20 minSeason 2 • Episode 7
LatestLauren and Andrew's baby arrives well at a concert they soon discover there having a little trouble getting to the hospital.
Sensible Andrew and emotive Lauren Stone are happily married. When they decide to embrace the 'joys of parenthood', their lives change and those of her brother Danny and selfish boss (plus her PA), his staff and both their friends sets. And everything is compared to another couple, longer pregnant and sooner parents, Eric and Julie, in 'friendly' rivalry.
Acting
Rachael Harris steals every scene as nightmare boss Cooper.
Writing
Sharp pregnancy rivalry dialogue between Lauren and Julie.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Risa Green's novel of the same name, though the book had a darker, more satirical edge that ABC sanitized for primetime.
This was part of ABC's 2007 'baby boom' alongside 'Knocked Up' — Hollywood suddenly realized pregnant women could be funny, not just tragic.
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