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I want to walk out of Target and leave Blair there, wailing…. Nice people work at Target. Surely someone would take her home and care for her and buy her pretty things.
So begins Vicki Glembocki’s brutally honest yet hilarious memoir of her agonizing transition into motherhood. Why agonizing? Because no one told her how tough it would be. Finally, Glembocki lays out the truth about those first months with baby: the certainty that you’re doing everything wrong; the desire to kill your husband, your mother, your dog; the struggle to balance who you were with whom you’ve become-a mother.
Unlike any other book on motherhood, Glembocki breaks the New Mother Code of Silence, proving that “maternal bliss” is not innate, but learned. Funny and wise, she connects with new moms on a shockingly intimate level, letting them know that they are not alone.
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Melissa Haynie says...
Oh boy can I relate. I don’t think that anything can prepare you for the first months. Here I am month 4 of being a new mom and wondering who the heck I am and how I will survive it all. I love her I adore her… I want me back though! Tough to come to terms with the fact that this IS me now. I am not sure what to do about that and how to be okay with that. I don’t even look like I used to!
Science-mom says...
Sounds like a great read! Sorry to sound ignorant but was there a previous voulme, The First Nine Months (e.g. on pregnancy?).
Dan says...
Not by Vicki Glembocki. Not that I can find.
Kreahlinggc says...
Sounds fabulous!!! I could have used this book…although I seem to have survived the 2nd nine months…now on to the rest!!!
Vicki Glembocki says...
Hi! No, I didn’t write a First Nine Months…there are PLENTY of books about that. I had to write this book because it DIDN’T exist and I needed it SOOOOO BAD when I was going through those second nine months. Melissa…Month 4 in the book is called “I am Wrong. I am Invisible. I am Mother.” Sound familiar? Hope you all enjoy the book. Thanks, Dan.
Beth says...
When I was pregnant, I had pre-concieved ideas about what it was like being mother. I thought it would be natural to be instantly head over heels about your child. I thought breastfeeding was going to be a breeze. I thought this little baby–so innocent and so fragile–would be so easy to train. HAH!
I was so wrong. It took me a while to get my maternal instincts jump-started. I felt so guilty about not being in love with my daughter from Day 1. And every single expectation went leaping through the window. No one told me how challenging it was going to be. On the other hand, I don’t think no one told me as well that once you get past the difficult first few months, it was going to be so worth it. I don’t think I have prepared myself for how much smitten I was going to be.
Looking forward to reading this book!
Quincie says...
This is my second time around and even though I’ve been through this before, it seems to be happening again. I’d finally figured out who I am again after my first and now throwing a new baby into the mix and everything changes again! I’m adding this book to my wish list.
Lissa says...
I couldn’t relate more to this book. Despite all the help that my husband and mother-in-law give to me, I still feel like screaming at anyone and everyone. Although my transition to work has been okay, everything else seems to be so-so.
I did tell myself when I was pregnant that things aren’t gonna be the same but I guess until I actually started caring for my son did I realize how tough it is to balance things out.
I’m glad an author came out with this book. It helps new mothers realize that they’re not alone and that they’re not going crazy.
Lauren says...
Hi! I’d be interested in reading this, but fear it could be a bit negative. Maybe not, but the 1st line quoted about Target wasn’t for me at all. “Agonizing?” Not so much. I’m a Mama to a 1 1/2 year old and never, ever, would I use the term “agonizing” to describe ANY of the “2nd Nine Months”.
delisyus says...
I would use the word “agonizing” to describe my first two months as a Mom, I was just so tired even with all the help and trying to hard and wanting everything just right didn’t help.
I’d love to have a copy of the book, even if my son is already four months old.
abby says...
Sounds like something I could actually read because I can relate to it so well. Every day has it’s agonizing moments…and it’s wonderful moments; It’s a bigger rollercoaster than those first nine months that for sure.
Tiffany says...
This book sounds like something I wish I had a year ago! My daughter is almost 11 months old and I can’t believe I actually made it this long! I had never even as much as held a baby before I got pregnant and didn’t know anything about taking care of one. I certainly didn’t know how difficult motherhood would be at times, but I survived!! I’ll add this book to my wishlist!
ruth says...
finally, an affirmation that it isn’t just me who thought that “maternal bliss” didn’t come with the package. they all told me that once i see my baby, all pain will miraculously go away and it will all be rosy. they told me to cherish those first months with my baby as those were the best moments. i was ready to give up when i heard that!
thank you for writing this book, for showing me that i’m not as crazy as i thought!
Melanie says...
Hi, sounds like a really great book. I definitely could have used it 8 years ago when i had my first child. I remember feeling completely overwhelmed with motherhood and exhaustion. I think we all need to be honest and speak the truth……..life is not a bowl of cherries….no matter how cute the kid is. LOL