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Serena Williams Is Great At Crowdsourcing New Mom Advice From Followers

Posted on December 13, 2017

Now that Tennis Champ Serena Williams is a mom, she is doing a brilliant job utilizing her multi-million followers on social media by crowdsource gathering insight and information into motherhood.

Last Saturday, she posted a photo of her daughter Alexis Olympia who refused to leave her side while having a meeting. The endearing photo showed the adorable tot with her hand around her mom and clinging on for dear life. Too cute.

“Happy Saturday! I had a biz meeting at my house and Olympia insisted on staying with me. It was so cute.” Williams captioned the photo. “She had one arm around me and the other one on me. It was so sweet. Share a raw pic and story of your young one I would love to see! Love you all.”

To that request, she got close to 14,000 comments from moms sharing photos of themselves with their children, some as old as 30-year olds who are still quite attached to their moms!

Williams also recently sought out support from her followers by querying them on how long they breastfead their newborn or infant children. “How long did you breastfeed?” the Grand Slam Champ asked. “Is it weird that I get emotional when I even just think about when it’s time to stop?”

Fellow moms:

How long did you breastfeed? Is it weird that I get emotional when I even just think about when it’s time to stop? pic.twitter.com/YOz4oeIajH
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) December 6, 2017

Last week, Nike also announced that it planned to name one of its buildings in its complex after the brand ambassador.

“What a year it has been. First a grand slam win followed by a awesome baby… than the most magical wedding. What next? How about a building!!…” Williams shared of the news. “Nike announced yesterday that one of its new world headquarters buildings will be named after me. It will be the biggest on campus and is scheduled to open in 2019. I am honored and grateful! #TeamNike”

Williams and her husband Alexis Ohaniana welcomed their first child together, Alexis Jr., on September 1, 2017! That day, another marvelous Virgo was born. [Note: the author of this blog post is a Virgo]

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Inside Expecting Chrissy Teigen’s Pan Am Theme 32nd Birthday Party

Posted on December 2, 2017

Second-time mom-to-be Chrissy Teigen celebrated her 32nd Birthday at the Pan Am Experience in Pacoima, California.

The celebration took place aboard a Pan Am American World Airways 747 at the adult theme park. Guests included her husband John Legend, and their couple bffs Kim Kardashian-West and her husband Kanye West. Kim dressed in a Jackie Kennedy Onasis pale pink dress, white heels, dark shades and wore a buffant wig.

Teigen was outfitted in a salmon colored tweet 60s style suit and square handbag, quite fitting with the era theme.

Kim’s mom Kris Jenner attended as well in a black cape, neck scarf and carried vintage luggage.

The party attendees played Bingo and used bingo markers with Teigen’s face on it. She later got up doing a full in-flight demonstration while dangling a fake cigarette from her mouth.

Theme era parties are all the rage among adult celebs. Serena Williams held a 1950s baby shower and Southern Charm’s Cameran Eubanks had a 1960s-era Slim Aarons baby shower.

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Inside Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian’s Wedding (PHOTOS and LINK)

Posted on November 17, 2017

Tennis Champ Serena Williams wed Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian in a Beauty and the Beast-themed wedding at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans on Thursday. The photos to the elegant affair were released today, Friday.

The event, held at the, featured an A-List of celebrity guests including her sister Venus Williams, singers Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Ciara with their husbands , Kim Kardashian-West, actress Eva Longoria, Anna Wintour and more.

The reception started outdoors and spilled into the exposed brick wall lined gallery. The bridal party walked down a runway during their entrance. The bride wore a stunning Alexander McQueen princess gown and changed into another shorter and longer feathered Versace dress with blinged out custom Nikes.

Her daughter Olympia with her new husband was featured prominently at the event in a cute little flower girl dress, walked in being carried by Serena’s mom Oracene Price. The couple said their personal vows over a floral arch.

Revived R&B 90s boy band group New Edition performed and Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo did an impromptu performance of “A Natural Woman.” Serena and Alexis performing their choreographed first dance to “Tale As Old As Time.”

Guests walked home with party favors that were tiny tennis trophies with the names of famous tennis greats emblazoned on them. An antique carousel was featured prominently inside the gallery.

The reception included several banquet style tables with the bride and groom sitting in throne-like golden chairs.

Williams took to Instagram on Friday to share a stunning shot of herself in her Alexander McQueen princess gown and the Groom wore Giorgio Armani. You can see the beautiful photos over at Vogue which assembled a lovely slideshow!

