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Heather Montgomery
Heather Montgomery is a freelance writer with a background in Elementary Education, and a stay-at-home mom to three children. Married in 2003, she currently resides in Florida and enjoys spending time with her family....Read More
Melissa Joan Hart is Having a ... Baby?
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Image via prphoto.com Melissa Joan Hart told People recently that she plans to not find out the gender of her third baby. She says “We don’t want to know. We found out both other times, but this one we want [it to be] a surprise.” She also talks about struggling with fatigue and nausea while chasing after her two b... Read More
Nick Lachey Has Pregnancy Symptoms
Saturday, May 12, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Image via prphoto.com Yes, you read that headline correctly. According to both Vanessa and Nick Lachey, he is experiencing the classic symptoms of gas, bloating and aching feet while his wife has had a problem - and basically symptom - free pregnancy. Vanessa joked on the Live with Kelly show on Friday, that Nick has even as... Read More
Wednesday, May 09, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Image via prphoto.com Drew Barrymore has been sparking rumors that she is pregnant since being spotted in February leaving a doctor’s office clutching ultrasound pictures in her hand. Barrymore became engaged earlier this year to Will Kopelman, an art advisor. Since February, she has been photographed several more times w... Read More
Victoria Beckham Forgets Her Son!
Friday, May 04, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Image via PRPhotos.com Victoria Beckham may be married to one of the hottest men on earth and the mother of four adorable children, but as she tells Vanity Fair, she is not perfect. According to Beckham, she got up one morning and got herself, 9 month old Harper, and her three boys, Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, 9, and Cruz, 7 ready for the... Read More
Jessica Simpson Has Her Baby Girl
Wednesday, May 02, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Image via PRPhotos.com After several magazine covers lately about what Jessica experienced in the delivery room, what her first words to her baby girl were and more ridiculousness before the baby even arrived, the event finally happened. Jessica welcomed her daughter, Maxwell Drew Johnson, on May 1st by planned C-section.... Read More
Celebrities Giving Birth at Home
Saturday, April 28, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Kaitlin Olson, an actress on the show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, is only one of many celebrities who have given home births. Olson recently gave birth at home to her first son, with her co-star and husband, Rob McElhenney. According to statistics, homebirths have risen 20% in the last few years. Many celebrities besides Olson have tu... Read More
Giuliana and Bill Rancic Expecting Their First Child
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Giuliana Rancic went on the Today show earlier this week to break some exciting news. She let the world know that she and her husband, Bill Rancic, are expecting a baby this summer. This news comes on the heels of her announcement this past fall that she had breast cancer and later underwent a double mastectomy. Her struggles to have a baby ha... Read More
Hillary Duff Saves Her Sons Umbilical Cord
Saturday, April 21, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Hillary Duff recently talked with People about life as a new mom. While she says the responsibility she feels to her son Luca is sometimes mind boggling, she is so happy to have him in her life. She says her husband, Mike Comrie, is a hands-on dad during the day; but like many women, the night time is Hillary’s responsi... Read More
Several Stars Stay Trendy, Even While Pregnant
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Several stars have recently been photographed wearing high heels while pregnant. Jessica Simpson, even though growing bigger by the day, continues to wear sky high heels while out and about. Snooki recently tweeted a picture of the ridiculously dangerous looking heels she was wearing. Molly Sims recently said that, although flats are much m... Read More
Madonna Says She Needs to Be a Tougher Mom
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Madonna recently sat down in a Today Show interview to talk about, among other things, her parenting. The Material Girl says that she faces many of the same challenges as other moms; she checks homework and wonders why her children choose certain fashions. She says, "To be a single mother of four, and to work as much as I do, with my life in a... Read More
Saturday, April 14, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
People recently highlighted a trend of celebrity tots wearing their pajamas out in public. Mason Disick, Kingston Rossdale, and Coco Arquette were all recently photographed out during the day wearing clothes that are clearly pajamas. People presents the trend as cute and even list places to buy pajamas for your kid to wear out in public. I do not ... Read More
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
I recently saw a picture of Denise Richards’s newest baby girl, Elose Joni, wearing a pair of $265 Gucci Jeans. I can’t say I didn’t muter an expletive at wondering why in the world a mom would put a 16-week-old in a pair of jeans that are more expensive than my car payment and will likely just get pooped on! I mean, I know a lot... Read More
Selma Blair Talks About Feeding Herself and Her Baby
Saturday, April 07, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Selma Blair is a first-time mom to 8-month-old son, Arthur Saint. She admits she is a little obsessive with her first child, calling herself a “hoverer.” She also talks about feeding her son and taking care of herself. She recently got involved in a childhood friend’s organization, Get Real for Kids. Get Real for Kids is an organi... Read More
Alicia Silverstone Feeds Son From Her Mouth!
