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Super Bowl Showdown: Gisele Bundchen versus the ATL Divas

Posted on February 4, 2017

The big game is tomorrow evening. Who are you rooting for? The 4x Super Bowl champions New England Patriots or the Atlanta Falcons. I know for certain our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alum Gisele Bundchen will be Team Patriots. After all, she is married to its longtime famed quarterback Tom Brady.

I’m not for certain, but I will take a guess that the scores of other celebs we’ve “bumpwatched” who live in the Atlanta area will be cheering for their home team.

Phaedra Parks, Kandi Burruss, Eudoxie Agnan, Ciara, Keshia Knight-Pulliam, Rasheeda and Tamara Braxton-Herbert all hail from the ATL.

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Beyonce Will Join This Growing List of Celebrities with Twins

Posted on February 1, 2017

Another celebrity diva is expecting twins! Beyonce announced on her Instagram page today that she and her husband Jay-Z are expecting twins. She posted an artistic photo of herself in bra and undies wearing a veil sitting in a bed of flowers and roses.

She joins fellow singing diva Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and Jennifer Lopez in twin motherhood and others like WNBA player Glory Johnson; celebrity spouses (or ex) Adrienne Bosh, Kayte Grammar, Kim Porter; Actresses Angelina Jolie, Geena Davis, Anna Paquin, Daya Vaidya, Garcelle Beauvais, Molly Ringwald, Mo’Nique, Sherri Saum, Holly Robinson-Peete, Rebecca Romijn, Marcia Cross, Lisa Marie Presley, including via surrogates as with Sarah Jessica Parker, Angela Basset, Julie Bowen, Neil Patrick Harris, Ricky Martin, among others.

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“We would like to share our love and happiness,” the 20-time Grammy winner captioned the baby bump photo which has been shared 2M times as of this posting. “We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes.”

We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. – The Carters
A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Feb 1, 2017 at 10:39am PST

Also, there is something about Grammy Awards when it comes to Beyonce announcing a pregnancy. She shared the news of her pregnancy with her first child, Blue Ivy following a performance in 2011 (arguably starting the red carpet reveal trend) and today, a couple weeks before the Grammy’s, here she is again to with baby news.

For the most part, the singer-songwriter has kept a lay profile for a while now since wrapping up her world tour last year. [side bar: I was just thinking about how Adele ended her tour by announcing she would be off to try to get pregnant again]

There has been a lot of speculation about a second child for several years now. And also, for the record, this is her third pregnancy. In 2013, the multi-platinum selling artist revealed that she had suffered a miscarriage prior to the arrival of her daughter.

“About two years ago, I was pregnant for the first time,” she revealed in a self-produced HBO documentary. “And I heard the heartbeat, which was the most beautiful music I ever heard in my life.

“I picked out names. I envisioned what my child would look like. I was feeling very maternal.

“I flew back to New York to get my check up – and no heartbeat. Literally the week before I went to the doctor, everything was fine, but there was no heartbeat.

“I went into the studio and wrote the saddest song I’ve ever written in my life. And it was actually the first song I wrote for my album. And it was the best form of therapy for me, because it was the saddest thing I’ve ever been through.”

I am excited for her and Blue Ivy, her daughter with Jay-Z. I am also looking forward to the bump watch and checking out what she will wear to this year’s Grammy red carpet on February 12.

This news comes the same week we learned about Pharrell Williams‘ triplets.

Multiples are the new singleton. lol

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Our 2017 People’s Choice Awards Run down

Posted on January 19, 2017

Blake Lively, Kristen Bell, Ali Arter and Jennifer Lopez attended the 2017 People’s Choice Awards.

I love the People’s Choice Awards, held this year at Microsoft Theater on January 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California, for several reasons: 1) the nominees include a broad array of actors, actresses and TV shows, movies and bits that the average person enjoys, not just critics, film producers and elites; 2) they spread the love around and there isn’t one show or person that dominates all the awards; and 3) they have fun category like best collaboration. I mean the nominees this year for that category included:

Conan O’Brien’s Ride Along with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart

Ellen DeGeneres and Britney Spears’ Mall Mischief

James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke with Adele

Lip Sync Battle with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum

Saturday Night Live with Alec Baldwin and Kate McKinnon

How fun, eh?!?

A bunch of our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums presented like Jada Pinkett Smith in Dolce&Gabbana and Christian Louboutin shoes and Ali Larter, who looked stunning in a cute pink strapless Zac Posen mini dress.

A lot were nominated too: Adele, Beyonce, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Kerry Washington, Kelly Ripa, Lucy Liu, Claire Danes, Ellen Pompeo, Hilary Duff, Keri Russell, Zoe Saldana, Scarlett Johanssen, EMily Blunt, Anna Farris, Zoe Deschanel, Taraji P. Henson, Viola Davis, for example. See…what I mean? They nominate everyone!

