Yes, You're Pregnant, But What About Me?

by Kevin Nealon

At fifty-three, Kevin Nealon thought he had it a massive international celebrity with legions of loyal fans; a fabulous modeling career; hundreds of millions of dollars in the bank; and the most recognizable face on the planet. Nealon had accomplished the a thirty-year career in show business with only limited trips to rehab. But just like every other celebrity, he felt that was not enough. The perpetually insatiable Nealon wanted more, and for him "more" meant a little addition that drooled, burped, and pooped (no, not a Pomeranian).Now, in his first-ever book, Nealon tells the outrageous story of how he battled through aching joints, Milano cookie cravings, and a rapidly receding hairline to become a first-time dad at an age when most fathers are packing their kids off to college. Offering hysterical commentary about his fickle, often hormonal, road to belated and bloated fatherhood, Nealon guides you through the delivery room and beyond, discussing how his past, his wife, and his neuroses all converged in a montage of side-splitting insecurities during the months leading up to the birth of his son.In Yes, You're Pregnant, But What About Me? , Nealon details his trip through all the emotional stages of pregnancy—uncomfortable, denial, hungry, sleepy, self-conscious, hungrier, confused, cranky, not-quite-as-hungry but still craving something, sweaty, covered in cookie crumbs—all while struggling to keep his blood pressure down and find the time to read the latest issue of the AARP Bulletin . Wrestling with the dilemmas and fears that fathers have been dealing with for centuries (Can I duct-tape a crib together? How often can I reuse a disposable diaper? What if the baby looks like me and not my wife?) , Nealon never fails to entertain with the frequent lunacy and inevitable joy that punctuate his story about parenthood.Laugh-out-loud funny and remarkably poignant, Nealon's entertaining perspective and his wealth of sarcasm provide a take on fatherhood that is as fresh as it is universal, always reminding you that half the fun of being a parent is getting there.

Genres: Nonfiction, Humor, Memoir, Parenting, Comedy, Audiobook, Autobiography

261 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2008

About the author

Kevin Nealon is an American actor and comedian, best known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1986 to 1995, acting in several of the Happy Madison films, for playing Doug Wilson on the Showtime series Weeds, and providing the voice of the title character, Glenn Martin on Glenn Martin, DDS.

Reviews

[Mediaman · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a pretty dull read--Nealon has a dry sense of humor and it's hard to tell when he's joking or when he's actually speaking the truth about his having a baby in his 50s. In virtually every story he says something outlandish or goes off on a tangent of what I assume is his attempt at humor, to the point you don't know if you can trust anything he writes. He says he and his wife went to psychics, and if that's true then I really question the guy's mental health.

At one point he goes into detail about a horrible leftist first wife who thought it was okay to do illegal things in order to push her agenda. He tells of how she would have stickers saying "I'm an asshole, I wear fur" ready to secretly attach to a person wearing Peta-hated product. She would sneak up behind New York City walkers and accost them by touching their personal space. Nealon writes, "Although I didn't always agree with her daring methods, I admired her passion and dedication in bringing about change." Huh? What change does he think she brought about assaulting strangers? She should have been arrested.

The only real positive is that this is one of the strongest pro-life books ever from a celebrity. He pointblank says (p. 174) that after seeing the ultrasound "you start to understand why some people are such pro-life advocates." He goes on to say that they decided that if even the fetus had problems that "abortion would not be an option." Refreshing to see a star give an unpopular Hollywood position.

I only wish the book would have been clearer what was joking and what was serious. Bottom line is that after reading over a thousand memoirs, I've found one of the biggest space-wasters in a book is a famous person telling stories about childbirth or kids, and this seems to be one long waste of space with only a few spots of interest or insight. The book isn't funny enough to be considered humor and isn't serious enough to be considered a memoir.

[Sonia Reppe · Rating 4 out of 5]

This memoir has potty humor that even women will enjoy. I don’t want to give anything away, so let’s just say that Kevin Nealon, celebrity comedian, shows us his vulnerable side as he recounts the time his girlfriend/future wife came to his aid in the bathroom. The result is a story that is hilarious and surprisingly touching.
Kevin Nealon’s entire memoir is funny in a goofy and zany way. (I even read it twice and laughed just as hard the second time through). The content circles around growing older, facing the fears of fatherhood, and pregnancy sympathy pains—all told through a ludicrous and neurotic point of view. Sometimes you don’t know he’s setting you up for a joke until you’re laughing out loud, delighted to be caught off-guard. The pace and timing has the mark of a talented professional, and the callbacks to former situations or jokes are placed perfectly. Overall, this book is the delightful baby of a first-rate humorist.
You might recognize Nealon from his current Showtime series, Weeds, and as a former cast member of Saturday Night Live (Pumping Up With Hans and Franz). Good-looking in an average, unostentatious way, Nealon gives off the impression of being just-a-regular-guy, a persona that he perpetuates in his book, playing down the glamorous aspects of his life (despite being married to a Hollywood actress) and playing up his dopiness. Just look on the book’s cover, where a disheveled, pajama-clad Kevin wears the same expression you might find on a lost puppy dog.
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[Heathergrady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh, how hilarious! The funniest, laugh out loud book I've read in a long time. I hope there's a sequel!
My favorite part...their friends were encouraging them to find out the sex of their unborn baby--"it's the last greatest surprise of your life!". Huh. I thought the last greatest surprise of your life was how you were going to die...

[Alisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

it started off so well, but then kind of drizzled off into rambling.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you like Kevin Nealon on Weeds, and laughed at him on SNL most likely you have the sense of humor to appreciate this book. Devilishly funny and lighthearted take on life.

[Amy Lorton · Rating 5 out of 5]

First time reading it in paperback in 2011: I love him & this was a quick, fun read.

Second time reading it on audio in 2025: My husband and I went on a date to see stand-up comedian Kevin Nealon a week and a half ago. I sometimes don’t like to see comedy shows because for some reason I often laugh internally, and I know that’s not good in a live audience. I didn’t have to worry about that with Nealon. True LOLs and gaffaws were exiting my face. I highly recommend seeing him live if you have the opportunity!

It reminded me of a book of his that I had read back when I was pregnant with my second child called Yes, You’re Pregnant, but What About Me? I gave it 5 stars then, and wondered how it aged, and how I would like it when I haven’t been pregnant for 11 years. I listened to it this time and still loved it. I always recommend listening to comedian memoirs and Kevin Nealon reading his words can’t be beat. I just love his sense of humor, and the LOLs and gaffows were emerging once again. I was asked at least ten times “what are you laughing at?”

If you like his sense of humor like I do, this will be a great way to spend 7 hours 6 minutes of your time! This book is obviously very pregnancy-related so if that isn’t an interest of yours, I’d pass on it.

5/5 star
I listened at 1.25x because I felt that sounded most like him.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can read these kinds of books now, because I am safely past the childbearing years when perusement of such would increase my heart rate and cause me to hyperventilate due to ongoing traumatic stress syndrome.

This guy is very funny! And one can't help but love the self-absorbed theme that runs through his book. It reminds me of someone I know....

I didn't realize Kevin was part of the "Hans and Franz" duo from Saturday Night Live, but if someone from that slightly warped show can come out of the expectant father experience as normal as he seems, "I'm fer him."

Incidentally, the book does not exclusively cover the pregnancy year but rather uses that as a jumping off place to bio different aspects of Mr. Nealon's life and highlight his endearing quirks.

While it tends to ramble at times and I disagree with some minor things such as paragraph editing, it was overall an enjoyable book that made me laugh--out--loud.

Not many books can claim to do that, and don't we all need to read something for pure fun, on occasion?

[Geoff · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've always been a fan of Kevin Nealon's work on Saturday Night Live and, more recently, his role on Weeds. When I set out to see his stand-up comedy, I knew it would be good, but I was surprised at just how good it was. Nealon's stand-up is among the best I've witnessed.

Just as his stand-up surprised me, his book did too. Most comedians write books full of one liners that make the reader chuckle. These books, with their wide margins and large fonts leave most readers wanting more. Nealon's book however, is a well written narrative. "Yes, You're Pregnant, But What About Me?" isn't just pages of jokes because it reads more like an autobiography. And in case you're wondering, it is the funniest autobiography I've read.

[Samantha Nowatzke · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to love this book as Nealon is ones of my favorite comedians but I just didn't quite get to the point of love with it. I am not sure if that's because I do not have children or what but it seemed to drudge on. I did see his stand up show (where I purchased the book) that seemed to coincide with the book and that was good but for whatever reason, in book form, just didn't keep my interest. Regardless, if you're an expecting parent that enjoys Nealon's comedy, I'd give it a try but if you're a single/non-parent who loves him in "Weeds" & "Grandma's Boy" re-watch those for your Nealon fix.

[Noah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I have a special affection for Nealon due to his being a fixture on Saturday Night Live during that key window when a) the show was good and b) I watched it. That's why I ended up reading a book about something that has no relevance to me and for which the target audience is probably everyone but me. I didn't love this book, but I enjoyed it, and I imagine anyone with even a modicum of relevant life experience would enjoy it even more. Nealon is a very funny man, and his particular brand of funny translates well into a book like this. It's also surprisingly touching at times.

