Adele baby: Skyfall singer 'laying low and nesting' ahead of birth of first child

PUBLISHED: 09:21 EST, 10 October 2012 | UPDATED: 10:59 EST, 10 October 2012

She announced in June that she was expecting her first child with partner Simon Konecki,

And now Adele is gearing up for the birth of the baby, expected to happen any day now.

A new report claims that the 'thrilled' 24-year-old singer is more than a little excited about welcoming a new life into the world, but is making the most of her last few days of freedom ahead of the birth.

'Nesting': Adele, seen here last month, is said to be 'laying low and nesting' ahead of the birth of her first child

A source told America's People magazine: 'She is just thrilled. She is totally laying low and nesting.'

The story appears in this week's issue of America's People magazine

In the meantime, Adele is hoping for chart success with her theme tune for upcoming Bond movie Skyfall.

The singer, who officially released the track last Friday, explained that she had been slightly hesitant at first about taking on such a mammoth task, but after reading the movie script, she decided she wanted to combat the challenge.

Speaking on a US TV show recently, Bond star Daniel Craig said: When Adeles name came up I just jumped at it, I just said, We have to get her.

'I j! ust thought that she has the voice and shes got the tone that we wanted.

The theme tune, also titled Skyfall, marks Adele's first new music since multi-milllion selling second album 21, released in January 2011.

Adele announced her pregnancy back in June, writing on her official blog: 'I'm delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together.

'I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously were over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time. Yours always, Adele xx'

Adele and Simon started dating last summer and moved in together earlier this year. Simon also has a five-year-old daughter with his ex-wife Clary Fisher.