Chronicles of a Real-Life Pregnancy

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

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 20

So many birthing styles to choose from! Do you know what route you'll take when contractions hit? Sarah Lipoff weighs her options. ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 21

With pregnancy, there's so much to consider, so much to prepare for, and a lot to do ... all while you're feeling not quite yourself. Sarah ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 22

It seems there are two people pregnant in Sarah Lipoff's house. Sympathetic pregnancy hits this expectant mom's partner! ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 23

Baby Shower time! But why is Sarah Lipoff feeling nervous? Being the center of attention when you're pregnant isn't always enjoyable for ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 24

Sarah Lipoff learns that pregnancy doesn't exempt her from her least-favorite health exam. Turns out there is more than just blood tests in ... Read More