The multitalented American singer, Ciara is expecting her first child with her NFL hubby Russell Wilson. The couple formally made this announcement on Ciara's birthday on Oct. 25.
Ciara posted a black and white photo of herself with husband Wilson cradling her baby bump on Instagram to announce the good news. Ciara captioned the photo: "On this special birthday I received an abundance of love from family and friends and I am excited to finally share one of the greatest gifts of all that God could give."
Wilson added to her announcement by reposting the same picture and writing, "The greatest blessing of all. Forever grateful." Ciara and Wilson tied the knot in July this year in a private ceremony in England. This will be the couple's first child together and Ciara's second child, first being her son, Future Jr. She was earlier engaged to rapper Future Zahir.
It is speculated that the couple is already aware of the gender of the baby but are choosing to keep it under wraps. Sources close to Ciara to E! Online that "Ciara is feeling well. She has help around her if needed. Russell is in season now but he is in touch with Ciara several times throughout the day."
Ciara and Russell Wilson's intense romance was evident when they were seen walking hand in hand at the April 2015 White House State dinner for Japan. Following the tumultuous relationship of Ciara with her ex-fiancé, she fell in love with Russell Wilson. They soon proclaimed their relationship status. Interestingly, Russell Wilson revealed a personal agreement between him and Ciara, which said they would keep abstinent throughout their relationship.
As per reports by People, Wilson had expressed this agreement in an interview at San Diego Church. Wilson said, "I told Ciara and she completely agreed, 'Can we love each other without that?' If you can love somebody without that, then you can really love somebody."