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Watch Jimmy Fallon & Michelle Obama Evolution of Mom Dancing 2 (VIDEO)

Posted on April 4, 2015

In honor and celebration of the 5th anniversary of the First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama‘s “Let’s Move” initiative dedicated to getting children and families more active and eating better, late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon and Mrs. O did a part 2 to their popular Mom Dancing skit on The Tonight Show last night.

Check out the Evolution of the Mom Dance 2:

In case you missed it, here is the original from two years ago too:

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Pregnant meteorologist addresses bullies who shamed her bump

Posted on April 3, 2015

Those of us who celebrate women in the pregnant form quickly forget that society is full of meanies who prefer women with child stay covered and tucked away for nine months as was done in the dark ages.

Kristi Gordon, a pregnant British Columbia meteorologist at news Global BC, said when she first got pregnant she plead with viewers to “please be nice to me about my clothing.” How sad is it that she had to even make such a disclaimer to audiences. Are we such a judgmental culture that we aren’t capable of seeing pregnant women in daily newscasts and deal with it for a few months? Ugh!

But no such luck! Gordon recently started received a very mean letter from a group of viewers criticizing her bump-hugging wardrobe.

Gordon, emotionally, read some parts of the letter.

“Nowhere on North America TV have we seen a weather reader so gross as you (sic),’ Kristi read from one of the messages. ‘Your front end looks like the Hindenburg and rear end a brick – fill in the blank – house.”

“‘Buy some decent clothes and have more respect for your unborn child. You’re not the first pregnant woman OMG.”

“‘Looser tops would look much more professional.”

During the segment, Gordon and her co-hosts Robin Stickley and Squire Barnes laughed off the misspellings in the letter, also pointing out that the author were too cowardly to include their names and a return address.

“First of all, if you are going to diss us, please learn how to spell,” Squire noted, explaining Global is spelled with an ‘a’ – not an ‘e’ like the group had written.

The hurtful words got to Gordon and she said although she considered Squire’s opinion to not even address the “haters” she felt compelled to share how upset she got by the words and they affected her self esteem.

“I feel like I am pretty confident person… I wouldn’t be in this industry if I wasn’t. I don’t feel that this is really affecting me or has affected me.”

She also responded:

It’s amazing when you say something mean about someone, it still affects them Even if you are joking, it sinks in at some level….I was not impressed with myself when I got into bed yesterday and thought about what I had done through the evening hours. It obviously had affected me….

For those of you emailing to say I look great and to keep my head up — THANK YOU! Please also share a kind comment to the person next to you…

No matter how rational or confident you are, the mean things people say can have an impact…The negative thoughts seep in when you don’t even realize it. Even a little joking comment could do some damage. Hopefully this can help us all be more aware of our impact on others.

Good response but still upsetting that women on TV and in the media must be subject to such garbage opinions!

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Bump Watch: Celeb Moms-to-Be Social Media Updates

Posted on April 2, 2015

Some celebrity moms use social media to share updates and pics of their belly and bump progression to their fans and followers. Here is a roundup of some recent social shares:

Kimora Lee Simmons and her hubby looked suave as they headed to the Goldman Sachs’ Partner Ball last week (Twitter)

Hilaria Baldwin was chilling poolside with her baby (Instagram)

Tamera Mowry-Housley did “pregnant lady fierce” in a recent outfit she wore on her hit FOX panel talk show, The Real (Instagram)

Eudoxiee Bridges showed off her “one ab refusing to let the bump win.” Funny. (Instagram)

Leah Jenner showed off her pregnant silhouette (Instagram)

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8 Questions with BravoTV’s TTC ‘NewlyWeds’ Kirk and Laura Knight

Posted on April 1, 2015

Trying to conceive your first child as a newlywed can be exciting and anxious-filled, but imagine doing that under the ever-present eye of reality TV cameras?

That’s exactly what newly married business owners Kirk and Laura Knight are going through right now as one of the couples in BravoTV‘s reality experiment show, Newyleds: The First Year. The show follows and chronicles the entire first year of marriage four couples. This is the second time the show has aired and like last time, in 2013, we also have a couple that is preparing to conceive a baby within that first year.

We sat down with Laura, a stylish and very fit Pilates instructor, business savvy insurance brokerage company owner and her very witty and snarky hubby, Kirk, a StartUp founder, top investment and commercial real estate owner and a former ultimate bachelor (he collects expensive exotic fish for goodness sake!) –to check in on their trying to conceive (TTC) efforts and the ups and downs of doing it all on TV!

1. How has it been trying to get pregnant under the watchful eye of reality TV cameras and now audiences watching the show?

LK: It is exciting to share our journey with the audience. Our hope is that other couples will be able to relate to our new TTC (trying to conceive) status.

KK – I really don’t mind the cameras and feel very excited to share this part of our story with the public. It is a very exciting time.

2. What has been the response from family? Co-Workers? Clients? Etc.

LK – I don’t know who is more excited – our families or us?! Having a baby would finally make my parents grandparents for the first time. They are already planning Disney vacations with their imaginary grandchildren. Kirk’s family has been very encouraging & supportive – they would like to see Kirk enter fatherhood again. As far as work is concerned, we don’t really talk in great detail about our personal lives with clients – I guess they will have to watch the show if they want to know more.

