best book for moms-to-be.
sweet readers, i wish i could put into words how much i LOVED this book or how perfect it's timing was in my life. in the dog days of the first trimester, when i never thought i'd get out of bed, ride in a car or shower with normalcy again, a dear friend (who's a young mother) sent me a recommendation to read "great with child."
on a whim, i ordered it & from the first page on, it became my saving grace. these absolutely touching letters from a mentor/mother figure/professor/mother to an expecting mother made me think about pregnancy & becoming a mom in a whole new light.
there are tons of great "reference" books out there -- they'll tell you which week your baby develops a pancreas and what to do when you have heartburn, but this book covers all the intangibles/unmedical things about becoming a mom. i'm going to read it again during my third trimester & know it will be my go-to-gift for every friend who is expecting. can't recommend it highly enough.
back tomorrow with the BEST book for dads-to-be! xo
p.s. if you're looking for a really good pregnancy book, my favorite has been "from the hips," which approaches every issue/decision with an open perspective, is balanced/informative & not overwhelming.
tulips & flight suits
Reader Comments (3)
Hey Mary--
Being a new mom myself (our little guy is a month old today!)--I wanted to recommend a great reference book for you (even though I am sure you've gotten plenty). "Heading Home with your Newborn-from birth to reality" is a GREAT book and we have already referenced back to it several times and its not a whole lot of doctor talk thrown at you--its easy to read. Also a fun one to have "The Baby Owner's Manual"
Hope your enjoying your pregnancy and the rest of it goes smoothly :)
Thank you, M! I have not heard of the Letters book and am going to have to order myself one. I could use a non-doctor-type book on my night stand :) We kind of look like the medical ref section of Borders over at our house these days!
I'll be keeping this book in mind for gifts to expecting friends! Thank you for such a great recommendation.