The “Saturday Night Live” alum recently shared an emotional confession about his girlfriend Elsie Hewitt’s pregnancy, admitting he struggles with guilt over how the spotlight on their relationship has shaped the experience.

While the couple is overjoyed to be expecting their first child together, Pete Davidson revealed that he worries Hewitt hasn’t been able to enjoy a “normal” pregnancy because of the constant attention that follows them.

The 31-year-old comedian revealed on “The Breakfast Club” this week that he initially felt “guilty” when his girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, announced her pregnancy to the world.

“I feel bad for my girl because I bring a lot of sh-t. Anything I do or she does now is gonna be a thing,” Davidson confessed, admitting that the attention surrounding their relationship has weighed heavily on him.

Hewitt, a 29-year-old model and actress, made the news public last month with a cheeky Instagram post that included sonogram photos and the caption, “Welp, now everyone knows we had sex.”

While fans celebrated the couple’s milestone, Davidson said he couldn’t help but worry about how the spotlight might affect his partner.

“She’s a very private person and she’s the one doing all the work,” he explained. “It’s supposed to be a beautiful experience. She’s never made me feel this way or said anything, but I feel so guilty and horrible that I could not allow her to have the ideal pregnancy that almost every woman gets to have and enjoy.”

In July, he gushed to E! News that becoming a dad has always been his “dream,” and shared that several of his A-list pals have already reached out with advice, including Machine Gun Kelly.

“He’s the best dad ever,” Davidson gushed to PEOPLE, praising MGK’s dedication to his two daughters. The comedian marveled at how the musician regularly flies back and forth to Cleveland just to catch his teenage daughter Casie’s volleyball games, while also staying hands-on with his infant daughter, Saga, whom he shares with ex Megan Fox.

“It’s his favorite thing. And he’s like, ‘This is going to be your favorite thing,’” Davidson revealed, noting how Kelly has reassured him about the joys of parenting. Inspired by his friend’s example, Davidson admitted he feels more grounded as he prepares to welcome his first child.

“The second I found out the news, I was like, ‘Oh wow, what I do is just a job,’” he explained. “I realized I was kind of basing my happiness on work, which is ridiculously unhealthy. It gave me this weird sense of calmness, where this is just a job, and now I have someone to do it for.”

A source close to the couple told PEOPLE that the pair are “very, very happy together and to be starting a family,” adding that both are naturally nurturing and thrilled about this new chapter.

The news, which broke on July 16, comes as an especially meaningful milestone for Davidson. “They’ve been sharing privately with loved ones, and it’s a really sweet time after everything Pete has overcome,” the insider shared. “He’s so excited. He’s always wanted to be a dad.”

Another source echoed that sentiment, revealing that Davidson has been “more intentional” about the people he lets into his circle, and his relationship with Hewitt has been exactly what he needs.

“With Elsie, it was never about headlines or the spotlight, and that’s exactly what he needs,” they explained. “Pete and Elsie are happy and cannot wait to welcome their baby. He’s grown up a lot, and he’s so excited about this next chapter as a dad.”

Davidson’s excitement about fatherhood isn’t new. He’s been open about wanting to start a family for years.

During a 2022 appearance on Kevin Hart’s talk show “Hart to Heart,” the comedian revealed that becoming a dad has always been his ultimate goal.

“My favorite thing ever, which I’m yet to achieve, is I wanna have a kid,” he admitted at the time, calling it his “dream.” Davidson even joked about looking forward to the little things, like dressing up his future child. “It’s super corny, but it would be so fun to dress up a little dude,” he said with a smile.

He explained that his focus has long been on preparing himself for that moment, working on his growth and development so he could be the best version of himself when fatherhood finally came.

“I’m so excited for that chapter,” he added. “That’s kind of what I’m just preparing for now, is trying to be good as a dude and develop and get better, so when that happens it’s just easier.”

Davidson and Hewitt’s romance has been nothing short of a whirlwind. The pair were first linked in March after being spotted packing on the PDA during a Miami getaway.

Within weeks, they went Instagram official and reportedly moved in together. By May, they had already made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Endometriosis Foundation of America’s Blossom Ball.

Now, just months into their relationship, they’re preparing to welcome their first child.