#ParentsIRL

We asked dads and dads-to-be for a glimpse at what it felt like to learn they were going to be parents—and how they helped their partners throughout their pregnancies.

Not pregnant yet? No matter how many TTC tricks you know and practice, pregnancy might not happen right away. Relax. Be patient. It can take a while. We found six women willing to share their stories of how they stayed positive when their tests were not.

Not every passage to parenthood follows the same path. These stories prove that however a bundle arrives, a baby is a joy.

You're so ready to get this baby show on the road, but your body might not be on board. Learn what can cause problems getting pregnant and how to get past the issues.

We all wish we had a baby-making coach with all the tried and true tips on how to get pregnant faster. Let these women be yours—they know how it's done!

One mom-to-be hopes that being open with her and her husband's infertility struggle will help other couples who are contemplating or going through IVF treatments.

Not sure you can face a(nother) negative pregnancy test result? Consider this your resilience playbook on how to survive a BFN (big fat negative) when you're TTC.

Is there really a "right time" to get pregnant? As it turns out, everyone you ask will likely give you a different answer, but take it from these moms who've been there and know firsthand.