Last we heard from Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, it was late May and she had confirmed her pregnancy. Sources claimed that Carla was four months along at the time, although I suspected she was further along. That would make her about five and a half months in these new photos, where you can see Carla and her husband President Sarkozy on a “babymoon” in the South of France. I’m glad that Carla seems to be having such a healthy pregnancy, and I have to say, I think she looks better with the pregnancy weight. Sarko looks content too – they both seem like they’re not feeling too stressed out. Meanwhile, apparently the French papers are saying that Carla is knocked up with TWINS?!? It would explain why she looks much further along than they’re claiming.

With their lives about to be turned upside down by the arrival of twins in the autumn, Carla Bruni Sarkozy and French President Nicolas Sarkozy took time out for what was no doubt a much-needed break.

Strolling in the sunshine in Fort de Brégancon off the Mediterranean coast of southern France – the official Presidential retreat – the mellow duo were a world away from the bustle of Paris, and their relaxed demeanours – and even more relaxed dress code – proved they were enjoying their time out.

Wearing a pretty white kaftan and straw hat, Carla, 43, whose slim model figure remains unchanged but for her neat bump, strolled happily with her husband, who had swopped his usual grey suits for a breezy outfit of cotton shirt, shorts and loafers.

Although Carla Bruni is yet to speak publicly of her pregnancy, the rumours that swirled at the first signs of an emerging baby bump need no confirmation now. Now six months into her pregnancy, there is no disguising that there is a baby on the way – or two, if reports from French magazines are to be believed.

Unfortunately for 53-year-old Mr Sarkozy, his summer wardrobe was equally as effective at showing off his own little blossoming bump, as his light cotton shirt blew open to reveal a tiny paunch. Usually trim, it seems that Mr Sarkozy could be suffering from the common phenomenon dubbed ‘pregMANcy’ – where the partner of a woman with child begins displaying symptoms himself.

In this case, perhaps Carla’s husband has been indulging in late night ice cream cravings with his wife. No doubt the President, who follows a strict fitness regime, will be running it off before long. Regardless, the two seemed closer than ever as they took a romantic walk to the beach, their arms entwined.

With a protection officer in tow, the couple took a swim in the Med, Carla allowing a float to take the weight off while Sarkozy bobbed beside her. If this is the couple’s last holiday before welcoming the twins, then it could be the last moment of calm before the storm. It looked as though the couple were determined to make the most of it.

[From The Mail]

I think they seem cute and happy. Politics aside, it must be a great time for them. And I guess we’ve established that Carla is determined to ensure that this baby (or at least one of the babies) is a boy, because only a son would make her life complete, not a daughter. Neither Sarko or Carla have daughters, by the way. Carla has one son, Sarko has… four, I think. Wouldn’t it be great if they had a little girl?

Photos courtesy of Fame & Pacific Coast News.