And then there were the winners: Jennifer Lopez, who stunned in a Reem Acra gown, Brian Atwood shoes, and H. Stern jewels won for Favorite TV Crime Drama Actress.

Brand new second-time mom Blake Lively showed out in in a black fringe Elie Sabb mini dress to pick up her win for Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress for her role in The Shallows.

Kristen Bell got two: a win for the Favorite Actress in a New TV Series for her role in The Good Place and her popular movie Bad Moms won for Favorite Comedic Movie.

Grey’s Anatomy Sarah Drew, Fuller House’s Jodie Sweetin and Grey’s Camilla Luddington, who is in her third trimester of pregnancy and looking fabulous.

Sarah Drew in a Self-Portrait mini dress and Camilla Ludington‘s show Grey’s Anatomy won for Favorite Network TV Drama. Luddington wore a black and sheer mid-length Heidi Merrick dress, Casadei pumps and jewels by Established Jewelry. Fuller House and cast were on hand to accept their win for the Favorite Premium Comedy Series, including Jodie Sweetin attended. She juxtaposed her inner rocker girl in a Linea Pelle Collection leather jacket with a dainty wearing a feminine floor-length floral dress from Sheri Hill underneath.

Sofia Vergara was statuesque in Marchesa and Neil Lane jewels while winning the award for Favorite Comedic TV Actress.

Carrie Underwood wasn’t there but she walked away with the Favorite Female Country Artist award.

The biggest winner among all our alums was Britney Spears who nabbed the Favorite Pop Artist, Favorite Social Media Celebrity and the Favorite Comedic Collaboration for her “Mall Mischief” bit with Ellen DeGeneres. She was a no-show, however. Poo.

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Jessica Biel Prefers A Non-Show Biz Career for Son

Posted on January 19, 2017

When you’re Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake‘s kid, ya got a pretty good chance of inheriting an “entertainment gene” or two.

As it turns out, it looks like their son Silas, who turns two in April, has “probably” inherited his parents’ talents, says Biel.

“He’s definitely very charming,” she told me last night at the premiere of her new movie The Book of Love (in theaters on Jan. 13). “He’s full of beans.”

She already thinks there’s a good chance Silas will follow in her and J.T.’s footsteps, but it’s not something she’s exactly hoping for.

“It’s such a challenging existence being an artist,” Biel said. “It’s hard. I just want him to be happy whatever he does.”

Silas kinda made his big screen debut in The Book of Love. Biel was eight-months pregnant when she shot the film. She’s also a producer on the movie, which tells the story of an architect (Jason Sudeikis) who befriends a homeless teen (Maisie Williams) after his pregnant wife dies in a car accident (Biel).

They thought about recasting Biel but in the end she said she was too attached to step away after spending nine years working to get the movie made.

“I was terrified,” director Bill Purple said of working with the mom-to-be. “My entire being was terrified. All I cared about, as much as I was trying to focus on the film, was just don’t induce labor. We took all the precautions we could…We did the best to make her comfortable. She was a trooper.”

Timberlake provided the movie’s music. “I was hoping I was going to be able to be this mean lady boss and be like, ‘No, I don’t like that cue, change it,'” Biel said. “But no, I was like, ‘This is amazing. I love it. Whatever you want.'”

reprinted with permission from E!Online

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It’s Golden Globes Weekend and the Party’s Already Started (GET THE LOOK!)

Posted on January 8, 2017

It’s Golden Globes weekend which means tons of opportunities for Hollywood’s A-Listers and elites to hobnob with one another at various events, pre- and after-parties.

We spotted at least four of our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums working the “red carpet” at the The Art of Elysium presents Stevie Wonder‘s HEAVEN – Celebrating the 10th Anniversary at Red Studios yesterday, on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

Kristen Bell opted for a gorgeous copper-colored sleeveless sequined gown by Maria Lucia Hohan and gold Charlotte Olympia heels and clutch.

Chrissy Tegien was radiant in a white Tiered Ruffle Long Sleeve Lace Dress by Jonathan Simkhai. Ashlee Simpson Ross too wore a black lace dress by the same designer, which she accented with smokey eye and a black choker for a Gothic look.

Jaime King went with a lace Altuzarra slip dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, a Sophia Webster clutch, Vhernier earrings, and a Tacori ring.

They all looked fab and all the dresses were off the rack! Get them here:

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These were on Top 10 Most Viewed Posts/Stories of the Year

Posted on December 31, 2016

Happy New Year’s Eve!

To commemorate the end of the year, we are sharing out top ten most view posts of the year, including popular posts from yesteryear. Take a look back with us and if you’ve never ever seen these very popular posts, we invite you to click thru to see what’s the fuss all about!

Enjoy!