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a book I started reading at a good clip, then tapered off. I admit to picking it up because of my love of Kevin Nealon's character on "Weeds." It was a pleasant enough read though I only laughed out loud a couple times. If there is an audio version, it might be more fun to listen to. Some gags were obvious but all in all I'm uncertain which truths were stretched and which were not. Well-played, Mr. Nealon.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was hilarious! Just about every page made me literally laugh out loud. If you have followed Kevin Nealon's career from Saturday Night Live onward, and enjoy his comedy in general, you will love his take on what men go through when their spouses are pregnant! I can not say enough how much I enjoyed this book, but it is a bit risque in terms of terminology (for those readers who may be a bit more straight-laced than me).

[Jason Linscott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I bought it as a was becoming a new father in the next few months and I thought it would provide some good insight. I wasn't sure at first because the book seemed somewhat autobiographical when he was retelling stories of his childhood but its all brought together in the end.

Its funny in a I can really relate sort of way but not hysterical. I really enjoyed the book and was soo excited reading the end of the book in anticipation of my coming son.

[TJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Kevin Nealon. I'm not even pregnant but I read this book because I knew it would be hysterical. It did not fail my expectations. I've never laughed out loud and so hard in my life while reading a book. While I wouldn't recommend this being the main book you or your spouse should read when you're expecting, his take on his wides pregnancy & what it was like going through it for the first time will be a welcome change from the typical "what to expect when you're expecting" type book.

[Joao · Rating 3 out of 5]

Since this book is about his experience you need to have some interest in the person itself to enjoy it. If you do you will enjoy how he used his used to describe his early days and then the path that lead to the day the child was born.

It's a funny document that shows how his fears and hopes affected him in a way that touches us. This combined with the funny stories he tells makes the book a good read and a time well spent.

[Ginger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Joe received this as a gift. I borrowed it on vacation to read. It was entertaining, but definitely had a "comedian" feel to it. I kept hearing the "ba-dum-dum" of drums in my head everytime he made a joke or sarcastic comment, which happened frequently. It was okay, for a pregnant person looking for a book on vacation. :)

[Ian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't make it all the way through. Amusing, but after a while Nealon's rat-tat-tat style gets a little annoying. To his credit, his quips and jokes are funny over 50% of the time, but they would have to be funny over 75% of the time to keep me reading, and he doesn't reach that level. So, amusing, but not enough to keep it past the due date to finish reading.

[Laura Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love Kevin Nealon and I really thought this was going to be much funnier than it was. Truthfully, I had a hard time getting through it. I felt like he tried too hard to make it funny, which made it not funny. There were some funny parts for sure, and I really liked the end when he describes the actual birth of his son, but that was not enough to make up for the rest of the mediocre book.

[Gabbi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was fantastic and hilarious! Of all the celebrity and comedian memoirs I've read, this is one of my favorites. You don't have to particularly like Nealon because the persona he develops in the book is hilarious and likeable. Anyone can enjoy the hilarity of the situation and Nealon makes the best of it. I've laughed out loud reading this book!!

[Madam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as funny as I expected. Kevin Nealon's revelations about the journey that led him to become a father later in life are interesting, but true to the title, he talks too much about himself and not enough about the little boy who made him a dad.

[Steve]

Silly book my mom bought me, but it makes me laugh. It's written in the same kind of shtick he used to use on SNL (sure of himself, but blissfully unaware), but it still makes me laugh. There is some decent advice tucked in there, as well.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and the stories he tells about his life...especially like the one where he is trying to be tough and warn his neighbor with the lights and window shades!
It was a good read, but not overly alluring for me. I would recommend it if you are looking for a light read.

[Alexandra Chauran · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book seemed to lose a little bit in the translation to text. I feel like he is probably a good stand up comedian with this sort of material if it is delivered right, but it fell flat on the page.

[Angela · Rating 2 out of 5]

It wasn't that funny.

[Jess Lawton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laugh out loud, funny. The perfect gift for the to-be new father.

[Kimberly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read first 3 chapters but a lot of rambling in this book. So the book was just ok..basically skimmed through it.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Dave-Barry kind of book, using stream-of-consciousness humor. I'm not done with it yet, but I haven't found any raunchy stuff in it yet.

[Bethany · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was relatively entertaining, but I've seen much funnier things by Kevin Nealon. There were a few laugh-out-loud moments in this book, though.

[Kayce · Rating 5 out of 5]

ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS! Kevin Nealon cracks me up. I saw him live shortly after reading this because I became such a fan. This is definitely a laugh out loud read!

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely hilarious. I've always loved Kevin Nealon, especially on SNL and Weeds, so if you enjoy his sense of humor, you'll love his book. Easy read & enjoyable.