Carson Daly is going to be a father for the first time this Spring. He and his girlfriend Siri Pinter are expecting. Carson’s rep told People, “Carson is thrilled to be a father and they are looking forward to an extra special Thanksgiving this year with family and friends.”

Jodie Sweetin, 26, asked for a divorce from her husband Cody Herpin, 31. According to People, Sweetin filed papers Wednesday in Orange County, Calif., for legal separation. Herpin was the one who helped Jodie get off of methamphetamine. She was addicted for several years however is clean now.

Herpin told People, “I was dumbfounded,” adding that Sweetin left their home and took their 7-month-old girl. “Over this past month something has been different. I’m concerned about our daughter and I just want (Zoie) home.”

The Superior Court papers state that Sweetin seeks joint legal and physical custody of Zoie. She also wants Cody to pay for all legal fees.

Finally, Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz have their baby. It seemed like this pregnancy was forever in my eyes but in the end Simpson and Wentz have beautiful baby boy, Bronx Mowgli. He was born last night, November 20th, and weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. This is the first child for the singers who married earlier this year. Their representative said in a statement: “Ashlee, Pete and baby Bronx are all healthy and happy, and thank everyone for their well wishes!”

From reading some articles lately, Ashlee was ready for this baby and was trying anything to go into labor. She was even thinking about getting induced according to her sister.

I was recently able to catch up with Rebecca Martin, musician, mother and community organizer for a phone interview last week. As she has been very busy with a 21 month old son, releasing a record and organizing a neighborhood civic group, we were excited to catch her in between projects. I first asked Rebecca to tell me a little about herself. For people who don’t know her, Rebecca has been involved with music her entire life and moved from Maine to New York City to follow her music career a few years back. She has recently released a new CD, “The Growing Season” and is enjoying all aspects of being a new mom to her son, Charlie James.

Celebrity Babies Blog: When did you decide on Charlie’s name and did you have any other names picked out?
Martin: Charlie James was born in December 2005. We both knew he’d be a “Charlie” before he was even born though added “James” to ground the name. As my parents were antique dealers, I had many antique items in the attic and happened to hang an etching of a baby in a cradle over his crib. Upon looking closer, I found that “Baby Charlie” had been etched in to the piece. I knew then that I’d definitely chosen the perfect name.
Celebrity Babies Blog: How are you adjusting to life with a baby? How have you changed?
Martin: Having Charlie deepened my experience as a woman. The journey is unique and different for every mother. I was lucky to have a small and fantastic support system and a community of friends having babies at the same time around me. Being a mom has made me more flexible as a person. Charlie needs both structure and freedom to flourish, so I work to create a “disciplined structure” per say for him to move out in. A contrast, I know, but they go together. I encourage Charlie to be creative and free. Raising him has taken the focus off of myself.
Celebrity Babies Blog: After Charlie’s birth, did you make any changes in your personal and social life?
Martin: The experience of becoming a mother is very cocoon-like. The new feelings of love, the life changes and responsibilities have transformed me completely. After Charlie’s birth I just wanted to be around him so I stayed in my bed at home for a while. It’s terrible that maternity leave in America is only three months. That’s just not enough time to give a mother with her new child. I was just getting my sea legs at three months. I’d like to lobby new legislation one day to extend it to a year. At least.
Since Charlie’s birth, I’ve also developed a broader sense of the world and I’ve deepened my own commitment to being a more responsible human being. Charlie is being raised in the garden, at soup kitchens, caring for animals, being outdoors and in the woods exploring. Very similar to my childhood in fact in the woods of Maine.
Celebrity Babies Blog: Did you have a lot of experience with children before you had your own?
Martin: In a word, no. I’ve always loved children but have been consumed with work and my own path throughout the past few years. Becoming a mom has me so present, that I can enjoy the simplicity of things. I find that now I take the time to appreciate the little things that make Charlie happy.
Celebrity Babies Blog: What is more stressful, managing a music career or being a new mom?
Martin: As a new mom, anxiety was more of a problem to manage then anything else. It was an overwhelming feeling to drive out of the birthing center with a 7 pound baby in the back. My husband is a great partner and friend – and very active in taking care of Charlie. Of course, I was able to call my mom too.
Celebrity Babies Blog: What’s the one baby product you can’t live without?
Martin: I love Welleda’s Diaper Cream – it is the best! Will clear up any kind of diaper rash. Also, I use Born Free glass bottles for feeding and had good luck with Seventh Generation Diapers. I was drawn to Seventh Generation diapers because they are made without chemicals. Plus, they fit Charlie pretty snugly and didn’t leak!
Celebrity Babies Blog: What is the one piece of advice you can give to a new mom?
Martin: Hire a doula! It’s the best money I ever spent! Throughout, they will explain what is happening as it’s happening and advocate for you during the birth. They work great with your partner at home or at a birthing center and/or hospital – whichever one you may choose. It’s comforting – and I don’t even want to think about how the day might have gone without her (Mary Riley, serving the Hudson Valley area in New York State).
Celebrity Babies Blog: For the upcoming holiday season, what do you think would be the perfect gift for Charlie James?
Martin: Without a doubt, the 5 piece Today’s Tot Drum Set!
Celebrity Babies Blog: What is the most important lesson you want to share with your son?
Martin: I want to teach Charlie that nothing in life is disposable and that the choices we make, even the smallest of ones, matter. I want him to grow up with a strong sense of worldly awareness and responsibility. And I want him to know and feel that he is deeply loved.

