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Explaining the “excitement” of meeting her son with boyfriendDarius Jackson, the mom-to-be opened up about why she chose her “Once Upon A Time” theme.
The actress' favorite part of the magical event, which she and Jacksonpartnered with Coterieon, was seeing her and Jackson’s loved ones come together.
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“My favorite thing about the shower was having my family there,” Palmer shares. “I also loved the decorations, WhamBam did such a great job, and the food was fabulous, thanks to Melba’s in Harlem.”
“Coterie is incredibly excited to be a part of Keke’s celebration and her journey to becoming a mom,” the brand shares with PEOPLE. “One thing we so admire about Keke is her optimism and encouragement of others to thrive through life’s many joys and challenges.”
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“Our ethos at Coterie, where we know parenthood can be both inspiring and challenging, is to provide the same support for parents and caregivers. Our goal is to help those with little ones feel more confident and support them as they navigate this new chapter of life,” a rep for Coterie continues. “We’re so grateful to Keke for letting us be a part of her day and celebrate her growing family.”
The actress is looking forward to the next step, raving, “I can’t wait to hold my little one.”
Palmer continues, “I am counting the minutes until I get to meet him and start learning about this human I helped create.”
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That said, Palmer is also nervous about the birthing process.
“I am nervous about my private parts stretching beyond imagination,” she shares. “Labor simply can’t be explained so I’m really trying to wrap my mind around something that I won’t be able to understand until I experience it.”
source: people.com