Marcia CrossMarcia CrossWe hear the pitter patter of tiny feet.

And they're coming from the direction of Wisteria Lane.

Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross is expecting her first child with hubby Tom Mahoney.

The 44-year-old actress and stockbroker Tom, 48, got wed in June, and Marcia's spokesman has confirmed their baby is due in April 2007.

The couple got engaged in August 2005, after dating for just a few months.

Marcia's co-star Eva Longoria told People magazine at the time: "I'm so excited for her. It's so beautiful to see her this happy and so in love."

We expect she's just as chuffed with her baby news.

Marcia was recently nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of uptight housewife Bree Van de Kamp.