratt gushed about being able toshare the wonders of motherhood with her family.
“I know how lucky I am,” Schwarzenegger Pratt said. “I’m so grateful to be able to experience it and also be able to see my parents step into the role as grandparents, my two brothers as uncles, and my sister as such a hands-on aunt. It’s been a really beautiful time and experience, and she’s changed my life for the better.”
She also said that Lyla has altered her life in “the best ways possible.”
“I’ve always wanted to be a mom and I have always really looked forward to this time in my life and been really excited about it,” Schwarzenegger Pratt continued. “And I feel really just so blessed to be able to experience it and also experience it with my husband, and [Lyla’s] just the best.”
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source: people.com