3. How have the cameras made the TTC (trying to conceive) road easier or harder, if at all?

LK: It can be a bit stressful when you share your vulnerabilities with the world. We made the decision to have the baby and we want it to all happen right away, seamlessly. We are planners and are forced to let go of that control when TTC. I have to remind myself that this isn’t a race to the finish line. Luckily, our relationship is filled with a lot of love, intimacy & playfulness – this peels away the pressure and allows us to enjoy our time together.

4. Are you prepared for fertility challenges and Kirk, do you realize how the pressures will be different for you, who already have children (he has two teenage sons from a previous relationship), compared to Laura who is looking to have her first?

LK – Most people don’t try to have a baby immediately after marriage, but Kirk and I have been together over 4.5 years and we are not spring chickens. I feel there is no better time than the present. When planning for a baby @ 34 years old (Kirk being 40), I try to be realistic. It may take some time, there may be complications – we are pushing into the “higher risk” category. Above all, we should enjoy the process – we are making a baby!

KK – I do not anticipate any fertility issues as I have super-sperm (top shelf).

5. Are you open to other alternative means for getting pregnant if you cannot the natural way? If so, will you consider IVF, surrogate pregnancy or adoption?

LK – I am certainly open to IVF, surrogacy & adoption. Kirk has more of the “we will cross that bridge when we get there” mentality.

KK – I understand there may be problems but I believe things have a strange way of working out.

6. If not, will you be cool to just be a stepmom, Laura or do you think you will always ache for kids of your own and will continue to strive to have them?

LK – I know that I was meant to be a mother, it is very important to me.

KK – We will do what is necessary to have a child.

7. How has family planning impacted your career, Laura and/or your startup Kirk?

LK: Family planning hasn’t really impacted our careers. Of course, as business owners, there are no “maternity leave” perks. Scheduling will be paramount.

KK – Planning for a family hasn’t had any impact on my career. The challenges will come when you have to balance your time between the family, baby, career, start-up, teenage sons… I need a drink.

8. What advice would you give any couple who is thinking of putting their first year of marriage or their TTC moments on TV?

LK: Think before you speak – JK. You have to be able to go into the realty tv world with open eyes – there are always going to be ups and downs, but what matters most is that you and your partner are there for one another through it all.

KK: You open up your entire life and expose the good, bad, and ugly. Making the decision to share the first year & TTC moments on TV is not for everyone. You really need to have a strong relationship and confidence in each other to show it all to the world.

Very fun interview and from watching these two each week, we’re thinking they’ll be married for a very very long time! They did not confirm whether their efforts have been successful or not so for now, we all just have to keep up by watching them each week on Bravo Tuesdays at 10pm ET.

If you’re reading this on the east coast, it’s time to watch! Check your local listings!

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REVIEW: Celeb favorite SoftBaby is Organic softness for baby

Posted on March 31, 2015

About 5 years ago, we featured organic onesies in our weekly Eco Friday posts for the edification of our Eco-conscious parents who are interested in earth-friendly products. The benefit of organic clothing for babies is that they are gentler to the sensitive skin of newborns and infants that are prone to allergic reactions from clothing. Outfitting them in clothes made of organic material such as organic cotton may lessen the chances of their skin becoming irritated from harmful pesticides and other irritants found in non-organic materials.

We got a chance to check out a relatively new organic baby clothing company called SoftBaby, which, according to the designer line, is loved by celeb moms Hayden Panettiere, Drew Barrymore and Ciara.

Here is a review from Bellyitch Reader Reviewer Chelsea who sampled a romper on her gorgeous 8-month old son Michael. Here is her review:

Fit – The first question when buying baby

clothes is does it fit? Great fit is key. Depending on the manufacturer, new

parents often finding themselves upsizing or downsizing based on the clothing’s

label to find the right fit for their baby. SoftBaby’s romper was a great fit

with no age guessing game. My 8 month old fit the 6-9 romper perfectly. There

was even some room for him to continue to grow.

Design and Texture – I loved SoftBaby’s design.

The unbleached organic cotton with yellow orange deer prints was adorable. The

romper would be a great baby shower unisex gift to give. Additionally, the

organic cotton was truly as soft as if it was picked directly from the field.

The thickness was a summer cotton and it made me wonder if SoftBaby was

considering having a winter cotton line of clothing as well.

Function –

Call it the “Great Soft Baby Crawling Suit.” The cotton moved freely with the baby as he speed

crawled around the house. Definitely no creasing, stretching or cotton

stiffness. The down side came when it was time to change Michael’s diaper. The

romper only had front snaps and no diaper snaps. The front snaps were a bit

stiff which made me worry that I may tear the fabric. And with no diaper snaps,

changing Michael required aerobatics on his part and for me to take the romper

almost off of him.

Overall: I would buy

the romper for myself or as a baby shower gift.

Good thing! Check out Softbaby which sells blankets, bloomers, rompers and bodysuits, starting at $40.

