George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin: Are They Ready For a Baby? [PHOTOS]

George Clooney has had a change of heart about fatherhood. The 54-year-old actor and his wife, Amal Clooney, are reportedly trying to have a baby.

“They decided that it would be the right time,” a source reveals to Us Weekly. “Amal isn’t taking on extra work at the moment and just continuing with the cases she has.”

The 37-year-old human rights attorney is said to be focusing on welcoming an addition to their family next year in London instead.

The couple are currently renovating their $15 million home and according to the outlet, they plan to include a nursery. "The building plans include a nursery," another source added. "They hope to have all the work done by Christmas."

George and Amal reportedly decided to take their baby plans one step further. “They recently visited a fertility center,” a third source tells the outlet. “This is something they really want.”

According to an insider, the Oscar winner reportedly “loves the relationships his friends have with their kids. George is ready for this step and he thinks that Amal will be a great mother.”

Although George Clooney confessed that fatherhood "hasn't been high" on his priority list, he is undeniably a family man with close relationship with his parents and sister.

"I mean, I've thought about it, I suppose. But I haven't really-- it hasn't been high on my list of... I've been asked it a lot lately because I've gotten married and I'm doing a movie with kids in it," George said back in May.

In June, Clooney took his wife to visit family and friends in Augusta, Ky., his small hometown of 1,180 people.

"He was really excited to introduce her to those who didn't go to the wedding or didn't know much about her," a source said at the time. "They are a loving couple and he seemed very proud."

George Clooney recently ended his long run at bachelor status when he married Amal Alamuddin on Sept. 27. Now, he is reportedly preparing to be a first-time dad.