Amy Thomas, the main character, should be awarded a medal of bravery for even CONSIDERING bringing a baby into her web of relationships.   Once you meet some of the interesting characters in Amy’s and her husband’s life, you will understand completely.

        Her friends, some  who are very child phobic; and, some who are very supportive…are quick to offer up an opinion.  Some of those opinions are helpful… some are just judgemental.   There is the derisive laughter that flows, when Amy announces (after prenatal birthing classes) her intention to do a natural childbirth. 

        This announcement is met with reminders of Amy’s total inability to tolerate pain.  Amy of course, dismisses these reminders by way of comments such as, ”natural childbirth is so totally better for both her and the baby…never mind the pain aspect”!  You get the idea….much laughter involved.

        The journey is eye opening, for Amy, such as news that it takes  10 months of pregnancy(shocking, I know, this pregnancy math) to bring forth a desired child.    The journey is even contagious, in some cases.  In others …Amy’s pregnancy acts almost as if it is child repellant.  LOL

       This book is a little salty/earthy/crude at times in the area of  language, for some people.   But, at it’s best…it is very entertaining for anyone who dares to take on the challenge of  childbirth.  There is a little something for everyone.

       The author, who conceived this book, is Laura Wolf.  This is her second novel.  It was published by Bantam Dell and was copyrighted in 2003.  The cover art, which is equally adorable was done by Jane Boyle Hallman.  The book design by Lynn Newmark. 

        The book is peppered through-out with Things To Do Lists.  They are highly entertaining as well.  I think anyone considering adding a child to their nest will enjoy this book.  At the very least, it should be required reading; as one of the lists is, Things They Never Tell You About Pregnancy!