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CBB Exclusive: Chantal Kreviazuk's pregnancy journal: Ready for a new little life to enter the picture

This column is sponsored by Chloe In Style, who is providing Chantal, now 18 weeks along, with baby and toddler apparel and toys. They are sending duplicates of each item to one of Chantal's favorite outreach programs, Villa Rosa.


Chantalkreviazukrainemaida_cbb With the birth of her second child just three weeks away, our pregnancy column with Melissa Joan Hart is wrapping up (keep an eye out for her last journal entries and a CBB photoshoot later this week and next).

Looking to continue the journal format with another expectant mama due this summer, we contacted Canadian chanteuse Chantal Kreviazuk, 34, who is expecting her third son with hubby Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace on July 15th. The LA-based singer/songwriter is also mom to Rowan Michael, 4, and Lucca Jon, 2 ½, whom readers met in our well-received May 2007 interview.

As Melissa's column did, Chantal's will also have a philanthropic twist. Together with Chantal, the Celebrity Baby Blog is pleased to announce our collaboration with the Winnipeg, MB-based Villa Rosa, a prenatal and postnatal residence offering a wide variety of programs for single, pregnant, and new mothers.

Read on for Chantal's first journal entry.


I am due to have my third child, another boy, on July 15th. I am really excited. I gave birth to Lucca just 16 months after our first child, Rowan. It was a bit much, now that I look back. I was pregnant with Lucca when Ro was just 6 months old! I think that for the first month or so, I was pretty freaked out, even scared and depressed. I am glad that the boys are close in age, it is an awesome thing. But giving my body a bit of a rest was definitely in order! Now I am ready for another pregnancy, birth, and new little life to enter the picture.

Continue reading for the rest of the entry.

It was a good lesson for me, to have felt overwhelmed by the news of my second pregnancy and then to be so massively in love with our sweet little Lucca. I can apply that lesson to this little guy, and not worry for a second about a thing. I can just revel in knowing that I am sure to be in love once again, with another sweet and unique personality, and all of the beautiful gifts that we get to enjoy with our offspring: that cute little baby butt, the sleep grins, and the chin that quivers before hurt feelings pour out in a good cry. I just love it all.

Of all of the tasks that life has presented me with, all the roles, challenges, rewards; being a mom is by far the greatest. I love the feeling that every moment I have with my children is an opportunity to positively influence a human being ... another chance to show them love, patience, compassion and guidance. Of course, I have been puked on -- direct hits to the mouth and eyes! -- pooped and peed on, punched and hit and had the wind knocked out of me. I have been so humbled on so many occasions.

I have lost my patience, screwed it up, not been as gentle or patient as I would have liked to have been. I have been so sleep deprived. Soooooo sleep deprived. But I have so much joy when I just think of my little guys. They inspire me, and push me to levels, as a human being, as a woman that I never ever dreamed possible. They have made marriage mean so much more, and they are quite simply put the greatest thing ever. So another? Uh, duh! Let's GO!

My belly has definitely already popped. My body is becoming very ... well, I am all woman once again (and I LOVE it). I personally would take my 4 months pregnant body for the rest of my life over my un-pregnant trim self. I feel I even look like I have a purpose! I have done quite a bit of traveling (for War Child Canada) with this pregnancy, and as he was not really "planned" for this juncture, I have a lot more obligations to meet before he arrives!

I love hangin' with him in my travels. I am getting some good rest, eating well and healthy (so far this is my healthiest pregnancy by far ... least stressful, I am most comfortable with myself, and with pregnancy).

I am stronger than ever, doing two Pilates classes a week, and walking either outside or on the treadmill for a half hour several times a week. I am, I think, all in all the most thrilled about this pregnancy, again, because I know what to expect, know all the wonder that is about to come, and most importantly, because I am a little older now, and appreciate life, the miracle of pregnancy and birth more than ever. I feel truly blessed and privileged, and I am going to enjoy every minute.

