Keke Palmer attends the world premiere of Universal Pictures’ “NOPE” at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 18, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)

Keke Palmer is enjoying some R&R before welcoming her first baby later this year. The actress jetted off on a tropical getaway with her boyfriend Darius Jackson, and posted a carousel of snapshots and videos to social media to document the occasion.

Palmer was all smiles while posing and cradling her baby bump in a strapless tiger-print bathing suit among the lush greenery. The Nope actress shared pictures of the sandy beaches, videos of serene waterfalls and one of herself feeding bright koi fish.

The star took a moment to reflect on the meaning of rest and relaxation in her caption. “Happy new year. baby moon was in full affect,” she wrote. “I’m really proud of myself for resting this trip. I am antsy by nature. I love having a schedule, even on vacation. I learned to at least schedule things leisurely so I have something to complete that’s on brand with the theme of the season. Which is, rest.”

Palmer continued, “I will refrain from saying ‘soft girl life’ or whatever new label the folks are using 😆🥴. && instead, I’ll just say that for me the theme is rest because, I can. I have spent many seasons sacrificing and I am quite fine with that, I learned that from my father. from both my parents, but my dad takes the cake. I want to be just like him. his life is full, and he has given so much. I don’t think giving or sacrificing are bad things, it’s who I am and that will never change. but every season we are meant to embrace something new.”

She wrote, “This season I am going to learn how to really take it easy. how to go slow (or slower than I have which is speedy for the average ♍️💁🏾‍♀️- 🤣) because it definitely doesn’t mean my drive and passion will end, just transform and evolve through a different tool. how will channeling my skill through this POV make me sharper?” Palmer added, “The point is, everything that’s going to come is already in motion. all i have to do is enjoy. be grateful and reap the benefits of those that came before me, all the sacrifices, all the prayers and all the power to be intentional and at EASE.”

Never one miss the opportunity to close with some humor, the actress added, “wow. I shared a lot. I might delete this. IDK why, but cringeeee. love my crocs @sza —&& btw this baby moving thing is weirdddddd. slide four is how I feel about that. ❤️” The fourth image in the slideshow featured a close-up selfie of Palmer looking a little confused.

After weeks of speculations, the Hustlers star announced her pregnancy in December during her monologue while hosting Saturday Night Live. “I’m especially glad to be here though, because there’s some rumors going around,” Palmer told the audience. “People have been in my comments saying, ‘Keke’s having a baby,’ ‘Keke’s pregnant,’ and I want to set the record straight. I am!”

After opening her floor-length trench coat to reveal her baby bump, Palmer added, “But honestly this has been the biggest blessing, and I am so excited guys — I’m gonna be a mom!”