Posts Tagged ‘Expecting’

The View’s co-host, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, 30, talks to Pregnancy magazine about her conservative viewpoints and strong opinions. Elisabeth is pregnant with her second child, due November 11th. She says:

Being a conservative mother isn’t the challenge. Being a conservative in New York City on television is the challenge. Once I had Grace, I had more reassurance and affirmation as to why I have felt the things I’ve felt for a long time.

And as a mom, now I want to make sure that the decisions I’m making and the votes that I’m casting are going to create long-term benefits for Grace and my next child and hopefully more to come after that.

She and her husband, former New York Giants quarterback Tim Hasselbeck, 29, have a 2-year-old daughter, Grace.

The November issue of Pregnancy magazine on which Elisabeth appears on the cover, will be available Tuesday at newsstands for purchase.

Source: AP

Reality star Nicole Richie, 25, is apparently taking a small break from her cat, a source tells Star Magazine. Nicole is letting father Lionel Richie, 58, look over the cat until she gives birth. A source explains:

She loves her cat but says she can’t stand to be around it right now. She wants it back after she gives birth.

Nicole is expecting her first child with Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden, 28, in early January.

Source:  Star Magazine

Have you ever had a problem being around your pet during pregnancy? What did you do?

At the autograph signing for her book, Thalía: ¡Belleza!, singer Thalía, 35, announced that she is due in four weeks. She and her husband, producer Tommy Mottola, 58, are expecting a daughter around October 2nd. People en Español was on hand to ask her a few questions:

How are you getting ready for the birth? Are you getting used to the idea of it? It’s been said you might do a Cesarean…

There’s only four weeks left or something. God has his plans, and I sincerely want to do things naturally, but you never know, you might get there and have to do a Cesarean. I’m ready for all surprises, and if it can be done naturally, then I’ll do it naturally.

There’s no established date; my mom’s birthday is Oct. 2, so I hope I can give her a great surprise…but she’s going to be a Libra, like my mom.

You’re working on your radio show and now the book, so it seems like you never rest…Are you thinking about taking a year off once your daughter is born?

When she’s born, I’m not going to have time for anything. For now, I’m so hyperactive that I can’t take a break. I have the radio thing and I keep touch with my people, but in a much more relaxed manner, with a microphone. Thanks to God, the radio show has been a success, and we have the worldwide connection with thaliaradio.com, which has listeners and fans all over the world: Greece, Hungary, they listen to it everywhere. I have a studio in my house, so fortunately I can bring my co-host and producer to work.

What do you think you’ll teach your daughter about inner and exterior beauty?

Overall, that she should be happy in life, that she does what makes her heart happy, that she follows her intuition, that she be daring, fantastic, glorious, loving and thankful to God, and I’ll teach her the rest; simple things like putting on eyelashes and lipstick, I’ll teach her that stuff.

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British star Hermione Norris and her husband, TV producer Simon Wheeler, are expecting their second child this August. Hermione, who has starred in such shows as Spooks, Cold Feet and Wire in the Blood, says the pregnancy comes after a year of doubting that she and her husband would be able to add to their family of three, telling the Daily Express,

It’s a dream come true. It’s no secret that my husband and I have been trying to have another child and I am incredibly excited at the prospect. ." I always wanted another, I didn’t want Wilf to be an only child so I’m really excited to complete our family."

The couple’s son Wilf is 2. Hermione says she’s not sure how he’ll feel about being a big brother.

I’m not sure what Wilf makes of the idea of having a brother or a sister. We have heard him utter the phrase ‘Don’t want new baby, just Wilf’. But I’m sure he’ll come round to the idea!

The actress says that although she’s thrilled about the baby, her actual pregnancy isn’t the most enjoyable or comfortable period of her life.

No, I don’t bloom like other women- I just feel uncomfortable and sick. It’s strange as you’re utterly powerless during the whole thing. You can’t drink or you hurl; you have to sleep when your body demands it-you’ve no control. But the end result’s worth it!

Along with the uncomfortable pregnancy, Hermione is worried about going through another bout of post-partum or post-natal depression.

I so feel for women who have PNT because what happens is you’re given the most precious gift in the world-this child- and yet you feel down. It’s baffling and confusing. I know I’ll have all those hormones but if it happens again I’ll hopefully be more prepared this time and cope better.

However, one thing she’s not concerned about is losing her pregnancy weight.

I pinged back much to my friends annoyance! I don’t feel pressurised to get back into size 8 jeans. I hate all that "yummy mummy" stuff. I don’t buy into it at all. I love chips and chocolate and as long as I get my vitamins from vegetables I’m happy. Life’s too short to worry about a few pounds.

