Lea Michele will NOT just sit and putter. In preparation for the arrival of her baby girl—her second child with husband Zandy Reich —the pregnant Glee alum is living proof that maternal instincts are no joke. “Nesting is real, I'll tell you,” Lea said in an exclusive interview with E! News.
“The thought of getting up to go refill my water bottle feels nearly impossible. But if you want me to lift up the couch and clean underneath or organize under your sink, I'm your girl.” The 37-year-old debuted her pregnancy in March, posting photos of herself caressing her bump on Instagram with the caption, “Mommy, Daddy and Ever are overjoyed.
” Nearly two months later, she revealed the sex of their second baby—a sister to three-year-old son Ever . Now reaching the final phases of pregnancy, Lea’s maternal superpowers have kicked in to create a clean and cozy environment prior to their daughter’s arrival. “I’ve just been really getting everything set in our house,” she shared, “and trying to get as prepared as we can.
” But aside from getting the “nest" ready, Lea relies on something her pediatrician recommended ahead of the birth of their first child to feel truly prepared. “Children's Tylenol has certainly been our secret weapon,” she said. “Something we've been so grateful for since becoming parents.
” Lea teamed up with the company to advise expecting moms to prepare their medicine cabinets, guidance that came in handy for the Spring Awakening .