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http://bellyitchblog.com/2012/10/10-commandments-of-fertility-getting.html

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http://bellyitchblog.com/2014/02/newly-catholic-dominique-dawes-is.html

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http://bellyitchblog.com/2014/05/20-amazing-before-and-after-makeup.html

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http://bellyitchblog.com/2015/11/fablifes-leah-ashley-welcomes-son-ford-francis-after-iud-pregnancy.html

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http://bellyitchblog.com/2016/12/inside-joseline-hernandezs-baby-shower.html

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http://bellyitchblog.com/2015/06/our-pick-of-the-best-springsummer-maternity-looks-from-fashion-bloggers.html

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http://bellyitchblog.com/2009/09/2009-most-expensive-diaper-bags.html

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http://bellyitchblog.com/2011/10/black-couples-that-adopt-white-babies.html

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http://bellyitchblog.com/2015/10/why-gawker-has-been-trolling-kristin-cavallari-for-500-days.html

#10

http://bellyitchblog.com/2014/02/heroin-chic-lives-jaime-king-remembers.html

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Bellyitch’s Favorite Thing Winners Announced

Posted on December 21, 2016

Thanks you for entering our annual Holiday Giveaway! We got over 5,000 entries for 10 items worth over $800! Using our giveaway interface over at Gleam.io, we randomly selected winners who are all announced on the widgets below.

We did not however confirm the winner of the abiie High chair so that one isn’t listed because we may pull a new winner if the winner does not respond. Also, because the KoalaSafe Router was late entry, we’re extended that contest into the new year!

See you at the next big giveaway!

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The Bellyitch’s Favorite Things Gift Guide and Giveaway Starts Today (CONTEST)

Posted on December 13, 2016

For the past 6 years, (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010) we’ve hosted an annual end-of-the-year Giveaway.

This year, we’re returning to the Favorite Things Format once again!

Welcome to the 2016 to Bellyitch’s Favorite Things Gift Guide and Giveaway!

It’s that time of the year again! Holiday shoppers will be searching high and low for unique and creative gifts to give their loved ones and may snag some discounted finds of their own while they’re out shopping. As you consider what items to purchase for that new mom or dad, dad or mom-to-be, toddler, kid or busy and active person in your family, please consider one of these awesome gift ideas that are part of Bellyitch Favorite Things of 2016!

We’ve curated a fine listing of one-of-a-kind, innovative, and off-the-beaten path items that are likely to put a smile on the recipients face.

Each day over the next week or so, we will feature one of the below items on the blog with an entry form to win it! You can return each day to enter to increase your chances of winning. And there are various ways to win extra entries.

The preliminary listing of products and services up for grabs is below and captured in the image above. However, do return here often as this page will be updated with new promotional partners we are adding on an ongoing basis thru the Give-aways end on December 17 — just in time to announce the winners and get their products shipped off to them in time for Christmas and Passover!

Check Back here daily to Enter to Win the Items up for grab as we make the entry forms go live:

LÍLLÉbaby®. Essential Baby Carrier ($99) ENTER HERE

Easy-Doks Dok CR33 ($79) ENTER HERE

Abiie Beyond Junior Y High Chair ($179) ENTER HERE

The Shower Sidekick ($29.99) ENTER HERE

The G3s Gamepad multi-platform portable game controller ($99.99) ENTER HERE

Yeah Baby!: The Modern Mama’s Guide to Mastering Pregnancy, Having a Healthy Baby, and Bounce Back Better than Ever ($18.99) and

Art and Cook 13-Piece Super Slicer ($9.99) (Total $28.99) ENTER HERE

Kidz Gear Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headphones Specially made for children ($59.99) ENTER HERE

Newer Tech NuGuard KX Case for iPhone 7, 6 & 6 Plus or iPad and Screen protector ($59.99) ENTER HERE

Put me in the Book personalized story book “Can you help an Elf?” ($34.99) ENTER HERE

KoalaSafe Family Friendly Router with Parental Controls ($99) ENTER HERE

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And the first product is this gorgeous baby carrier by LÍLLÉbaby®.

This carrier can be worn in 6 different says from infancy until baby is a toddler. It is based on Scandinavian design principals— with comfort and style in mind, and it features durable, high quality fabric and materials and is in the under $100 category.

This award-winning brand focuses on attachment parenting families that love to babywear and comes in 8 modern prints (Black with Circle of Love, Charcoal with Seahorses, Navy with Seven Seas, Stone with Boardwalk, Turquoise with Lily Pond, Stone, Stone with Anchors, and Stone with Park Place) and 7 seasonal prints (Black with Circle of Love, Navy with Seven Seas, Stone with Boardwalk, Stone, Stone with Donut, Stone with Park Place, and Stone with Fall in Fern).

