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The Day My Baby Was Born: The Joys, Wonders, and Surprises of the Day You'll Never Forget | 
| Author: LaNita McMeekan-Cates
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Category: Book
List Price: $14.99
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Seller: basementtreasures
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 722012
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 272
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.1
ISBN: 1402216750
Dewey Decimal Number: 618
EAN: 9781402216756
ASIN: 1402216750
Publication Date: April 21, 2009
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Product Description
Inspiring Stories for Moms-to-Be | Real moms share their intimate birth stories Share in the beauty and wonder of the birth experience with this touching collection of true stories from 60 real moms, describing in their own words how their newborns came into the world. Their intimate recollections capture the remarkable range of birth experiences and remind us of the extraordinary bond that forms from this moment on. A great shower gift or self-purchase for expectant mothers that shares the amazing childbirth experience. Beautifully packaged to reflect the warmth, wonder, and mystery of the childbirth experience, The Day My Baby Was Born presents true stories from a wide variety of women about the different ways their child came into the world and the incredible bond this moment forms among all mothers.The Day My Baby Was Born gives moms-to-be a full sense of what to expect, through real stories from real people - the voices of friends, sisters, neighbors, and others sharing their own thoughts on the incredible moment. Featuring these stories: Birthing Iris: a slight deviation from the plan (Meredith Davis)
Longer second labor, drug free (Laura Hubacek)
Easy pregnancy and easy labor (Missy Bowen)
My second baby was more difficult than my first (Allison McGee)
Baby born on due date (Ally Channing)
First baby born at home (Nancy Hatcher)
The birth of my baby Carson (Brenda Allen)
Our big surprise! (Trina Hollander)
Jakson's birth story (Cristina Ramirez)
Fast labor (Sara Hankes)
Hurry up, Doc! (Harmony T)
Extremely easy first delivery (Paige Nelson)
My second birth just as wonderful as the first (Rachel R)
A different water birth than expected (Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt)
The birth of my angel Kylee Faith (Stephanie Wiseman)
Thirty-two-week preemie after bed rest (Marsha Hammond)
Too easy to be a first (Toni Williams)
C-section wasn't as bad as I expected (Vickie Freeman)
A not-so-scary birth story (Rebecca K)
Miss Ashely's arrival (Carrie Herbst)
Fast and furious first baby (Beth Johanson)
My angel Madison (Candice Pesotini)
Third time's the charm (Ann Larson)
No progress results in Cesarean (Michelle Schroeder)
My baby boy...easy birth and easy baby (Hope Lehmann)
Jade's birth story (Sara A)
Water birth was perfect (Kim Goodspeed)
Pregnancy-induced hypertension with first (Shelly Evans)
Baby Bre's story (Jennine Mustard)
Intense back labor with no epidural (Katherine Harris)
Difficult pregnancy but completely worth it (Anneli Nilsson)
First baby born at thirty-six weeks, but so easy! (Lynda Lipske)
That can't be right! (Kathy Colbern)
Twin girls and a bonus (Liz Adams)
Four weeks early and long labor (Brenda Erickson)
I did it my way but almost didn't makee it (Melissa W)
Baby girl born early (Stephanie Williamson)
Quick for a first-time mom (Ilona Pope)
Suzaan, our mircle (Martie van Biljon)
My sweet (big) baby girl (Allie McDonaldson)
Great expectations run amok (Rachel Karlsen)
Sunny-side up, baby Braxton (Autumn Fagan)
Easy as 1-2-3 (Emily O'Reilly)
The longest labor but well worth it (Cara Martin)
My drug-free birth (Sheldene Wade)
Come on, baby! (Lindsay A.E.)
Fintan's birth story (Jessica Aldridge)
Seven days late with 7 pound, 7 ounce girl (Lisa Patterson)
Speedy first labor and delivery (Robyn Cassidy)
Eyes wide open (Erika Starman)
Seven-hour labor, one week late and all natural (Darlene Fulton)
Overdue water birth at home (Kerri Connell)
Long labor but easy delivery (Bonnie Wenzel)
An unexpected delivery at home (Kris Krynicki)
I loved my fast and easy delivery with Pitocin (Allison McGreger)
Night of the full moon (Aimee Wimbush-Bourque)
Lamaze teacher gives birth (Christine Hughes)
The grand entrance of the second man in my life (Jennie C)
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 Great gift May 3, 2009
Cynthia Clarke (Rochester ,NY)
Because my daughter is due to have her first baby in the next four weeks I have been re-immersed in the world of a mom-to-be. Wondering what it will be feel like and the fear of the birthing process fill nearly every conversation. So when the opportunity was offered for me to review a book of birthing stories I did so with my daughters needs in mind.
The book, a collection of sixty stories written by real moms, is very much like reality TV. Not polished, lightly edited, and true, in a raw, honest way, kind of like chatting over coffee with a friend.
There is however one common thread running through its pages: Do not expect birth to go according to your plan because it very rarely does. The stories of early births, intense labor or babies being born in the hospital corridor all speak of the unpredictability of bringing our children in to the world.
Although I would have preferred a collection of beautifully written stories, this book will satisfy the need that all expectant mothers have to hear as much as they can, as often as they can, about the experiences of those who have gone before them. And that, after all, is the intended market. As Ms. McMeekan-Cates says in the introduction, "Stories about babies being born never interested me, that is until I became pregnant".
Just in time for Mother's Day this book would make a lovely gift for the woman just beginning her journey toward motherhood.
(Book Reviewer for a home school website)
Touching May 1, 2009
Melissa Guerra
This book was amazing! I wish that it was available when I was pregnant. I recommend it for all mothers. Just a great read!
BEST book if you are pregnant or know someone pregnant April 14, 2009
Jessie (Sacremento,CA)
The best book if you are pregnant or a great gift if you know someone pregnant. I read this book in one day and it was so good and funny. It's the perfect book when you find out you are expecting!
PERFECT GIFT FOR BABY SHOWER! April 13, 2009
Tori (Dallas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was given this book at my baby shower 2 weeks ago and absolutely love it. The stories are funny and made me laugh nonstop. As a 2nd time mom, I still love hearing stories from moms because it is simply fun to listen to what others have been through during labor. This was a great gift and I just bought 2 to give to co-workers who are pregnant. They are both first time moms and we talk about birth all the time so this is the perfect gift!
Not a mom, but very much enjoyed it ! April 10, 2009
J. Marquez (Brookfield, Il)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this book. I read it in one day, once I picked it up I couldnt put it down. I dont have any children but still very much enjoyed it...Now I know what to look forward to someday : )
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