We didn't know what to expect

Advantages: informative
Disadvantages: can aid paranoia about what baby should be doing at each stage

...As first time parents who hadn?t previously had much to do with children, myself and the other half were pretty clueless about babies. We still are clueless about babies that are over 3 months (Scarlett?s age). Whilst I was pregnant I found the thought of looking after a baby quite scary, what did you do if it cried? How do you bath it? What happens if its ill? A lot of our growing parenting skills have been picked up because we?ve just had to get on with it, however what to expect in the first year has proved a valuable resource for us. Its first section deals with factors to consider before the baby arrives. These include deciding whether to breast or bottle feed, which nappies to use, feelings about parenthood and a list of basics for baby. This last one was handy for us as what babies need clothes wise and bedding wise was...

ricci 14.12.2004 · Read review
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Review of What to expect in the First Year - Arlene Eisenberg

Now I know what to expect............

Advantages: It is easy to read and comprehend
Disadvantages: None of any great importance

...As a first time mum to be, I can honestly say that I really didn't know what to expect. So, I did some research (what on earth did women do before the internet?) and decided upon a highly praised book to guide me through it. That book is "What to expect when you're expecting". The book is co-written by three ladies: Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg and Sandee Hathaway; none of which are "trained" experts, but all have had their own children. The book is well written, without overuse of jargon, and clearly explained. The book is now into its third edition; the ladies have realised that in the 18 years since it was first written, times have changed enormously and the book has been edited to reflect that. So, is it worth buying? In my humble opinion, yes! There are so many tiny little details about pregnancy that are just not made known...

sunworld 20.07.2004 · Read review
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Review of What to Expect When You're Expecting - Murkoff Eisenberg

Toddlers - Expect the unexpected!!!!

Advantages: Clearly laid out, lots of information.
Disadvantages: Size, can't add details for further child/ren.

...; 'What to expect - when you're expecting' and 'What to expect - the first year' and was familiar with the authors; Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E Murkoff, and Sandee E Hathaway, from previous publications and reports etc. So I handed over my cash £9.99 and took it home. The book is fairly large 6inches (15.5cms) x 9inches (23cms) and 1 ½ inches (4cms) thick, it contains 827 pages, so a fairly meaty book, but does contain lots of information. When Toby went for his afternoon nap, I opened a bar of chocolate and started to look through, to see what it could teach me, and help me to 'Conquer the Toddler' ~~~~~~~~~~ The book ~~~~~~~~~~ ** Please be aware, that although a great reference book, it cannot be used as a substitute for the advice of your Doctor or Health Visitor, who should be contacted, if your child shows any sign of illness...

nicolaks1 14.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of What to Expect the Toddler Years (What to Expect) - Heidi E. Murkoff

expect a gem of a book

Advantages: informative, well organised, thorough
Disadvantages: a bit American in places

...Pregnancy can be a bit of a confusing time. I?m now languishing at home at the end of my first pregnancy waiting for the stork to drop the little bundle of joy through the letterbox, if only! When we first found out I was pregnant we were pretty clueless. I mean we knew the basics ie baby starts of small and gets progressively bigger, several minor and not so minor complaints attached to pregnancy, labour is not the most pleasant of experiences. But it was the details we wanted to swot up on. So I brought ?what to expect when you?re expecting? This is a fantastically informative book. The book is divided into different stages from finding out you?re pregnant, pregnancy diet, each month of pregnancy, labour and delivery, the first postpartum week and the first six weeks, experiences of fathers, sickness during pregnancy, chronic...

ricci 18.08.2004 · Read review
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Review of What to Expect When You're Expecting - Murkoff Eisenberg

Lives up to expectations

Advantages: Amazingly constructed singleplayer and incredible online play
Disadvantages: None - apart from gamers who have played COD4 that will have to start from scratch

...up to its expectations in all areas and that fans will not be upset. This amazing game is probably one of the best out there for the XBOX 360 and despite the large price tag, is worth every penny!...

Nighthawk160 15.11.2009 · Read review
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Excellent, well-written guide to pregnancy

Advantages: Comprehensive, sensibly written
Disadvantages: Heavy (but u can rest it on your bump!)

