Channing and Jenna Dewan-Tatum Share First Baby Photo!

I won’t lie – I’ve been waiting for this shot! Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum shared a photo today of their new baby girl, Everly, on their Facebook accounts. The shot was posted on Sunday, also Father’s Day, which is a first for the family. Dewan, 32, and Tatum, 33, welcomed their first child on May 31. Cute photo and an adorable name to match!

Kristen Bell Welcomes Baby Girl

It’s a girl! Actress Kristen Bell and fiancé Dax Shepard welcomed their daughter and expressed their happiness today on Twitter. “Lincoln Bell Shepard is here. She has mom’s beauty and dad’s obsession with breasts. Hooray!” Shepard tweeted. Bell, 32, added: “My new roommate poops her pants and doesn’t pay rent . . . basically Dax Shepard pre-sobriety. Welcome baby Lincoln.”

I’m loving the name – how about you?

 

 

Kate Middleton is Expecting!

Fabulous news out of the Royal Family today! It was so funny – I was chatting on the phone with my mom about how the rumors are really swirling about Kate Middleton being pregnant, and I logged onto People.com to see their breaking news – Prince William and Duchess Kate are expecting! This is the statement People.com shared: “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby. The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry and members of both families are delighted with the news.  The Duchess was admitted this afternoon to King Edward VII Hospital in Central London with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. As the pregnancy is in its very early stages, Her Royal Highness is expected to stay in hospital for several days and will require a period of rest thereafter.”

I have been one that is obsessed with William and Kate – I loved staying up to watch their wedding and find Kate to be a top-notch role model to young girls, and of course – her classic fashion sense. No due date was announced, but I’m sure much of the world – myself included – will be watching and waiting anxiously!

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Reese Witherspoon Welcomes Son

It’s a boy! One of my favorite actresses, Reese Witherspoon, welcomed son Tennessee James Toth on Thursday. People.com shared this statement from her rep: “Reese Witherspoon and husband Jim Toth welcomed Tennessee James into their family today. Both mom and baby are healthy and the entire family is thrilled.” This is Reese’s third child, but the first with new husband Jim Toth. The couple married in March 2011. I have to ask – what do you think of the name?

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Baby Talk: Starting Daycare

It seems like the summer has just flown by. On May 26th, my son was born and I was amazed at all things shiny and new that my new life presented. The first two weeks were a blur but we eventually moved past it all and me and the little man finally got into a routine. The days were filled with naps and feedings and fun time together, but I always knew in the back of my mind that our constant time together would eventually come to a hault once I started back to work full time.

One of the things that fellow moms will tell you when you get pregnant is that one of the most important things you can do is start looking for a daycare- and they couldn’t be more right. My husband and I sat down and went over financials to see where we stood and how much we could (and were willing) to spend on daycare for Ethan. We also went over some values and criteria that we deemed important and with those few tools in my pocket, I started my search when I was about four months pregnant.

No one ever told me how hard it would be to find a good fit. It seemed like most of the places that I loved were completely out of our price range (seriously, who KNEW daycare would cost so much?) and the ones that fit our budget just didn’t seem like a perfect fit. So, the search continued until finally we found a great fit at a Baptist Church that is literally a few blocks away from where I work. Relieved that I finally found THE ONE, I submitted the paper work and paid our deposit.

I continued on through the rest of my pregnancy feeling completely comfortable with my decision and never once though that I would have an issue with Ethan starting daycare, and that feeling continued right up to August, when our days spent together full time were coming to a close. I cried, I prayed and I thought long and hard about just becoming a stay at home mom, but I knew that it wasn’t really an option for us financially. I mean, technically, we could have made it work, but I decided to give it a shot and if I still hated sending Ethan off to daycare and working full time, then I would revisit my decision then. But I had to try first to see how I felt.

The first day crept up on us faster than I care to admit and before I knew it, I was dropping my baby off for his first day. Oh man, I’ve never been more a mess. I’m sure his teacher was used to seeing mom’s react this way, but I was literally choking back tears the entire time we were there. The husband and I said our good bye’s and walked out of the classroom. I silently watched from the window, wondering how I could possibly do this to my baby, the little guy that I carried in my womb for 9 months. I wept as soon as we got inside the car and was seconds away from running back inside and grabbing Ethan from his teacher’s arms, but the husband reassured me that we were making the right decision and that he would be OK. But, would he be? My mind filled with every terrible scenario that you can imagine but I reluctantly agreed and embarked on my first day without Ethan.

