Looking for advice? Or expert opinions? Or do you just feel like reading and sharing honest stories about what's exciting you, and getting on your nerves, about being a mom? Check out these sites where you can do just that.

Modern Mom: The Magazine and Community for the Woman Behind the Mom

From Maureen B., mom of three, Boston, MA

Are you trying to juggle work and home life after your baby arrives? Check out ModernMom.com for tips and advice on how to keep it all balanced. It also includes news and fun stuff from "Modern Mompreneur: How to Manage That Cash Flow, Baby" to "Mommyhood," which serves up the latest celebrity baby news.

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Other good stuff at Modern Mom? Visit the Pregnancy & Parenting tab for articles such as "Can I Get Pregnant If Only One of My Ovaries Works?" and "10 Questions," a Q&A section with your favorite celeb moms.

CoolMomPicks™: We Find It, You Flaunt It

From Terri S., mom of two, Jim Thorpe, PA

What’s better than free stuff? The moms behind coolmompicks.com give you lots of chances to win fun baby and kid toys, accessories, and gadgets, and they feature the latest innovative, mom-approved products. You won’t find health advice here, but you may find the perfect onesie (with organic fabric and a bright design, it’s different from all the other kids on the block).

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If you’re looking for chic (and cheeky) maternity clothes, don’t miss their clothing picks section. Also, the mom bloggers behind the deals make sure that every product they feature is quality-made, and safe for kids.

Alpha Mom™

From Andrea B., mom of one, Pacific Palisades, CA

Sure, we want Web sites that give us up-to-date pregnancy info, but sometimes we just want a good laugh. Alpha Mom has it covered. Their bloggers give real advice about beauty, money, parenting trends, and more, in a totally unpretentious way.

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Be sure to check out their extensive list of product ratings, and the excellent, easily searchable baby name finder.

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The Pregnancy Channel at iParenting

From Lauren P., mom of two, Cincinnati, OH

This is a great resource for expecting moms. Use their “tools & tips” to make your own birth plan, calculate how much coffee you really drink every day, or answer insurance questions. They also have birth stories from real moms and the newest trend in baby showers (setting them up as an open house is a great idea!).

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Added bonus -- you can register to set up your own blog through iParenting.com as a way to share your pregnancy and motherhood with other moms like you.

Working Moms Against Guilt

From Caroline G., mom of two, Fayetteville, TN

The bloggers behind Working Moms Against Guilt have a totally down-to-earth perspective on motherhood. Posts about kids and relationships, and goofy, fun videos and online finds make this daily updated blog a real standout. The four moms behind the posts all balance jobs, kids, and personal lives, and help us get rid of the guilt!

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Plus, they have a killer blogroll that links you to tons of other great parenting blogs and sites. And the recipes rock!

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