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Heather Rae El Moussahas been put on bedrest as she approaches the end of her pregnancy.
She said that while she’s “getting close” to the finish line, “there’s still some time. So I have to do what’s best.”
Heather said she scheduled an acupuncture session and will keep going to physical therapy in an effort to ease the pain.
“I’m hoping this goes away soon but I definitely cannot feel this for the rest of the pregnancy,” she said.
Earlier this month, Heather, who isdue in early 2023told PEOPLE she’s excited aboutraising a newborn for the first time.
On thered carpetat the People’s Choice Awards Heather and Tarek said they’re excited as they get ever-so-closer to the debut of their son.
“Oh my God, it feels so good. I’m feeling incredible. We’re getting there,” said Heather.
When Tarek, 41, added that they are “at the finish line,” Heather agreed.
“I’m a step-mommy, so we haveTaylorandBrayden,” she told PEOPLE about Tarek’s 12-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, whom he shares with ex-wifeChristina Hall.
Heather added, “But a newborn. I mean, just raising a newborn and for me getting to just raise a newborn — I’ve raised Taylor and Brayden since they were 3 and 8, and just welcoming a new little soul into the world … "
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The couple confirmed in July that they areexpecting their first child togetherand announced later that month thatthey would be having a boy.
They told PEOPLE at the award ceremony this month that they don’t have a name picked out just yet for their impending arrival, however, they have a few potential frontrunners.
“It’s down to about four or five [names], and I think the second our son [is born], we’re going to decide,” Tarek told PEOPLE.
Heather added, “I think we’re going to wait and see what he looks like, after holding him, and then make that decision at the hospital.”
The businesswoman also revealed that she hopes to take “a little bit of time off work” before returning to filming her hitNetflixshow.
source: people.com
