Karen Marks and her husband, James, joyfully welcomed their latest addition, Gabriella, who was born last month. She completes their family of triplets, each thoughtfully spaced 2 years apart. Let’s dive in to understand how this was possible.
Jennifer Aniston has some precious people in her life. In an interview, the actress revealed that her longtime friend and co-star Adam Sandler, and his wife, honor her every year on Mother’s Day. She explained what led to it, and it’s impossible not to get emotional about it.
Rebel Wilson, 43, and her partner Ramona Agruma, 39, are reportedly busy planning their upcoming wedding festivities. This joyous occasion is on the horizon after they got engaged earlier this year. The sparkle of their engagement followed Rebel’s heartfelt reveal of their romance to the world last year. And that’s not all — there are even more exciting secrets that Rebel has just recently shared with the public!
Thanks to the scientific progress, families can now be created in many amazing ways. This could be with the help of surrogacy, IVF, or even biomaterial donation. Our today’s heroes are a gay couple who have wonderful triplets. The happy parents shared how their triplets came to be. And they also revealed the most common questions they get asked about their family from total strangers.
After 25 long years of struggle trying to get pregnant, a determined 53-year-old mom finally gave birth to her first baby girl. This kid became a pure miracle for the whole family. Yet, before that, the woman had to make a real medical adventure, even being ready to give up once and entirely accept her destiny.
Teigen, 37, and Legend, 44, have kept the news of their fourth baby a total secret until now. The couple just revealed that they welcomed a baby boy only five months after the birth of their third daughter. Chrissy shared the happy news and all the details in a moving post that gave us goosebumps.
A mother’s love knows no limits when it comes to her children, looking beyond their physical appearances. However, life’s surprises can be found in the most unexpected places, like welcoming twins with different skin colors. While initially surprised, this remarkable mother wholeheartedly embraces the special connection that goes beyond external appearances.
Brooke Shields openly shares her personal journey through miscarriages and unsuccessful IVF attempts, shedding light on the emotional struggles she faced. She bravely breaks the silence, recounting the difficult path she took to become a mother. Her story will leave your eyes wet, reflecting the profound impact of her experiences.
Mother of two, Donna Johnson, experienced an unexpected turn of events when she and her family decided to undergo DNA testing to find out more about their heritage. The repercussions of this decision were far beyond her imagination. Below, we share the extraordinary story of Donna’s and her family’s life-changing discovery.
The celebrity couple openly expressed their desire to add another child to their blended family. And in vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the fertility processes they turned to. But Kourtney Kardashian Barker, 44, and Travis Barker, 47, said they are done trying through IVF. Read on to find out why they prefer to leave their family plans to the hands of fate and the natural route.
While small families have become the norm, Karen and Deon Derrico stand out with their remarkable brood of 14 children. They have surpassed expectations and shattered conventional limits, embracing the joys of a bustling household. Recently, she got candid about all the challenges and has something to say to all the people who didn’t quite accept her decision.
Behind the scenes of Friends, Courteney Cox was dealing with an emotional struggle that many of her fans were unaware of. Having experienced 7 miscarriages prior to filming the iconic birth scene on the show, Cox had to put on a brave face and hide her pain from the public eye. Her story is eye-opening because she shows that even the most funny and beloved characters can be going through unimaginable hardships below the surface.
When Carolyne Ness was denied IVF in her own country for being ’’too old’’ at 58, she decided to go to India and adopt an embryo. This is how she got pregnant and gave birth to her son, Javed, by C-section in 2017. Today, the 64-year-old single mama is so grateful for her unique motherhood journey, and she explains why becoming a mom at a later stage in life has worked well for her.
There is a growing number of celebrities who are welcoming their children via surrogacy, and most of them openly talk about it. But we rarely hear from the surrogates themselves, and we are usually oblivious to their experience. A woman who has carried babies for celebrities decided to share her journey, including the good and the bad parts. Disclaimer: The names of the celebrities in her story have been changed to protect their identities.
In a world that often judges women for their bodies and choices, Travis has demonstrated genuine love and respect for Kourtney by refusing to let the negative comments affect her spirit and their journey toward starting a family. To learn more about their IVF story and the importance of standing by your partner, keep reading.
Cláudia Raia was left stunned when her doctor told her that she might be pregnant. A few months later, the 56-year-old Brazilian actress gave birth to a healthy baby boy, which is her first child with her current partner. Raia’s pregnancy journey is magical and reminds us that motherhood is a gift that can come unexpectedly at times but is still filled with so much joy.
Paris Hilton has been very open about her embryo freezing and surrogacy journey. In January 2023, Hilton and her husband welcomed their first child, a son, via surrogacy. However, she has expressed her desire for a daughter, revealing she has 20 frozen boy embryos. Let’s see how the couple’s journey into parenthood has been unfolding.
Life often puts many obstacles in our way and only with the passage of time we are able to see that in reality, fate was conspiring in our favor. British actress Emma Thompson is living proof of this. After years of struggling with IVF, she ended up adopting a refugee teenager.
