Wow. I have never seen a weirder and more out of place discussion about a near-death pregnancy in front of a room full of children.  I hope they didn't have nightmares.

Yikes, kind of a rough speech to give to a room full of kids and parents at a party. Glad you and the girls made it though.

Your party was adorable, but your toast was completely inappropriate for the age group.

I'm sure your complete speech involved more than the story of your traumatic birth experience, which I can only assume that you told because you were nervous, it really wasn't appropriate for your guests! You should make a real effort to stop talking about yourself in situations which are about other people or topics...it makes you seem insecure. This will help you in your newscaster career!

Do You really think those kids at the party even understood your health issues?

Your blogs are reminiscent of a NASCAR driver thanking all of his sponsors after a win....

Nice party!!! You have a beautiful family...crazy speech, it wasn't the time or the play to be given!

Alexis, I think it's wonderful how you celebrated your little girls big day with such a wonderful themed party. Kudos to you for going above and beyond by giving those homeless puppies a chance in the process. You are a wonderful Mom and a truly good hearted person! Thank you for promoting adoption versus purchasing from a pet store. I wish you and your family the best!

I'm not sure how your toast could have been edited to make it more, well, appropriate, but it was my favorite part of the party. Awkward and surreal.

who was that party for?

Your blogs are reminiscent of a NASCAR driver thanking his sponsors after a win.....

Alexis just keep on smiling!

Thanks for clarifying your toast in your blog! I was a little concerned when watching it! lol. I too had a rough delivery and almost died from a rare infection i caught while in labor that caused severe hemorrhaging, a 105 degree fever, tachycardia and other complications. Also, as my son was being delivered his lung collapsed causing pulmonary hypertension and pnuemonia resulting in a 10 day stay in the NICU. It was an incredibly scary time not only having to worry about myself but also the well being of my son! Luckily, everything worked out for us!. He's now 20 mos old and not a day goes by that I don't thank God for blessing my husband and I with a now healthy and wonderful little boy!

WEll I must say i did enjoy the party.. To see you and your husband with your children together was very heart warming.. I like Jim he seems to be a realest,,and knows whats best for his family, You are a blessed women..

I thought the princess party was adorable and I liked that you were advocating for the puppies to be adopted (albeit many of the parents in attendance chagrin). However, since you are a public person, and there is a forum here for comments (which I have never done up until now) I thought it completely distasteful to discuss your hospitalization and near death experience as the children sat around. As you had stated - the day was about a birthday party for two adorable girls. Droning on about your health issues seemed to be very self serving and if you pay special attention to the camera panning around the room, the adults were showing signs of shock, boredom, and disdain for that type of conversation in front of kids. fine topic, wrong location and time.

Respectfully, Stacey

I don’t have a problem with Alexis and her difficult childbirth story as she was trying to relate that to her appreciation of life and family. My sister almost died giving childbirth also and she still talks about it eight years later because it was so harrowing. Alexis has beautiful, adorable children and they deserve the best that Alexis and Jim can provide. Kudos to the Bellinos.

What a delightful birthday party for your little twin daughters. I really LOVED the whole atmosphere. I think that you thought of everything. The cake was idyllic, the two princesses--one for each daughter--a makeup artist, having their hair styled, the glass carriage pulled by a beautiful horse, ALL of it was really so much fun to watch come together, but to see it happen made me feel like I was there, too. I also loved that your entire family was involved. I don't think you missed anything. I'm so appreciative of Bravo for including it on the program. Finally, something light and loving. That's what our family gatherings should be like. Thank you for a delightful show!

Alexis, I think puppies at such a party is a wonderful idea, especially if they were up for adoption -- good call! Plus, what makes a kid happier than playing with a puppy? Developmental specialists advise that for kids parties a guest per each year of the child's age is best for what they can handle and enjoy at that age. So next year, maybe 10 little besties -- 5 for each? I accidentally invited too many guests to my preschoolers party one year and he ended up in a corner crying, completely overwhelmed. Glad your little girls had a great day.

I thought the party was beautiful Alexis.

Alexis we luv you.you did nothing wrong.some people are so judgementel.we are so proud of the bellinos.J.B. you rock if you leave oc it will not be good.but we back you up with all you do.go girl you can do anything.god bless!

Hi Alexis!

You're such a sweet and positive person; I'm really enjoying watching you with your friends and family this season. I wish you all the best and I can't wait to find out how your Fox 5 segment is improving with your coach! You go girl! :-)

Erin

After seeing your birthday party speech onscreen, were you proud or mortified? I have four words for you: talk less, listen more.

Alexis, You seem like such a kind hearted person, so nice to see you and your family having a good time and helping out the puppies that needed a home.

I don't understand why you receive insults and are judged so harshly at times since on a whole, you appear to be a nice lady with a loving family.

Alexis,

I like your quirky-ness and even sometimes your space cadet personality can be very cute. However....I think you probably should have proof read that speech in front of someone. IDK how you could completely "love" that episode considering anyone else would be mortified!

You are my all time FAVORITE housewife. Beautiful party you threw for your Twins!

Your kids are adorable. I love how James announced his sisters arrival. What a wonderful family! God bless!

Alexis, That was a really great party you gave your girls. I loves watching your son going around & helping to make sure things were getting done. Great kids!

