Nicole, who's married to actor Jason Packham, tells Life & Style, "Jason and I are so excited to be expecting our second child, a boy, this summer."
The couple's first child, Dashel Pierce Packham, is 18 months old.
Nicole says the pregnancy will be written into her sitcom's storyline. "I couldn't be more proud to be an actor working for such a wonderful group of women at Lifetime. They have been incredibly supportive, and we are looking forward to the viewers coming along for the ride with us."