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Sounds crazy, but some bosses (like Diane Sawyer!) actually encourage it.

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Vitrification (a technique for freezing unfertilized eggs) has become a popular thing among career-driven, busy women who aren't ready to have a baby but want one eventually. It's so popular, in fact, that even bosses are encouraging it! According to Newsweek, news anchor Diane Sawyer sends her hard-working employees (who have a difficult time getting away from the office to meet a partner and have kids) to New York University's Fertility Center.

Fertility treatments for $5 and up

Women have been flocking to fertility clinics because they aren't ready to have children yet but want to at some point, and some are even sent by their well-meaning parents who want to be grandparents one day. This procedure doesn't come cheap, though. It's around $15,000 for one cycle, where 10 to 20 eggs are frozen -- leaving career-focused women who are on a budget with fewer options.

But what

The coolest new gadgets and gizmos for moms (and dads!).

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Beaba Bib'expresso
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Want a no-bubble bottle to prevent a gassy baby? Try the Bib'expresso, which is as sleek-looking as an espresso maker and lets you whip up a bottle with the perfect temperature in a matter of seconds. It's also great for heating solids and breast milk. $129, SciChild.com

Products to make moms' lives easier

Bellybuds
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Can you turn baby into a music lover while he's still in the womb? We're not sure, but it might be fun to try! Just attach the headphones to your belly and start up your playlist. Don't worry about tuning it too loud or too quiet -- they're designed to be just the right volume for baby. $50, BellyBuds.com

Levana Era Baby Monitor
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Wish you could snap a candid photo of baby while she's (finally) sleeping peacefully, but don't have your camera or phone ready in time? This new monitor gives you the option! The Era allows you to take photos and video, and upload it to

Yup, they're just like us. Expectant stars like Jennifer Garner, Hilary Duff and Jessica Simpson get food cravings too. Here's the scoop on exactly what they indulged in, from salted cantaloupe to Lucky Charms.

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Jennifer Garner
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Junk food is apparently Jennifer Garner's pregnancy vice. The actress, who's already mom to Violet and Seraphina, is reportedly craving cookies and cheese puffs. We'll cut her some slack on that one -- she's a pretty fit mama. She'll probably lose the baby weight in seconds.

Pregnant cover girls: Who's your favorite?

Hilary Duff
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The actress and singer, who's expecting a baby boy, tweeted about her love for Rice Krispies treats. She's also admitted she craves Red Hots candy, chocolate-covered pretzels and pickles.

Jessica Simpson
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Naturally, we thought that she would crave tuna (or was it chicken?), but Jessica's go-to snack is cantaloupe and salt.

Kourtney Kardashian
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When she was pregnant with her first child, Mason, the reality

What's really behind the name Beyoncé and Jay-Z chose for their new baby? These are the wacky theories you won't believe.

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Her middle name is her first name.

When the baby news first broke to the Twitter-verse, the trending topic was "Ivy Blue Carter." But finally the real name came out. Sorry Tweeters. It's actually "Blue Ivy Carter."

Craziest celebrity baby names of all time

She's named after Jay-Z's albums.

So why Blue? Well, Jay-Z does have a trilogy of albums called The Blueprint. And, some say it's his favorite color. (It's also supposedly the favorite color or 40 percent of people worldwide though, and that's the first baby we've heard of named after it.)

Ivy is really IV.

No, we're not talking about the bag of fluids Beyoncé may have been hooked up to while giving birth. We're talking about the Roman numeral for 4. Beyoncé is said to love the number -- her birthday is September 4, Jay-Z's is December 4, and

You'll laugh, cry and think about your own resolutions for 2012 after you read these!

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"I'm going to work on creating and sharing photo albums, as well as doing a 365 photo project. I also want to take two fitness classes a month -- yoga, dance. And no McDonald's the entire year!" -- yogisunam

10 things you can do in 10 minutes

"My husband and I are going to eat out less. We're going to try to go the entire month of January without eating out." -- kateandmark

"Mine is to get my daughter potty-trained! She really should be by now, but she just seems uninterested, ha!" -- eviebee

"I'm going to do something active every day, even if it's walking for 10 minutes right after work." -- northamarack

Love your postbaby body!

"I want to make our house more of a 'home' by doing some landscaping, painting and putting more work into decorating our sons' rooms. I also have a goal of nursing this baby longer than my first son." --

From giving birth to Satan to gruesome crowning scenes, if you're expecting, pass on these flicks.

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"Rosemary's Baby"
There's nothing to love about giving birth to Satan. In this 1960s thriller, Rosemary's first trimester is every mom-to-be's worst nightmare - severe abdominal pains, raw-meat cravings, a gaunt appearance… Yikes!

Crazy labor and delivery stories

"Steel Magnolias"
You've probably seen "Steel Magnolias" already - of course you have, every girl over the age of 18 has - so we're not even going to remind you the sad fate of Shelby (played by Julia Roberts) in the movie. It'll only make you cry.

"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1"
When childbirth goes wrong: It involves Bella's (played by Kristen Stewart) spine breaking, a c-section with vampire teeth and lots of blood. Guess that's what it takes to give birth to a half-vampire/half-human baby.

Pregnancy sex myths - busted!

"Father of the

Parents are naming their babies after vampires and werewolves. Here's how to do it tastefully.

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With Breaking Dawn: Part 1 currently ruling the box office, it seems like everyone has Twilight fever. So why not get some baby name inspiration from the popular book and movie series? We're not joking -- there are a ton of characters in the series, so chances are you'll like at least one of their names. Check out these ideas for Twilight-inspired names -- and if you're embarrassed about naming your kid after a teen romance novel, you can tell your friends that it's just a coincidence!

Worst celebrity baby names ever!

Combine Two Names
Okay, it was really weird when Edward and Bella named their kid Renesmee, which is a combination of their moms' names Renee and Esme. (Side note, did anyone catch that funny nod to the unusual name during the movie? Jacob's puzzled face when Bella told him her name wishlist said it all). But, there are some

It's common in some cultures to be confined at home a month after you give birth. Some moms who believe in this practice are now doing it in style.

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This might drive some women crazy: Imagine not leaving your house for an entire month after giving birth -- with just your baby and mother-in-law to keep you company. Are you pulling out your hair at the thought of it? Well, a new article in Time focuses on the Chinese practice of "sitting the month" or postpartum confinement. According to Time, the practice has been around since the 1st century B.C. and involves new moms spending about a month indoors after they give birth. Many believe that it helps the mother heal faster and rejuvenate. Normally, a woman's mother-in-law takes charge during the 30-day period by making meals and helping the new mom care for the baby.

Common new mommy fears

Okay, now consider this: Even though many new moms in countries like China and Taiwan still observe