Thanks to Rebecca for taking the time to share her experiences with us. We wish her the best of luck with her music career and family!

Britax is one of the top sellers for parents including celebrity moms and dads. Jamie Lynn Spears even had one on her gift registry before she had her little girl. Britney Spears purchased a Britax car seat after getting nailed with putting her baby in her lap while driving. Health Ledger and Michelle Williams had a Britax Roundabout car seat for their daughter Matilda and took her everywhere in it. Even Brooke Shields has a Britax convertible car seat for Rowan Henchy. The list goes on and on…
Britax car seats should definitley be considered for your little one or as a gift for a friend or family member. Britax brand car seats have also been featured on “The View” in the past and have been the leader in the car seat industry. Not to mention they offer products made in the USA with U.S. and global components.

I was researching Britax seats over the weekend and I found an AMAZING sale on them at BabyAge.com. It just started and lasts until Sunday, Nov 23, 08.

46-year-old Nia Vardalos adopted a baby according to E! Online. My Big Fat Greek Wedding star her husband, Ian Gomez, adopted a baby girl several months ago but they are just coming out with it now. The only information that we know about the baby is that she is under 5 months old.

According to a statement from Vardalos’s rep, “They are going public now to bring attention to National Adoption Month and the 500,000 children in foster care. Of these children, 129,000 are ‘legally free’ for adoption and waiting for a family.”

If you are interested in adopting a child, visit AdoptUsKids.org.

Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk recently held the Stand Up for Skateparks Benefit held in Bevery Hills, California. The family-oriented event raised money to create a free public skatepark in the area. In attendance with Hawk were wife, Lhotse and 4-month-old daughter, Kadence. Hawk also has sons Riley 15, Spencer 9, and Keegan 7, who say they were super excited when they heard they were having a baby sister. We know that Riley followed in dad’s footsteps and skateboards himself; we’ll see if Kadence does the same.

Party of Five star Scott Wolf and his wife Kelley are having a boy! Scott mentioned to Access Hollywood that both are very “excited” at the prospect of becoming parents. Kelley is about 5 months pregnant and healthy with the couple’s first child.

Kelley did have a lumpectomy earlier this year however the breast tumor was benign. She is considered “at risk” for breast cancer since her mother and both her grandmothers had it.

Comedian Adam Sandler welcomed his second child on November 2nd. He posted it on his web site that “Everyone is happy and healthy.” They named the new baby girl Sunny Madeline. Sandler, 42, and his wife Jackie, 34, also have a daughter Sadie, 2.

Rumors are circulating that actress Jennifer Aniston is pregnant with boyfriend John Mayer’s baby. The off-and-on again couple recently got back together after being spotted at a Ray LaMontagne concert in Boston and rumors are flying that she is expecting. Aniston has repeatedly said that she wants to start a family. We all thought her and ex Brad Pitt would have started a family, but he did that elsewhere. Neither Aniston’s or Mayer’s reps have confirmed or denied the pregnancy rumors so stay tuned to hear what we find out.

Britney Spears was back in her hometown Kentwood, Louisiana on Friday with her kids, Preston, 3, and Jayden, 2. This was the first time that Britney could take the kids out of state since her losing custody battle with the boys’ father Kevin Federline.

A source tells People, “This is a terrific indication of the progress she’s made, and the growing trust between the two parents. It was arranged cooperatively between Kevin and the lawyers.”

Britney was accompanied by her father and met up with her sister Jamie Lynn Spears and her baby Maddie.

Archie Arnett was born on October 25th to Amy Poehler and Will Arnett. This is the first child for the Saturday Night Live stars. He weighed 8 lbs and 1 oz at birth.

Arnett will be starring in the big-screen comedy When in Rome and Poehler will return to NBC in the spring as the star of an as-yet-untitled primetime comedy since she is leaving SNL this year.

President elect Barack Obama confirmed in his victory speech that his daughters will get the puppy that they have been waiting for since before the election started. Obama said “I love you both so much, and you have earned the new puppy that’s coming with us to the White House.”

Mrs. Bush told Michelle Obama in a phone conversation that the White House is a great place to bring children up. Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, will have a great upbringing living in the White House and now playing with a puppy.

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson said her last goodbyes to her slain family members at a private service on Monday. Jennifer, 27, spent some time at her brother and her nephew’s caskets before kneeling down and kissing her mom for the last time.

American Idol winner, Fantasia Barrino, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah, and music producer Clive Davis all attended the services in Chicago. The Hudson family members will be buried at Oak Woods Cemetery on the South Side of Chicago according to People.

Rest In Peace: Darnell Donerson, 57, Jason Hudson, 29, and Julian King, 7.

I love Halloween! Everyone looks so cute dressed up in their costumes. Check out these celebs with their little bambinos.

1 year old Liam was buzzing around in a bumble bee costume on Saturday. Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott dressed up along with him for a party on Saturday. Even the dog was dressed up!

Ali Landry dressed her little one up as a little lamb. 15-month-old Estela looks absolutely adorable in her costume.

On Oct. 25, Willow, 8, and her mom Jada Pinkett Smith dressed up for the Dream Halloween bash in Santa Monica, Calif.