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Matthew McConaughey to Play Papa Again

The ab-fab actor celebrated his first Father's Day with 11-month-old son Levi by announcing he and his partner, Brazilian model Camila Alves, are adding to their brood.

"Happy Father's Day. It's my first, and the last 11 months with Levi and Camila have been the most rewarding adventure to date. We have more blessed news to celebrate this Father's Day that makes this time next year double the fun. Levi is going to be a big brother," the 39-year-old Sahara star writes on his reggae-playing website, matthewmcconaughey.com.

"Yeah, we pulled off the greatest miracle in the world one more time. Camila and I are expecting our second child, bringing more life into the world, making more to live for. The future looks bright as the family grows, and we thank you for all the well wishes you send our way."

The bongo-loving Texan signed off with his catchphrase:

"Viva la evolucion, naturally, and in the mean times and all time, just keep livin, Matthew and Camila."

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

A few weeks after I first saw that second pink line on the pregnancy test, I woke up one morning to find myself reeling with nausea. As the day went on, it only got worse. It felt as though I had just ridden the "teacups" at an amusement park for way too long.

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog]

Don't Let the Economy Force You To Make a Decision

There's been a lot of talk about how the downturn in the economy is "forcing" expectant parents to place their babies for adoption. There have been "big" articles about how the economic downturn is leaving mothers with no option but to place, thus boosting the adoption rate for waiting families. While I don't want to dis anyone's decision, I want those who are still making their decision to consider some very important things about an economic downturn like we are currently experiencing.

Before I tell you all the reasons why basing your parenting versus placing... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

Turn Your First Ultrasound into a Pregnancy Announcement

Telling your friends and family you are expecting is an exciting time. Especially for first time parents, finding a creative way to break the news and surprise loved ones is half the fun! I used a couple different ways to tell my family.

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog]

My Experience With Natural Childbirth, Part 2

There are many different ways to cope with the pain of childbirth. When it comes to a drug free birth, you have your choice of Lamaze, the Bradley Method, acupuncture, hypnosis, yoga, meditation, walking, massage, taking a bath or shower, or distracting yourself.

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog]

Don't Let Your TTC Journey Become a Chore

When my husband and I first started TTC (trying to conceive), my husband was thrilled about the prospect of frequent "action" and I was in love with the whole process of pinpointing my ovulation date.

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog]

Do you want to know the sex of your baby?

Many couples do want to know if they are having a girl or boy, but then again you hear of a lot of people, including celebrities like Gwen Stefani, Minnie Driver, Matthew McConaughey and girlfriend, Camilla Alves, who don't want to know if it's a boy or a girl.