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39 weeks
To her utter dismay Judy discovers she is pregnant. She knows it’s the end of everything, sex, sleep, going out, and generally having a life. The father was a one night Bacardi induced mistake who’s now long gone, thank goodness.
She struggles with prenatal check-up’s and scans and copes with her first craving and leaky boobs, not to mention her ever increasing waistline, and say’s goodbye to size 10 dresses and pretty underwear, although who’s going to be seeing her in her underwear ever again pretty or not she has no idea, and resigns herself to ‘fat clothes’. All Judy wants is to not be pregnant and to be able to get on with her self-imposed never having another relationship life. ‘I mean who needs some bloke telling you how to do everything, or anything, while they consistently bollocks things up.’
Then to add to her quandary, on a last fling night out before the bump gets too noticeably big, she meets the gorgeous Rob who could have been her ‘The One’ if only she wasn’t pregnant
She struggles with prenatal check-up’s and scans and copes with her first craving and leaky boobs, not to mention her ever increasing waistline, and say’s goodbye to size 10 dresses and pretty underwear, although who’s going to be seeing her in her underwear ever again pretty or not she has no idea, and resigns herself to ‘fat clothes’. All Judy wants is to not be pregnant and to be able to get on with her self-imposed never having another relationship life. ‘I mean who needs some bloke telling you how to do everything, or anything, while they consistently bollocks things up.’
Then to add to her quandary, on a last fling night out before the bump gets too noticeably big, she meets the gorgeous Rob who could have been her ‘The One’ if only she wasn’t pregnant
384 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2012
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October 5, 2012
Hilarious and really well written. I cried with laughter in places due to the fact that there were many similarities to my own pregnancies (especially the first). Highly recommended reading! Loved it!
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September 17, 2012this was a funny read especially if you have ever been pregnant i loved it.well worth a read will be looking for more books by this authour.was my 1st wont be my last tho
October 11, 2012
Fun book. I loved all the confusion and drama with being alone and pregnant then meeting the guy of your dreams. I am glad the whole thing with Matt was not resolved at the end. Made it more real.
September 16, 2012
loved it!!
September 21, 2012
A good read.
February 3, 2013
I really enjoyed this book, I thought it was funny and entertaining and liked that it showed what normal pregnancies are actually like, compared to the version that was portrayed in most of my baby bibles!
However, even though this is a fiction, I actually felt quite uncomfortable with some major parts of the plot, I was also disappointed that it turned out to be another chic lit - which I normally love but I thought this would be different and I was quite excited about that.
However, even though this is a fiction, I actually felt quite uncomfortable with some major parts of the plot, I was also disappointed that it turned out to be another chic lit - which I normally love but I thought this would be different and I was quite excited about that.
June 13, 2016
I haven't read a book in 25years. I thought this book was great i loved how it was written ,I'm looking froward to reading more books by. Terri Douglas.
I haven't read a book for25 years. I thought this book was great I loved how it was written, I'm looking froward to reading more books by Terri Doubles.
I haven't read a book for25 years. I thought this book was great I loved how it was written, I'm looking froward to reading more books by Terri Doubles.
January 7, 2013
Totally loved this book, I could so relate to the main character in so many ways.
I'm glad she got her happy ending too, it took a while for her to get there though!! I spent quite a bit of the book mentally screaming "Noooooooooooooooooo! at her - but it worked out well in the end,
I'm glad she got her happy ending too, it took a while for her to get there though!! I spent quite a bit of the book mentally screaming "Noooooooooooooooooo! at her - but it worked out well in the end,
February 15, 2016
Love it
Gorgeous story loved following the life of Judy and felt so happy for her at the end I hope Terri writes a sequel hint hint
Gorgeous story loved following the life of Judy and felt so happy for her at the end I hope Terri writes a sequel hint hint
August 8, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a delightful read!
Judy is a fabulous character and one I warmed to straight away. As a Mum of two, both planned, I can’t say I could relate to her when she finds out she’s expecting a baby after a one-night stand. I would probably be terrified in her situation too! I love how she slowly gets used to the idea of being a Mum though, but she certainly doesn’t like to make life easy for herself. Her story from conception to motherhood is full of drama, from her difficult relationship with her mother, problems at work, love life complications, and a friendship with the baby’s uncle who doesn’t even know he’s the uncle!
Honestly it is a truly entertaining tale. Laugh out loud funny at times and frustrating at others (why do people not communicate!?).
Ultimately heart-warming. A proper feel-good read. I loved it!
