Cheryl starts prepping for baby number two
She knows the score: fail to plan and you’re planning to fail
‘Liam has said he will help her out’
She’s been open about her desire to have a second child sooner rather than later, revealing earlier this year that she’d already started looking into using a sperm donor from “abroad”. And it seems like Cheryl’s really pressing ahead with her plans by making sure that everything is ready for a mini arrival. That means winding down her work commitments, prepping son Bear (who turns three this month) for life as a big brother, and expanding her support network. And, of course, fitting in all the luxurious bubble baths she can get before she’s a busy mother of two.
“Cheryl knows how much tougher having a newborn will be this time around, without the support of a partner,” says an insider close to the 36-year-old singer. “She’s trying to get her life in order to make it as smooth as possible. Firstly, she knows she wants to ring fence a good few months off work in order to devote herself fully to Bear and the new baby. She’s also making sure that Bear is happy in nursery school, and mixing with other toddlers, too. She’s been reading books about how to prepare kids for the arrival of a sibling, because she doesn’t want him getting jealous.”
Last week, the singer wrapped filming on series two of The Greatest Dancer, which has been her biggest work commitment over the past few months. She also announced she’ll be headlining Birmingham Pride in May, as well as performing at London’s Mighty Hoopla in June, but has otherwise kept her diary relatively clear for 2020. According to our source, Cheryl’s focusing her attention on getting her mind and body fighting fit for raising two little ones, and reaching out to friends with families to ensure she won’t feel isolated along the way.
As heat recently told you, Cheryl’s ex, Liam Payne, has reassured her that, as Bear’s dad, he’ll be there to support her and the new baby. Last week he was reported to have split from girlfriend Maya Henry after a rocky few months – reportedly not helped by his closeness to Cheryl – but a friend of the couple denied the claims.
“Although Liam has said he’ll help Cheryl out, he won’t always be around, and she wants all the support she can get,” says the source. “She’s been trying to build up her own circle of friends with kids, so that she has other families to do fun things with, like day trips, lunch dates and even holidays. It’s good for the kids, but it’s also good for her.”
The source adds, “She’s also being doing a lot of self-care – lots of yoga, exercise and long baths. She wants to be at her absolute best for this new adventure.” n