In addition to the heartwarming proposal from her long-time partner Nelly, Ashanti recently celebrated another significant milestone: discovering she would become a first-time mom. The Winter Song star began to suspect she might be pregnant after missing her period and couldn’t wait to share the news with Nelly, who is already a father to four children – Shawn, Chanelle, Sydney, and Cornell.
“I couldn’t wait, [I] had to get it out,” Ashanti told Entertainment Tonight about her eagerness to tell Nelly. “And he was just like, ‘Oh I knew.'” The couple shared a beautiful moment over FaceTime, with both of them smiling and expressing their happiness. Ashanti, who was at Nelly’s mom’s house at the time, described the experience as “a really cool moment” and “a little bit of everything.”
On Mother’s Day, Ashanti proudly showcased her growing baby bump in an adorable series of photos from their family celebration. She took to social media to share the special occasion, writing, “This Mother’s Day was so special… Having our families together as we are about to embark on such an incredible journey was amazing. Wishing all of the amazing Moms and Moms to be a beautiful Mother’s Day/ Pre Mothers Day!!!!!”
The singer playfully added, “Yeah yeah I know I’m late… It was so much food I got distracted. Ps… I only had 1 plate tho,” hinting at the joyous atmosphere and the abundance of delicious food at the gathering.
As Ashanti and Nelly prepare to welcome their first child together, the couple’s love and excitement are palpable. The pregnancy announcement, coupled with their recent engagement, marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, filled with the anticipation of parenthood and the support of their loving families.
Fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating the couple’s wonderful news and wishing them all the best on their journey into parenthood. With Ashanti’s radiant glow and Nelly’s unwavering support, the couple is poised to embrace the challenges and joys of raising their child together, surrounded by the love and encouragement of their closest loved ones.
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