FameCrawler : surrogate

The Brodericks Say Goodbye To The Old Townhouse

Josh loposer — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT

The Brodericks are moving the family unit to new and larger digs in preparation for the twins.

Obviously, with twins expected on July 18th via surrogate Michelle Ross, Sarah Jessica and Matthew felt they needed a little more space than they could squeeze out of their West Village brownstone. Plus, I'm guessing that SJP was pretty excited to redecorate - especially when it comes to the twins new $29,000 nursery!

Moving vans were parked outside their Manhattan townhouse yesterday as movers loaded up the power couple's gear and Matthew swung by to make sure they weren't breaking stuff.

Reportedly, the new place is in New York City -- and I'm assuming it's in Manhattan -- but the exact location isn't known yet. I doubt it will be long before the paps zero in on it.

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Sarah Jessica Parker Spends Thousands - Is Ready For Babies!

trix — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:32:00 GMT

Sarah Jessica Parker is expecting twins daughters through a surrogate later this summer but she's ready now.

SJP reportedly spent a whopping $29,000 on their nursery. Holy crud, that's a lot of money to spend on babies who are going to, eat, poop and sleep for the next few months.

By the time the girls get old enough to really enjoy all the fancy schmancy stuff, it will be time to change the decor to match each personality.

What did she spend all the money on? $9,600 on a day bed, $10,500 on an armoire from Bonne Nuit, $7,900 on a double crib with Louis XIV bedding from Duetta Crib Mate and a $2,600 imported rocking chair.

I guess she can spend her money any way she wants too. I wonder though, what do these celebrities, who spend a zillion dollars on thier nurseries do with all this stuff when they are done. I know they aren't taking them to the local "New-to You" shop.

This is what the crib looks like. I hope she didn't pick that bedding though, it looks like a unicorn threw up.

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SJP Fears For Her Surrogate's Safety

trix — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:31:00 GMT

Sarah Jessica Parker has a lot going on in her life right now and the last thing she should have to worry about, is the safety of her surrogate mother.

It's sad that she even has to concern herself with the thought of her surrogate mom being threatened by the media. Her computer and phone have been hacked into and SJP is outraged, as she should be.

She said: "I care deeply about her, and I am incredibly outraged by the sort of extraordinary and unprecedented invasion of her privacy, I think even given the unfortunate way we live now ... it has still shocked me, and it has still really disappointed me."

Yikes, it's hard enough to be worried about yourself when your pregnant, imagine worrying about your babies in a body you have no control over, Scary!

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James Wilkie Will Be The Best Big Brother Ever

trix — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:03:00 GMT

James Wilkie can't wait to be a big brother and with twin sisters on the way, he's going to be pulling double duty.

Matthew Broderick said, "He's pretty excited. He said, 'We have to get a lot of princess toys.'"

His sisters are going to love him if he keeps that attitude up. More toys? Sure,thanks. Wow, you are my favorite big brother in the whole wide world.

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Matthew Broderick "Nervous" About Twins

Josh loposer — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Sporting some awesome Elvis-impersonator sideburns, Matthew Broderick stopped by the Late Show to talk with David Letterman about the twins he and SJP are expecting later this summer via a surrogate.

"Yeah, I'm ready. You know, I've asked people, 'What's it like to have twins?' One father said, 'I don't recommend it,'" quips Broderick -- currently starring in The Philanthropist on Broadway. "But the rest have been very positive."

Matthew and Sarah Jessica's 6-year-old son James is apparently looking forward to getting some siblings, and according to Broderick, James already has some recommendations for how to prepare for the twin girls.

"He said, 'We have to get a lot of princess toys.'"

That's probably not a bad start, and like many fathers, it sounds like Matthew's probably going to need some help getting mentally prepared to have twin daughters.

"Oh man, I'm nervous just even thinking about it."

Why do dads always feel more nervous about having daughters? Matthew doesn't really seem like the overprotective type or anything.

Do mothers have more anxiety when they find out they're pregnant with sons rather than daughters?

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SJP's Surrogate Is A Wild Child

Josh loposer — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Rumor has it that the woman carrying Sarah Jessica Parker's twins may not be a beacon of conventional morality and wholesomeness. (Hint: it's not Elisabeth Hasselbeck)

According to Star Magazine, SJP's surrogate is a 26-year-old Ohio woman named Michelle Ross, and her boyfriend is blabbing to reporters about her "checkered past."

Ross' ex says that she's a bi-sexual, with a tattoo on her wrist to signify the fact that she swings both ways. Apparently, she's also a bit unconventional when it comes to fashion. Says Ross:

"I have had pink hair and tattoos and spiked collars. My favorite shoes are five-inch black spike heels which lace up the front."

When choosing a surrgoate, there are two ways of looking at it: either you want to know every last detail about the mother of your child, or you just go into it completely blind. Yikes.

I'm not sure if SJP went into this completely blind, or if she just didn't mind that Michelle was a little different ... but it sound like Ross is about one step away from being the kind of freaky surrogate that Amy Poehler played in Baby Mama. Maybe even crazier.