** According to Amazon I purchased the kindle copy of this book on the 14th of November 2013. It is currently still available for 99p **
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Judy is a fabulous character and one I warmed to straight away. As a Mum of two, both planned, I can’t say I could relate to her when she finds out she’s expecting a baby after a one-night stand. I would probably be terrified in her situation too! I love how she slowly gets used to the idea of being a Mum though, but she certainly doesn’t like to make life easy for herself. Her story from conception to motherhood is full of drama, from her difficult relationship with her mother, problems at work, love life complications, and a friendship with the baby’s uncle who doesn’t even know he’s the uncle!
Honestly it is a truly entertaining tale. Laugh out loud funny at times and frustrating at others (why do people not communicate!?).
Ultimately heart-warming. A proper feel-good read. I loved it!
** According to Amazon I purchased the kindle copy of this book on the 14th of November 2013. It is currently still available for 99p **
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November 5, 2018
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Very good book you know how it's going to end but still want to find out how it turns round.
Very good book you know how it's going to end but still want to find out how it turns round.
March 29, 2013
Another pregnancy book in chick - lit. A really enjoyable read although at the beginning I was thinking, what the heck, Judy, hello??? I mean, okay, the pregnancy was a surprise for her and she was not very happy with it but sometimes I found her feelings and words describing it a little too harsh. I know that every woman reacts different, I know that not every woman is happy when she learns that she is pregnant but I was thinking about this little, little teeny tiny baby and was feeling sorry for it. It took Judy some time to get accustom to the fact that she is pregnant, indeed.
What I missed a little, I don't know, maybe I am a kind of perverse already?, was more about the pregnancy itself. Okay, the pregnancy was the most important thing in the book, but I hoped for more details, baby:) There were moments that I was nodding with my head with understanding, it often rang a bell to my pregnancy and my feelings and I was really keeping my fingers crossed for Judy. Sometimes I wanted to mentally slap her and shake her but I was feeling for her as well, just thinking how hard it must be for a single woman.
There were some other plots in there as well, so the book had a very nice shape in all and it was a funny read. Some romance, some drama, some problems and we have an enjoyable book. There was a lot happening, this book had its pace and the plot was sometimes really amusing and even if it was a little predictable, all in all it was a great light read.
What I missed a little, I don't know, maybe I am a kind of perverse already?, was more about the pregnancy itself. Okay, the pregnancy was the most important thing in the book, but I hoped for more details, baby:) There were moments that I was nodding with my head with understanding, it often rang a bell to my pregnancy and my feelings and I was really keeping my fingers crossed for Judy. Sometimes I wanted to mentally slap her and shake her but I was feeling for her as well, just thinking how hard it must be for a single woman.
There were some other plots in there as well, so the book had a very nice shape in all and it was a funny read. Some romance, some drama, some problems and we have an enjoyable book. There was a lot happening, this book had its pace and the plot was sometimes really amusing and even if it was a little predictable, all in all it was a great light read.
September 25, 2012
I was reading this on the bus earlier and actually laughed out loud so that the woman next to me looked at me like I was a little bit strange and shuffled to the edge of the seat! If you loved the humor of GAS-BAG you won't be disappointed. Any one who has been pregnant or is close to someone who has will love this book. From finding out to the delivery and all the ups and downs between, I really did enjoy this and laugh a lot! Well written, funny and true to life, Terri Douglas, you have done it again. 39 Weeks is brilliant! Very funny and brilliantly written. Laughed all the way through, and there were many things that rung true to when I was pregnant too :) Loved it!
Merged review:
Already reviewed this one as it is listed on here twice (Under Terri Douglas) but it is brilliant!
Merged review:
Already reviewed this one as it is listed on here twice (Under Terri Douglas) but it is brilliant!
February 6, 2016
Really enjoyable read. Couldnt put this book down. Light funny reading.
Judy is a bit man-intolerant but after a drunken one night stand, she falls pregnant and so the story begins. For a 28 year old, she is startlingly naive, entertaining a male friend who fancies her but doesn't feel the same way, and at the same time she is love with her boyfriend. The pregnancy tales and labour were entertaining and comical. Some of the paragraphs were padded out with minutiae about her friends and colleagues, none of whom you felt a great affinity with, and got the feeling that Judy felt the same indifference. The relationship with her parents is the one that comes alive in the book. Once you're hooked you probably won't be able to put it down until the baby arrives!!!
Judy is a bit man-intolerant but after a drunken one night stand, she falls pregnant and so the story begins. For a 28 year old, she is startlingly naive, entertaining a male friend who fancies her but doesn't feel the same way, and at the same time she is love with her boyfriend. The pregnancy tales and labour were entertaining and comical. Some of the paragraphs were padded out with minutiae about her friends and colleagues, none of whom you felt a great affinity with, and got the feeling that Judy felt the same indifference. The relationship with her parents is the one that comes alive in the book. Once you're hooked you probably won't be able to put it down until the baby arrives!!!
