Chronicles of a Real-Life Pregnancy

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

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 25

That sneaky super-exhausted, you-want-to-sleep-all-the-time pregnancy symptom you though disappeared after your first trimester can ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 26

"Pregnancy brain" is no myth! Many women experience it at some point in their pregnancy—including Sarah Lipoff.

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 27

For so many moms-to-be, pregnancy brings out the over-protectiveness of family and friends. Here's how one woman copes with all the extra, ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 28

The 28th week of pregnancy is all about fun. Follow Sarah Lipoff as she travels, visits family, and attends her baby shower. ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 29

Do you have a birth plan? Have you attended a birthing class? Sarah Lipoff checks out her options and tries to formulate what will work best for ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 30

Timing and numbers are essential in pregnancy! Sarah Lipoff attempts to do the math as well as plan for the remaining weeks before Baby ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 31

Self-indulgence is difficult during pregnancy. You're carrying a new and very important responsibility! But finding healthy "me time" is ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 32

Sarah Lipoff struggles to find a balance at work and begins to reconsider her options for after Baby's arrival.

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 33

Sarah Lipoff admits her disdain for hearing other women's birth stories.

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 34

Just when you think you can't get any bigger, you do. Such is the way of pregnancy! Sarah Lipoff discusses her own roundness ... and other ... Read More