GERE THRILLED TO BE AN OLD DAD

Grandpa-aged RICHARD GERE, 69, is so delighted with the coming birth of his baby with 35-year-old Spanish wife ALEJANDRA SILVA, he’s pestering her to no end. “He can’t stop asking his wife how she feels and if the baby is kicking,” dishes a source. “Richard loves to rest his head against her belly so he can listen to the baby moving around. He’s pampering Alejandra with gifts and healthy meals and massages.” The movie heartthrob is acting like a first-time dad, but he’s not. He shares son HOMER, 18, with model-ex CAREY LOWELL. Meanwhile, as he plans to film the birth in the delivery room, Alejandra is gamely putting up with his nonstop attention. “She understands that he’s happy, but he won’t leave her alone,” adds the source.