Best of 2014: 7 awesome celebrity mom confessions

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Carolyn Robertson

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When a celebrity is snapped pumping their own gas or - gasp! - eating a hamburger, the tabloids love to claim that she's "just like us." The reality? That's probably a bit of a stretch. Jennifer Lopez has a $1,200 diaper bag. I got mine at Target for $34.99. Enough said.

Motherhood tends to level the playing field in some ways, though. Your baby doesn't care how rich and famous you are: She will blow a diaper out on you without thinking twice. I guess the only difference is, if you're dripping in hundred dollar bills you can always get someone else to clean it up for you.

Even so, I always love it when a celebrity mom gets real about child-raising, when they say something that makes me think that maybe, just maybe, they totally get it after all.

From Emily Blunt's horrifying breastfeeding revelation to Kourtney Kardashian's pregnant carb-loading, here are some of the motherhood confessions we loved the most in 2014...

I love these! I may not know much about red carpets, but I'm kind of an expert at the mind-boggling ups and downs of motherhood. Diaper mishaps? Been there. Engorged post-baby boobies? Done that. Middle-of-the-night BabyCenter baby board visits? More times that I can even count.

I guess it just goes to show that bringing up a baby is nothing if not humbling - no matter the size of your bank account balance.

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Can you relate to any of these?

Celebrity moms get real about motherhood...

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Kourtney Kardashian welcomes baby #3 on son Mason's birthday!

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Carolyn Robertson

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December just got even busier for brand new mom-of-three Kourtney Kardashian.

According to reports, the reality star and her longtime love Scott Disick welcomed their third child, a baby boy, on December 14 - the very same day that their oldest son, Mason, turned 5 years old. The new baby also joins the couple's 2-year-old daughter Penelope Scotland.

A source close to the Kardashian clan reveals that Kourtney and Scott are thrilled by their kids' shared birthdays, telling E! News, "The family is freaking out with joy. What an amazing coincidence."

The baby news comes less than a month after Kourtney bared her pregnant belly - and more! - in Du Jour magazine. While some expectant moms may shy away from showing so much skin, the 35-year-old says she will be proud to one day show her new son the bold pics and tell him, "This was you inside."

Unlike her sister Kim Kardashian, who recently attempted to "break the internet" with her nude photo shoot, however, Kourtney says she probably won't strip down for a post-baby session: "I would never say never, but I don’t think so, no," she mused. "What appeals to me is celebrating the shape of my body being pregnant and capturing that time in my life."

Though Kourtney has yet to Tweet the arrival of her new son, she did send out a sweet message to her first-born earlier today, writing, "Happy birthday to the coolest little boy in the entire world. You teach me so much every single day and changed my universe the second I met you. You have taught me what life is all about and I am truly blessed and honored to be your mommy."

I've often heard parents talk about how tricky it can be having kids' birthdays so close to Christmas - it will be twice as tough for Kourtney, having two children born on the very same day! My two girls' birthdays are about one month apart, and even that feels too close at times, when I'm scrambling to throw together two parties.

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Are your kids' birthdays quite close together? Do you have any advice for Kourtney when it comes to planning parties?

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Merry Christmas! 3 cute new holiday pics of Prince George

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Carolyn Robertson

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Christmas just got a whole lot cuter!

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared three new official photos of their son Prince George this weekend, just in time for the holidays. The photos show the soon-to-be big brother sitting on the steps of Kensington Palace, clad in a Christmas sweater and looking absolutely adorable.

If these sweet shots are any indication, Kate and William's toddler likely keeps them on their toes - check out that mischievous little smile!

Prince George may be royalty, but it sounds like he shares the same interests as many toddlers around his age. During a recent visit with tech execs in New York, Prince William revealed that his almost 17-month-old is no stranger to technology: “He told me that his son George has been playing iPad games and loves them," reveals one guest. "And that this was a good way to teach him the inner workings of electronics."

Right, the inner workings of electronics. And as many parents know so well - despite the "no tech before 2 years old" advice - it's also not a bad way to keep a busy child out of your hair for a few minutes! It won't be too long before George has a permanent play mate at the palace, though - Kate and William are expecting baby #2 in April.

The Duke and Duchess' quick, kid-free trip to the United States also included meetings with President Obama and Hillary Clinton, a visit to a Harlem children's development center, a glamorous evening gala and a court-side chat with Beyonce and Jay-Z during a Brooklyn Nets game.

Take a look at some of the highlights...

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Why Maya Rudolph says 'hell no' to another baby

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Carolyn Robertson

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If you're eagerly awaiting another pregnancy announcement from funny mom Maya Rudolph, it's probably time to stop.

