Milla Jovovich (R) and family.Photo: Milla Jovovich/Instagram

Milla Jovovich

Milla Jovovichis about to be a mom of three — but sometimes she already has her hands full with two!

But it wasn’t easy to get everyone smiling in the frame, as Jovovich explained in the caption of her photo set after wishing everyonea happy New Year, “Getting a good family photo for New Years is like pulling teeth.”

“By the time the kids stop moving and making faces and complaining and asking how much longer they have to do this and then moving and telling them I’ll make them stand for an hour if they don’t stay still??‍♀️?, but finally I got a few where everyone is mostly in focus? and smiling at the same time,” the star continued.

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Milla Jovovich (R) and family.Milla Jovovich/Instagram

Milla Jovovich

Milla Jovovich’s daughters.Milla Jovovich/Instagram

Milla Jovovich

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TheResident Evilactress revealed she was “knocked up again” on Instagram in August, sharing that this pregnancy has not been easy and that she decided to wait to share the news because of past loss. (Jovovich previously opened upabout having an “emergency” abortionat four and a half months along two years ago.)

“That was obviously not fun and the last few months have been my family and I living on pins and needles waiting for a slew of different test results to come in and spending most of our time in doctors offices,” she added.

“Who’s birthday, little ol me?? First of all, thanks to everyone for their messages and well wishes on my big day today! I can’t tell you how good it makes me feel to receive so much love from you all! I also want to say how tremendously grateful I am for all my blessings today,”Jovovich began her caption.

Jovovich went on to share how her daughters made her birthday feel extra sweet this year.

“To be 44 and pregnant is already such a miracle and a godsend, but on top of it, to havebeen woken up to a donut bouquet(there should literally be no other kind??) and balloons from my amazing children was the most incredible feeling in the world!” the actress wrote.

She added, “Even despite me wanting to throw up after eating so many donuts at 7am!?My heart is so full today!!! I send you all so much love!!❤️❤️❤️.”

source: people.com