The 39-year-old Australian star - who has son Ethan, six months, with boyfriend Kris Smith - reportedly hopes to have another baby, but would prefer to tie the knot first.

A source said: "Dannii has so much work lined up for the coming year - as well as working on her fashion range and music, she`s got her judging role on `Australia`s Got Talent` and `The X Factor` - so she was thinking the ideal time for a wedding would be April or May before she gets too busy.

"She`s also been thinking of venues and debating whether it may be better to try for a baby now and hold off on the wedding plans.

"She`s keen to be married or engaged with another baby on the way before she turns 40 in October."

Despite Dannii`s dreams to marry Kris, friends say he has not yet picked up her hints to get engaged, though he is keen to have a sibling for Ethan.

The source added to Closer magazine: "They`ve been casually discussing their future and marriage for ages.

"He`s the one wanting more kids and the family home but she`s beginning to wonder if a wedding is even on his agenda now.

"It`s very much on hers, so while she`s dropped a few hints, she doesn`t want to force him.

"Kris has been saying things like, `There`s no rush` or, `Why change what`s so perfect now?` Dannii knows he loves her - but she is looking to make it official. Her family keep dropping big hints too."
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