We reviewed one of the carriers and discovered it was relatively easy to use the 3-way straps. They offer limit-less adjustability: carrying straps adjust in two directions in addition to the Perfect Fit Adjusters (PFAs) on the front of the carrier. The adjusters allow the wearer to find a truly customized fit and provide easy access for breastfeeding on the go.

The best thing about having a carrier is that one can shop, go to the grocers or a walk for exercise with baby in tow.

We loved that the carrier was sturdy and featured a signature LÍLLÉbaby cargo and hood pockets for storage. An attachable all-weather hood made from soft, breathable luxury mesh can be added. It provides added comfort and safety for baby during windy or cold days. The mesh is great for warmer temperatures.

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The carrier is sold throughout North America, Europe and Asia. More than one ways to Enter and Daily Entries are allowed!

NEW DEADLINE: December 18 at midnight!

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ALL OTHER CONTEST ITEMS ENTRY FORMS. INCREASE YOUR CHANCES TO WIN!

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Rochelle Humes is Expecting Her Second Child

Posted on November 17, 2016

British TV host and former girl band member Rochelle Humes and her husband ex-boy band member Marvin Humes are expecting their second child. Marvin announced the news on his Instagram.

“Absolutely delighted to announce that Rochelle and I are extending our family!” he captioned a collage of a recent maternity photo. “We’re over the moon! Baby Humes no2 is on the way!!”

Absolutely delighted to announce that Rochelle and I are extending our family! We’re over the moon! Baby Humes no2 is on the way!! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1aqLPWIGJw
— Marvin Humes (@MarvinHumes) November 17, 2016

She also posted her own Instagram with the teasing caption: “Ten tiny fingers, ten tiny toes, but who are you? Nobody knows…”

We covered Rochelle when she was expecting her first child, daughter Alia-Mai. Hope she has a boy this time.

Congrats!

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Where Was Bryce Dallas Howard Hiding her Vivacious Curves All these Years?

Posted on August 11, 2016

Actress Bryce Dallas Howard speaks onstage during American Film Institutes 44th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute show to John Williams at Dolby Theatre on June 9, 2016 in Hollywood, California.

So…. I spent the morning stalking Bryce Dallas Howard, a Bellytich Bumpwatch alum, who currently stars in the soon-to-be released Disney movie Pete‘s Dragon.

Pardon my stream of consciousness revelations:

What caught my eye was the vivacious leopard print wrap dress she wore to Hollywood premiere of Pete’s Dragon outside El Capitan Theatre on Monday, as reported by the Daily Mail.

And I thought, wowza! She looks gorge and absolutely hawt! Mama Mia! What a marvelous voluptuous shape!

Then, I thought but where was she hiding those curves all these years?

I admit, I never saw many of her early movies or plays. Howard didn’t rest on her laurels as being the daughter to vet actor, producer and director Ron Howard. She learned and honed her craft so she could have the chops to land top roles. She graduated from performing arts camp at Stagedoor Manor, New York, she then proceeded to Tisch School of the Arts New York University and graduated with B.FA honours (2003) She has also studied at School at Steppenwolf Chicago and New York City-based The Actors Center.

Honoree Director Ron Howard accepts award from presenter Bryce Dallas Howard onstage at the DGA Honors 2015 Gala on October 15, 2015 in New York City.

Nonetheless, I did catch all the hits she is best known for and I swear I thought she was more svelter in Jurassic World. (I finally caught it on cable during a movie night at home with the hubby and kids.)

Then I figured it out! She was wearing neutral jungle theme toned down colors and I just never noticed them. Hmmm… Come to think of it, when she played Victoria in the Twilight Saga, Hilly Holbrook in The Help or Gwen Stacy in Spiderman 3, I never noticed how curvaceous she was when she played those roles either.

Aaaah, blame it on creative costuming! Thanks, Hollywood. ha.

Howard as Victoria in the Twilight Series, Hilly in The Help and Claire in Jurassic World

Well, well…then I thought to myself, if she looked amazing in that wrap dress, what other looks have I missed? That’s when I discovered all these fab outfits she wore at various Hollywood events and movie premiere.

Nice! We’ve really got to do a better job and showcasing and highlighting these influential actors that do not fit in the size 2 mold and kill it on the screen and the red carpet.

I’ve always admired Bryce for being open and authentic about the reality of pregnancy and motherhood. I found her post-partum looks to be more realistic for women who have just given birth, uncommon to the unrealistic ideal that is pushed onto women.

Shortly, after she gave birth to her son Theo in 2007 with fellow actor husband Seth Gabel, the former stage play actress was ridiculed in gossip media for her post-partum size, then she opened up about suffering through post-partum depression and her struggles with breastfeeding which, in 2010, she said was harder than natural childbirth and led her to cry in the shower.

She welcomed a daughter Beatrice in January 2012.

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