I don’t think the previous posters were being pessimistic either. I think the press likes to latch on to certain ideas (dramatic, fairy tale like stories about how having a baby can fix everything wrong with someones life) – and as wonderful as it would be if that were true, it’s still a very dangerous idea that they’re perpetuating. I’m sure there are rare cases where that happens, but it’s not a good idea for the press to be pushing that idea so hard. It could really give impressionable young people some really bad ideas about a baby being able to fix someone’s life. When that isn’t the case for a lot of people.

Becky- I, personally, don’t think they have parted ways. I think that some of the other comments just got a bit confused, since Nicole and Paris DID part ways for awhile not too long ago. However, what most people don’t seem to know is that the two reconciled sometime either just before or just after Nicole announced her pregnancy with Harlow.

However, Nicole and Paris haven’t been seen out in public together for quite awhile, which is most likely the reason why a lot of people don’t realize that they have, in fact, reconciled.

All of that said, I realize I’m probably going to get blasted for this, but….Wouldn’t it be interesting/ironic if Paris winds up pregnant with Benji’s baby soon (especially considering the fact that Benji isn’t just Joel’s brother, he’s Joel’s identical twin brother!)? I definitely can’t picture Paris as a mother right now, but then, look at how much Nicole changed when she became pregnant with Harlow!

I am surprised to hear that Nicole and Paris have parted ways. I recall reading that there was a sleepover at the house of Nicole’s mom, to celebrate the babies’ birth, and Paris attended. And, before that, there was the very public lunch, right after the shower, to show support.

Last, it would seem really strange for there to have beeen a “parting of the ways”, between the two, given also that Paris, is now dating Benji.

But, stranger things have happened in life.

Mary-Helen- ITA! I also want to point out that Angelina Jolie was quite the “wild child” when she was younger, just as Nicole was before Harlow was born. When she adopted Maddox, however, she did what most “wild children” do, she grew up and matured. Fast-forward 6-plus years (Mad will turn 7 in August), and Angie’s “wild child” ways most definitely seem to be a thing of the past.

Therefore, it’s very possible that Nicole has also left her “wild child” ways behind for good.

I’m not sure about any of you, but my entire life changed the day my son was born. Granted, I wasn’t fighting any of the battles in Nicole’s past, but I still believe that like any mother who truly wants to be a mother, you put your child first and do the best you can from there. Judgement of others is to be expected; however, it is not necessarily the foundation on which one may wish to climb. I wish her the best of luck. They have a stunning baby girl and a new life ahead of them. Life is surely headed in the right direction.

That’s a cute interview. I have to agree that it’s not inaccurate to say that she has a long road ahead of her. It’s not to say that she hasn’t done amazing so far. I hope that she continues to do well with the support and love of her family.

Nicole was cleaning up her life long before Harlow came into it and I think she is continuing to make positive strides and instead of saying “oh…can it last?” we should be praising her for her ability to rise above and become a good mother and good person. I think since she and Paris parted company, she has matured and grown into a mature adult.

However, on point, Lionel is so sweet. I love reading interviews from him or Nicole when the other is mentioned. There is just so much love there.

Dani, I don’t think anyone was being pessimistic. It’s just that they obviously know something about what it’s like to be an addict. Actually, I am really glad this topic was brought up. There is a stigma attached to alcoholism and addiction and a lot of misunderstanding about what it’s all about. As a recovering addict myself, I know how hard it can be even if everything in your life seems so perfect. It’s not something that ever just goes away – that’s why I say I am “recovering” but will never be able to say “recovered”.

That said, I am very happy for Nicole. I think Harlow is adorable! =)