’ ex-husband Kevin Federline has spoken out to congratulate the singer on her baby news.
The Toxic hitmaker surprised fans with the and expecting a child with fiance Sam Asghari.
It will be their first child together but Britney, 40, is also mother to sons Sean, 16, and Jayden, 15, who she shares with Kevin.
On Monday, the former dancer’s attorney shared a brief statement on his behalf reacting to his ex-wife’s exciting news.
Lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan said: ‘Kevin is aware of Britney’s Instagram post.’
‘He wishes her the best for a happy, healthy pregnancy and congratulates her and Sam Asghari as they plan for the excitement of parenthood together,’ he added during a phone call.
Kevin and Britney were married for three years until 2007 and he retained primary custody of Sean and Jayden amid the singer’s mental health struggles and 13-year conservatorship. However, Britney has managed to maintain a relationship with her sons and regularly spends quality time with them.
It took fans a few times to digest Britney’s announcement as she confusingly revealed she was expecting a ‘food baby’, while also alluding to it being a real bubba.
She wrote in an Instagram post – where she also referred to Sam as her ‘husband’: ‘I lost so much weight to go on my Maui trip only to gain it back. I thought “Geez… What happened to my stomach???”
‘My husband said, “No you’re food pregnant silly!!!” So I got a pregnancy test…and uhhhhh well… I am having a baby… ??
‘4 days later I got a little more food pregnant ????? It’s growing !!! If 2 are in there… I might just loose it… I obviously won’t be going out as much due to the paps getting their money shot of me like they unfortunately already have.’
Recalling the challenges she faced in a previous pregnancy, Britney continued: ’It’s hard because when I was pregnant I had perinatal depression… I have to say it is absolutely horrible…
‘Women didn’t talk about it back then… Some people considered it dangerous if a woman complained like that with a baby inside her…
‘But now women talk about it everyday… thank Jesus we don’t have to keep that pain a reserved proper secret…’
She concluded: ‘This time I will be doing yoga every day!!! Spreading lots of joy and love!!!’
that he is to become a first-time father, and told his followers: ‘Marriage and kids are a natural part of a strong relationship filled with love and respect.
‘Fatherhood is something i have always looked forward to and i don’t take lightly. It is the most important job i will ever do.’
