Ideas for Baby Reality TV Shows

In preparing for Baby's arrival, I've found a lot of parallels between getting married and having a baby: lifelong commitment, excitement and anxiety simultaneously, showers, sending out a million and one cards for one thing or another, I could go on. But one thing that doesn't seem to have parallels: pregnant moms don't have reality TV shows!

In today's culture, it's so easy to get caught up in the three-ring circus that weddings have become. I, like many young brides, got caught up into the romance of weddings. I had a gorgeous, elaborate wedding that reflected who me and my husband are, which is exactly what is expected of brides to create. Mostly thanks to watching "Whose Wedding is it Anyway?" religiously.

We have all this magic and romance for preparing to become a wife, but what about to become a mother? I found that when I got pregnant, I went straight back to watching shows like "Say Yes to the Dress" and "My Fair Wedding." I pondered what it was that sparked the appeal once again, and I realized: it's because these shows fed into my need to process life changes. And unlike wedding reality TV shows, which come a dime a dozen, I found it difficult to find many shows that appealed to me about preparing for baby.

So here are some ideas I have for Baby Reality TV shows that are about preparing for baby and what exactly the format would be:

"What Not to Wear: Maternity Edition": Finding clothes to flatter the ever-changing pregnant body is extremely difficult! This show would follow women as they got a wardrobe makeover, talk about changes during pregnancy, and of course have heart-wrenching stories about their relationships and pregnancy.

"Say Yes to the Baptismal Gown": Even those who don't practice infant baptism have been using these beautiful baby gowns for dedication services, so everyone can enjoy this show! This show would involve mommies to be admiring, swooning, and arguing over what gown they'll purchase for their baby's big day.

"My Fair Birth": Women would get a birthing expert to come and talk about their birth plan. This show would inform women of their options, and help them choose the best birth for them. My vote would be NOT David Tutera for this job.

"Rich Mom, Poor Mom": It's so easy to spend a lot on the nursery! In this show, couples would set a budget for their nursery, and then go about putting together a stylish but budget-friendly baby room. Common disagreements between couples would probably be theme and when to get the crib ready.