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Summary: Humorous Look at Pregnancy
Review: I read this book in the week we found out I was pregnant & laughed through the whole thing. I give my husband much more credit than the author gives men in general, but it was still an entertaining, easy read. I recommend this book as a supplement to all of the serious, practical reading that you'll do throughout your pregnancy. I am glad I read this book before other books and articles scared me into thinking that I must be doing permanent damage to my unborn baby by not eating vegetables every day. It's a unique look at pregnancy, and I recommend it for every mom-to-be who wants to not take herself too seriously.
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Summary: An uplifiting break from those "technical" pregnancy books
Review: While this book does not offer much in the way of medical data, it is an absolutely riotous look at pregnancy and all of its "side effects". Being a newly pregnant with my first child, I really appreciated being able to laugh at this pregnancy thing in the midst of all of my paranoia - of course, being so hormonal, I was in tears too.
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Summary: Relax! Pregnancy can be fun!
Review: I was first introduced to this book by an expecting mother while browsing through shelves after shelves of books on pregnancy at one of my local bookstores. I was 3 month pregnant at that time and had just quit my high pressure Silicon Valley job. At that time, I've been reading several books dealing with preganancy. However, although most of those books are very informative in nature, you can be overwhelmed easily by the seriousness of their contents. If you are expecting, you know that one thing you absoutely DON't need is to get yourself "overwhelmed". This is book that will bring you lots of smile while reading it! In fact, I brought this book with me on a 14-hour flight to Asia, and I was not tired or bored even a bit! I would not substitute this book for other so called "prefessional reference book" on pregnancy. However, after you have learned all the medical terms, you reallsy deserve something that will get you out of the pregnancy blue. This book will for sure delight you while still providing lots of good "tips" and "advice" as if your best friends would have told you. For those of you who are thinking about taking a short trip during your second trimester, don't forget to bring this book with you as well. It will help you relax and add more fun to your pregnancy! By the way, this is also a book that you may want your husband to read it during weekend. It helps!
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Summary: Too funny
Review: I liked the book, but Vicki's husband made me realize how wonderful mine is. He is totally involved in this experience, and I have to say...it is not because he has too much time on his hands, it is because he really cares and is excited by our new situation. In this book, Vicki gives some good advice, but I think she would have had better pregnancies if her husband had been supportive and not such a needy selfish baby.
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Summary: Both I and my wife found this the best book on pregnancy
Review: The most telling anecdote in this book, which is full of hysterical ones, is about a birthing teacher who came to the author's home, to coach her through the "magic of birth". The problem was, this teacher had never given birth, and so was full of new age rubbish, and got shown the door. The great thing about this book is that it is by someone who HAS given birth, and can write about it, and does not take herself too seriously, even though she has the right to, after four kids. The key is that the advice is based on real life, from the actual experiences of the author and her friends. So it's not based on theoretical rules, and starts from the premise that what works for one person, may not work for another. This is VITAL, because no matter what your doctor or mother tells you, every pregnancy or child is unique, and needs to be approached that way. I would particularly recommend this book for prospective fathers as it gives you a woman's eye perspective of the whole thing, so you have some idea of what your partner is going through, and how you should act. It will help you tread that fine line between doing too much, and doing too little. Mothers-to-be will want to push this on their partners, as it encourages them to buy diamonds for the mother of their child, as a reward! You won't find that in the standard textbooks! So do yourself a favour, and buy this book - it will make the whole process a whole lot more fun, which is why we are doing it, after all. If we are honest, parenthood is terrifying, even though people as incompetent as our own parents seemed to manage. This book will help you manage, and help remind you that this is an achievement in itself.
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Summary: A hilarious lifesaver!
Review: I love this book! It is so informative and real but completely entertaining. It tells you all of the little things that some other books leave out or don't give enough weight too (i.e. cramping, hair dyeing, etc). I am so thankful this was recommended to me and anyone who finds it the least bit offensive should probably go straight to the self-help section of this website for some relaxation tips.
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Summary: Feel Good Book
Review: This book is a factual but hilarious view at the trials of pregnancy. I laughed through the entire book because she says exactly what I have been feeling. It is the first book I have bought that actually felt like someone understands!! I can't say enough about it - it is definately a must have for every pregnant woman.
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Summary: the reality of pregnancy
Review: I have bought tons of books on pregnancy since I found out I too had becaome part of the club. This is the only book I really enjoyed reading. It is filled with real advice on practically anything you can think of having to do with pregnancy. I finished it very quickly and I was very thankful for the book when I had a small emergency during my pregnancy that had been covered by the author. I recomend this to anyone who is pregnant and find it a relief from the other books that tell us pregnant women that we can cheat on our diets once a week and have a bagel or some bread. Thank you Vicki and all the girlfriends for calming my fears, making me laugh and shedding some light on much needed information.
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Summary: A must-have for first timers,
Review: Since this is my first...I have bought (like many others)various books on pregnancy. All have been great and informative. But, in my opinion, every first time mom needs to have this book in their personal library. It is absolutely hilarious as well as straight to the point. I felt like I was on the phone with my girlfriends...I lent this book to my co-worker and have given this to my other friends who are expecting their first. This is a hilarious and warm-hearted addition to your pregnancy library.
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Summary: The perfect cure for the pregnancy blues!
Review: This is my first pregnancy, and friends got me both this and What to Expect When You're Expecting..and they are both invaluable! they are very different books....What to Expect is a great reference, but the Girlfirend's Guide is what will really help you keep your sanity...when you're ready to kill your spouse, or feel like sobbing uncontrollably, crack it open and cheer yourself up...it had me laughing out loud no matter what mood I was in when I started reading. It also does have some very practical advice, which is presented in a format that makes it easier to remember than something like What to Expect. I loved the down-to-earth attitude...this book will never make you feel bad for eating chocolate or forgetting to do your Kegels!
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