The realities of parenthood and raising baby are funny in their own right, so why do sitcom producers feel the need take them over the top? ABC's Notes From the Underbelly focused on the "ooh's," "ahhs," and "ails" of pregnancy, but in such an overdone manner that I found myself reaching for the remote. Then, the same network launched another promising show which incorporated the experiences of Read more

Pregnancy usually allows parents nine months to prepare for baby's big debut. But even with nurseries complete, car seats safely secured and diapers stacked to the ceiling, many parents are hardly "ready" when the big moment arrives. And oftentimes birthing plans go to the wayside when unforeseen issues arise. On last night's episode of Notes from the Underbelly, Lauren unexpectedly went into Read more

If you are a devoted lilsugar reader, then you know we love to spill the beans on things nobody told us about pregnancy. On last night's episode of Notes from the Underbelly, Lauren had a fit that her feet were not immune to the growing stages of pregnancy. Like many expectant women, she called a friend — Julie for comfort and words of wisdom. Sadly, the new mama could only confirm that Read more

Last night as my hubby and I were watching Notes from the Underbelly, we laughed at the familiarity of the dilemma that the expectant parents faced in choosing a guardian. Deciding who should be the guardian of your child can be a stressful thing. In the event that you and your partner are unable to care for your child, you want someone who would love them as their own to take over the Read more

When you are expecting, it becomes a challenge to hang with your single friends who still want to party at bars on the weekends. On last night's episode of Notes From the Underbelly, Lauren goes out with Cooper and her new friend before it becomes quite obvious that she's a fish out of water. The mom-to-be can't relate to the dating scene, the cocktail consumption, or Vegas road trips, which Read more

Bellies up! The latest cover of Pregnancy magazine has all the actresses and actors from ABC's Notes From the Underbelly with burgeoning bellies. The expectant cast posed for pictures to run an interview with two of the sitcom's executive producers and mothers, Kim Tannenbaum and Stacy Traub. If you are wondering where this season is headed? The article, which hits newsstands next week, said Read more

It seems like everyone has at least one friend that just isn't into kids. I do. They always have something nice to say about my babe, "cute outfit" or something else that isn't too endearing. On last night's Notes From the Underbelly, baby-avoiding Cooper spent the night with new mom, Julie and darling lil Perry. I loved watching Cooper in action with the baby when his mama was too wiped out to Read more

It looks like Julie read up on her lilsugar Bringing Sexy Back posts. The new mama on Notes From the Underbelly got the green light from her doctor and prepared for an exciting night with her hubby. We're dying to know what's in the bag. What do you think was in it? Photo copyright 2007 ABC, Inc. Read more

I was excited to see that Notes From the Underbelly made a return to the ABC line up. I have no idea how many viewers they have, but I've yet to meet a new mom or pregnant woman who doesn't love the show. As silly as it can be, certain parts of it hit so close to home that it leaves you laughing out loud. Last night's premiere episode had a bit of everything — people offering unsolicited Read more

With The Bachelor done for the year and Dancing with the Stars nearing the end of its season, ABC is introducing a revamped Monday lineup tonight. Samantha Who? moves up half an hour to 9 p.m., followed by the season premiere of Notes From The Underbelly at 9:30. October Road will hold down the 10 p.m. slot. (Dance Wars, the Dancing with the Stars spinoff, will take over the 8 p.m. hour in Read more