Expecting Wonder

2020-08-04
Expecting Wonder
Author: Brittany L. Bergman
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1506458912
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When you're expecting a baby, all the focus seems to be on the external trappings of pregnancy--baby showers, doctor appointments, setting up the nursery, learning about baby's development. But amid all that preparation, your own emotional and spiritual journey is also taking place. You're not just growing a baby; you're becoming a mother. In Expecting Wonder, Brittany L. Bergman dives into this identity transformation with wit and grace, offering a heart-level guidebook for women in the season of pregnancy. Bergman shares stories of wrestling with fear, learning to trust God's goodness, and making space physically and emotionally for both her baby and her changing identity. By sharing her own honest journey of fear, change, and hope, Bergman offers the reader a picture of the miracle that God is working not just in the reader's body, but also in her soul.

Waiting in Wonder

2022-05-31
Waiting in Wonder
Author: Catherine Claire Larson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2022-05-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1400242630
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Pregnancy is an exciting time, and you don't want to forget a single moment of this journey. Waiting in Wonder inspires you to record stories and prayers for your baby as you create a memory book you'll treasure for years to come. And you'll feel the comfort of God each day with devotions and Scripture selected especially for moms-to-be. This devotional includes: A helpful "Points for Prayer" section and a "Mommy's Memory Verse" for each week Weekly entries that trace the growth of your baby Daily devotions that lead you closer to God With its invitation to draw near to God while you're expecting, Waiting in Wonder is a sweet and memorable gift for friends and loved ones for baby showers, or as a gift for yourself at this momentous time of life. Embrace and prepare for the calling of motherhood with this devotional journal, a gift you can one day give your son or daughter as a reminder that you loved and prayed for him or her even before birth.

DNA Demons N Angels

2021-09-14
DNA Demons N Angels
Author: Katie Zaber
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre:
ISBN:
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It's weird how every woman reacts differently. How each pregnancy differs. Mine is definitely unique. My sense of smell became stronger, picking up the faintest odors, and my stomach was in constant turmoil. Those were the first signs. And then I started eating. And eating. If I don't, I get a migraine and people's faces become blurry. Electronics seem to malfunction in my presence. And the nightmares-they don't stop. Something is changing my body. Something that should have never happened. Something that my husband and I had prevented from happening. Something people say is miraculous. The bigger I get, the more frequently I encounter people who become possessed. And the more often I wind up questioning if I am carrying a miracle baby. The closer I get to the due date, the more I love this child and the more confident I am that I will protect my baby from anything. Even its fate. DNA Demons N Angels contains violence, swearing, and sex scenes.

Expecting Better

2024-11-12
Expecting Better
Author: Emily Oster
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2024-11-12
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0593833201
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A gift edition, with a new letter to the reader from Emily—perfect for baby showers and special moments “Emily Oster is the non-judgmental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has done the work to get us the hard facts in a soft, understandable way.” —Amy Schumer What to Expect When You're Expecting meets Freakonomics: an award-winning economist and author of Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected disproves standard recommendations about pregnancy to empower women while they're expecting. Pregnancy—unquestionably one of the most pro­found, meaningful experiences of adulthood—can reduce otherwise intelligent women to, well, babies. Pregnant women are told to avoid cold cuts, sushi, alcohol, and coffee without ever being told why these are forbidden. Rules for prenatal testing are similarly unexplained. Moms-to-be desperately want a resource that empowers them to make their own right choices. When award-winning economist Emily Oster was a mom-to-be herself, she evaluated the data behind the accepted rules of pregnancy, and discovered that most are often misguided and some are just flat-out wrong. Debunking myths and explaining everything from the real effects of caffeine to the surprising dangers of gardening, Expecting Better is the book for every pregnant woman who wants to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy—and the occasional glass of wine.

Expectant Parents

2014
Expectant Parents
Author: Suzanne Hadley Gosselin
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2014
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1589977947
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Many books focus on prenatal development and the health of a mom-to-be. While Expectant Parents does touch on important issues of pregnancy, its core purpose is help expectant parents understand key issues related to the arrival of a new child in the home, offering practical assistance as they prepare themselves for long-term family success. It's often said that babies don't come with an instruction manual. This book actually provides parents with information and practical steps for writing their own—as they work to create the kind of home and family they choose to build. This includes strengthening their own marriage relationship, setting plans and expectations for parenthood, increasing communication, and preparing for the new stage of their family life that is just ahead. Ideal for first-time parents, this book would also be helpful for couples wanting to explore and prepare for the emotional, physical, and spiritual life changes that come with the arrival of any new child into the family.