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Whit Honea — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT

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Britney Tells K-Feds Girlfriend To Back Off

Josh loposer — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:00:00 GMT

In her own weird, kinda irrational way, Britney thought it might be nice if she invited K-Fed and his girlfriend Victoria Prince over for dinner... then she decided to bitch out Victoria for being too close to her sons.

Even though she doesn't have legal custody of her boys, Britney still wants to make her role clear: she's the mom and Victoria's just chopped liver. To help drive home her point, she decided to send the housekeeper home early and serve frozen pizza.

OK, I don't know what the frozen pizza signifies, if anything, I just thought it was a priceless little detail.

“Britney is still not happy that Victoria has been spending so much time with her sons,” a source told Heat.

“She thought it would be helpful to meet Victoria and get to know her a little.

“It was Britney’s idea to have the meal. She gave the housekeeper the night off, so it wasn’t a fancy meal - just frozen pizzas and some leftovers.

“The conversation was a bit rocky at times, and there were a few awkward silences. But afterwards Britney seemed more relaxed.”

The problem here is, of course, that Britney is kinda psycho -- and even declared unfit to appear in court. So that kinda means that what Victoria is doing is stepping in and making sure the boys have a female parental figure in their lives day to day. That's something that Brit's not really able to do at this point.

Still, I can understand why she's a little upset. Her situation has got to be pretty frustrating.

It seems like right now, Brit Brit should concentrate on keeping it together and not flashing her tampons string in public or anything else that might seem crazy or psychotic to a jury of her peers.

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BREAKING: Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Expecting Twins!

sweatpantsmom — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:40:00 GMT

Anyone waiting for a Sex and the City movie sequel surely wasn't expecting this: Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick will soon welcome their second and third children! The couple's reps say they are expecting twin daughters this summer through a surrogate.

Their publicists said Tuesday that the SATC star and her husband are "overjoyed."

The twins will join big brother James Wilke, 6.

Congratulations to SJP and Matthew! Now can we put those divorce rumors to rest?

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Ricky Martin Admits He Needed Help With His Twins

Sassy Smith — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:04:00 GMT

New dad Ricky Martin has twin boys, and being a first-time parent is hard enough with one baby, and having two doubles that! The 36-year-old admits he needed help, so he finally let his mom step in.

Ricky says he was overcome with emotion when he held his sons - Matteo and Valentino - for the first time.

"I was sweating because I was so nervous.

"My family was there, and friends. But I just needed to look at my sons. They were swaddled but I was like, 'I want to see their toes, I want to see their bellies. I want to touch their hands!'"

He adds, "I needed to hold them. I wanted them to know my scent. It was a special moment."

Martin wanted to prove he was a good dad, so he refused to accept any help from his family members.

He says, "The first two weeks I did everything for them myself."

But his mom stepped in - she knew he needed help. Ricky says, "One day my mum said, 'Ricky please! Allow us to help you. You're a zombie already.'

"I wanted to change them, feed them, burp them, bathe them, all with no help. Mum said, 'Okay, enough is enough, please, can I burp the child? It's not about you, it's about the baby.'" He realized, it's OK to ask for help.

"So that's when I realized there was nothing to be ashamed about asking for help."

Nothing at all Ricky - all new parents need help - even experienced parents want a break now and again!

Ricky's twins were born in August, 2008 by surrogacy.

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First Photos Of Ricky Martin's Twin Boys!

Sassy Smith — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:06:00 GMT

Singer and activist Ricky Martin, 36, welcomed twins boys, Valentino and Matteo, four months ago. The new dad is showing off his beautiful babies and talking fatherhood. And he balances work and kids by himself - he does not have a nanny!

One more pic after the jump!

Marin spoke with PEOPLE and his babies are featured in the new issue, out Friday.

Here is part of his interview:

PEOPLE: Describe this time in your life
MARTIN: I'm so happy! Everything they do, from smiling to crying, feels like a blessing. Being a father feels amazing. This has been the most spiritual moment in my life.

How hands-on are you as a father?
I don't have a nanny. I'm doing this on my own because I don't want to miss a moment. I have a personal assistant who helps me, someone who takes care of me while I'm taking care of them, but I'm the one who changes the diapers, the one that feeds them, the one that bathes them, the one that puts them to sleep. For any parent, the first couple of months tend to get a little bit intense.

Why did you choose to become a parent via surrogate?
Adoption was one option, but it's complicated and can take a long time. Surrogacy was an intriguing and faster option. I thought, 'I'm going to jump into this with no fear.'

Tell us about Valetino's and Matteo's personalities.
Valentino loves to sleep. I call him 'Mr. Peace and Love' because he's so chill and serene. Matteo is more alert and active. He was up at 3 a.m. the other night and just hanging!

What is your philosophy on raising your sons?
I love to read books to my sons and tell them stories. I play music for them so they develop their own personalities. I want to give them information and raise them with honesty and love, and give them self-esteem and a lot of acceptance.

His sons are adorable!

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Ricky Martin's Twins Photos - Wanna See?