Alexis, I am glad you clarified that these were dogs in need of adoption and not those borrowed from a pet store. And I am glad many of them were adopted. But I still don't think it was such a great idea. As a parent, if I had brought my child over and had to be the "bad guy" in telling her she could not take home one of those pups, well, I'd have thought it was inconsiderate of you. Just from a parent's point of view.

did you really have to go into grave detail about your labor?

What a cute birthday party for the girls...THEN...you ruined it by making it all about you...tsk tsk tsk..

I love you! So fun and entertaining to watch you.

I was completely mortified by your speech. I'm sorry for what you went through but that speech was totally inappropriate for your daughters party. I'm starting to see a pattern with you...everything has to be about you and out doing or one upping everyone else. This is a major sign of insecurity and you really should get therapy to help you overcome this. You will be much happier. I sometimes wonder if you and Jim are oblivious to this behavior. Please watch yourself and listen when people try to help you by being honest and telling you how you act. You would be much more likable instead of people feeling sorry for you or dis-liking you.

Uhhhh, well the party was adorable, however the speech regarding your labor and so forth was a bit too much Alexis, perhaps just thanking everyone for their attendance and informing your guests that this is a party well deserved for your girls and great friends to enjoy*), your a kind hearted person, good luck to you.

I can't believe some of the comments saying how wonderful it was for you to have puppies at that party. The party itself was adorable but a little over the top for four year olds who will never remember it. Back to the dogs. First I would be very upset if I was ambushed by you and my child to adopt a pet on the spur of the moment. A pet is a huge responsibility not to be taken lightly. They require a great deal of care and can also be a financial burden on some. And second, who in their right mind would let you take puppies to be handled by a bunch of little kids who could unintentionally hurt them. Children can drop or pull and squeeze them too hard. Enough said.

keep on doing what you're doing alexis, as long as you are right with God and content with yourself, who cares what anyone else thinks!

The way Tamra treats you is just plain disgusting. You've never done anything to her, and she treats you like garbage. I'm very disappointed in Gretchen for betraying and dropping you as a friend. You did nothing wrong to her either. Be happy she did drop you because now you know what type of friend she really is. Keep your head up, Alexis. I went from being a fan of Gretchen's to a fan of yours. You're the only kind one on the show now.

Alexis, I think that you are great on the show. I don't know why the phoney people on the show would call you phoney. You are real, I don't see you bragging about things like the other people do. You believe in what you believe in and don't try to push your opinions on to other people like I see some of the other cast members trying to do. You also aren't intimidating like some of the other nosey women on the show who ask a zillion questions to you about your wealth. Just tell them that it is none of their business unless they want to start paying your bills. Your party was fantastic and very creative and I am sure that a lot of people will be planning these over the top charity type themes, which can be scaled to fit anyones budget and to compare you to another house wife on another show is just plain mean!

I am not enjoying seeing you being treated so poorly this season. In past seasons there were times when your behavior wasn't stellar and perhaps you are the sacrificial lamb this year. I actually like you this season. I didn't care for how you treated the seamstress last season. Unless you sew and realize the time and precision it takes, you have no idea what that must have been like for her. You owe that woman an apology. On another note, I am actually enjoying Jim this year. He seems more relaxed in this past episode and redeemed himself from the dinner nightmare. Both of you looked so wonderful holding that baby and he was one super cute baby.

Alexis the party was sweet and the girls looked absolutely adorable but I don't think that kind of speach was necessary, especially in front of your children as well as the others.

Anyone who criticizes you is obviously jealous. You and your family are amazing. Great party, and you made it all about your girls (not you).

Alexis your puppy princess party was the best part of the show. Everyone else's lives are so depressing and yours seem so bright with your young kids!

I applaud you for helping puppies find a home! That is awesome! Your speech however just had too much detail and wasn't age appropriate. All you needed to say was they had a rough start into this world and you are so blessed to have them. Going into medical detail was unnecessary. I do like seeing step away from Jim's control and pursuing your dreams...don't let him hold you back! And truth be told, I think you could better.

I loved watching the party for your girls. To me, it looked like you just got caught up in the moment and went on a little too much about when they were born. I don't think you meant any harm & you definitely should not be criticized so much!! Tamra constantly talks inappropriately and no one says a word!!! You are one of my favorites this season!! And you can do it all!! :)

love you more and more every season...and have come to really like your husband. he's turned things around and seems so sweet.

I have to say that as a veiwer from the uk we have not had the pleasure of watching these episodes, only the blogs, but your blogs seems more like a company advert for you childrens party than whats been going on lately

Alexis, the party was very over the top for a four year old age group. I highly doubt that they will remember that. Why on earth would you go into you almost dying after giving birth? All the details of your issues were not understood by those kids and quite frankly, it was inappropriate to put it all out there at that time. You seem to want the spotlight on you most of the time. Get over yourself.

Very nice blog. And, BTW, you CAN have it all: marriage, motherhood & a career so GO FOR IT! Do not let Jim keep you down, OK?

Your party was adorable, but who says all that in front of children?????

you need to get your anxiety under control...your husband is putting so much pressure on you and it is affecting you in every aspect of your life. Do not let a man tell you that you can not work because of the bible.