Baby Is a Four-Letter Word : Surviving the First Two Years of Parenthood

by Dorianne Sager

For any parent whos ever questioned his or her experience, knowledge or sanity, Baby is a Four-Letter Word is a breath of fresh air. It is not a how-to manual, and it does not contain expert advice. What it does offer is a message to you are not alone.Dorianne Sagerauthor of the successful Baby Steps column in the Vancouver Planned parenthood must be a misnomer. We planned to have a baby. I remember it It was the last time we had sex without worrying about bumping into the baby or waking the baby. But from the moment our baby poked his head into the world, nothing has gone as planned.Some highlights from Baby is a Four-Letter Boob The Joys of Breastfeeding Can I Get This in Another Size?: Body Image After Childbirth You Can Sleep When Youre The Effects of Sleep Deprivation For Better Or for Mixing Marriage with BabiesFeaturing moments that will make you laugh out loud, and others that will pull on your heart-strings, Baby is a Four-Letter Word should be required reading for anyone set to tackle the good, the bad, and the ugly moments of raising a child.

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First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jess]

A fun read - full of anecdotes of early parenthood. It's not advice or instructions, there is no judgement, only a feeling of comradery and a , "Whew! It's not just me."