Jo Dee Messina Expecting First Child, a Baby Boy
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Jo Dee Messina is pregnant — and it’s a boy, she tells PEOPLE exclusively. Although taken aback with the good news — "We knew we wanted to have kids, but we just said, whenever it happens, it happens. And it happened!" — the country star is settling into a baby groove.
“I am in my third trimester now. We were both surprised at first. It’s such a lifestyle change. But then we’re like, ‘Wow we’re going to be parents!’”
The singer, 38, who celebrated her one year anniversary with husbandChris Deffenbaugh, 28, last week, had been in the midst of a weightloss regimen when she found out the news. Realizing her weight wasn’tgoing down on schedule, “I took a test, and of course, I found out Iwas pregnant,” she says, adding that she’s “right on target” with herweight gain now, after just over six months of pregnancy.
“I’vegained about 11 lbs., which is good. I’m staying really fit. I run 30minutes a day and weight train for an hour, 5 days a week. This is allbaby!”
She’s in such good shape, Jo Dee even plans to run a five mile raceon Thanksgiving day. “I’ll be 8 months pregnant and running,” laughs Jo Dee, who hopes to be back in shape and ready to shoot the video forher song “Unmistakable” just six weeks after giving birth. “It shouldbe interesting!”
As will touring with a newborn baby on board when Jo Dee hits theroad next year. “I will take him on tour with me, but I’m like, how doyou do that?” Jo Dee says. “How do you do the bus? Who rides where?Band? Crew? Family? What safety devices do you need? I might grab oneof the other singer moms like Sara Evans or Martina McBride and say, ‘Help me!’”
For now, Jo Dee and Chris are busy preparing for their new arrival.Chris, an "amazing" woodworker, has built their son’s crib and put upcrown molding, but the couple hasn’t gone on any shopping sprees yet.
"Wepaintedthe room — chocolate brown, with one wall pale green and one with asquare design on it. We got new carpet. We haven’t started the whole,’Let’s go to the store and buy tons ofstuff’ yet, though. Everytime I think about it I get overwhelmed."
Source: PEOPLE
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October 28th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
I LOVE Jo Dee. I miss seeing her around the music world. I have to say I did call this pregnancy though, everyone laughed at me but look who’s laughing now!
October 28th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Running and weight lifting? That sounds like a lot of activity for a 3rd trimester… just my opinion though!!
Congrats Jo-Dee!
October 28th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
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right up your alley!
October 28th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
YEAY!!! Congrats Jo Dee and Chris- you’ll be wonderful parents!!
~Joel from WI
October 28th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Way to go !!! Congratulations and I will be waiting for the Next video.
October 28th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Yay! So exciting!!!
October 28th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Congrats to both of you know you will be great parents=)
October 28th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Congrats. I honestly did not think she would have kids! I’m glad she’s cleaned herself up and found a great guy.
October 28th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Aww, yay, I’m so happy for her and her husband! I was just listening to one of her CD’s today and wondering what she was up to. Guess now I know!
October 28th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
YAY!!! I am very happy for her and Chris.
October 28th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Congratulations to Jo Dee. I love her.
October 28th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Wow I totally wasn’t expecting this. Jo Dee was here at the shrimp fest 2 weeks ago and i didn’t even notice!
Congrats Jo Dee! I know you will be a wonderful mother!
October 28th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Hey, I am so happy for both JoDee and her husband Chis!
Contatulations!
Way to go!
Donna and I can’t wait until for your next video!
Take care!
October 28th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
This is so wonderful to hear! Congrats to you and Chris. I think you will be pretty cool parents. Talk about a “DELCIOUS SURPRISE”
October 28th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
I love her and her sound! She’s REAL country music! Congrats to them!
October 28th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Yeah! Was just thinking about the two of you–JoDee & Chris, on your anniversary and wondering when the “baby thing” was gonna happen. I’m so excited for you both and can’t wait to see the little tyke on the road next year!
October 29th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Wow enjoy your new son. Take it from me parenthood is the coolest.Try to get as much sleep as you can.
October 29th, 2008 at 9:10 am
She has gained only 11 lbs??? That doesn’t seem healthy to me. Especially since most doctors will tell you to gain 20-30 lbs. Seems like she is more concerned with her physicallity than the baby’s health. Ridiculous.
October 29th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night in Harrisburg. The first time I met you at 6 Flags in DC I thought how great you looked in person. I am sure the pregnancy will only make you more beautiful.
Ray
October 29th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Congrats JoDee! Amy and I will be at your Boo Bash to cheer you on! We are hoping to win best costume, but we are really there to hear you sing! See you soon!!
October 29th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
wow, i WISH i could have stayed that active during my pregnancies! my doctor told me if i did not stop running during my last trimester, i would not have a bladder left! lol ;0)
October 29th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
hey congrats!!!! we love you and we cant wait!!!!
October 29th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Wow, JoDee & Chris wonderful news, y’all make great parents. Will we get to meet him at next years fanfare party?
Lov all ya Music
Sherry
October 30th, 2008 at 6:19 am
Congrats Jo Dee. I can’t wait till you post pics in magazines and on the internet
November 3rd, 2008 at 12:02 pm
wow this competely shocked me ….
November 4th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
congrats to jodee and chris you guys gonna be awesome parents to the litte baby
November 5th, 2008 at 3:14 am
I love you, Jo Dee!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
November 6th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
JoDee, first of all Congratulations, but I called it in August when I went to the WCTK Story, I sat in the 2nd row with your Dad. He didn’t let the secret out! And had my picture taken with you. So now I can say “I have a picture of JoDee pregnant!” I am very happy for the both of you. Don’t worry, you will tour without a problem with your new son, he may puck on you just before you go on stage, but your fans won’t mind!!!! Good Luck
November 21st, 2008 at 6:14 pm
jodee, it’s toni your cousin from nj, just wanted to say congrats and hope to see some pics of you, chris, and the new baby
February 6th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Congratulations Jodee. Im very excited for you. Your going to be a great mom. Im going to be a mom myself with my first, due in August.. Good Luck to you and see you in PA!!