Official numbers show that about 9% of men and 11% of women have fertility issues. In fact, it was revealed that after 1 year of trying to conceive, 12%-15% of couples are unable to do so. That’s why they have to turn to other methods for welcoming a baby. Whatever road they choose, it is definitely a hard one that has many ups and downs.
It’s a common misconception that people with disabilities cannot be loving and capable parents. And Weggemann’s journey serves as a powerful example of it and helps to raise awareness and break down barriers for individuals with disabilities who wish to pursue parenthood. The Paralympic swimmer’s message is clear: motherhood and a successful athletic career are not mutually exclusive. Let’s hear her story.
Miracle and Charles have a 61-year difference in age, but this couple is not allowing the decades that separate them to get in the way of their love. The newlyweds have even pledged to start a family, despite Charles being 13 years older than his wife’s grandad. Here is a story full of inspiration and positivity that proves the connection between 2 soulmates is stronger than any of the norms defined by society.
Emma Thompson is the first person to ever win an Oscar as an actress and as a writer. But Thompson is not only a celebrity but also an activist who cares about the climate and other humanitarian causes. In this article, we wanted to dive deep into her family life to tell you about her relationships, especially the one she shares with her adopted son, Tindy.
Mariah and Chris were a young couple eager to start their own little family. Unfortunately, life took an unexpected turn when Chris passed away after a long and brave battle. But thanks to science, the young woman is finally making their wish a reality by having her late husband’s baby. This is a story that proves hope will always reappear to illuminate our days even after we’ve been through the biggest challenge of our life.
At the time they were dating, Paris Hilton and her “twin flame,” Carter Reum, had been talking about married life and, of course, having kids. The couple finally announced the birth of their first child on Hilton’s Instagram on January 25, 2023. Let’s see how their journey to becoming parents has gone.
On January 13, 2023, Chrissy Teigen gave birth to her third child with husband and singer John Legend, who called it a “blessed day” while sharing the news at a private concert. Afterward, Teigen turned to social media to introduce her newborn daughter to the world.
In August 2022, the 37-year-old model, Chrissy Teigen, announced her latest pregnancy after a long journey with IVF treatments. And now, despite all the sleepless nights at the hospital, the proud 44-year-old dad, John Legend, feels as energized as ever and is sharing his family’s happy news.
Every kid needs parents in their life to help them grow into happy and successful people. One little girl named Gisele didn’t receive motherly love or care in her earliest months of life, but her story does have a happy ending. A lucky chance brought the baby and her adoptive mom, Liz Smith, together, and here’s how the girl’s life changed since.
All parents may swear by the statement that there’s never a dull moment when you have a kid in the house. They fill our lives with so many different emotions, and they definitely have the super ability to keep their parents busy. A mom of 14, Nadya Suleman, has this joy multiplied by more than 10, and her story gives people a real variety of feelings. We’d love for you to get to know this true super-mom today.
Planning a baby may be the most crucial decision in one’s life. But having twins might put you through a myriad of completely different emotions, and celebrities are no exception. They also may be a little bit shocked, having no idea what to do next. But thankfully, there are other twin parents out there that share their thoughts on how they’ve managed to cope with their emotions and enjoy their life in a new extended family.
At 53 years old, Jennifer Aniston has lived most of her life under the Hollywood spotlight. But she managed to keep her fertility struggles out of the public eye. Now, the Friends star decided to open up about that very personal chapter in her life and how it helped her become the woman that she is today.
1 in 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage. In recent years, celebrities have started sharing their stories, bringing this painful subject out of the shadows. Here are the stories of 7 celeb mommies who have openly discussed their experiences and not only overcame pregnancy loss, but also welcomed their rainbow babies shortly after. They prove that there is always a light at the end of the dark tunnel.
The number of women having their first child at an older age is growing. For example, in 2013, in European countries, it was 28.8 years old, and in 2018, it was 29. And the number one reason is the development of science. Not a long time ago, the world-famous model, Naomi Campbell, became a mom for the first time at the age of 50. She thanks scientific progress for such an opportunity.
According to studies, every eighth couple experiences problems with conception and the maintenance of a pregnancy. These are hard times for both spouses. But the stories about couples who’ve managed to beat infertility can provide support to those who have to deal with similar problems. Some celebrities broke the silence and shared their stories too.
Having the chance to make a conscious choice about whether to have a child is a gift that our grandparents and even our parents rarely had. Back then, society’s standards pretty much dictated their decision-making, and many people had offspring just because it was the right thing to do and not because they wanted to.
The chance of getting pregnant at 40 is 44%, and this only decreases as we get older, but the odds are better if the pregnancy is done by in vitro fertilization, or IVF. This was the case with Chalise Smith and her daughter, Kaitlyn Muñoz, who shared on her social media the cute but unusual story of how Chalise, at 50 years old, became her surrogate. We at Bright Side truly believe that a mom’s love can achieve anything, and we want to share this touching mother-daughter love story with you.
More twins are being born nowadays than ever before. A large part of this spike is a result of increased IVF use and people having children later in life. This means that future generations will know more talented, famous celebrity twins. While we’re waiting for them to grow up and find their path, let’s enjoy this list of twins who shared the womb, success, and fame.