Wednesday, April 04, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
We all know the saying breast is best. Well, according to Alicia Silverstone, mother to 10-month-old Bear, pre-chewed food is best as well. The actress recently posted a video of her feeding him some pre-chewed food straight from her mouth. She said this on her website, “I just had a delicious breakfast of miso soup, collards, and radish stea... Read More
Tori Spelling to Have Fourth Child
Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Tori Spelling recently announced that she is expecting her fourth child with husband, Dean McDermott. The couple’s three children are Liam, 5, Stella, 3 ½, and Hattie, who is 5 months old. The star announced the pending arrival on her webpage and posted a picture of her bare tummy with all three children’s hands on it. It is hard... Read More
Johnny Weir and Husband Bring Home a Son
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
According to People Magazine, champion figure skater Johnny Weir and his husband, Victor Voronov, posted on Twitter that they had brought home a son. However, it is not a cuddly human baby - but a furbaby. They said, "Our new son is home and exhausted. Say hello to Artem Viktorovich Weir-Voronov, or, Tyoma!" Okay, so I get that people lo... Read More
Snooki to Be On Season Six of Jersey Shore
Saturday, March 24, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
People magazine is reporting that Snooki has signed on for the sixth season of Jersey Shore to begin taping this summer. Snooki has been a fixture on the show since its first season with her drunken antics and one-night hook ups. This season will be different though considering that Snooki is pregnant with her first child. According to MTV "Th... Read More
Jessica Alba Tells White Lies To Her Children
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Jessica Alba recently sat down with Parenting magazine to talk about all things parenthood. The mother of two girls, Honor, age 3, and 7-month-old Haven, Alba talks about how she handles daily life with her kids. One of the things brought up was the paparazzi; Alba says that Honor often asks her about whom they are and why they are followin... Read More
Jessica Simpson Goes Nude for Elle
Saturday, March 17, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
In an act that would make most pregnant women have nightmares, Jessica Simpson recently bared it all for Elle magazine. She is certainly not the first celebrity to pose this way; Demi Moore started the trend in 1991 when she posed for Vanity Fair while pregnant with her daughter Scout. Since then, several other celebrities have posed nude w... Read More
Have You Ever Forgotten You Were Pregnant?
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
If you’re experiencing your first pregnancy, this question may seem so stupid to you. Being pregnant for the first time can be consuming, it is often all you think about, talk about, and dream about. Almost all plans and conversations relate to the baby growing in your belly. You wonder about what your baby will look like, wait in anticipatio... Read More
Saturday, March 10, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
The pint-sized reality star has been telling the media that she isn’t pregnant for a few months. Rumors first started to fly earlier in February; Snooki even addressed the rumors on Good Morning America, Live with Kelly, and Watch What Happened Live. She told each show that while a baby would be a happy thing, she isn’t currently pregna... Read More
Reese Witherspoon Not Prepared For Daughter to Become a Teenager
Wednesday, March 07, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Reese Witherspoon recently talked to Daybreak about how she is unprepared for her daughter, Ava, to turn thirteen. She tells the T.V. show, “This is the time where I start asking all my friends who have kids who are older, ‘What do you do about a cell phone? What are your rules about the computer? Is she allowed to go out with f... Read More
Nicole Richie Talks About Role Models and Keeping Her Kids Grounded
Saturday, March 03, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Nicole Richie may be the mother to two young children now, but not too long ago she was a rebellious twenty-something who didn’t have a great reputation. Known for driving drunk, partying, doing drugs, and other unsavory things, she has certainly matured into the mother she is today. Richie recently sat down with Flare magazine and talked abo... Read More
Kourtney Kardashian Expecting a Girl
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
News broke recently that Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick are expecting a baby girl this spring/summer. The Kardashians aren’t the only ones making baby announcements; here is a list of the most recent baby developments. Sarah Polley and David Sandomierski are expecting their first child. Joe and Heather Nichols are expecting their firs... Read More
Parents Angry At a Las Vegas School
Saturday, February 25, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
