Eleven years ago, Lisa and Adrian Shepherd turned to in vitro fertilization as a way to make their dream of becoming parents come true. Luckily, the treatment was successful and two embryos were implanted and the Shepherds welcomed twin girls --Megan and Bethany.

But that's not the end of this story: The twins now have a sister, but their baby sister was conceived at the same time as they were 11 years ago.

Amy Adams, superstar actress and mom to 7-month-old Aviana should win an award! Yes, she deserves accolades for her acting abilities, but I propose she receive a big gold star for not buying into that whole I-just-had-a-baby-and-I-weigh-100-pounds thing that seems to happen to actresses in Hollywood.

Amy found out she was pregnant just as she wrapped the filming of her latest movie, The Fighter. And even for that role, the director encouraged her to look like a real woman and not a hard body even though she was going to be wearing half-tops. And now, post-baby, Amy is embracing the extra pounds . Isn't that refreshing? Isn't that the kind of woman you want to see on the big screen?

The lovely Amy told Parade:

“I’ve been working out when I can, and I’m trying to eat in a healthful way, but losing weight is not my number-one priority."

That deserves a standing ovation!

My New Year's Eve late-night-partying days are long gone. I am usually asleep well before midnight.

I'd prefer not to battle the crowds, the high prices, the drunks, and the headache which is sure to arrive the next day. If you ask me, when you have a baby to take care of, hanging from the chandeliers is just not worth it anymore.

Here is one more sobering reason to stay home or at least take it easy this New Year's Eve: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. A recent study found a 33 percent increase in the number of SIDS cases on New Year's Day.