Nightbitch

2021-07-20
Nightbitch
Author: Rachel Yoder
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2021-07-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0385546823
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SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING AMY ADAMS • In this blazingly smart and voracious debut novel, an artist turned stay-at-home mom becomes convinced she's turning into a dog. • "A must-read for anyone who can’t get enough of the ever-blurring line between the psychological and supernatural that Yellowjackets exemplifies." —Vulture One day, the mother was a mother, but then one night, she was quite suddenly something else... An ambitious mother puts her art career on hold to stay at home with her newborn son, but the experience does not match her imagination. Two years later, she steps into the bathroom for a break from her toddler's demands, only to discover a dense patch of hair on the back of her neck. In the mirror, her canines suddenly look sharper than she remembers. Her husband, who travels for work five days a week, casually dismisses her fears from faraway hotel rooms. As the mother's symptoms intensify, and her temptation to give in to her new dog impulses peak, she struggles to keep her alter-canine-identity secret. Seeking a cure at the library, she discovers the mysterious academic tome which becomes her bible, A Field Guide to Magical Women: A Mythical Ethnography, and meets a group of mommies involved in a multilevel-marketing scheme who may also be more than what they seem. An outrageously original novel of ideas about art, power, and womanhood wrapped in a satirical fairy tale, Nightbitch will make you want to howl in laughter and recognition. And you should. You should howl as much as you want.

Expecting Adam

2011-08-02
Expecting Adam
Author: Martha Beck
Publisher: Harmony
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2011-08-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0307719642
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A candid and moving memoir of how one woman’s pregnancy forced her to confront her definition of how to live a successful life “Slyly ironic, frequently hilarious, [Martha] Beck’s memoir charts the journey from being smart to becoming wise.”—Time This edition includes a new afterword about Adam. From the moment Martha and her husband, John, accidentally conceived their second child, all hell broke loose. They were a couple obsessed with success. After years of matching IQs and test scores with less driven peers, they had two Harvard degrees apiece and were gunning for more. They’d plotted out a future in the most vaunted ivory tower of academe. But when their unborn son, Adam, was diagnosed with Down syndrome, doctors, advisers, and friends in the Harvard community warned them that if they decided to keep the baby, they would lose all hope of achieving their carefully crafted goals. Fortunately, that’s exactly what happened. By the time Adam was born, Martha and John were propelled into a world in which they were forced to redefine everything of value to them, put all their faith in miracles, and trust that they could fly without a net. And it worked. Expecting Adam captures the abject terror and exhilarating freedom of facing impending parenthood, being forced to question one’s deepest beliefs, and rewriting life’s rules.

Expecting the Unexpected

2014-06-10
Expecting the Unexpected
Author: Jennifer Jacob
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2014-06-10
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1312268514
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{Expecting the Unexpected} is a collection of stories that include real-life accounts from families who have received a diagnosis of Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Families from around the world share what it was like for them to receive a prenatal or a potential, but unconfirmed, diagnosis. Readers will follow along as the contributors describe the many facets of their diagnosis experience and the range of emotions that came with it.

Expecting Joy

2024-06-28
Expecting Joy
Author: Well-Being Publishing
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2024-06-28
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1456652710
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Embark on the Journey of Motherhood with Confidence and Serenity Imagine embarking on the most remarkable journey of your life, one that reshapes your body, your emotions, and your future. "Expecting Joy: A Complete Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy" is your compassionate companion, illuminating the path with wisdom and warmth, guiding you through the tapestry of changes with masterful insight. From the thrill of discovering the early signs to the profound transformation within your first trimester, experience a seamless transition into the world of motherhood. Uncover the secrets to balancing nutritional needs and staying active, while carving out a sanctuary of well-being for both you and your baby. The glow of the second trimester brings with it the flutter of tiny kicks and the purest bond. Learn to nourish this connection, all while preparing practically and emotionally for the life-changing arrival. Dive deeper as you decipher the landscape of prenatal testing, equipping yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions. As your due date approaches, anticipation heightens. Equip yourself with expert strategies for managing the final weeks, understanding labor's tell-tale signs, and mastering the art of breastfeeding. Your heart and home will evolve, ready to embrace the precious soul you're about to meet. Postpartum is a time of renewal and adjustment. With our guidance, navigate the physical recovery and the emotional waves that follow childbirth. Tread confidently through each step, even as special situations arise, trusting in the strength and resilience that grows within you. This book is more than a guide–it's an affirmation of the beauty and challenge interwoven into pregnancy. An invaluable resource loaded with checklists, planners, and supportive advice, "Expecting Joy: A Complete Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy" stands as your personal mentor, cheering you on towards a graceful transition into motherhood. Embrace this chapter of love, transformation, and undiluted joy.