The Girlfriends' Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood
by Vicki Iovine
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Author: Vicki IovineEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1997-10-01
ISBN: 0399523308
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Perigee Trade
Book Reviews of The Girlfriends' Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood
Book Review: So true, so funny.
Summary: 5 Stars
Personally I think this book is hilarious and actually makes me feel "normal." I received this book at my baby shower (amongst many others) and didn't bother reading it as I had so many other books (about twins) to tackle before they were born. So there it sat, on top of the toilet and I finally decided to crack it open when my twins were about 6 months old. Now it's my favorite read. I think the author does a great job of "keeping it real" and speaking on issues that either I don't have someone to confide in or by the time I do, I'm not thinking of that question anymore. I don't mind poking fun at myself and having a good laugh over child rearing tactics. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but it's not that serious to get all worked up over a book. If this book is giving you panic attacks, then I think there are some deeper issues going on, and that's ok, parenthood is a scary thing. But the great thing about this book, is that the author constantly reminds you, that yes, it is difficult, but you will be fine and you will be the best mother for your baby...in a candid and humorous way. While this book may not be for everyone, and is a perfect fit for me.
Summary of The Girlfriends' Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood
The author of the enormously successful Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy brings a mother's wisdom and a girlfriend's candor to the first book in a fresh new series of guides to motherhood. Readers will learn about baby euphoria, postpartum mood swings, salvaging one's sex life, and fitting into that favorite pair of jeans.Just had a baby? Lie down, rest your weary womb, and muster up a rousing cheer! (Shh! Don't wake the baby!) Now, from the author of The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy, comes the book all new moms have been waiting for, whether they know it or not. Vicki Iovine talks turkey ... and stitches, and weight loss, and depression, and sex (trying it for the first time after labor and delivery? "Inebriate and Lubricate"). Vicki--yeah, I know I'm calling her by her first name but after reading this book you'll be on a first-name basis with her, too--is funny, informative, and utterly (udderly?) irreverent. New mothers have never had it so good.
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