Source: My Notting Hill.com

Thanks to CBB Reader Christine M.

Actress Salma Hayek opens up about the societal pressures on women to become mothers in the May issue of Marie Claire. The 40-year-old Ugly Betty executive producer is expecting her first child with her new fiance, businessman François-Henri Pinault.  Salma says women should not have children just because society tells them to, especially not if they feel aren’t ready,

Motherhood is not for everyone. It is for me, but there’s no reason women should feel rushed to have a child.

She says that these and other expectations placed on women today are unrealistic and unfair.

Society thinks if you don’t have children, you’ve failed as a woman, even if you are CEO of a company. You’ve got to be beautiful, smart, skinny, tall, rich, successful at your job, married to the right guy – and have genius children. And by the way, you also have to be a nun!

This interview took place before Salma publicly announced her pregnancy in March.

Source: People

Do you agree with what Salma had to say?

Kevin Costner, 52, and his wife, handbag designer Christine Baumgartner Costner, 33, shared their excitement over the impending birth of their first child together with In Touch. He’s due to make his debut on May 10th! Here are the interview highlights:

On impending parenthood: We are so happy. I’m going to be a mother and it’s the most beautiful thing in the world.

Who will the baby look like?: Christine says, I’m sure the baby will look like his father, but the next baby will look like me.

Sooo, judging from that last answer – more kids?: Kevin already has four children – Annie, 23, Lily, 20, Joe, 19, and Liam, 10, plus the baby boy on the way. Still, Christine says, We want a whole football team.

Kevin loves pampering his pregnant wife: Christine says, Kevin takes great care of me.  If I would have known earlier, I’d have gotten pregnant years ago. He’s pleased as punch and has already bought all the baby stuff. Toys, clothes, pacifiers, a little baby bed… everything a baby needs.

Source: In Touch, April 16, 2007, pg. 80

Thanks to CBB reader Kate for the heads up.

Bridget Moynahan showed off her small baby bump at the Los Angeles International Airport.  The actress is currently about four months pregnant with her and her ex-beau, quarterback Tom Brady’s, first child.

Photo: Splash News, splashnews.com, splashnewsonline.com

As if 2006 hasn’t already been the year of the Gemini, producing so many twin births that we can’t even keep up, it seems the trend will continue into the new year. Here’s a look at just some of the celebrities expecting twins in 2007:

Marcia Cross & Tom Mahoney, expecting fraternal twins
Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross has had a whirlwind year and the fun is only going to continue for this primetime actress. 44-year-old Marcia married her beau, stockbroker Tom Mahoney, after many years of wondering if she would ever get her fairytale of having her very own family. As if marrying the man she loved wasn’t enough, shortly after the couple’s June nuptials, Marcia found out that she was expecting and not just one baby, but fraternal twins. Marcia and Tom have recently admitted that theyknow the sex or sexes of their babies, who are due in April, but will keep that secret for now.

Patrick Dempsey & Jillian Fink, expecting twin boys
Shortly after sharing his desire for a sibling for his 4-year-old daughter Tallulah, Patrick Dempsey aka Dr. McDreamy, announced that his wife Jillian was in fact pregnant with their second child. However, the joke was on him, when the couple found out that they were expecting babies two… and three. The family are awaiting two baby boys (presumably fraternal twins) due in late January.

Mia Hamm & Normar Garciaparra, expecting twins
U.S. soccer star Mia Hamm and her hubby, baseball player Nomar Garciaparra, are expecting their first children together… twins. There hasn’t been much information released about this pregnancy, but we can only guess that one if not both of these babies are going to have some athletic ability.

Nicky Byrne & Georgina Byrne, expecting twins
Westlife’s Nicky Byrne and his wife Georgina, who herself is the daughter of the Irish Prime Minister, are expecting their own twins, the first children for both, next summer. Nicky says the couple don’t know the sex of their twins.

Norah O’Donnell & Geoff Tracey, expecting twins
MSNBC Chief Washington correspondent Norah O’Donnell, 32, and her husband, chef Geoff Tracey are expecting their first children late this spring, the couple has confirmed. Norah says, "Geoff and I are so thrilled."

The Dutch program RTL Boulevard reportedly announced on Nov. 2 that former R& B singer Bobby Brown, best known for his rocky relationship with his estranged wife Whitney Houston, and his rumored girlfriend/lover, music video actress Karrine Steffans, are expecting a baby together.

Bobby has had legal problems in the past paying child support for his two children, Bobby Jr. and LaPrincia with his first baby’s momma, Kim Ward. He also has daughter Bobbi Kristina with Whitney.

Source: RTL Boulevard (Dutch)

Thanks to CBB Reader Carina!