Friends and relatives wait and wait for the phone call, email, or text that announces a newborn's birth. And, despite lots of parents knowing the baby's sex in advance and some even choosing their infant's name before the debut, there are plenty of facts that inquiring minds want to know when it's time for the official announcement!

Here come the kids! Some couples opt for an adults-only bridal affair and others welcome the pitter-patter of little feet on their wedding day. Whether your lil one is playing a featured role in a wedding as flower girl or ring bearer, or you're just bringing the whole family to witness a couple's nuptials, here are some tips for keeping your children — and the bride — happy.

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Timing is everything, and as anyone familiar with basic biology knows, marriage isn't a necessary prequel to pregnancy. While many modern parents — including plenty of celebs — eschew the traditional route of wedding bells before baby booties, there are at least as many who want to keep up appearances, at least for the sake of traditional grandparents or gossipy co-workers.

While it's impossible for expectant mamas to maintain the facade until they're full-term (with the exception of those inexplicable few who wind up on I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant), there are some ways to keep a pregnancy under wraps — at least for the first few months. Click through and check out these helpful tips that will allow you to share your baby news on your own terms.

Some of our favorite Hollywood families celebrated their leading ladies over the Mother's Day weekend. Honor and Haven Warren spent a sunny afternoon at their favorite LA park with Jessica Alba, and Charlotte Prinze joined Sarah Michelle Gellar for a stop at Starbucks. Violet and Seraphina Affleck shopped alongside Ben Affleck for something special to give Jennifer Garner while Flynn Bloom and Miranda Kerr traveled to Sydney together. Click through the slideshow to see all the photos from the weekend!

Pregnancy is the easy part. The true task of parenthood is picking a name your child will go by for the rest of his or her life. If you and your spouse are having trouble agreeing on a moniker for your impending mini me, there are several sources of inspiration that might assist you in your search.

Mother's Day is just around the corner! Mothers fawn over their children's accomplishments, but the proud parent often forgets to pat herself on the back for getting through a certain phase of life. And, many of those big moments lead to a bit more independence for the tot and freedom for mom! Women throw themselves into raising their offspring so when dramatic transitions occur, they should celebrate. Check out our list of amazing milestones that all mamas of young children should honor!

Congrats to Alessandra Ambrosio, who along with fiancé Jamie Mazur, welcomed a baby boy in Florianopolis, Brazil, yesterday. "Welcome my son, can't wait to show u around this crazy place," the proud papa tweeted. According to People, the new addition is reportedly named Noah, and will join big sister, 3-year-old Anja Louise.

It's been three years since the last time Victoria's Secret experienced a baby boom, and now Lily Aldridge and Adriana Lima are the remaining "expectant Angels." We'd love to know these model moms' secrets to looking runway-ready throughout their pregnancies!

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Sure, you're expecting something fabulous from your husband and kids this Mother's Day . . . but do you ever use the holiday as an occasion to honor all of the other moms in your life? Whether it's the women whose influence has shaped the way that you parent, the friends who provide much-needed "grown-up time," or perhaps most importantly, your own mom, we have six ways to make them feel extra special.