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Baby Laughs: The Naked Truth About the First Year of Mommyhood

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This is my first ever book review, but I felt that a lot of people were missing the mark on this book. If you are reading this book for great literature or for sound medical advice, you have got to be kidding me! They make plenty of medical books and offer too many classes (and I took many of them) on the subject. If you are reading this book because you only have five minutes a day to spend on yourself, then you are in for a treat. This sometimes irreverent and crass, but always funny and honest, book is a super fast read and is broken up in quick to read sections. So what if it has "incorrect" medical advice, that is not the point of the book. She is dead on when it comes to your view of your body, sex after baby, irrational mommy fears, cutting baby's nails, doctor visits, competitive moms (you know we are all one), stroller envy (you know you have had it), following your instincts (when in doubt, call the doctor), taking time for yourself, and so much more! Since the whole book deals with the fears that ALL new mommies have, it is an important book for new moms to read. It deals with all these crazy feelings with humor and lets you know that you are not the only one dealing with them. Jenny McCarthy said almost everything I would ever put in a book about the first few months of baby's life. Thanks for the laughs!

Let me begin by saying that I loved Jenny's first book, "Belly Laughs". As a pregnant woman, I appreciated being able to laugh at some of the not-so-pretty things about carrying a child. So, I looked forward to reading her follow-up and I was not disappointed. I was laughing out loud just by reading her table of contents. In fact, I had only gotten to the 3rd chapter, and I was already calling my sister to read her parts of the book. I had also read the entire book the same day I received it.
Jenny discusses the fears that we all have in that first year (first #2, sex again, body image). In one instance, you are throwing your head back laughing, and the next, tearing up over a touching statement (mine was when she talks about moving to the back seat to be with her son right before they leave the hospital - - I totally did that as well).
To the people who are saying that she is giving incorrect information, or glossing over things, you need to remember who wrote the book. I think she did a very good job giving snip-its of info on things that she did not experience herself. It was nice to read about two sides of a story (stay at home vs. working mom) and not feeling bad for wanting to be either one of them.
Thank you Jenny for relaying hilarious information about raising a child. As my first-born son grows, (5 months) I am discovering every day that motherhood is truly the "best piece of heaven on earth."

She's a comedian and writes like one. The negative reviews seem to take it too seriously. She never claims to be a baby expert, so you shouldn't treat this book as "how to" for babies. I also read her first book and I was laughing most of the time while reading both. I kept having to read parts to my husband because he would be looking at me weird! I recommend both books to all my friends.

I was nine months pregnant...irritable, grumbling, waiting for my husband at a local mall to meet me for dinner. I wandered my expanded butt into the bookstore and bought this book, which I had been meaning to buy after reading both 'Belly Laughs' and Jenny's auto-biography 'Jen-X'.

Let me tell you, when my husband is late and I am nine months pregnant...it's just UGLY. Jenny, my husband would like to thank you for saving his life that day. See, he was two hours late...but I didn't care. I sat my butt down in a comfy mall chair and started reading.

I was laughing so loud that people were walking by me shaking their heads. A sweet little old lady sat down next to me and said, "What are you reading dear?"

How could I tell her I was laughing about baby poop, circumcisions, hemorrhoids, and cottage cheese butt? I told her I was reading a very funny book on being a new mom. She said she was glad there were books out there that made it funny and that they didn't have anything like it in her day.

It wasn't as good as 'Baby Laughs' but still a great read. Jenny tackles all the grudging aspects of new-mom hell with her usual crudely funny sense of humor that we love her for. My personal favorite section is the one where she's trying to remember the lyrics to old lullabies to sing to her child. I found myself doing the same thing with my own son...I even went as far as throwing in whatever lyrics seemed to rhyme. Since I have no idea what comes after "Momma's gonna buy you a mockingbird", my poor child is becoming a connoisseur of Motown instead. I was so glad to hear I wasn't the only one who sounded ridiculous trying to sing a beautiful lullaby to their child.

I read both of McCarthy's books (Belly Laughs and Baby Laughs). While her course and brutally descriptive language may be offensive to some, there are some true pearls in her humor. The book is not meant to be an intellectual journey or provide reference, but is wonderful prose for moms just wanting some validation. I laughed out loud at both books and provided you like McCarthy's style, you can't help it. She describes the selfless sacrifice that a mother gives for her child in the voice of the class clown without cheapening the underlying sentiment. She is seriously funny. I would buy as a shower gift (for my "Non-stick-in-the-mud" friends). A perfect lighthearted read for stressed,sleep-deprived moms or moms-to-be.

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! I read Belly Laughs while pregnant, and laughed through the whole book! I couldn't wait to buy Baby Laughs! I again was laughing through the entire book! This book is perfect for those new mommies looking for a great laugh. If you are looking for stern medical advice look for 'What to Expect the First Year'. You won't get it from this book. What you will get is the truth coming from the outrageous Jenny McCarthy you know and love! I couldn't put this book down! I can't wait for Jenny's next book! Great job, Jenny!

With each chapter, I found myself laughing and nodding. I too was going through those same stages and even wished that someone had clued me in on some of the changes that I would be experiencing. I guess some topics are "taboo", but her honest approach, was refreshing and most welcome. All things are better left "said". No secrets, no surprises.
McCarthy's journal-like approach to writing is easy to follow and makes this book a quick read. I consider this book to be a good follow-up to other more technical books on pregnancy. Her topics, you won't "expect" to find in other books.

I'm a new Mom and received this book for my very first Mother's day gift. I read it front-to-back in one evening, which I liked, because I wouldn't otherwise have the time to do so with a 2-month old keeping me pretty busy! I had previously read Belly Laughs and loved it, and I loved this book as well. Jenny is very candid and hilariously funny when talking about taking care of a newborn.

This book is a quick read with many laugh out loud moments. Jenny does not claim to be an expert on babies, but the reviews that are calling her a bad mom are just plain rude. I don't see any of you people opening your lives up to public scutiny.

I think this is definately worth the time to read and will recommend it to my friends!

I loved Jenny's Baby Laughs as well as the first book, Belly Laughs! She is hilarious, and I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Jenny has a great sense of humor, but unfortunately her style is still, even in today's society, offensive to some people. If you like Jenny McCarthy, you will love her books. I felt as though I could actually relate to her in some situations. You can laugh because you know you have or will experience some of those same scenarios, and it comforts you to know every woman with children has been through it all, just like you. For a small break from this crazy-amazing-beautiful-emotional-new time in your life read Jenny's Baby books.