Along with the Celebrity Baby Blog, who have so graciously offered to trail along with me throughout the pregnancy, we are going to lend a conscious spirit to the meaning of this baby and pregnancy. We will support Villa Rosa. It is important to me that in as many ways as possible, I move forward, even with a new human being coming to this planet, with a charitable heart and frame of mind. Of course a new person coming to the world means slightly more pressure on Mother Earth, so I want to give back as much to her as possible!

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Photo copyright Jennifer Parris/Gabbeli Photography, shot exclusively for CBB in late January. Use elsewhere is prohibited. Hair and makeup by Douglas Martucci. Image is a sneak peek -- the full photoshoot will be posted later!


THE CHARITY: Villa Rosa has been serving the women of Manitoba for 110 years. It is a residence in Winnipeg for young, single, expectant women in need, that provides the opportunity to have a healthy pregnancy and to stay in school. They offer programs in decision making, anger management, prenatal classes, parenting programs, adoption support programs, as well as individual counseling and support. All this is offered in a warm and supportive environment with the assistance of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals including teachers, social workers, and early childhood educators. Please see their website for more information.

CisboxprodTHE SPONSOR: This column is sponsored by Chloe In Style. Chantal shares the same spirit as Chloe...with style, sass, music, and a carefree attitude...she is living a happy life! Chloe In Style is listed as one of the top ten online stores to shop at by Canadian Family Magazine and has been in Parents, InStyle, and Pregnancy magazines.

Chloe In Style will share with Chantal some fabulous items from our many collections including: promom couture tee,; modern baby apparel, unique yet simple toddler apparel and handcrafted (imported, of course) baby toys! Chloe In Style ships inexpensively to both Canada and the US! Chloe In Style will also send duplicate gifts to Villa Rosa.


Your Comments

I'm definitely looking forward to following her pregnancy diary. They are a beautiful family and I can't wait to read more!

Posted by: Melissa at Feb 11, 2008 10:00:25 AM

I have 4 kids ages- 15, 10, 1 and 5 months..my two youngest are just 13 months apart..I know about the whole sleep deprived thing!! But I wouldn't have it any other way. I love to get up in the middle of the night with the baby, I love to see his sweet face it doesn't matter what time it is!

Posted by: Jennifer at Feb 11, 2008 10:17:22 AM

gorgeous family! i'm so excited that chantal is doing this- i've loved her for years.

Posted by: kemp at Feb 11, 2008 12:02:14 PM

I have definitely lost my patience before too, more times than I care to count! My son is 17 months right now and I can't imagine having adding another baby to the mix...sounds like Chantal has had a nice breather and is ready to add to the family.

I enjoyed her writing, and look forward to her journal!

Posted by: Pam at Feb 11, 2008 12:37:20 PM

Hooray! I love Chantal. I am so excited for this! What a gorgeous family.

Posted by: Kate at Feb 11, 2008 5:16:15 PM

What a great choice for the next pregnancy journal. The photo of the entire family is beautiful and it's great hearing Chantal speak (and sing) - she's always so real. Her charity work is very commendable.
I've been following her career since the very beginning and it's sometimes surprising (to me) we're the same age - I'd love to be in her shoes with two young children and another on the way, but she also seems much more "worldly" to me. I can't wait to read future entries and learn more about the pregnancy and her family.

Posted by: Charlene at Feb 11, 2008 6:22:41 PM

I can so relate to her about giving her body a break after having two babies so close together.

I have two little girls and there is exactly 12 months to the day between them. They both share the same birth date just a year apart. The eldest is 17 months now and it can be really hard coping with the two because you are just constantly worn out.

I'd love to try for a little boy but definitely not yet. Not until my eldest is at least 4.

Posted by: Carlie at Feb 11, 2008 9:22:34 PM

LOVE her!
LOVE this family!!
Can't wait to tag along her pregnancy with her!

(My hubby used to teach our former neighbour, Nick (who happens to be Raine's cousin), guitar...I thought that was SO cool! lol!)

Posted by: Christine at Feb 11, 2008 10:09:15 PM

I am so excited for this journal! I have been a fan of Chantal's for 10 years. As a bonus, I was pregnant with my daughter when she was pregnant with Rowan and now I am about a month ahead of her with another girl, due in June! :)

Posted by: Angie at Feb 11, 2008 11:07:17 PM

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