Heather Rae & Tarek El Moussa at Peoples Choice Awards 2022

Here's What Tarek El Moussa Is Up To Ahead Of Baby's Arrival!

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By Afouda Bamidele on January 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST

Tarek El Moussa is looking forward to the imminent arrival of his third child with his wife, Heather Rae Young, who is set to be a first-time mom.

In July 2022, the couple openly declared that they were expecting parents and as the due date of the child approaches, the former "Flip or Flop" star has been expressive with his emotions by using any available opportunity to share relatable experiences and random advice on parenting to his millions of followers.

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Tarek El Moussa Lists Things He Is Doing Ahead Of His Child's Arrival

Tarek posted a stunning selfie of himself and his gorgeous wife giving an alluring pose on his Instagram page. The 41-year-old wore a green shirt with flattering well-trimmed hair and beard that complimented his eye color.

In contrast, his TV personality wife looked incredible, rocking a cream sweatshirt with her vibrant blonde hair and flawless makeup look. The caption began with an addressing note that gave fans the idea behind the post. Tarek wrote, "Things I'm doing to prepare for our boy," then followed through with a comprehensive list of actions he has been taking before the birth of his newborn that read:

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"Spending quality time with Tay and Bray to make sure they know nothing is going to change and that they are so loved by us, helping Heather get anything she needs and reassuring her that we have everything ready for the hospital (she’s in full nesting mode but I’m doing what I can to help 😂), being there for heather and the kids and listening to everything they need."

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Tarek El Moussa's post on his Instagram page
Instagram | Tarek El Moussa
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A second part of the message recommended that soon-to-be fathers discuss their readiness for their child's delivery. Tarek wrote, "I swear I don't think I've ever seen a man talk about or post about what they do to get ready for a newborn, but this isn't my first rodeo, and it's something I think should be talked about more!."

To cap off the note, the father of two asked his fans to share other tips for providing comfort to his pregnant wife in the comment section. Without wasting time, his followers rushed to the comments to drop their thoughts and ideas.

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One follower wrote, "Advocate for her wishes at the hospital. No visitors? Make that happen. Tell everyone. Don't make her do it." A second fan advised, "STAY OFF OF YOUR PHONE While she's in labor!!! Rub her back. Be in the moment! I pray for an easy delivery for you Heather!❤️."

A third commentator wrote, "Ist of all..you are awesome. Don't change @ 2nd just remember it's equally important to give Heather space. Also ask her what she needs. Take time for yourself as well. Overall You're doing great!."

Earlier this year, The Blast detailed another touchy-feely moment of Tarek being forthcoming with his supporters. In the same way, the HGTV personality shared a picture on his page and vividly captioned the post with a renewed mindset of excitement for the unknown. In parts, he wrote:

"Went into 2023 feeling ready for what's in store but also excited for the unknown:) I know the New Year is always an exciting fresh start for a lot of people and I know a lot of us like to plan everything out, but sometimes it's the most unexpected things that end up being the most exciting things."

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Tarek El Moussa's post o his Instagram page
Instagram | Tarek El Moussa

The concluding part of the note advised his supporters to be as open-minded as they can be in this new year and opt for achievable goals. In his words, "My advice is always to set your goals and be focused on what you want to accomplish, but don't box yourself in!!."

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Fans Give Tarek El Moussa Ideas For His Next Family Trip

The "Flipping 101" star always encourages dialogue with his fans. One such occurrence was when he sampled the opinions of his followers concerning his next vacation spot for his family after the birth of his son.

As reported by The Blast, the soon-to-be father gushed about family time with his 12-year-old daughter in the accompanying caption that followed the adorable image of the father-daughter duo at the beach. In the later parts of the caption, he wrote:

"does anyone have recs on where we should go next?? We're looking for something fun but family friendly too- will take any recs you guys have!!."

His fans got to work by responding with unique destinations, including New Zealand, Oahu, Mackinac Island, and Ohio. One person instructed, "Take em to Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole Wyoming! They're at such a great age to see all the animals in the wild."

Another person playfully commented, "The hospital to have a baby then off to Bali."

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