...Review is of the 2002 revised version, which has a different cover. This is a brilliant book, indispensable for first pregnancies but with so much information in it that even if you're an experienced mum there'll be something in there that you didn't already know! It's written by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg and Sandee Hathaway. Chapter headings are: Part 1: In The Beginning - Are You Pregnant? - Now That You're Pregnant - Throughout Your Pregnancy - The Pregnancy Diet Part 2: Nine Months and Counting - Month One - Month Two (etc) with a section on what you might be experiencing each month. - Labour and Delivery Part 3: Last But Not Least - Postpartum - the first week - Postpartum - the first 6 weeks - Fathers Are Expectant Too Part 4: Of Special Concern - If You Get Sick - Coping With A Chronic...

Bitchqueenofneworleans 14.03.2008 (16.03.2008) · Read review
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Review of What to Expect When You're Expecting - Murkoff Eisenberg

If only I knew before I was expecting!!!!

Advantages: Broken down into easy to follow chapters
Disadvantages: none really

...I bought this book whilst expecting my first child a few years back. A friend suggested it and said it was invaluble to her. Basically its a book about every aspect of your pregnancy,from when you do the test to the six week check and even a little bit more. "What to Expect when you're expecting" is from a range of "what to expect" series,others being the first year and The toddler years. written by Arlene Eisenberg Heidi Murkoff Sandee Hathaway The book covering 407 pages very carefully covers all aspects of every pregnant couple queries. There are 21 chapters...covering briefly(or else we will be here all day) You are Pregnant healthy eating throughout the pregnancy All nine months....Month by Month Labour and delivery In a seperate section when things go wrong If you get ill...

Deenar 20.04.2004 · Read review
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Review of What to Expect When You're Expecting - Sandy Hathaway

Can't Decide What To Eat?

Advantages: Fun, Teaches You To Cool, Very Helpful
Disadvantages: Bit odd to use a DS to cook a dish

...know I like to do research before I buy a product. I went onto the website (see end of review) where you got an online tutorial of how the game worked. I really enjoyed the guides sexy voice, guiding a women through a recipe. I was very impressed at how easy it looked. *I Can't Cook- I took Standard Grade Home Economics but I still can't cook much. So I need something that is patient and shows me what to do (some recipe books expect you to know what Julienne Carrot Sticks are!) Where To Find It/Price After my little bit of research I decided to buy it. I had seen it in our local Tesco's the week before so decided to buy it there for £27.99. That is around the average price for a DS game, so was happy to pay that price. Cooking Guide can be bought in almost any shop that would sell DS games. Online as well, HMV, Game etc will sell...

scotlandizdabest 08.07.2008 · Read review
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Every Miracle-Grower should have a copy...

Advantages: comprehensive information, practical advice
Disadvantages: American bias, a dry read

...Pregnancy is a time of great happiness for most people, but can also be a time of worry and stress. There are so many new things happening to your body, that it can be quite unnerving, and lots of first time mums need a bit of reassurance that what they are going though is normal, and how to make the best of it. It?s a captive market as far as the book trade is concerned and there are plenty of books to help you through your pregnancy, from funny anecdotal accounts to more serious tomes. What to Expect When you are Expecting is one of the serious ones: it looks like a manual rather than a light bedtime read: it?s full of factual information and practical advice and is at the textbook end of this particular market. The book is divided by chapters on each month of pregnancy, and what you can expect from it. There are additional...

molelover 14.01.2005 · Read review
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Review of What to expect when you are expecting - Arlene Eisenberg

I Know What To Wear Now!

Advantages: they make you very stylish
Disadvantages: trinny and susannah are very insulting

.... By now, I think that everyone will have heard of fashion stylists/consultants Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine. Well, if you haven't Trinny and Susannah in this BBC programme take general members of the public with terrible and style and fashion sense and show them what to wear to suit their body type and shape. Trinny and Susannah have been working as a duo since 1994 when they came up with the idea of writing a fashion column on high street clothes that were stylish, yet affordable. They were lucky enough to get a slot in Saturday's Daily Telegraph and this column ran for six years, as it was very successful. The TV series 'What Not to wear' was commissioned by the BBC in 2001 and from the start; one could tell it was going to be a hit. Trinny...

Gemerina 22.01.2006 · Read review
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