Actress Christie Lynn Smith had a special present from Santa Claus this holiday season. The star, who appears on the long-running ABC soap opera, "General Hospital," gave birth to a bouncing baby boy on Dec. 22 in Burbank, California. Smith and husband John Fortson welcomed little Joshua Taylor, who weighed in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces and is 20 inches long. "He has beautiful blue eyes, a button nose and the sweetest lips and the softest brown hair. I'm in love with this little …
Television personality Phaedra Parks, one of the stars of the hit Bravo reality show, "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," shared some exciting news over the weekend when she announced that she and husband Apollo Nida are expecting their second child. Parks and Nida, a certified personal trainer, were married in 2009 and welcomed their first little bundle of joy - their son Ayden, who is now 2 years old, soon after. Parks and Nida aren't just growing their family - they're also …
Actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves, welcomed their third child on Dec. 28. Although initial reports claimed that Alves gave birth to a little girl, McConaughey quickly released a statement to the contrary. "Camila Alves gave birth to our third child yesterday morning," McConaughey wrote on WhoSay. "Our son, Livingston Alves McConaughey, was born at 7:43 and 21 inches." Livingston joins older brother Levi, 4, and sister Vida, who turns 3 next month. The …
YOUR CHANGING LIFE Overcoming the challenges of backaches, leg cramps and pregnancy brain Welcome to week 26 of your pregnancy. In week 25, your burgeoning bump swelled to become the size of a soccer ball and your hair took on an abnormally shiny - but ultra luxurious - sheen that made you even more of an attention-grabber. But in week 26, it's a whole new ballgame. You're at the tail end of your second trimester, and with all the changes your body's been through over the last …
Last month it was pure speculation, but now congratulations are officially in order for singer Jessica Simpson and her ex-NFL fiance Eric Johnson, who are expecting their second baby! Simpson, who appeared on the hit reality show, "Newlyweds," with former husband Nick Lachey as well as "The Dukes of Hazzard," gave birth to the couple's first child, Maxwell Drew Johnson, in May 2012. "Merry Christmas from my family to yours!" Simpson wrote on Dec. 25 on …
Actress Claire Danes and her husband, actor Hugh Dancy, are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy they've named Cyrus Michael. The baby, who was born on Dec. 17, is the couple's first child. The two were married in a private ceremony in France in 2009. Danes announced her pregnancy in June 2012 and has stayed mum on the experience. However, the "Homeland" star turned heads in September when she arrived at the 2012 Emmy Awards in a spectacular yellow dress by designer …
Putting new meaning into the phrase "pregnancy glow," happy mom-to-be Holly Madison looked radiant on the red carpet at the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant, which was hosted at the Planet Hollywood Resort And Casino in Las Vegas on Dec. 19. Donning a remarkable blue evening dress that complemented her complexion and changing physique, Madison was all smiles as she showed off her growing baby bump and stellar pregnancy clothing in front of the cameras. Madison is pregnant with her first …
British socialite, writer and television personality Peaches Geldof made headlines when she announced in November that she and husband Thomas Cohen are expecting their second child. Geldof and Cohen welcomed their first child, Astala, more than seven months ago. Geldof noted that her latest bun in the oven is a little boy whom she and Cohen plan to name Phaedra. "It's a name that comes from an ancient Greek play but it also features in a song Tom and I both love called "Some …
Ask most expectant moms and they'll agree - apart from the joy of welcoming a new little boy or girl into the world, baby showers are the best part about being pregnant. And honestly, what's not to love? From presents to games to scrumptious party treats, baby showers may ostensibly be about stockpiling must-have items before the baby arrives, but they're actually an opportunity to celebrate women who are expecting and the tremendous job they've done so far! If you have a …
YOUR CHANGING LIFE You won't have to wait to become a full-fledged soccer mom Welcome to week 25 of your pregnancy. In week 24, you duked it out with stretch marks and scheduled a glucose screening test with your healthcare provider. While it's a good idea to keep that cocoa butter handy during week 25 - after all, stretch marks can happen at any time! - there are more than enough things going on during this period of your second trimester to keep you occupied. You may have noticed …
