Twice Blessed Everything You Need To Know About Having A Second Child-- Preparing Yourself, Your Marriage, And Your Firstborn For A New Family Of Four

by Leonard, Joan

• ISBN13: 9780312254308
• ISBN10: 031225430X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-10
• Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press

Summary

Just when you thought you were finally adjusting to being a parent-your stretch marks have faded and you've packed away your nursing bras and maternity clothes-you decide to have a second child. And although you may feel like a parenting expert, the second time around brings its own set of questions, quandaries, and chaos, from tighter finances to new routines. Drawing on the expertise of pediatricians, gynecologists, and family therapists, as well as the anecdotes of mothers everywhere, Twice Blessed covers how to prepare yourself for a different pregnancy and birth, your marriage for another dramatic change, and your child for a new brother or sister. With warmth, inspiration, and humor, Leonard carefully examines the brand new family of four and what to expect as it evolves during the first weeks, the first months, and finally that first year.AUTHORBIO: Joan Leonard is a former contributing editor of Parents magazine and the author of What to Do to Improve Your Child's Manners and Tales from Toddler Hell. Her articles have appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers including Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, Glamour, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Parenting, Child, and The New York Times. She lives in Northport, New York, with her husband and two children.

Author Biography

Joan Leonard is a former contributing editor of Parents magazine and the author of What to Do to Improve your Child's Manners and Tales from Toddler Hell. Her articles have appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Parenting Your First While Expecting Your Second
Preparing Yourself	p. 3
Preparing Your Marriage	p. 34
Preparing Your Child	p. 54
Childbirth ... the Second Time Around
The Labor	p. 79
The Birth	p. 99
The Hospital/Birthing Center Stay	p. 119
A Family of Four
The First Weeks	p. 137
The First Months	p. 158
The First Year ... and Beyond	p. 179
Epilogue	p. 201
Recommended Reading	p. 205
About the Author	p. 207
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