In our early 20s, “I’m gonna pee in my pants!” is something we shriek with glee when overwhelmed with laughter, and usually it’s a statement of hyperbole.
In some ways, they’re nothing like us (the nannies, hot bodies, and mansions spring to mind) but in other ways, we’re all the same (breastfeeding, diapers, sleeplessness).
The one about the Brave red carpet
I went to the world premiere of the Pixar film Brave in Hollywood last week, and let’s just get one thing straight first: after living in in Los Angeles my entire childhood and finally attending my first RED carpet event 20 years after moving away, the red carpet was green. photo credit: Disney See how […]
What’s the best advice your mom has given you?
Over the years, my mom has given me a lot of advice. I wish I could easily put my finger on the very best but it all tends to swirl around me and through me. Some I listened to, some I ignored. If only she had had a blog, right? Then I could search for […]
The one where we all judge Tom and Katie
If you are a reader of celebrity gossip, you may have already seen this photo, but I’ve never claimed Rookie Moms as a resource for breaking news. A few things are happening in these pictures of Suri Cruise and her mom. One is that she’s out very late at night– past midnight, according to the […]
Celebrity rookie moms-to-be: are they “just like us”?
My sister just made me aware of the recent rash of celebrity pregnancy announcements. If you are pregnant yourself, one of these famous moms-to-be could be your celebrity baby match. Which will it be? Natalie Portman Jewel Mariah Carey (with twins) Selma Blair Alicia Silverstone Tia Mowry Jane Krakowski photos: natalie portman, mariah carey, and […]
Ellen Pompeo talks about diapers and motherhood
Ellen Pompeo talks about diapers and motherhood with a tight schedule, barking dogs, and her baby in the background, Ellen pitches in at diaper drive.
Celebrity Moms: They’re Not Just Like Us
Their breasts defy gravity.
Celebrity moms: They’re not just like us
Celebrity Moms – They’re Not Just Like Us: Breastfeeding Edition
In the beginning, Whit and I both struggled a fair amount with breastfeeding before getting into the groove. We were told that if it hurt, we must be doing it wrong. Yeah yeah whatever. Now we believe that in the first few weeks, it hurts a fair amount even if you’re doing it right. But […]
Celebrity Moms – They’re Not Just Like Us: Demi Moore Edition
They have matching mother-daughter mermaid like hair that is tamed by professionals. Here Demi Moore is shown with her daughter, Rumer (I think) Tallulah (thanks Stephanie!), sporting some very natural-looking hair that took hours to shape. I have crazy curly, frizzy hair that is unwashed and unkempt. If I’m extremely lucky, it will spontaneously twirl […]
Celebrity Moms – They’re Not Just Like Us: Trista Sutter Edition
They wear their ovulation indicators on their wrists. Trista Sutter credits the OV-Watch with getting pregnant with her son Max and says, “Thankfully because of OV-Watch, I knew when I was going to ovulate.” If you would like the dude next to you on the commuter train to know that you are trying to conceive, […]