Olympian Michael Phelps’ wife, Nicole Johnson, announced she is pregnant with their fourth child together on their seventh wedding anniversary.
While sharing seven photos from her camera roll, taken on October 29 since tying the knot, the former beauty queen, who won Miss California in 2010, confirmed they had another little one on the way.
‘For those that are wondering… yes! we’re expecting our 4th Phelps in 2024,’ she captioned her Instagram slideshow, alongside a snap of herself cradling her baby bump while attending the Ravens vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
In the image, she had one hand on her stomach and the other wrapped around the swimmer, 38. as they stood on the football field at State Farm Stadium.
Another one on the way! Olympian Michael Phelps’ wife, Nicole Johnson, announced she is pregnant with their fourth child together on their seventh wedding anniversary
In the image, Johnson sported a blue Ravens jersey, tucked into a pair of black leggings.
Meanwhile, Phelps wore a black polo shirt, charcoal grey shorts and backwards baseball cap.
Her post also featured a selfie of them smiling after a workout as well as several family photos with with their three sons Boomer, seven, Beckett, five, and Maverick, four.
The couple have not revealed their fourth child’s gender yet, but the model did post four blue heart emojis, indicating her baby-to-be might be another boy.
The legendary swimmer has raved about fatherhood over the years, including having daily 5 p.m. family dinners with his family.
‘As a kid, I always wanted to have dinner as a family but with my parents separated, that didn’t happen often,’ Michael told People in 2021. ‘I love how we have dinner every night together at the same exact time.’
Phelps, who has been open about battling depression and anxiety, also praised his sons for talking ‘talk about their emotions.’
‘It gives me a lot of hope. I just want them to be as prepared as they can be,’ he told the outlet.
Baby number of four: While sharing seven photos from her camera roll, taken on October 29 since tying the knot, the former beauty queen, who won Miss California in 2010, confirmed they had another little one on the way
‘For those that are wondering… yes! we’re expecting our 4th Phelps in 2024,’ she captioned her Instagram slideshow, alongside a snap of herself cradling her baby bump while attending the Ravens vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday
During the interview, Johnson revealed on days her spouse ‘can’t get out of bed’ that their kids ‘either try to be near him or they’ll question what he’s experiencing.’
‘We don’t hide from emotions. We teach them that daddy or mommy is having a moment and we need to either give them space or ask if they want a hug,’ she said. ‘And that’s taught them they have permission for their feelings to be heard too.’
In 2019, he raved to the outlet that his wife is ‘everything she does for’ him and their family.
‘It has been really cool for us as a couple. Nicole and I have been through everything you can imagine publicly and privately and this is only going to help and grow and strengthen our relationship,’ he continued.
Fourth boy? The couple have not revealed their fourth child’s gender yet, but the model did post four blue heart emojis, indicating her baby-to-be might be another boy; seen in 2016
Doting dad: The legendary swimmer has raved about fatherhood over the years, including having daily 5 p.m. family dinners with his family; pictured in 2016
He went on to state that parenthood has taught him ‘a lot of patience’ and that he was ‘just getting started’ as a father.
‘It is difficult, but you just figure it out and make it work,’ he added. ‘That is what you do as parents. There is no manual on how to do it. You figure it out along the way.’
The couple met at the ESPYs in 2007 before breaking up in 2012.
They later reconciled in 2014 and eventually got engaged in 2015, a year before welcoming their first child.
‘As a kid, I always wanted to have dinner as a family but with my parents separated, that didn’t happen often,’ Michael told People in 2021. ‘I love how we have dinner every night together at the same exact time’ (pictured in 2017)
Supportive: Phelps, who has been open about battling depression and anxiety, also praised his sons for talking ‘talk about their emotions’ (seen in 2022)
After competing in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro later that year, the gifted athlete announced his seemingly-final retirement from professional competition.
Their second son, Beckett, was born in February 2018.
‘We would love a girl,’ he said. ‘Love, love, love a girl. We wanted a boy first, just in case we did have other children, [so] he could be the protector of his younger sibling or siblings.’
He added: ‘So we started off on a perfect note: We got a boy. We got a beautiful, healthy baby boy, and we’re looking to continue to grow our family.’
They ultimately had a third boy, in 2019, who they named Maverick Phelps.