Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi will welcome her first child with husband Mike McCuddy via gestational surrogate in the next few weeks."We are eagerly awaiting the healthy and happy birth of our son Greyson James Carroll McCuddy," DioGuardi, 42, told People magazine.DioGuardi, who served as a judge on the eighth and ninth seasons of the hit show, "American Idol," has been open about her fertility issues in the past.After marrying in 2009, the couple attempted to conceive but …
Grammy-winning pop star Shakira, 35, released photographs from a recent photo shoot with boyfriend Gerard Pique, 25, that showcases the singer's growing baby bump.On Jan. 16, she published a moving photo of herself and Pique. Donning a vibrant gold maxi skirt and bikini top, the Colombian-born songstress looked absolutely radiant as she cradled her belly.In other photographs, Shakira wore a flowing white dress that accentuated her bump and her complexion."The countdown begins!" the "Wherever, …
Actress Shiri Appleby - the former leading lady of the hit television show "Roswell" - looked radiant and cozy in a black knit top and pants as she ran errands in West Hollywood, California, on Jan. 17.Appleby, 34, is expecting her first child with fiance Jon Shook, 31, in the spring. The couple got engaged in 2012 during a trip to Ventotene, Italy. Shook is a chef and the owner of L.A.'s Animal restaurant.With her hair pulled up, Appleby looked chic yet comfy in her casual attire, which …
YOUR CHANGING LIFE Room for growth Welcome to week 29 of your pregnancy. You're in the second week of your third trimester, which can be a very exciting period. As your baby grows, your body is continuing to transform in exciting ways, making week 29 one of the most memorable you've experienced yet. By now, your weight gain should be between 19 and 25 pounds. If you're not within this range, no need to worry, as every pregnancy can be different. However, it's always a good idea to check …
Seven-time Olympic medalist Shannon Miller is expecting her second child with her husband, John Falconetti. While having a baby is news enough for some couples, Miller's pregnancy is even more extraordinary because the former gymnast - who has a 3-year-old son, Rocco - was diagnosed two years ago with a rare form of ovarian cancer. Miller discovered that she had the condition in late 2010 while trying to get pregnant for a second time. Her healthcare providers discovered a germ cell …
The announcement that Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, and her husband, Prince William, are expecting their first child made international headlines and renewed the media frenzy surrounding the royal duo. Equally headline-grabbing was the news that Middleton was hospitalized for nearly four days with severe morning sickness, a rare yet serious condition that can impact women throughout their pregnancies. While Middleton is said to be recovering well from her bout with severe …
Actress Malin Akerman - who announced in September that she and hubby Robert Zincone are expecting their first child - looked positively radiant on the red carpet at InStyle magazine's Golden Globes after-party! Donning an ultra-chic, light blue gown by designer Alberta Ferretti, Akerman wasn't afraid to flaunt her burgeoning baby bump. The gown, which featured a v-neck and open back, helped accentuate the star's changing figure and brought out her pregnancy glow, making it one of the most …
Actress Evan Rachel Wood - who rose to fame as the lead in the drama "Thirteen" and who has since appeared in films such as "Across the Universe" and "The Wrestler" - has announced that she's expecting her first child with her husband, actor Jamie Bell. Wood and Bell were married on Oct. 30. The couple, who began dating in 2005 after co-starring in Green Day's music video for "Wake Me Up When September Ends," broke up the following year. They reunited in 2011, after Wood broke it off with …
YOUR CHANGING LIFE Ready for the final stretch Welcome to week 28 of your pregnancy. Over the last few weeks, you duked it out with uncontrollable flatulence, stretch marks and pregnancy brain and lived to tell the tale. But this week, you're finally out of that second trimester slump and ready for the final stretch - the third trimester! Right about now, you may feel like throwing a party for yourself - after all, you're almost done! Chances are, with your baby shower just around the …
Have restless nights kept you from enjoying the first few months of your pregnancy? If you're expecting a baby, you're probably prepared to handle a range of challenges, but lack of sleep due to discomfort probably isn't one of them. While you may have a few solid, common sense ideas on how to sleep like a baby for the rest of your term, with these four helpful tips, you can better understand what it takes to gain the peaceful slumber you deserve. After all, once your little guy …
