Author: Jenny McCarthy
Publisher: Plume (Penguin Publishing)
Date: April 4, 2006
Guest Book Reviewer: Cindy Phelps Thomas
About The Author
Jenny McCarthy is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Belly Laughs, Baby Laughs, and Louder Than Words. The former host of MTV's hugely popular dating show Singled Out, McCarthy began her career as a Playboy model, before launching a high-profile comedic television and film career.
Mommy and Baby
Baby Laughs takes the reader through a humorous journey of
the ups and downs of the first year of motherhood. The book starts with
delivery, touching on natural delivery and cesarean section delivery. She then
moves to discuss the debate of breastfeeding versus the bottle, the changes in
women’s bodies as they heal (i.e. hormones, post-partum depression, weight
loss), split parenting, illness, doctor’s visits, poopie diapers, and even has
a section for the dads.
The topics are looked at in a light-hearted manner. This is not a
medically written book, but a book by a first time mother who also happens to
be a comedian. There is some graphic language in this book, if you are easily
offended you may want to think twice before picking up this book. This book
made me laugh out loud (literally, my husband thought I was going crazy a time
or two) and it also made me cry thinking about the times that I’ve had with my
little ones and comforted by the fact that someone else felt the same way.
My Thoughts
I personally related to this book in so many ways. I love that Jenny calls her son her “Baby Bird” and herself the “Mother Bird”. This always makes me smile. Baby Laughs is easy to read and gives a realistic/comical view to the first year of motherhood. I highly recommend this book for a good laugh and a few tears for new moms (and moms of all ages). Think of this book as learning from a good friend or relative who has already lived through it and is sharing with you.
I personally related to this book in so many ways. I love that Jenny calls her son her “Baby Bird” and herself the “Mother Bird”. This always makes me smile. Baby Laughs is easy to read and gives a realistic/comical view to the first year of motherhood. I highly recommend this book for a good laugh and a few tears for new moms (and moms of all ages). Think of this book as learning from a good friend or relative who has already lived through it and is sharing with you.
Rating: 5 Stars Out Of 5
Cindy Phelps Thomas is a U.S. Navy
Veteran (2001-2005). She earned her BS in Psychology/Criminal Justice from the
University of Houston at Clear Lake. She received an elementary teaching
certification and is a former kindergarten teacher in the La Porte, TX School
District. She is currently a stay-at-home mom and is working on her MBA degree
at the University of Houston.
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