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Brie Bella and Nikki Bella.James White
“People are going to think that’s a joke. We both are shocked,” Brie said about getting pregnant at the same time. “People are going to think we planned it, but you can’t really plan pregnancy!”
While this is Nikki’s first child, motherhood is “something I’ve dreamed of my whole life,” she shared. And she’s gotten some great practice being an aunt to Brie’s 2-year-old daughter, Birdie.
As the two moms-to-be get ready to welcome their new little ones, we’re looking back at all the ways Birdie has helped prepare them for what’s next.
02of 21"From the moment I saw her I was in love," Brie gushed on Instagram afterwelcoming daughter Birdie Joe Danielsonon May 9, 2017, adding that she is “her Daddy’s mini me!!” TheTotal Bellasstar shares Birdie with her fellow WWE pro wrestler husband Bryan Danielson, known professionally as Daniel Bryan.
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“From the moment I saw her I was in love,” Brie gushed on Instagram afterwelcoming daughter Birdie Joe Danielsonon May 9, 2017, adding that she is “her Daddy’s mini me!!” TheTotal Bellasstar shares Birdie with her fellow WWE pro wrestler husband Bryan Danielson, known professionally as Daniel Bryan.
03of 21Brie Bella/ InstagramThe retired WWE wrestler has candidly discussed her struggles with postpartum depression after becoming a first-time mom, sharing how she “didn’t want to lose the old Brie” but ultimately “really did lose my identity.“With the help of a life coach, she was eventually able to move forward, and encourages anyone “who struggles with depression or does go through some hard times or feels a little lost … to reach out to someone.”
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Brie Bella/ Instagram
The retired WWE wrestler has candidly discussed her struggles with postpartum depression after becoming a first-time mom, sharing how she “didn’t want to lose the old Brie” but ultimately “really did lose my identity.”
With the help of a life coach, she was eventually able to move forward, and encourages anyone “who struggles with depression or does go through some hard times or feels a little lost … to reach out to someone.”
04of 21Nikki Bella/ instagramWhat are aunts for if not spoiling you with limitless affection and dessert? Nikki demonstrated that she’s a pro at both back in June 2018, when she and Birdie spent some quality alone time together and things got a little, er, messy.“How did you trust her with me!” Nikki joked, tagging her sister and brother-in-law onInstagram. “Lol I actually feel like I will make an amazing Mom one day!!!” she added - and we couldn’t agree more!
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Nikki Bella/ instagram
What are aunts for if not spoiling you with limitless affection and dessert? Nikki demonstrated that she’s a pro at both back in June 2018, when she and Birdie spent some quality alone time together and things got a little, er, messy.
“How did you trust her with me!” Nikki joked, tagging her sister and brother-in-law onInstagram. “Lol I actually feel like I will make an amazing Mom one day!!!” she added - and we couldn’t agree more!
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06of 21Nikki Bella/ InstagramWhile Nikki is expecting her first child with herDancing with the Starspro fiancé Artem Chigvintsev, she’s already had years of practice being a proud “AUNT 4 Life,” often sharing adorable photos of her with Birdie and her other nieces that show she’s no stranger to the ups and downs of motherhood.
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Nikki Bella/ Instagram
While Nikki is expecting her first child with herDancing with the Starspro fiancé Artem Chigvintsev, she’s already had years of practice being a proud “AUNT 4 Life,” often sharing adorable photos of her with Birdie and her other nieces that show she’s no stranger to the ups and downs of motherhood.
07of 21Nikki Bella/ InstagramShe and Birdie love reading together, as she’s often documented on social media.
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She and Birdie love reading together, as she’s often documented on social media.
08of 21Nikki Bella/ InstagramClearly the pair have a very close bond - and a favorite reading position!
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Clearly the pair have a very close bond - and a favorite reading position!
09of 21Brie Bella/ InstagramIn addition to sharing the same birthday, WWE titles, glossy dark hair and adoration for Birdie, the sisters told PEOPLE that they currently “have the same symptoms.““We have definitely felt better in our lives,” Brie said. “We’ve been super nauseous.”