A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on Nov 17, 2017 at 5:27pm PST

@serenawilliams married @alexisohanian in a stunning Sarah Burton for @alexandermcqueen princess gown. Tap the link in our bio for more exclusive photos from the star-studded celebration. Photographed by @mistadubb and @ericamelissa_.
A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) on Nov 17, 2017 at 5:39pm PST

“You are the greatest of all time, not just in sport. I’m talking about as a mother, and as a wife. I am so excited to write so many more chapters of our fairy tale together.” Congratulations to @serenawilliams and @alexisohanian, who exchanged vows last night. Tap the link in our bio to see the exclusive first photos from their fairytale wedding in New Orleans. Photographed by @melbarlowandco and @allanzepedaphotography.
A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) on Nov 17, 2017 at 5:39pm PST

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Serena Williams to Defend Australian Open Title As Baby Girl Cheers Her On

Posted on October 20, 2017

Serena Williams has announced that she plans to defend her Australian Open championship title in 2018.

In the meantime, she and fiancé Alexis Ohanian have been showing off photos of their 7-week old adorable daughter, Alexis Ohanian Jr. on Instagram.

“Say what,” the proud parents captioned an adorable chubby cheeked photo on Jr’s page.

The new dad also Instagrammed an image toting their tot.

“Mon petit chou,” he wrote.

Williams also recently surveyed her fans on IG stories asking them to share what they got as push presents.

Williams confirmed during a recent press event that she will play the Jan. 15-28 competition to defend her title at the Australian Open.

It should be expected.

During the TED 2017 Conference in Vancouver, Williams earlier this year, she told Gayle King, “I definitely plan on coming back. I’m not done yet. If [my sister Venus Williams is] still playing, I know I can play. This is just a new part of my life. My baby’s going to be in the stands and hopefully cheering for me.”

yay!! Can’t wait! Mamas do it too!

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Serena Williams introduces Daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr to the World

Posted on September 13, 2017

So Teyana Taylor isn’t the only celebrity with a daughter who is a Junior!

Tennis Champ Serena Williams introduced her daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr to the world on Wednesday.

The new mom shared the first photo of her gorgeous baby girl on her Instagram account.

“Meet Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. You have to check out link in bio for her amazing journey. Also check out my IG stories,” the reigning Australian Open champ captioned the photo of her precious baby girl nestled on her chest.

The tennis pro and her fiancé, Reddit co-founder fiancé Alexis Ohanian, welcomed their new addition on Sept. 1, a first child for both of them.

It was a bumpy start, Williams related in a video about the homecoming and leaving the hospital.

“So we’re leaving the hospital after six, seven days,” she says in a YouTube video debuting her daughter. “It’s been a long time, but we had a lot of complications, but look who we got — we got a baby girl!”

Williams also posted some photos via Instagram story.

The newborn arrived at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, weighing in at 6 lbs., 13 oz.

Congratulations again to the Williams-Ohanian family!

When your partner has a unisex name like Alexis and Cleveland Cavaliers basketball star Imani Schumpert, you can give your daughter the same name as her dad and slap a Junior on the end and instantly make her even more unique!

As is known, the suffix junior, usually applies to male offsprings of fathers.

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Inside Serena Williams’ First Week with Baby

Posted on September 9, 2017

Serena Williams is doing “beyond perfect” as she completes her first week as a mom, E! News has learned.

It was announced last Friday that the tennis champion gave birth to her and fiancé Alexis Ohanian’s first child, a baby girl.

“Serena is doing beyond perfect. She feels great and is just glowing about being a mother for the first time,” a source told E! News exclusively Friday. “Her baby girl is healthy and beautiful.”

“Her fiancé is the nicest man alive,” the source added about Alexis. “He really is so in love with Serena and is really supportive not only as a new dad but also as a partner. He is a busy man but puts Serena first in everything he does.”

More than a week before Serena gave birth, Alexis posted on social media a video of him getting her some groceries to fulfill her late-night pregnancy cravings: A bunch of fresh vegetables.

The Reddit co-founder and Serena have been engaged since December 2016. She announced her pregnancy on Snapchat—by accident—this past April.

The source also told E! News that both Serena and Alexis’ family members have been helping out since the child’s arrival and that “a few close friends have seen the baby.” Serena has not revealed her daughter’s name and has not shared a photo of her publicly.

