"Funny, frank, indulgent . . . this guide is free of the earnestness that weighs down so many advice books for new mothers." —Oprah.comThere is no better time to up your self-care game than when you''re pregnant. You''re indulging for two! Though societal pressure demands that you completely forfeit your life, your independence, and your sacred shallowness to motherhood, this book is a rallying cry to resist. Join author Betty Londergan as she delivers a delightful diatribe on how to keep your cool vibe alive while you''re busy raising the planet''s next generation. From your first trimester through the early months of motherhood, the baby''s first birthday and beyond, here are 101 rules to help you keep sane, grounded, and fabulous on the bumpy road to motherhood. Such as:- Don''t let them tell you how much you weigh- Beware the nutrition nazis- Nest away- Consider the midwife/doula option- Buy some cool bracelets (because you''re gonna have a thousand photos of your forearms holding The Baby)- Develop a high gross-out threshold- Buy new underwear- Choose the right preschool (and other anxiety attacks)Along with tips for single and working moms, Londergan shares advice from her own friends with different perspectives to give readers a well-rounded reference for breastfeeding angst, sleep deprivation, natural birth vs. cesarean sections, and more (including a list of feel-good movies for knocked-up gals). "Frisky and funny, her book is also honest, useful and sensitive to the latest anxieties." —The New York Times"This fun, flip approach to pregnancy and parenting pays equal attention to minute details (clothes and mani-pedis) and larger ideas (single motherhood)." —Publishers Weekly