Asked if she and her husband, director Paul Thomas Anderson, are hoping to add another baby to their family, the 'Bridesmaids' star's answer seemed pretty definite: “Hell no!" she said at this week's LA premiere of Inherent Vice. "I would be a crazy person if that happened! I would be a crazy person!”

No doubt Maya, 42, already has her hands full with the four kids they already have: Lucille, 5, Pearl, 9, Jack, 3, and Minnie, 16 months. Revealing that her littlest baby is now up and on the move, Maya admits that with that big milestone behind them they see the light at the end of the tunnel.

“We have all walking children now,” she explains. “It’s sad that the baby days are over, but it’s also like, ‘Okay, everybody’s healthy, we did it.’ Now we’re chugging.”

I only have two kids, but I definitely understand how she feels. Each one of my kids' "lasts" feels a little bittersweet to me. First words, first steps, first day of preschool: My heart aches a bit for the babies they used to be, but each passing milestone also makes life that much easier. There's so much more we can do now that the days of diapers and naps and 10-lb diaper bags are just about behind us.

As for Maya, she seems happily immersed in raising her busy brood: “I don’t remember anything before motherhood,” she laughs.

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Best of 2014: 7 celebrity mom breastfeeding moments

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Carolyn Robertson

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2014 was a big year for breastfeeding in Hollywood.

From newly minted mom-of-three Gwen Stefani to attachment parenting advocate Alyssa Milano, many of our favorite famous moms took to social media to join the "breastfeeding selfie" movement, sharing some sweet snapshots of them nursing their little ones.

Breastfeeding also made the leap to high fashion this year when actress Olivia Wilde was shown nursing her adorable baby Otis in a super chic photo shoot for Glamour magazine.

Looking over the past year, there were no shortage of celebrity breastfeeding highlights to choose from. These are the ones we really loved.

Of course, celebrities weren't the only moms making breastfeeding headlines in 2014. Plenty of us "regular" moms pushed nursing into the spotlight, too. Whether it was mothers being banned and shamed for breastfeeding their babes in public places or others leading the fight to normalize nursing once and for all, this was definitely one of the year's hottest parenting topics.

Stay tuned for our round-up of those very clickable stories, it's coming soon!

Which other famous moms have spoken out about breastfeeding? Find out!

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Best of 2014: 15 celebrity baby names we fell in love with

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Carolyn Robertson

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Jermajesty. Tu Morrow. Diva Thin Muffin. These are just a few picks from the bad baby name hall of fame. Celebrity parents have certainly earned themselves a reputation for picking some bizarre names, but that's not always the case. Every year a few baby name gems come out of Hollywood, and 2014 was no exception.

A few of our favorites from the past year are utterly unique, while others jump on board some very hot baby name trends. Take a look at our picks for some of the best celebrity baby names of 2014 and see if you agree.

Of course, baby names are nothing if not subjective - one mom's Ava can be another's Moxie Crimefighter. So if you think any of our top picks are total stinkers, let us know! And be sure to post a comment telling us your favorite famous baby name of 2014.

And stay tuned, because over the past year celebrity parents picked plenty of offbeat baby names, too. Our picks for the most, er, unusual names to come out of Hollywood in 2014 is on its way!

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Last year BabyCenter parents voted for their favorite celebrity baby names - take a look at which ones rose to the top in 2013:

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Photos: Blake Lively ditches hair dye for pregnancy

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Carolyn Robertson

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Since announcing her pregnancy on her Preserve web site in October, actress Blake Lively has been busy making a name for herself as the most stylish expectant mom ever.

Whether she's rocking her chic street style or hitting the red carpet with her handsome husband Ryan Reynolds, the former Gossip Girl star has been making pregnancy look flat out amazing. This week was no exception as she showed off her growing bump in a sleek backless dress at the L'Oreal Paris' 2014 Women Of Worth Celebration.

Check out some of her best maternity looks so far...

Some of you may have noticed a major change in Blake's appearance since becoming pregnant - and I'm not just talking about that beautiful belly. Her signature blonde locks are now dark brown at the roots! Yes, it seems the 27-year-old mom-to-be has ditched the hair dye for her pregnancy.

Here is a before-and-after...

While there is no real evidence that the chemicals in hair dye are harmful during pregnancy, many concerned expectant moms decide to hold off on color treatments.

Blake Lively looks great either way. Who knows? Maybe she'll spark a whole new trend. I'm not quite ready to jump on board just yet, though. Brunette roots are one thing, but I'm not in any hurry to embrace those stray greys!

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Did you dye your hair during your pregnancy?

Blake Lively has some competition for best dressed mom-to-be. Who gets your vote?

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