Sassy Smith — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:07:00 GMT

Singer Ricky Martin is a dad to twins! Exciting right? Right. And what magazines are battling it out for the first photos of Ricky's twin boys? Exactly...NONE.....Oh....

According to one celebrity weekly, they're "backing off" of the Ricky Martin twins story, saying:

"We aren't jumping like we usually do. We don't think he is going to tell the backstory, so the whole thing just seems kind of icky." Ricky's twins are icky?

Another editor said:

"When someone seems like they are hiding something, it's a big turnoff to the public, who want to share in celebrities' lives. No one really cared about Clay Aiken becoming a single dad, either." Oh they dissed the Sperminator too!

Martin's rep says that they have "received inquiries" from various media outlets, but made no comment about who approached them ~~no one~~ or if they would even consider doing photos and/or a story. Which translates to no offers, nobody cares. Aww.

I guess if you're super interested in seeing Ricky Martin's twins, you'll have to wait until someone is interested enough to take their photos and run a story. Shucks.

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Tina Fey's Baby Drops Today

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:05:00 GMT

No, Tina Fey isn't giving birth - her much-ballyhooed new movie, "Baby Mama" opens in theaters today. In the film Fey, who stars with former Saturday Night Live castmate Amy Poehler, is a single successful businesswoman who wants to have a baby. With an uncooperative uterus and no prospective husband in sight, Fey hires a loopy surrogate (Poehler) to have a baby for her. Hence the title, "Baby Mama" - in case you were having trouble figuring that one out.

Fey, who in real life has a daughter Alice, 2, with husband Jeff Richmond says if she were forced to choose a celebrity to have her baby it would be beach volleyball star Gabrielle Reece. "You try to think of who's healthy and it's, like, no one," she says. "But Gabrielle Reece is athletic and lives in Hawaii. Plus, she's already made some kick-ass babies."

Me, I would totally choose Tina Fey to have my baby.

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Never Doubt A Mother's Intuition - Kimberly Quaid Talks About Her Twins' Near Tragedy

Sassy Smith — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:38:00 GMT

Dennis and Kimberly Quaid had twins born (by surrogate - using Kimberly's eggs and Dennis' sperm) on November 22. At the age of 12 days, the twins were given an accidental overdose - not once but twice, that the Quaids know about - of the blood-thinning drug Heparin. Instead of receiving a 10 unit dosage, the infants were given 10,000 units. This massive overdose was almost fatal to the babies. Kimberly knew something was wrong at 9pm - she even wrote it on a piece of paper. She had a mother's premonition and said, "I just had this horrible feeling come over me, and I felt like the babies were passing. I just had this feeling of dread."

The Quaids speak out on 60 Minutes - video after the jump

The couple then called the hospital (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) and were told that the twins, Zoe Grace and Thomas Boone, were fine, even though the nurses knew that the infants were in danger around that time. It wasn't until the next morning that Dennis and Kimberly learned what had happened to their newborns. Hospital staff - a nurse, their pediatrician and a rep from risk management - met them at the hospital room.

I never doubt a mother's gut instinct. Even new moms have it. It's like it's always been there but the minute you have your baby - whether biologically or otherwise, it's awakened, it becomes part of you. You just know when something's wrong with your child.

The twins are now 4-months old and at home with their parents and thus far, have passed all medical tests. Dennis says that he's "grateful for every day now and doesn't take a day for granted. If they hadn't made it, there never would have been another happy day."

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sweatpantsmom — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:35:00 GMT

Oh, baby, baby. Dennis Quaid and his wife Kimberly welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, on Thursday. Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace were born via gestational carrier - a woman who carries another couple's baby conceived by the parents' own egg and sperm. Thus ends the FameCrawler gestational carrier lesson for today.

Even though Quaid seems to have disappeared into thin air, he lives on in our house in The Parent Trap, a movie my daughters love and that seems to be showing on some cable channel every two hours. In case you don't remember, the movie is a remake of an old Disney classic, and stars Lindsay Lohan playing the part of mischievous twins who plot to break up the engagement between their dad and his fiancée. Coincidentally, Lohan has been in the news lately for plotting to break up the engagement beetween new boyfriend Riley Giles and his fiancée.

Taylor Dayne Proves That Age Doesn't Make You Smart or Interesting

BadKitty — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:11:00 GMT

Remember that song Tell It To My Heart? Turns out, it was recorded by a human, not some jacked up kid with a synthesizer. I know, crazy!

Taylor Dayne, the "artist," has some kind of rerelease coming out. Also, she had a surrogate breed out a pair of twins for her. If I'm reading this interview correctly, she used a surrogate because she didn't feel the urge to experience pregnancy, which is totally cool, a woman's choice. But...it doesn't stop there. She also went that way because it would have reduced her dating pool. Or to be more specific, she didn't feel that any man would love her while she was carrying another man's child.

Uhmmmmm...Yuck? Bitch? Reactionary Nut Job?

Anyway, she wishes Britney well, and says it's hard to be famous, which is good of her. Also she looks pretty much the same, but with less fried hair, which means she has a great plastic surgeon now, or she had a great plastic surgeon back then.

I'm still stuck on the crazy approach to surrogates. Weird.

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