It was revealed just a few days ago that Rachel Bilson is expecting her first child and she is already displaying a baby bump.
The
32-year-old actress and longterm boyfriend Hayden Christensen are
currently enjoying a romantic vacation together in Barbados and Rachel
wasn't shy about showing off her rounded tummy as she splashed about in
the ocean.
Wearing
a strapless black two-piece, Rachel looked happy and relaxed as she and
Hayden, 33, soaked up the sunshine and made the most of their time
together before their family expands.
Baby on board: Rachel Bilson displayed her baby
bump as she enjoyed a dip in the ocean on a romantic Barbados vacation
with boyfriend Hayden Christensen
The Hart Of Dixie actress left her long dark hair loose around her shoulders while she cuddled up to Hayden in the water.
Dad-to-be Hayden wore a pair of blue shorts and only had eyes for his glowing girlfriend.
The pair are said to be 'so excited' as they prepare to become parents for the first time.
Glowing: The mother to be showed off her trim figure, with just a hint of baby bump, in a black bikini
A source told Us Weekly magazine: 'They've both talked about this for awhile and are so excited. Everyone is beyond thrilled for them.'
Friends are delighted for the couple and think they will be 'wonderful' parents.
One pal said: 'They will make wonderful, hands-on parents.'
It is not yet known when the baby is due.
Excited: The expectant parents cuddled up
together in the water where their excitement over the latest addition to
their family was evident
The actress admitted last year she was keen to start a family with the Star Wars actor.
She said: 'I definitely have family on the brain. Having kids is something I want to see in my future - I hope.'
And more recently she told Health magazine that she wanted to start a family 'within the next few years'
Relaxing: The brunette beauty enjoyed some time out before returning to her hectic filming schedule on CW show Hart Of Dixie
'I've
always wanted to be a mom. I have always wanted kids. I can just see
this little toddler waddling around the house,' Bilson said.
But the 5ft2in stunner is worried people will assume she's a teenage mother due to her diminutive figure.
She
explained: 'Everybody's going to be like, "Awww, poor teen mom. Poor
girl." And Teen Mom is my favorite show...I know, pathetic. But it's
true.'
First time parents: This will be the first baby for both Rachel and Hayden who have been together on and off since 2007
Rachel called her former fiancé and on/off beau Hayden 'incredibly supportive and considerate.'
'I've been in my relationship for seven years,' Bilson said.
'So we've grown up together in a way. This is my partner, my support, just there for me no matter what. And vice versa.'
Rachel
and Hayden met in 2007 on the set of Jumper and got engaged a year
later. However, they called off their engagement in August 2010 but
reconciled three months later.
Excited: Rachel previously revealed she wanted
to start a family in the next few years but it appears as if things have
happened sooner than she planned
Off and on: Rachel and Hayden met in 2007 on the
set of Jumper and got engaged a year later, called off their engagement
in August 2010 and reconciled three months later