Nikki Reed, Ian Somerhalder Baby: Couple Likely Expecting A Boy

Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed surprised fans yesterday when they announced they are pregnant. The couple took to social media to reveal that they are expecting their first child and fans guess the baby is a boy.

Fans are already guessing that Reed and Somerhalder are expecting a baby boy, based on the couple's photo. On Thursday, they shared the same image that shows the actress with a very pregnant belly. The photo shows Reed smiling down at her husband, who is on his knees kissing her belly. The actress captioned the shot with a touching message for the unborn child.

"How is it possible to love someone so much already? All I know for sure is it's the strongest feeling I've ever felt. We've been sharing this body for quite some time, and we've already experienced so much together, "she wrote. She added that she and Somerhalder cannot wait to meet their baby.

Meanwhile, Somerhalder shared the same image along with a message that tells his excitement of becoming a father. "The Vampire Diaries" star also told fans that they decided to keep Reed's pregnancy a secret since they wanted to keep the special moment to themselves. It is unclear how many months Reed is into her pregnancy, but it shows that they have kept this detail private for a long time.

However, what intrigued fans the most is the possibility that Reed and Somerhalder are expecting a baby boy. According to E! News, the color of the dress Reed wore is telling of the baby's gender. She is wearing a blue dress, which could mean they are welcoming a baby boy.

The announcement of Reed and Somerhalder's first baby comes after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary in April. According to Digital Spy, the pair began dating in 2014 after the actor broke up with Nina Dobrev. They married after just a few months of dating and has since been loyal to each other.

In the meantime, fans can keep guessing whether Reed and Somerhalder are expecting a girl or a boy. The couple has yet to reveal the gender of their baby.