Chronicles of a Real-Life Pregnancy

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 5

From infertility to a big fat positive!

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 6

Learn how one woman gets through her 6th week of pregnancy—from sharing the news to coming to terms with the next 30-something weeks of ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 7

Morning sickness ... the bane of so many pregnant woman. Here's how one woman endures her first bouts of pregnancy-induced tummy troubles. ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 8

Can your health influence your fertility? Absolutely! Learn how it affected one woman's path to pregnancy.

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 9

The first round of prenatal tests can be exciting for many woman, but a little frightening, too. Here's a very candid look at that very first ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 10

How do you plan accordingly and find a balance between pregnancy and work? Here's a look at one woman's struggles during her 10th week of ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 11

Getting intimate when you're feeling exhausted, sick, and cranky is anything but desirable for many women in their 11th week of pregnancy. ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 12

Test after test after test... it can get rather worrisome! But prenatal tests help keep you and your growing baby safe and healthy, as one woman ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 13

During Sarah Lipoff's 13th week of pregnancy, she celebrates the new trimester but handles some weighty issues as well.

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 14

One seldom-discussed pregnancy symptom creeps up for many women during their second trimester (as Baby gets bigger and bigger): Bladder ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 15

All those adorable little baby outfits are hard to resist. Not to mention cute maternity clothes! Oh, and then there are strollers, car seats, ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 16

Blood tests, ultrasounds, and more. Prenatal health is filled with needles and blood vials! Here's how one woman traverses through all those ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 17

Mid-way through the second trimester, symptoms wane and many women experience that "pregnancy honeymoon!" Time to think about names, ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 18

Sarah Lipoff gets her groove on and begins to really enjoy pregnancy as she feels better, enjoys good food, and relaxes after several ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 19

No woman likes to discuss her weight. But during pregnancy, pounds can mean a lot. Sarah Lipoff gets candid about that bathroom scale. ... Read More