Chronicles of a Real-Life Pregnancy

Follow our mom-to-be on the exciting journey from infertility, through 40 weeks of pregnancy, and into her first days as a new mom!
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Photo of a Belly at 25 Weeks
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
Photo of a Belly at Week 26
A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 26
"Pregnancy brain" is no myth! Many women experience it at some point in their pregnancy—including Sarah Lipoff.
Photo of a Belly at Week 27
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
Photo of a Belly at Week 28
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
Photo of a Belly at Week 29
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
Photo of a Belly at Week 30
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
Photo of a Belly at Week 31
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
Photo of a Belly at Week 32
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.
Photo of a Belly at Week 33
A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 33
Sarah Lipoff admits her disdain for hearing other women's birth stories.
Photo of a belly at Week 34
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
Photo of a Belly at Week 35
A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 35
irthing class proves to be more interesting (and fun?) than Sarah Lipoff expects. Many couples end up meeting and becoming friends with other ... Read More
Photo of a Belly at Week 36
A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 36
Celebrating the holidays while pregnant is a mixed bag. Many of those yummy holiday treats are off limits ... here's how one expectant mom ... Read More
Sarah Lipoff's Belly at Week 37
A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 37
Contractions: When do you know if it is the real thing? Sarah Lipoff discovers difference between the real thing and a false alarm. ... Read More
Photo of a Belly at Week 38
A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 38
The last few weeks of pregnancy are purportedly the most difficult. Sarah Lipoff explains why this is so true for many moms-to-be. ... Read More
Photo of a Belly at Week 39
A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 39
As Sarah Lipoff approaches her due date, she learns what options are available to help progress her labor and delivery. ... Read More
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