The day went by so slow and every thought was filled with Ethan. I stared at pictures of him on my phone and wondered how he was doing. Around lunch time I caved and went to check on him. When I arrived, I was quite surprised with what I saw- he was completely content and wasn’t even crying. Sure, his teacher said that the morning had been difficult, but she reassured me that it always is with a new baby for the first few days. I stayed by his side for a few moments then left, fearing that I would do more damage than good if I stuck around too long. So, I headed back to work albeit still with tears in my eyes.

Each day got easier and so far, he seems to be enjoying it. We have officially survived one full week of daycare and although I miss Ethan like crazy, I know that it is for the best. He can make friends, gain some independence, but most importantly, always know and trust that his parents will be there at the end of the day to take him home and shower him with love. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him smile more than when he sees our faces at the end of the day. I may change my mind in the future but right now, I think we will both survive and in the long run, I think this decision will be one of the best I’ve ever made.

A few tips that I’ve discovered that have helped me along the way:

- Always start your search early. Finding a good fit is much harder than you think.

- Help baby make the adjustment slowly. I had my mom take care of Ethan my first week back at work, that way he could get used to not being around mommy 24/7 and also learn to take the bottle. This also helped make the transition easier for me.

- Work on developing and implementing a schedule before starting. It helps tremendously. Yes, I know this is much easier in theory but definitely helps.

- Leave blankets, toys, and other things that “feel” like home. I feel like it helps soothe him.

- Develop a relationship with their teacher. This has been crucial. Please remember that no one knows your child better than you and I think it is unfair to send the baby off without letting his caregiver know more about him. I filled her in on his feeding schedule, typical behaviors, preferences, napping, etc, etc. I figured the more knowledge the better.

 

Nick and Vanessa Lachey Welcome Son

Baby Lachey has arrived! Nick and Vanessa welcomed their son on Wednesday evening, and gave this statement to People.com: “We are incredibly proud to announce the birth of our beautiful baby boy, Camden John Lachey. Born today at 6:54 p.m., he came into this world at 8 lbs., 9 oz. and 21 inches. Love has truly been redefined for both of us.” This is the first child for Vanessa, 31, and Nick, 38. The couple was married in July 2011.

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Bill and Giuliana Rancic Welcome Son

Bill and Giuliana Rancic are at last parents! Their son Edward Duke was born Wednesday at 10:12 pm in Denver, Colorado. The ecstatic parents were in the delivery room, and it is reported that Bill, 41, cut the cord and Giuliana, 37, was the first to hold Edward. Bill announced the happy news via Twitter Thursday morning: “The ‘Duke’ has landed! Edward Duke Rancic was welcomed into the world last night at 7 lbs., 4 oz. G & I feel blessed beyond words…We did it!”

The couple, who have been married since 2007, have struggled to have children, dealing with infertility, a miscarriage, and Giuliana’s diagnosis of breast cancer. They eventually used a gestational surrogate. Congrats to the happy couple!

 

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Matthew and Camila McConaughey Expecting Baby Three!

More exciting news from the McConaughey camp! Two weeks after tying the knot, Matthew and Camila McConaughey announced they are expecting their third child. “Happy birthday America, more good news, Camila and I are expecting our 3rd child. God bless, just keep livin,” Matthew tweeted twenty minutes after Camila sent out the same tweet. After meeting in a Los Angeles bar in 2006, the couple started dating and were engaged on Christmas Day in 2011. The actor, 42, and model, 29, were married June 10 on their Austin, Texas property. Baby three will join daughter Vida, 2½, and son Levi, 4.

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Adele is Pregnant!

Well, good news comes out of Hollywood! After hearing about the split between Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, I was a bit bummed, I’ll admit it! But then I read the announcement that power-house Grammy winner Adele is pregnant! The singer herself broke the news, with the titled post “I’ve Got Some News” on her website. “I’m delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together. I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we’re over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time. Yours always, Adele xx”

Adele, 24, was first spotted with boyfriend Simon Konecki in January of this year, and he was by her side at the Grammy Awards in February. Konecki, 38, is divorced and has one daughter. Congrats to the couple!

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Hilary Duff Welcomes Baby Boy

It’s a boy for Hilary Duff! The actress, 24, gave birth to son Luca Cruz on Tuesday, March 20. Duff wrote on her Twitter: “Welcome to the World Luca Cruz Comrie! Tuesday evening, we became proud parents of a healthy 7 pound 6 ounce beautiful boy. We are overjoyed and feel like the luckiest parents in the world. He is surrounded by so much love!! Mom and baby are both doing extremely well.” This is the first child for Duff and husband Mike Comrie. The couple married in August of 2010.

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