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Loved her humor. Loved it. When you are pregnant (especially the first time) sometimes it feels like you are bombarded with worst case scenario type information. Loved her refreshing way of telling us about not only her four experiences but experiences of her girlfriends as well. Everyone knows that every pregnancy is different and many books i've read seem to treat every pregnancy as if they were all identical. This one is more fun and less sky is falling. You're pregnant.enjoy it.relax.and here are some fabulous tips to get through it.
this book is written in the genre of nanny diaries (in the whiny way cynical people complain). you'll love your baby. Does make me feel better about hating my pregnancy. It's good to know things will get better in the future without all the preachy hallowed vessel mantra (pregnancy is awesome. just let nature take its course. you are sacred).
While this book my be humerous it lacks honest medical facts. I know she does admit to not being a doctor, but my fear is that people will follow her advice anyway. In my opinion you should only read this book if you want to laugh or are willing to read some more serious book that tell you about all the risks that come along with the medical model of birth.
For most of us who are pregnant we get advice everywhere we turn, but some of it is highly questionable. My own copy is dogeared and has pages falling out.This is the book for you if you want to know that you should bring a snack for after your blood sugar test.
The information in the book is accurate, but not medically thorough (if you want that, please see "What to Expect when you are Expecting"). The premise of this book is that what we really need during pregnancy is a ton of good advice and a ton of good cheer.
It is the one that I have shared with multiple girlfriends who have told me that they are pregnant. It is shared amusingly.
If you need belly laughs and good ideas, this is your book. Or that you should buy clothes that either go over the bump or under it, or face your clothes rolling up like a roller window blind.
Here the advice is very good.
Any expectant mother can identify with the hilarious stories that Vicky shares with the readers. To avoid build-up of pregnancy anxiety I had chosen to read this book first before I had read any serious "how-to" books on pregnancy and labor. It's a fun read. I am glad I did. Every expecting mother has enough worries about what lies ahead, so this book is great to quell the anxiety and to make you feel "normal" while abnormal things are happening to you. But don't count on this book to be the pregnancy Bible and know-it-all resource. "Pea in a Pod" by Linda Goldberg is a great reference guide, while "Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy" is a relaxing read for Moms with a sense of humour.
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