Got Milked: and other remarkable stories from the first year of motherhood

by Kara Rodriguez

According to Amy Poehler, “Every mother needs a wife who takes care of her and helps her become a better mother.” And yet many are quite surprised to learn that most husbands make awful wives. (Note that they also make pretty rotten mothers.) That husband of yours simply cannot provide you with the same level of validation and support that Kara can. From the mom every woman would be lucky to lock down, Got Milked is the hilarious and candid kitchen dish out that weary, modern-day moms are desperate for.

While there are about 368 ways to approach virtually every aspect of mothering these days, moms have this in common: They need to laugh and be encouraged. Every mom needs to be reminded that: One: Even the pregnancy unicorn can have a difficult day or two (or year). Two: Even the most anxious, sleep-deprived, lonely person postpartum can survive the first year of motherhood and ultimately remember it with fondness. Like a horrible case of the stomach flu, Got Milked gushes from both ends.

Dripping with honesty, humor, and “other” things, Got Milked is the relatable and reassuring gem that moms are dying to get their hands on.

206 pages, Paperback

Published January 8, 2018

About the author

KARA RODRIGUEZ is the author of My Father’s Shadow: a memoir of faith, adventure, and healing from sexual abuse. Her healing journey has been one of transforming the involuntary vulnerability that resulted from the abuse into an intentional openness, an offering of hope for others. Kara is dedicated to encouraging other women through story.

Kara's childhood was much too serious. She continues to write raw non-fiction narratives, just with more of a comedic twist.

Kara worked as an engineer before becoming a writer and mother. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband, son, and latest addition.