Gwen Stefani wants to get pregnant: for Blake or for publicity?
On the heels of Gwen Stefani supposedly turning down boyfriend Blake Shelton’s proposal because, in part, she was worried that she couldn’t have kids with him, US Weekly is now claiming that Gwen is trying to get pregnant. Really?
One of Gwen’s friends told US Weekly that the 46-year-old mother of 3 boys (from ex Gavin Rossdale) is “totally smitten and wants to have a baby with Blake.” The source adds that Gwen is “trying to get pregnant.” Apparently Blake has wanted to be a Dad and his ex-wife, Miranda Lambert, wasn’t ready, which may be a factor that led to their split. And, despite Gavin’s displeasure, Blake has been hanging out with Gwen’s sons who reportedly “love him.” Aw.
Gwen is reportedly yearning for a little girl, which may be why she is thinking about motherhood again. All in all, this just screams “bad idea” to me. First off, when will Gwen have the time to have another kid? She’s going on tour this summer, and has been trying hard to boost sales of her latest album. Motherhood is sure to derail that. Second, isn’t she moving a little fast? It’s only been 6 months. I’ve been with my boyfriend for over a year and we still haven’t met each others’ parents – let alone discussed plans for a future.
Lastly, as a woman around the same age as Gwen, isn’t menopause rapidly approaching? I certainly wouldn’t want to deal with a pregnancy this late in the game. I have gotten whacked by the metabolism fairy since I hit my mid 40s. As someone seemingly as concerned about her looks as Gwen, it may take her longer than she might think to get that pre-baby body back. Of course, this could all be another play to get in the news and maybe sell a few more CDs and concert tickets.
I have a hard time believing this whole story or this couple, but Blake just said something that sounds convincing. Blake spoke with Rolling Stone about his latest album. When asked about the attention he’s been getting from the media about his relationship he said:
It used to upset me, but it turns out it just pays really well. They can’t let go of anything I do. I literally was followed to work today. It must mean my career is doing pretty well, because my personal life’s not that exciting. I’m almost 40 years old. I don’t do that much. I’m kind of a slug. But they damn sure want pictures of it.
Yes, I know he’s once again giving us some “Aww, shucks” realness (also, when asked in the interview if he likes EDM, replied, “I don’t even know who that is.”) but I can’t help but think he’s in this for the right reasons. Oh, and then there’s this story from InTouch, in which Blake reportedly asked Gwen to knock off her habit of incessant posting of pictures of the two of them together on social media, fearing it would “cheapen” their relationship. I hope that story is true. I want to believe in love. Don’t prove me wrong, Shelton.
