AceShowbiz - Lindsay Lohan "loves" being pregnant. The "Mean Girls" actress is currently expecting her first baby with her husband Bader Shammas and celebrated her pregnancy with family and friends at a party over the weekend, with a source noting after the party that she is "happier" than she has ever been since discovering that she is to become a mother.

"[Lindsay] loves being pregnant. She's the happiest when she's with her closest friends and family," the source told Us Weekly. "She is rarely in town for long, so friends and family wanted to celebrate. It was very private - just a handful of close friends and family having brunch in honor of Lindsay's pregnancy."

The insider went on to hint to the outlet that a "bigger" celebration for the 36-year-old beauty could be set to take place where she lives in Dubai. Meanwhile, the expectant mom has spent her time in New York with her family looking for clothes for both herself and the baby.

"During the short trip to New York, she also spent some quality time shopping with her siblings for baby clothes and cool and stylish maternity clothes," said the source.

Lindsay first announced her pregnancy in March with an Instagram post featuring a white baby onesie. Her representative then explained that she and her husband are both excited about the "next chapter" in their lives.

"We are very excited for our new family member to arrive and we are looking forward to this next chapter of our lives!" the repreentative for the couple told DailyMail.com. The loved-up duo are also looking forward to the challenge of parenthood.