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In addition to sharing the same birthday, WWE titles, glossy dark hair and adoration for Birdie, the sisters told PEOPLE that they currently “have the same symptoms.”
“We have definitely felt better in our lives,” Brie said. “We’ve been super nauseous.”
10of 21Brie Bella/ InstagramMotherhood changes you, as Brie can attest - and it looks like she’s embraced hernew morning routine: “Coffee with a splash of toddler toys.” Sound familiar? She’s termed it the “Mamalatte.”
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Motherhood changes you, as Brie can attest - and it looks like she’s embraced hernew morning routine: “Coffee with a splash of toddler toys.” Sound familiar? She’s termed it the “Mamalatte.”
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12of 21Brie Bella/ Instagram"The joys of having a daughter is that you can make them your mini,” the expecting mama captioned this playful shot of her and Birdie in matching looks.
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“The joys of having a daughter is that you can make them your mini,” the expecting mama captioned this playful shot of her and Birdie in matching looks.
13of 21Brie Bella/ InstagramWho wore it best? (Trick question - the eyelet lace and ruffled sleeve combo is clearly a hit for both of them, duh!)
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Who wore it best? (Trick question - the eyelet lace and ruffled sleeve combo is clearly a hit for both of them, duh!)
14of 21Nikki Bella/ InstagramNikki’s a natural! During a July 2018 family trip to Lake Tahoe, she and her nieces posed for acute photo shoot together.
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Nikki’s a natural! During a July 2018 family trip to Lake Tahoe, she and her nieces posed for acute photo shoot together.
15of 21Nikki Bella/ InstagramKids can be a handful - but at least Nikki’s already a pro at balancing them!
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Kids can be a handful - but at least Nikki’s already a pro at balancing them!
16of 21Nikki Bella/ InstagramIn addition to lifting them up, the mom-to-be also knows when it’s time to get on their level.
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In addition to lifting them up, the mom-to-be also knows when it’s time to get on their level.
17of 21Brie Bella/ InstagramIn case you couldn’t already tell, Brie and Birdie are really big on matching.
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In case you couldn’t already tell, Brie and Birdie are really big on matching.
18of 21Brie Bella/ InstagramEven more than being a mini-me, Birdiereallyloves Minnie Mouse - and got to meet (and match!) the famous character herself during a trip to Disneyland to celebrate her 2nd birthday. Brie and Nikki, who are no strangers to matching looks themselves, coordinated in black-and-white polka-dot dresses for the occasion.
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Even more than being a mini-me, Birdiereallyloves Minnie Mouse - and got to meet (and match!) the famous character herself during a trip to Disneyland to celebrate her 2nd birthday. Brie and Nikki, who are no strangers to matching looks themselves, coordinated in black-and-white polka-dot dresses for the occasion.
19of 21Nikki Bella/ Instagram”[I] can’t believe I’m going to be a mom soon,” Nikki told PEOPLE. “I’m going to have this person to take care of for the rest of their life and help them do the right things and just show them the way of the world. That’s amazing!”
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“[I] can’t believe I’m going to be a mom soon,” Nikki told PEOPLE. “I’m going to have this person to take care of for the rest of their life and help them do the right things and just show them the way of the world. That’s amazing!”
20of 21Brie Bella/ instagramA month after finding out they were pregnant, the sisters celebrated Birdie’s last Christmas before becoming a big sister with Nikki’s fiancé Artem and Brie’s husband Bryan. Here’s hoping they all stock up on more matching pajama sets ahead of the holidays this year!
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Brie Bella/ instagram
A month after finding out they were pregnant, the sisters celebrated Birdie’s last Christmas before becoming a big sister with Nikki’s fiancé Artem and Brie’s husband Bryan. Here’s hoping they all stock up on more matching pajama sets ahead of the holidays this year!
21of 21Brie Bella/ InstagramBrie snapped thissweet mother-daughter selfiejust a few days before publicly announcing her pregnancy.
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Brie snapped thissweet mother-daughter selfiejust a few days before publicly announcing her pregnancy.
source: people.com
