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Her writing style has a good flow, and you feel like you're right there with a bunch of understanding moms. But, well, then she starts sounding too all-knowing and unnecessarily funny. Listen folks, what made me really mad (when I really couldn't afford to get any more emotional), was how she manages to nonchalantly state that giving birth at hospitals are the best. Thus, if you were interested in more natural-type birthgiving procedures or Active Birth, the first half of what this book says might sound rather uneducated.

Also, the section about resuming sex was not really assuring for me. I think many women need more time, and more sensitive support than what the book may vaguely suggests.

Overall, as funny and well-meaning as she probably is, I didn't find her sensitive enough when I naturally expected her to be so. A "Girlfriend" alright, but depending on your experience and personality, she may be too overwhelming for you to have around.

Yes, after childbirth and everything you want some affirmations, some practical info, oh lord, you're desperate. My recommendation: Do yourself a favor and read "Laughter and Tears" by Libby Colman.

This book is NOT meant to be an exhaltation of motherhood nor is it meant to suggest that once you become a mother, your life is over. It's meant to be a resource of straight NO BS information and advice. You can take it or not but one thing is for sure, they'll be no pussy-footing around here. The author tells you like it is and she attempts to throw in a bit of humor, which at times is needed to maintain any shred of sanity.

I found this book to be both enlightening and humorous. I don't agree with all of it but it was refreshing to hear someone tell it like it is. I did not find that this book made me nervous or afraid since I read it when I was pregnant. It actually made me feel better about my fears and concerns about not knowing what to do to stop my baby from crying or thinking I'm not a good mother because all I want to do is sleep. It gave me some comfort to know someone else who had been through it and had healthy, well-adjusted children felt at times like she was loosing her mind. If you want straight up, no BS advice about what the first year of motherhood is really like with a little humor thrown in, this is the book for you.

I read this book in my eighth month of pregnancy. At first, I was entertained and relieved to read a lighter-hearted pregnancy book. But by chapter two, I was starting to crave useful information rather than funny anecdotes that usually refer to pop culture and tv (two things that are already overstated in our society thank you very much). By chapter 3, I was annoyed and wishing I had bought one of the other recommended books.

Overall, perhaps a fun book for those that want to be entertained but get the facts from another source.