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By Afouda Bamidele on February 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
Updated on May 8, 2023 at 10:59 AM EDT

Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson are getting ready to welcome their baby boy.

The couple closed out 2022 with a big pregnancy revelation leaving everybody shocked and excited simultaneously. Since the announcement, the soon-to-be parents have dosed the public with special moments regarding their unborn child.

The actress revealed the gender of her child and showed glimpses of her baby shower while her boyfriend shared the sonogram of their child. However, in a new update, Daulton revealed the sweet moment the darlings worked to build their son's crib, and fans are loving the efforts.

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Keke Palmer And Darius Daulton Prepare Son's Crib

The fitness instructor shared a video on his Instagram that extensively showed himself and Palmer assembling a wooden crib for their bundle of joy in the comfort of their home.

They were both dressed casually and looked like they were setting up the bed in a room that accommodated the "Nope" star's shoes and bag. The proud father-to-be positioned the crib to rest against the wall and gave a 'daddy pose.'

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See Keke Palmer & BF Darius Daulton Assemble Unborn Son's 1st Crib
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The upload was captioned, "Some behind the scenes from building our 1st crib." His girlfriend expressed her excitement with a clap and teary-eyed emoji while his fans filled the comment section with praises and admiration over the crib's preparation. 

One commentator wrote, "Dad mode with the crocs and pose," another person wrote, "Eeeeeee seriouslv soooo excited for you both!!! 🎊 🙏🏽. that baby is going to be very blessed 🙏🏽❤️." A third commentator penned, "Lot of hard work but it's worth it 💪🏻."

"GREAT JOB 👏🏽 I AM SO HAPPY FOR THE BOTH OF YOU," a fourth fan wrote. A certain follower noted, "That's so nice get the realness of the experience instead of paying someone to do it."

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The papa bear's heartwarming video comes after he shared the first look of his son with his followers early last month. The Blast noted that Daulton posted a batch of photos, revealing his best moments from the previous year.

However, the viewers focused on the sweet ultrasound photo of their unborn child. The black and white printout captured his baby's skull, nose, and mouth. The caption, "To 2022, thank you for giving me a family❤️🙏," indicated that the 28-year-old is grateful for his family of three.

Congratulations and encouragement for the expectant dad filled the comment section. A follower commented, "🥲So excited for you & Keke! Your life is about to change forever & there is nothing better on this planet. Praying over y'all!🤎🤎🤎"

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Another fan, who could not resist the urge to play psychic, noted, "The last pic of the baby. I'm thinking it's a boy by the shape of the head. Looked my son head when I seen him🥹❤️." A third commentator kept it simple by writing, "Congrats u guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️."

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A fourth fan chimed in with some advice, "Congratulations to you and Keke! I don't know yall, but I'm so happy for you. Also, you should print the picture with your eyes closed so that you will have a reminder of what that's like after the newborn arrives😄"

The 'Nope' Star Spreads Pregnancy Glow With Baby Shower Photos

Likewise, the Primetime Emmy Award winner shared pictures from her baby shower several days ago. Early last month, The Blast noted that she cradled her baby bump in a warm-toned maternity photoshoot alongside her man. 

Palmer wore a body-fitting beige maxi dress and tan high-heeled boots, accessorizing her look with radiant makeup, gold jewelry, and a chic hairstyle. On the other hand, Daulton was styled in a brown trench coat and had a nude scarf around his neck. He paired his ensemble with a beige head warmer and the same color Gucci pants.

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The carousel of pictures she posted put her pregnancy glow on front street for her millions of followers to digest. One photo showed the lovers exchanging sweet gestures, while in another, her boyfriend leans over to give her an affectionate kiss on the forehead.

The upload was captioned, "A long time ago, in a land not so far… The King and Queen got together to play. The play turned to love as many sunsets passed by. Now there's a prince, who's soon to arrive! 💙🙏🏾"

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