The source said Serena sent her sister Venus Williams photos and videos of the baby after she was born.

Last Friday, after it was reported Serena had given birth, Venus was asked about the arrival of her new niece as she prepared to step out on the court at the 2017 U.S. Open.

“Obviously I’m super excited,” she said. “Words can’t describe.”

The source also told E! News Serena “got some beautiful flowers sent to her hospital from big-named celebrities.”

No names were disclosed. Serena is friends with the likes of Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Ciaraand Eva Longoria.

This article originally appeared in E! News: http://www.eonline.com/news/878769/inside-serena-williams-first-week-as-a-mom

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Celebrity Bump Watch: The Round Up This Week

Posted on August 25, 2017

We stalk track your fave expectant celebrity so you don’t have to, so here is a quick roundup of some of the pregnant stars and what they and their baby bumps are up to..,.

Mindy Kaling‘s costume designer is putting out all the stops to hide the star’s pregnancy for the last season of her show, The Mindy Project. (Belfast Telegraph)

Little People, Big World star Audrey Roloff clapped back at baby bump shamers (US Magazine)

Brooklyn Decker Mindy Kaling cradled her bump at a Women’s Equality event. (InStyle)

Serena Williams Audrey Roloff showed off her glamorous Vogue maternity shoot photo (Instagram)

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Serena Williams is Unapologetically Team Epidural

Posted on August 17, 2017

Serena Williams is honest AF about pregnancy, labor and delivery and becoming a mother for the first time.

During her infamous Vogue interview this month, the tennis champ also came out and let it be known that she is “Team Epidural“.

“I’m nervous about childbirth. I’m not a spring chicken,” she told the magazine. “The one thing I really want is an epidural, which I know a lot of people are against, but I’ve had surgeries galore, and I don’t need to experience any more pain if I can avoid it.”

Here here!!

If anyone follows you the “Mommy Wars” they’d know that there is a whole community and culture of natural child birth proponents that argue fervently against the use of medicine like local anesthesia to relive the excruciating pain of child birth.

It is so extreme that some women actually feel ashamed to express publicly and openly that they intend to get an epidural, which is local anesthesia injected in the spine to numb the feeling in one’s legs and torso.

The Natural Childbirth movement has been described as a cult in the past but it is really just women (and a community) that are passionate about childbirth being as close to nature intended it to be as possiblez

It isn’t for everyone and that should be okay.

Go ahead Serena and be a G about it!

The business woman and first-time mom-to-be with fiancé Alexis Ohanian has taken a lot of heat in that same Vogue interview for expressing that being a mother will classify as a woman.

She is unapologetic about her feelings as a hormonal pregnant woman should be!

Stay true, mama!

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What Serena Williams Said in her Stellar Mag Feature That’s Causing a Stir

Posted on August 9, 2017

Serena Williams covers Australian magazine Stellar in a gorgeous satin Michael Lo Sorto pink jacket and in her fave undergarments, Australian made-Berlei.

Inside the mag, the world-famous Tennis champ, expressed her excitement about becoming a mother for the first time by proclaiming, ” “I have so much respect for so many women [for giving birth],” says Williams. “I am about to be a real woman now, you know? It’s going to be something incredibly impressive to go through.”

Ahe added, “I am about to be a real woman now, you know? It’s going to be something incredibly impressive to go through”.

She got dragged a bit in social media for that last comment from women without children that took offense and said she diminished their authenticity as a real woman because they had no kids.

Williams and her fiance Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian are about to welcome their first child in late Summer.

Photo: Jez Smith Photography for Stellar Magazine

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Inside Serena Williams’ 50s-Themed Baby Shower (PHOTOS)

Posted on August 7, 2017

Serena Williams celebrated the impending arrival of her first child at a celeb-studded 1950s themes baby shower at Nick’s 50’s Diner in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums Ciara and Kelly Rowland; and our fashion style faves Eva Longoria and La La Anthony, and her fellow Tennis star sister Venus Williams were among the guests that came outfitted in the theme and took turns taking pics in front of a cherry red truck parked in the front of the restaurant.

Serena Williams had a star-studded baby shower and the tennis champ opted to give her pals a blast from the past with her 1950s-themed celebration today at Nick’s 50’s Diner in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Williams and her fiance Alex Ohanian are expecting their first child this Summer.

Several of the party goers took to social media to post images and video from the fun-filled party and most hashtagged the event: “#ShakeRattleandRoll2017.” Check out some of the pics:

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