Poll: Books

bryanandkatrina · August 2010

Just curious...

Will you be reading any "guide" books during your pregnancy?

If so, which ones and why did you choose those particular books?

fluffybuns · August 2010

I never read any books with DD, I don't plan on reading any this time.

I'm just not sure what books could teach me. Not that I know everything, but I feel like I have a good enough knowledge base to get through the 9 months healthy and happy!

Soon2BMRS615 · August 2010

I will probably read most of the "big" (ie well known) ones. I've already reserved like 6 at the local library. Its not that I don't know these things already, its that I'm totally type A!

bryanandkatrina · August 2010

Soon2BMRS615:
I will probably read most of the "big" (ie well known) ones. I've already reserved like 6 at the local library. Its not that I don't know these things already, its that I'm totally type A!

The primary reason I ask is because I have heard that some of the "big" ones are just a total waste of time - i.e. I've had several people tell me just to skip WTEWE all together, because it's just really not that helpful. Checking them out at the library is a great suggestion, I def might look into that as an alternative to throwing away $$$! Thanks!

ETA: Agreed, it's the type A personality in me that just really feels like I need to be actively doing something to prepare.

BostonGayGal · August 2010

"Ina May's Guide to Childbirth," "The Baby Catcher" ---- both are empowering and informative.

"Your Best Birth" has also ben recommended to me repeatedly.

(( I am not a member of the board... but hoping to be. 9 dpo today))

bryanandkatrina · August 2010

BostonGayGal:
"Ina May's Guide to Childbirth," "The Baby Catcher" ---- both are empowering and informative.
"Your Best Birth" has also ben recommended to me repeatedly.
(( I am not a member of the board... but hoping to be. 9 dpo today))

Good luck to you!!! I got my first (very faint, but there) BFP at 10 dpo

*baby dust* to you!!!

Thank you so much for the recommendations!!!

..:: runs to go check them out on amazon ::..

mrs pH · August 2010

BostonGayGal:
"Ina May's Guide to Childbirth," "The Baby Catcher" ---- both are empowering and informative.
"Your Best Birth" has also ben recommended to me repeatedly.
(( I am not a member of the board... but hoping to be. 9 dpo today))

I've read the bolded so far. I wasn't even pg when I borrowed those from the library... I just like reading about stuff like this.

I would recommend those, not sure if I would buy them but I would definitely borrow them again.

I will probably read the"must read" ones that the general consensus agrees on mainly because, again, I like to read about this stuff.

And I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Boston. Smile

bryanandkatrina · August 2010

mrs pH:
BostonGayGal:
"Ina May's Guide to Childbirth," "The Baby Catcher" ---- both are empowering and informative.
"Your Best Birth" has also ben recommended to me repeatedly.
(( I am not a member of the board... but hoping to be. 9 dpo today))
I've read the bolded so far. I wasn't even pg when I borrowed those from the library... I just like reading about stuff like this.
I would recommend those, not sure if I would buy them but I would definitely borrow them again.
I will probably read the"must read" ones that the general consensus agrees on mainly because, again, I like to read about this stuff.
And I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Boston.

Thanks for the confirmations - I too just like to read about this stuff, esp since it's happening to me right now.

JuJuBe3 · August 2010

I have WTEWYE and Your Pregnancy: Week by Week. I like the latter much better, because it's by week. I will probably read that one, starting in a few more weeks.

Also, I plan on reading the Jenny McCarthy book, Belly Laughs. I've heard it's great and funny.

nic5606 · August 2010

I bought "pregnancy day by day" by Paula Amato. I like it so far. I also read "belly laughs" by Jenny McCarthy. It was so funny and a super easy read!!

bryanandkatrina · August 2010

toddandjulie:
I have WTEWYE and Your Pregnancy: Week by Week. I like the latter much better, because it's by week. I will probably read that one, starting in a few more weeks.

Also, I plan on reading the Jenny McCarthy book, Belly Laughs. I've heard it's great and funny.

nic5606:
I bought "pregnancy day by day" by Paula Amato. I like it so far. I also read "belly laughs" by Jenny McCarthy. It was so funny and a super easy read!!

Ooooooh more great recommendations and confirmations! I will def look into those as well! Thanks ladies!!!

Erin1010Sky · August 2010

Just read Skinny *** - Bun in the Oven and it completely changed my life. I've gone completely vegetarian ... and am seriously considering going vegan - at the very least, I'm dairy and land animal free. Though, we are getting chickens this week, and I feel better about eggs and chicken if they come from my own backyard.

I'll have to pick up Belly Laughs...I love JM!

elisbu · August 2010

My SIL swears by WTEWE.

My sister and BFF loved Your Pregnancy: Week by Week, so I got both!!!

They are put away right now until my betas come back.

I got DH: She's Having a Baby and I'm having a Breakdown. It's supposed to be funny, and it's written in question answer form. Since he's not a reader, I think this will help.

SweetieD21 · August 2010

I have Your Pregnancy Week by Week. I've started to read it twice and like what I've read with both previous pregnancies. Other than this book, I'll probably learn a lot on these boards and the Internet in general. I've also read Jenny McCarthy's Belly Laughs which is a light read but so funny!

jodyrm · August 2010

toddandjulie:
Your Pregnancy: Week by Week.

Yarp! I got this one my first BFP and I've already started reading it again.

bryanandkatrina · August 2010

jodyrm:
toddandjulie:
Your Pregnancy: Week by Week.
Yarp! I got this one my first BFP and I've already started reading it again.

Looks like this one might be my front runner to start - thanks ladies!

bryanandkatrina · August 2010

elisbu:

My SIL swears by WTEWE.

My sister and BFF loved Your Pregnancy: Week by Week, so I got both!!!

They are put away right now until my betas come back.

I got DH: She's Having a Baby and I'm having a Breakdown. It's supposed to be funny, and it's written in question answer form. Since he's not a reader, I think this will help.

Oooooooh great idea and recommendation!

I had briefly thought about getting DH his own book, he's just been reading up on the net thus far. I might def consider going back to that idea now that you've recommended this! Thanks!

Lkat17 · August 2010

My best friend gave me her copies of WTEWYE and Your Pregnancy Week by Week. I like the latter better. I might pick up some more books at the library because like you, I love to read about what's going on!

SC1977 · August 2010

I bought "Your Pregnancy Week By Week" and the Mayo Click Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy. Awhile ago I borrowed Ina May's Guide to Better Childbirth from a friend, which I'll probably start reading one of these days. I'd also like to check out "Your Best Birth" from the library.

I also have like 4 pregnancy apps and subscribed to like 18 million email newsletters about pregnancy.

Clearly, I'm crazy.

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