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May 12, 2014
There comes a time when a book ends up on the DNF (did not finish) pile. Sadly this is one of them.
Maybe it is because I have just had a baby, but this book draged on for me. I just could not get into it at all! I started this book back in January when I was almost due to have my 3rd child, and now it is almost the end of May and I still havent finished it.
It just doenst hold my attention for very long and the main character Judy comes across as being an annoying wet fish. Sorry to be so blunt but she does - to me anyway.
Judy reminded me of a family member when she was pregnat - and not in a good way.
I just cant finish this book so for the time being I am going to shelf it - maybe I will get round to finishing it off, but really I dont think it is likely.
Maybe it is because I have just had a baby, but this book draged on for me. I just could not get into it at all! I started this book back in January when I was almost due to have my 3rd child, and now it is almost the end of May and I still havent finished it.
It just doenst hold my attention for very long and the main character Judy comes across as being an annoying wet fish. Sorry to be so blunt but she does - to me anyway.
Judy reminded me of a family member when she was pregnat - and not in a good way.
I just cant finish this book so for the time being I am going to shelf it - maybe I will get round to finishing it off, but really I dont think it is likely.
September 7, 2015
True chick lit, but predictable, you know what's going to happen before it does but nonetheless enjoyable. The real let down of this kindle book was the editing. The reviewers on here who say it is well edited must have been reading a different version to me. Grammar and punctuation very poor and not the best style of writing either. I enjoyed the storyline but won't be reading another by this author
March 10, 2013
Enjoyed this book not only because of the humorous depictions of pregnancy and all it brings but I actually liked the characters. There was a sense of familiarity from the start - the move from single-dome to partnerships to family and all the frustrations, confusions and joy they bring. There could be a good sequel to this with Judy's trials and tribulations of motherhood.
October 30, 2016
Really cute story
Young woman's life is going to be seriously changed when, after a drunken one night stand, her birth control failed and she finds herself pregnant. Then she meets the man of her dreams and also meets the baby's father's twin brother. Her life is a circus it seems while she waits for baby's arrival.
Young woman's life is going to be seriously changed when, after a drunken one night stand, her birth control failed and she finds herself pregnant. Then she meets the man of her dreams and also meets the baby's father's twin brother. Her life is a circus it seems while she waits for baby's arrival.
January 10, 2017
An amusing story about a new mum-to-be
A short story which follows the thoughts ands trials of being pregnant.
Some details I thought were slightly incorrect as in the gas and air isn't usually given by mask but by mouthpiece and 5cm dilated isn't too late for pain relief but maybe the writer knows of other experiences.
A short story which follows the thoughts ands trials of being pregnant.
Some details I thought were slightly incorrect as in the gas and air isn't usually given by mask but by mouthpiece and 5cm dilated isn't too late for pain relief but maybe the writer knows of other experiences.
September 7, 2015
When I started this book I was not enthralled by the characters, however I am glad I stuck with it as I ended up really enjoying it. From about the half way point in the book my opinion of the book changed.
It is an easy reading book for anyone who enjoys a girly read.
It is an easy reading book for anyone who enjoys a girly read.
March 12, 2015
this book was ok, but not really me. I did finish it although in some parts I did find it a slog but I persevered. the storyline is a good one but there was something about it that I am just unsure about and I can not put my finger on it.
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October 15, 2016Dnf after 10 kindle pages. Verb tenses all over the place - I put the kettle on.......I made my tea.... I added the milk.......Okay what I need is to do something........I checked the calendar.......
I gave (give/will give) up. My brain hurts.
Not rating.
I gave (give/will give) up. My brain hurts.
Not rating.
October 31, 2012
Enjoyable fast read, good characters and amusing story. Maybe a slightly predictable romance, but a great light read.
March 5, 2013
Loved it, brilliant story.
March 30, 2015
39 weeks seemed more like 100 weeks and counting...it just dragged on for way too long without any real reason.
March 26, 2013
Was sad to see it end...sure hope there's a follow-up book!
March 10, 2013
This was a really funny book, Looking forward to reading more from this author.
March 29, 2013
enjoyed the story. it would have benefitted from some extensive editing - the spelling, punctuation and grammar frustrated me.
April 17, 2013
I really enjoyed this, it's easy to read and made me laugh. If you've been pregnant you can easily relate to a lot of it!
September 12, 2013
Funny, had lots of laughs
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