Babyhood

by Reiser, Paul

• ISBN13: 9780062098771
• ISBN10: 0062098772
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-05-08
• Publisher: It Books

Summary

The man who brilliantly explored "Couplehood" now wraps his creative imagination around bringing up baby. Covering virtually every new baby-related topic--from home pregnancy tests and food cravings to delivery, diaper changings, bath time, sleep deprivation and more--one of America's most witty, perceptive, and outrageous comic minds presents a hysterical guide to parenting unlike anything devised by Brazelton, Kutner, or Spock.

Author Biography

A seasoned actor, writer, and stand-up comedian, Paul Reiser has appeared in many films and television shows, including cocreating and starring in the New York Times bestsellers Couplehood, Babyhood, and most recently Familyhood. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two kinds.

Table of Contents

Author's Note	p. xiii
In the Beginning	p. 1
The Big White Elephant	p. 15
Thank You for Sharing	p. 19
The Power of a Two-Inch Paper Stick	p. 23
The Morning After	p. 29
Every Day, Every Day I Buy a Book	p. 33
Peanut Butter and Lamb Chops	p. 37
"Y'Know What You Have to Get…"	p. 45
And Thy Name Shall Be … Something	p. 53
One Sonogram Says a Thousand Words	p. 63
This Is It	p. 69
Whose Idea Was This?	p. 81
Just a Few Things to Worry About	p. 91
Translating Your Child	p. 97
It's Your Turn	p. 101
The Big Tired Elephant	p. 109
I've Never Been This Tired, Ever	p. 111
The Mad Patter	p. 117
Step Aside, Please	p. 121
Is That a Needle in Your Hand, or Are You Just Glad to See Me?	p. 125
Look, a Fuzzy Tiger	p. 129
Hey, There's Milk in There	p. 137
Now That's Funny	p. 141
Make Room for Daddy	p. 145
Stepping Out with My Baby	p. 149
Meanwhile, Back at the Office	p. 159
The Baby and the Bathwater	p. 163
Boy Meets Dog	p. 167
Why Dads Aren't Moms	p. 173
Tough Love	p. 177
Veteran Moms	p. 185
"Yes, but Can He Do This?"	p. 189
Does This Come with Puppies Instead of Clowns?	p. 193
Elephants Never Forget	p. 203
Swingers	p. 205
And in the End…	p. 211
Acknowledgments	p. 219
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