According to TMZ, there are several parents that are angry at a Las Vegas school after film crews showed up. The film crews were at the school to film members of TLC’s hit show Sister Wives. According to reports, the show was filming the family’s interaction with each other at a Valentines Day event. Parents were informed of the filming... Read More
Jason Bateman Brings New Daughter Home to an All-White Nursery
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Jason Bateman and his wife, Amanda Anka, welcomed their newest daughter on Feb 10th. According to People, the baby, named Maple, will be coming home to an all-white nursery, designed by Carousel Designs. The couple also has an older daughter, Francesca Nora, who is five. I am not sure an all-white nursery is the best idea for a baby. While th... Read More
Molly Sims Gushes About Her Favorite Pregnancy Accessory
Saturday, February 18, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Molly Sims, who is 4 months pregnant, recently spilled her favorite pregnancy accessory to reporters on the red carpet. She confessed that she was wearing Spanx! She says that the spandex undergarments keep things in place on her rapidly growing body. Apparently, Spanx even makes a maternity line (who knew!). It would have never occurred to m... Read More
Madonna's Daughter Shaves Her Head
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Madonna’s 15-year-old daughter Lourdes Leon was spotted recently with a drastically different hairstyle. Sporting a bun on the top of her head, the sides were shaved. And Lourdes isn’t the only celebrity offspring that has recently shaved her head. Willow Smith, the 11-year-old daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, recently sh... Read More
No Baby Talk in Neil Patrick Harris’ House
Saturday, February 11, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Neil Patrick Harris recently spoke to People magazine about how life is at his house with his two 15-month twins. While he admits his life is now filled with baby items and toys, there is one baby thing that he and partner, David Burtka, do not allow in their home, baby talk. Harris says that he and his partner talk to the twins in regular voices u... Read More
Jamie Spears Talks About Her Parenting Fears
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Jamie Spears is the younger sister to pop star Brittney Spears and mother to 3 and a half year old Maddie. When Spears announced her pregnancy 4 years ago she was 16 years old and the star of Disney show Zoey 101. She received a lot of bad media attention for her pregnancy and was looked down upon as a bad role model for the young girls who watched... Read More
Shiloh Jolie Pitt Cuts Her Hair
Saturday, February 04, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
In celebrity news lately has been the fact that Shiloh Jolie-Pitt has debuted an even shorter hairstyle. For the past few years, Shiloh has been photographed almost exclusively in boy’s clothes, with boy hair styles. In the August issue of Vanity Fair, Shiloh’s mother Angelina Jolie says this about Shiloh’s personal style, “... Read More
Suri Cruise Spotted Wearing Makeup
Wednesday, February 01, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
As I was looking for a story to write this week’s blog on, I came across a picture of Suri Cruise, daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, sporting a bright pink hat, navy dress, and bright red lipstick. So I started wondering whether or not children wearing makeup on a regular day is appropriate. Now I am not really saying that there is any... Read More
Hemsworth and Pataky Expecting and Causing Controversy
Saturday, January 28, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky announced this week that they are expecting their first child. The couple married in 2010 and are expecting their baby this spring. In an interview with Hola! Magazine, Pataky said “Since it’s our first child, we don’t care if it’s a boy or girl. Our only wish is that it’s healthy.&rdquo... Read More
Heidi Klum and Seal to Separate
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
News broke this weekend via TMZ that Heidi Klum and Seal were going to be filing legal papers for the dissolution of their marriage. Heidi and Seal confirmed the news with a statement saying that the couple of nearly seven years are separating citing that they have grown apart. In the statement they said, "We have had the deepest respect ... Read More
Kasey Kahne Tweets About Breastfeeding
Saturday, January 21, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Do you hear that screeching sound? That is NASCAR Driver Kasey Kahne as he backpedals... After encountering a woman breastfeeding her baby in a grocery store, Kahne Tweeted using the hash tag “#nasty.” Unfortunately for Kahne, his followers lashed out at him and he engaged in an argument with one Tweeter calling her a "bitch!"... Read More
Kelsey Grammer to Be a Father for the Fifth and Sixth Time
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Kelsey Grammer joyfully announced backstage at the Golden Globes that his wife, Kayte Walsh, and he were expecting twins. Grammer is perhaps best known for his roles in the iconic Cheers and Frasier, but recently has been in the press for his failed marriages and custody battle. Grammer met his current wife while still married to his fourth wife, C... Read More
