When the Belly Button Pops, the Baby's Done

by CRAKER, LORILEE

• ISBN13: 9781578564866
• ISBN10: 1578564867
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2002-05-21
• Publisher: WaterBrook

Summary

"This is your brain...This is your brain on progesterone!" Have the hormones of pregnancy pushed you slightly over the edge? Here's permission to give in and have a few belly laughs as a mother of two and a panel of experienced moms revel in the humorous side of pregnancy. This warm and funny month-by-month guide contains serious wisdom for pregnant moms looking to have a joyful pregnancy. Reassuring and helpful for both body and soul, Lorilee and her Pregnant Pals address the whole motheras only good friends canwith sidebars, checklists, quotables, and down-to-earth help such as: Tips on conquering nausea, narcolepsy, and general nuttiness How to panic-proof your pregnancy Good food and good exercise for great pregnant bods Chic, no-tents-allowed fashion tips Survival strategies for labor day Serving up spiritual encouragement for the whole nine months, this is the essential pregnancy book for Christian moms!

Author Biography

<b>Lorilee Craker</b>, mother of two, is a freelance writer who has written hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles on sports and entertainment issues. She is the author of <i>A Is for Adam</i>, a guide to biblical baby names. Her background includes several years’ experience in Christian publishing. An expatriate Canadian, she lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her husband and two sons. Her “Pregnant Pals” panel consists of seasoned Christian mothers.

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
Juanita Moses
Dedication and Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction	1	(2)
Prebaby Prologue: The Mattress Mambo and Other Delicate Subjects	3	(12)
The Nifty Nine Ways to Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant
Pregnant Pals Panel ``We Just Keep on Trying and Trying and Trying...''
The Big (Guy) Chill
Fabulous Folic Acid
The Stick, the Stunning, and the Start of a Stupendous Adventure	15	(14)
Pregnancy Tats
Telling Hubby
The Nifty Nine Telltale Signs That You Did the Test Right
Feelings, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa...
Pregnant Pals Panel: ``What If He's Not So Excited About This?''
What to Do This Month Checklist
Nausea, Narcolepsy, and General Nuttiness	29	(20)
Coping with Queasiness
A Good Reason for Morning Sickness?
Pregnancy-Induced Fatigue
C'mon, Get Sappy: The Emotional Tilt-a-Whirl, Part 1
Praying Through Your Pregnancy
The Nifty Nine Ways to Get a Grip
Pregnant Pals Panel: ``What Should I Tell My Coworkers?''
What to Do This Month Checklist
Mood Swings, the Munchies, and (Decaf) Mochas	49	(22)
Your Guy and You: The Emotional Tilt-a-Whirl, Part 2
Pregnant Pals Panel, ``How Can Hubby and I Share This Experience?''
Eating for Two
The Nifty Nine Tips for Putting the Best Foods in Your Mouth
What About Coffee?
The Pickles and Ice Cream Hall of Fame
Baby's First Tests
What to Do This Month Checklist
Glowing, Growing, and Good, Good, Good Vibrations	71	(22)
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Straight Story on How Pregnancy Will Affect Your Body
How Pregnancy Transforms Relationships with Family and Friends
Pregnant Sex: The Nifty Nine Guidelines for ``Finishing the Baby''
Pregnant Pals Panel: ``What Would You Do Differently Next Time?''
What to Do This Month Checklist
Hubby, Hockey, and Hopping on the Treadmill	93	(26)
The Birth of a Daddy: Getting Your Guy Involved in the Excitement
He's Got Raging Hormones Too?!
How to Be a Supportive Pregnant Wife
The Nifty Nine Power Plays for Pregnant Pops
Exercise? Have You Completely Lost Your Mind?
Great Exercises for Great Pregnant Bods
Is It a Girl or a Boy?
Pregnant Pals Panel: ``I'm So Disappointed We're Not Having a Girl!''
What to Do This Month Checklist
Duncan/Dylan, Dagmar/Daisy, Ditziness and Dreams	119	(20)
Name That Baby
Bible Names, Family Names, Cultural Names, Television Names...You Name It, Someone's Got It!
Baby Names from Great Books
Pregnant Pals Panel: ``Will We Ever Pick a Name That Is Meaningful to Both of Us?''
``This Is Your Brain. This Is Your Brain on Progesterone.''
Dream a Little Dream of Me
The Nifty Nine Dream Themes
What to Do This Month Checklist
Stretchy Pants, Sleeplessness, and One Sticky Topic	139	(26)
Friends Don't Let Friends Wear Tents
The Nifty Nine Ways to Marvelous Maternity Dressing
Late-Pregnancy Sleep (Or Lack Thereof)
Dealing with Heartburn, Leg Cramps, Bathroom Breaks, Insomnia
To Work or Not to Work
Pregnant Pals Panel: ``I Can't Decide Whether to Stay Home or Return to Work''
What to Do This Month Checklist
Stress, Strength, and Sibling Revelry	165	(18)
Panic-Proof Your Pregnancy
Pregnant Pals Panel: ``How Can I Let Go of My Worries and Enjoy This Baby?''
Having Seconds? Preparing Your Firstborn for the Sibling
The Nifty Nine Ways for Making Number Two's Homecoming Easier on Number One
Stockpile Inventory!
What to Do This Month Checklist
Largess, Lists, and ``Love's Labor Done''	183	(28)
Feeling ``Tremendous''
What to Take to the Hospital
Adventures in Nesting
Thinking About the C-Word
Pain Management
There's a Sucker Born Every Day
Cry the Blues, Baby
Storkbites, Slime, and Your Sweetie Pie
A Tale of Two L&Ds
The Nifty Nine Days to Labor: The Countdown Begins
``Love's Labor Done''
Epilogue: Postpartum Depression Is No Laughing Matter	211	(2)
Notes	213