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Celeb-inspired Easter Dress Style Ideas

Posted on March 31, 2015

If you are currently preggers and planning what to wear to church this Easter, here are some Throwback pics of celebrities who looked fashionable and delightful in dresses that would be suitable for Easter Service, an Easter Egg Roll or an Easter Brunch.

Go casual in a flowy maxi dress under a denim jacket like Kristin Cavallari did during her first pregnancy with son Camden jack two years ago or a billowy-sleeved Bohemian top under cropped pants like what Korean actress Kim Hee-sun wore during a GAP maternity campaign in 2009. Halle Berry and Angelina Jolie also dressed up and down the maxi dress and you can too.

If you’re looking to look more formal, go with bold and pastel colors or cream mid-length dresses like how Kate Hudson, Christina Applegate, Jolie, Gwen Stefani and Reese Witherspoon during their respective last pregnancy.

Happy Easter!

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Justin Timberlake tributes pregnant wife Jessica Biel at IHeartMusic Awards

Posted on March 30, 2015

Justin Timberlake captured some more hearts during last night’s broadcast of the IHeartMusic Awards while accepting his Innovator Award. The chart-topper multi-platinum-selling artist started his acceptance speech by quoting one of the greatest innovators in history Steve Jobs and then offered some words about dreaming big and sticking with it from President Theodore Roosevelt,

He ended his inspirational schpiel with a shout out to his wife Jessica Biel, who he called “best friend and favorite collaborator” and is heavily pregnant, about to deliver the couple’s first child.

“Lastly, you can’t have innovation without creation, so finally I want to thank my best friend, my favorite collaborator, my wife Jessica at home who’s watching,” Timberlake concluded. “Honey, I can’t wait to see our greatest creation yet. Don’t worry, Daddy’s heading home right now to innovate by learning how to change a poopy diaper and get my swaddle on.”

Awwww! Too sweet!

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What celeb moms did this weekend (PHOTOS)

Posted on March 30, 2015

It was a busy weekend for celeb moms we’ve covered in the past. We’ve got photos to commemorate the weekend.

Jennifer Hudson performed her duet with Iggy Azalea outfitted in the sexy cop get-up she usually wears when performing that song. She looked great in the version at the I Heart Music awards (above) and the Kids Choice Awards (below).

Kelly Clarkson hit the night out at Muhammad Ali‘s Celebrity Fight Night XXI on Friday, March 27, 2015. Loved her outfit! Very fashion forward and hip.

Also, Friday, we spotted How to Get Away with Murder star Viola Davis and her 3-year old daughter Genesis at the Nick Kids’ Choice awards GBK gifting suite.

The next day across country, Michelle Obama received a standing ovation on Saturday at the taping of BET‘s 2015 Black Girls Rock! event at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, where she gave a powerful, inspirational speech.

The Smiths were in the house: Jada Pinkett, Willow and Will, looking like the hip ultra chic family we know and love.

On Sunday, Carrie Underwood shared on her Instagram page new picture of her and NHL player hubby Mike Fisher‘s newborn son, Isaiah Michael Fisher.

“The Predators are in the playoffs!” Underwood wrote with her son clutching a Nashville Predators hockey stick. “Just waiting to get called up! #PutMeInCoach.”

During the airing of I Heart Radio Awards, Kelly Clarkson rocked the stage with her latest single, “The Heartbreak Song.”

Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and Beyoncé Knowles Carter reunited Deatiny’s Child briefly at the Stella Awards at the Orleans Center in Las Vegas, Nevada to sing Williams’ gospel song that features her ex-bandbates: “Say Yes“.

photos: Getty, Instagram, Starcast

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Photographer captures Swedish dads on paternity leave

Posted on March 29, 2015

When Swedish photographer Johan Bävman took time off of work in product development at Sandvick to care for his children, he didn’t to search for resources and information for dads in his situation, but couldn’t find much. It was a shock considering that families in there are required to be given 480 days of parental leave and 60 days of that leave must be used by dads or forfeited.

To fill that void, he decided to then that he decided to chronicle the stories of other dads in his shoes through imagery. It would benefit the 12% of those eligible for the leave in Sweden actually take it.

The result of his photography project is a very heartwarming collection of powerful images of dads being nurturing, thorough and hands-on in their upbringing. It’s great to see that the children in the photographs are not overly coiffed or cleaned up and their homes are messy and what a typical lived in abode would look like.

It’s perfectly imperfect and doesn’t look staged at all.

Check out the photos at BuzzFeed.

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Bump Watch: Jaime, Leah, Jessica and Naya

Posted on March 28, 2015

In this installment of our bumpwatch roundup, we’ve got a wide variety of recent and a little bit dated celebrity-related pregnancy news:

Jaime King bared a topless bump photo before it got deleted (Entertainment Tonight)

Leah Jenner and hubby, Kim Kardashian‘s step brother, are expecting (Instagram)

Jessica Biel is so preggers her baby belly was peeking under her shirt (Popsugar)

Naya Rivera was bumpilicious in bump-hugging mini dress at the airport. (Perez Hilton)

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