Molly Sims Pregnant and Other Pregnancy Announcements and Births
Saturday, January 14, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Molly Sims and husband Scott Stuber were busy on their honeymoon. The couple just announced that they are expecting their first child together; they were married this past September. The rumor mill of US Weekly is reporting that Sienna Miller is pregnant with her first child. She has been dating boyfriend Tom Sturridge since 2010. The couple repor... Read More
Beyoncé Gives Birth and Pisses off A Lot of People
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
So unless you were living under a rock recently, you have heard that Beyoncé gave birth to a baby girl this past weekend. Blue Ivy Carter was born on Saturday January 7th. After the birth, there were a lot of reports that stated she had a scheduled C-section and that an entire floor of Lenox Hill Hospital was shut down to give the couple pri... Read More
Elizabeth Banks Talks About Surrogacy
Saturday, January 07, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
30 Rock star, Elizabeth Banks, recently opened up to Lucky magazine about surrogacy. Banks and her husband Max Handelman used a surrogate for their 9-month old son, Felix. After multiple failed attempts to get pregnant caused by what Banks calls a “womb issue,” they made the hard decision to turn to a surrogate. Banks told Lucky, &ldquo... Read More
Glee Star Dot-Marie Talks About Bullying
Wednesday, January 04, 2012 by Heather Montgomery
Glee’s Dot-Marie Jones recently spoke to People about bullying. She recalls being bullied as a kid saying, "I grew really fast … seven inches in six months." Jones, who plays Coach Beiste on the series, continues, saying that "kids would say comments like, 'You're so tall, you should have been a man. Are you a man?... Read More
Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards Vacation Together
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
WHAT!?! That was my first thought when I saw the blurb on my People mobile app that Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards were vacationing together. They have been tweeting from some unknown tropical local that they are having soooo much fun and are glad to be spending winter break together. Now, typically, my sensible brain would give them a mental p... Read More
Jessica Simpson Inks a Deal with Weight Watchers
Saturday, December 24, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
According to the Post, Jessica Simpson has signed on as Weight Watchers' newest spokesperson. She will use the program after having her baby to lose any baby weight and perhaps some of the excess weight that she has gained over the past few years. While I understand the want to lose baby weight having three kids of my own, I think inking a de... Read More
Jessica Alba Talks About Teaching Humility
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
Jessica Alba is the mother to 3-year old Honor and 4-month old Haven. She talks to People Magazine about how she is teaching her children to be humble. Alba says her and her husband Cash Warren are “Keeping her humble and not trying to over spoil her and letting her understand that there are people that don’t have what she has.&rdq... Read More
Katherine Heigl Talks About Cheating
Saturday, December 17, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
Celebrities don’t hold the corner market on cheating on their significant others or spouses; but it does seem to be a prominent problem in Hollywood, where long-term relationships are the rarity, not the norm. Recently, Katherine Heigl spoke to People Magazine about what she would do if her husband, Josh Kelley, cheated on her. She says that... Read More
Alyssa Milano Talks About Breastfeeding
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
Alyssa Milano is mom to 3-month old Milo, and recently talked to People Magazine about breastfeeding. She tells People that ”I think the thing I like best about breastfeeding is the closeness I feel to Milo, and knowing that he’s getting the best of me.” But, she is still not comfortable with breastfeeding in public. She is worrie... Read More
Saturday, December 10, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
I recently read a People Magazine article about Beyoncé and her eating habits during this pregnancy. Reportedly, she isn’t pigging out and is trying to keep her pregnancy gain to a minimum. She supposedly isn’t having any crazy cravings or indulging herself. She says that, “Because I’ve met so many people that sa... Read More
Kourtney Kardashian Expecting a Second Child
Wednesday, December 07, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
Well, the Kardashian publicity train keeps on rolling. Sources tell People this week that Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick are expecting their second child. This baby will join brother Mason and will likely come out with sunglasses, a big butt, and ready to publish its every move to the media. I have never been a Kardashian family fan, I just c... Read More
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Adopting Another Child?
