by POPSUGAR Moms 0

Actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon spent years on NYPD Blue and posed for Playboy in August of 2007. But one of her biggest accomplishments was her smallest — premature twin sons born by C-section at 34 weeks.

In the latest issue of Pregnancy Magazine, which hits new stands tomorrow, she talks about motherhood, miscarriage, and the wonders of getting pregnant again at 40. The beauty also has a 16-year-old son, Oliver. To get a sneak peek, read more.

In addition to discussing life as a working mom, Garcelle longs for sleep. She said:

"I’m very tired. My birthday’s tomorrow and my husband said, 'What do you want?' And I said, 'Just a good night’s sleep—that’ll come really cheap to you—no diamonds, no bag, no shoes, I just want to sleep.'”