Whimsical Instagram befiltered life-haver Blake Lively is reportedly expecting a baby daughter when she gives birth to her and husband Ryan Reynolds' first childnext year.
According to US magazine InTouch, the 27-year-old Gossip Girl star has found out the sex of their baby and is said to be overjoyed about it.
“She’s having a girl and is very excited about it,” a source told the mag. “Friends have even started buying her little girl’s clothing.”
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Blake, who announced her pregnancy via her Gwyneth Paltrow-esque lifestyle blog, Preserve, early last month, is thought to be around four months pregnant now, putting her due date somewhere next April – similar to Kate Middleton's.
She's made no secret of her desire for a big family in the past, having told one interview back in 2012 that she wants a "litter" of kids – and daughters. in particular.
"I hope to have a few girls one day because I have some amazing shoes and bags and stories that need to be appreciated," she admitted.
Before The Stylist: Blake Lively
Before The Stylist Blake Lively
1 of 10Yikes white in 2008
That was definitely a bargain bin purchase at the local wedding outlet store
2 of 10Promoting Gossip Girl in 2007
That bright scraf isn't going to distract us from your macrame frock, bbz
3 of 10Another 'statement' scarf in 2007
Office worker does jazzy for evening drinks. Nope, we no likey
4 of 10Teen Choice Awards 2005
Th hair and mini dress both scream beach babe but those shoes are totally middle class mum
5 of 10Sateen dram in 2005
An orange, bias-cut, satin dress with beads down to our crotch has never been on our list of wants for some reason...
6 of 10Bashful in 2005
The 00s have a lot to answer for, stylewise. This outfit in particular...
7 of 10Going green
Even gorgeous Blake Lively can't make a baggy halterneck green onesie work. Shocker
8 of 10Beaded in 2008
Blake must have been raiding the Desperate Housewives' wardrobe back in 08. Why so many beads?!
9 of 10With hubby Ryan Reynolds in Cannes 2014
That's better! The actress now cuts the sleekest figure on any red carpet. Espesh when she's posing with handsome husband, Ryan.
10 of 10Glowing in 2014
And now she's pregnant! Blake and Ryan Reynolds are expecting their first baby. The actress looked beyond beautiful in this glittering Michael Kors rose gold number yesterday.