Motherhood
The Parent Trip
Book Review by Nicole Hanratty
The Parent Trip: From high heels and parties to highchairs and potties by Jenna McCarthy
Open your thesaurus to the word hilarious and find every synonym possible to describe The Parent Trip. The perfect gift for anyone who is pondering pregnancy or is currently expecting, this book hits the highs and lows of the entire journey. For those moms who are well past their child bearing years, Jenna McCarthy's comical banter will take you on an enjoyable trip back to a place you have long ago tried to forget but wish someone had warned you about in advance.
With space to journal and record your own experiences, Jenna McCarthy circumvents all of the ideal world perfect scenarios and talks straight about deciding to get pregnant, naming the baby, overreacting, keeping your pediatrician on speed dial, sleep deprivation, sex after pregnancy, breastfeeding, the evilness of the always dying batteries in children's toys, and one very well-kept secret. "You don't have to love being pregnant. You don't even have to like it. You just have to get through it without killing your partner." Read More...
