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Blessed Expectations: Nine Months of Wonder, Reflection, and Sweet Anticipation
An emotional and spiritual guide for expectant mothers and their parentsExpecting a baby changes your life in epic proportions", writes Judy Ford. "From the moment you learned of your pregnancy you entered a new phase of your life and opened your heart to new dimensions of love".
From morning sickness, stretch marks, getting support from family and friends, and food cravings, to decorating the nursery, mood changes, and having sex while pregnant, Blessed Expectations leads expectant mothers through the maze of feelings, thoughts, fears, and joys "as you discover within yourself divine love for yourself, your spouse, and this fresh, unborn soul".
Written in Judy Ford's inimitably warm and engaging style and full of practical wisdom and insight, this guide instructs and informs readers on ways to pamper themselves, overcome the blues, reach out to and cherish their mate, reflect on motherhood, and communicate with their growing baby.
With chapters that include "Give Yourself Permission to Be Needy", "Seek Reassurance for Your Fears", "Appreciate the Miracle", and "Pamper Your Body", Blessed Expectations offers comfort, support, and encouragement during this emotional, special time in a woman's life.
"Fortunately, parenting is a two-way street -- you walk together, and as you take them by the hand, they take you by the heart". -- Judy Ford on Oprah
From morning sickness, stretch marks, getting support from family and friends, and food cravings, to decorating the nursery, mood changes, and having sex while pregnant, Blessed Expectations leads expectant mothers through the maze of feelings, thoughts, fears, and joys "as you discover within yourself divine love for yourself, your spouse, and this fresh, unborn soul".
Written in Judy Ford's inimitably warm and engaging style and full of practical wisdom and insight, this guide instructs and informs readers on ways to pamper themselves, overcome the blues, reach out to and cherish their mate, reflect on motherhood, and communicate with their growing baby.
With chapters that include "Give Yourself Permission to Be Needy", "Seek Reassurance for Your Fears", "Appreciate the Miracle", and "Pamper Your Body", Blessed Expectations offers comfort, support, and encouragement during this emotional, special time in a woman's life.
"Fortunately, parenting is a two-way street -- you walk together, and as you take them by the hand, they take you by the heart". -- Judy Ford on Oprah
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1997
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January 9, 2013
A bit to overly sweet and boring. Sorry.
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