What should you do just months after giving birth to your second child? Start preparing for another world tour, of course!

Over the weekend, Gwen Stefani and her bandmates from No Doubt officially announced plans for a new tour and album. The group - which had been on hiatus since 2004 - delivered the news via their joint website.

In an IM-style message, the four musicians discussed their desire to get back out on the road sometime next year.

Tom Dumont (guitarist): “I have cabin fever. Maybe we should play some shows or something.”

Tony Kanal (bassist): “I’m down to play. We need to play. It’s been too long.”

Gwen Stefani (singer): “I think we should go out now, I don’t think we should wait. Pack up the babies and get a bunch of nannies. So fun! Would be so spiriting to get out there and play all those songs again.”

Adrian Young (drummer): “I love the idea of going on the road again.”

Gwen: “I think that if we go on tour, it will inspire us to write. I need to see the fans out there.”

Tony: “Yeah, totally. I think playing some shows will make the studio time even better. Playing shows, writing songs, kicking ass, ND 2009.”

Rock Steady, the band’s last studio album, was released in 2001.