Friday, December 02, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
News outlets have been reporting that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are considering adopting a seventh child. Reportedly, the pair has promised their daughter Zahara that they would adopt another child from Ethiopia, Zahara’s birth country. I have very mixed feelings on this. I think adoption is a remarkable thing, and it takes a large ... Read More
Saturday, November 26, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
Some new babies came into the world of Hollywood this week. Here is the latest info on the babies, parents, and toddlers of Hollywood. Piers Morgan welcomed his first daughter with wife Celia Walden. He has three boys from a previous marriage. Maggie Rizer and her husband Alex Mehran had a baby boy Alexander Rafahi Mehran III. This is their first... Read More
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
Unless you were living under a rock for the past year, you know how obsessed the media is with the royals across the pond. After the media frenzy of the wedding, all eyes turned to when Kate would produce an heir to the throne. After a visit to a Dutch UNICEF factory, where Kate was seen refusing a taste of a peanut bar, rumors began swirling that... Read More
Saturday, November 19, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
I am certainly guilty of watching the train wreck that was Jon and Kate + 8, as well as other ridiculous reality TV shows where children grow up in the limelight. As the world watched, this family was torn apart by the celebrity the show cast on them. I can’t imagine I would have wanted my poop, potty training, and other child antics to have ... Read More
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
It is that time again to do a baby bump update. Several celebrities have announced births or pregnancies lately. Hugh Grant recently revealed he is the father of a baby girl who was born in September. According to reports, he had a fleeting affair with an unnamed woman that resulted in pregnancy. He does not have any other children. Jared Padalec... Read More
Older Parents a Hollywood Fad?
Saturday, November 12, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
With the recent announcement of Bruce Willis expecting his first child with his wife Emma Heming and Bruce being the father of three older children with his ex-wife Demi Moore, my mind has turned to parents having babies older and older. Bruce Willis is 56, while his wife is 33. I understand the desire of a younger wife to have a child; howev... Read More
Celebrities Cashing In on Babies
Wednesday, November 09, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
With the rumors continuing to swirl regarding Jessica Simpson's growing midsection, there are some reports that she is shopping the rights to the announcement and first baby photos. It is nothing new to get paid by magazines for exclusive rights to pictures of a wedding or new bundle of joy, but I think her situation is a little different. She... Read More
Saturday, November 05, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
Recently, the news has broken that several Hollywood stars have adopted children in the past few months. I think adoption is an amazing process that takes selflessness to a new level from both the birth and adoptive parents. Hollywood stars are in the unique position to provide their children with pretty much almost any want or need their child has... Read More
Saturday, November 05, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
Recently the news has broken that several Hollywood stars have adopted children in the past few months. I think adoption is an amazing process that takes selflessness to a new level from both the birth and adoptive parents. Hollywood stars are in the unique position to provide their children with pretty much almost any want or need to their childre... Read More
Wednesday, November 02, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
It seems to be baby season in Hollywood! Several celebrities have announced their pregnancies, given birth, or adopted these past few weeks. It seems to me that having kids has become all the rage among the country's favorite screen stars. Maybe it is just that as a mother I now pay more attention to other people’s pregnancies and child... Read More
Wednesday, November 02, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
It seems to be baby season in Hollywood, several celebrities have announced their pregnancies, given birth, or adopted these past few weeks. It seems to me that having kids has become all the rage among the countries favorite screen stars. Maybe it is just that as a mother I now pay more attention to other people’s pregnancies and children, b... Read More
Saturday, October 29, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
Have you ever scratched your head at the name a celebrity has chosen for their bundle of joy? I know I sure have. It seems that the trend of the past few years is one-upping other celebrities with crazy name choices. Do you think this trend is because Hollywood stars are “artists” or because an odd baby name will get them into the... Read More
Saturday, October 29, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
Have you ever scratched your head at the name a celebrity has chosen for their bundle of joy? I know I sure have, it seems that the trend of the past few years is one upping other celebrities with the crazy name choices. Do you think this trend is because Hollywood stars are “artists” or because an odd baby name will get them into the p... Read More
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by Heather Montgomery
The baby bumps seem to be taking over Hollywood Boulevard! When I was pregnant each time with my three kids, I always paid attention to what celebrity was pregnant at the same time I was. It was always fun to see their bumps grow right along mine, though not so fun was watching their bumps diminish much faster than mine did after having the baby. S... Read More
