This is not a journal. I didn't have time to journal during my pregnancy as I was super busy. But this was helpful to keep track of appointments and checklists. It made me feel more prepared and confident. It was also helpful to keep all the notes from child birth class to doctors appointments to thanks yous from the baby shower all in one place. I would not recommend this to people that aren't into planners or lists, but for us Type As, this is a must!