Journey to Motherhood ... on Cloud Nine [Paperback]

Lana Jordan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 12, 2001

With the candid thoughts and personal stories of over thirty mothers (including the author's own experiences with six miscarriages), this unique and insightful guide to the wonder and thrill of being pregnant and giving birth provides not only the medical facts, but also the human connection. Practical. Down-to-earth. Honest. Whether she is carrying her first child or her last, this book is for the expectant mother!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Everything in this book is enjoyable to read! [It] focuses on the mother—the one person that makes birth possible." -- Tammy Harrison, mother of four children and media planner

"I recommend this book to all expectant mothers...it will help readers to shake off the fear of the unknown." -- Douglas N. Proden, M.D.

"This inspiring guide will be sure to educate and inform readers of this most unique and beautiful aspect of life." -- Srbislav N. Brasovan, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

From the Author

My personality is such that I don't like anyone telling me what to DO...much less what to THINK! But it seems we get it from all sides these days--the media, politicians, celebrities, special interest groups, advertisers...the list goes on and on. They all want to tell us what to think. And in researching material for this book, I've found that even in an area of life as intensely personal and sacred as pregnancy and childbirth, there are people determined to tell us what to think...about care providers...about birthing choices...about darn near everything!

Not here. This is a different take on pregnancy in many ways. Not written by an M.D., R.N., or Ph.D., but by an unofficial expert--an unabbreviated MOM. Not "just the facts"--although there are plenty of those, too. Not politically correct. Not patronizing. And definitely not manipulative.

Sure, I tell you my opinion. But I also tell you to form your own!

I think you'll like this book. I think you'll like that it's written from a mother's perspective. I think you'll like the stories.

What do you think?

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Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Lullaby Mountain (July 12, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0971069603
• ISBN-13: 978-0971069602
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,179,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lana Jordan graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and has been writing, editing, and publishing ever since.

An award-winning author, Lana has received recognition for both published and unpublished works. Her rhyming picture book, "Whose Ears Are Whose?" won First Place in the 2008 League of Utah Writers Publication Awards; Honorable Mention in the 2008 International Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards; and Finalist in the 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in both picture book and poetry categories. Lana is also an editor and publishing consultant for Jorlan Publishing, which she founded in 2005. She lives in beautiful Southern Utah with her family and loves writing (it's in her heart, soul, and genes).

Books by Lana Jordan:

Whose Ears Are Whose? When a mischievous little sister gets into her brother's toys, they have a come-apart in a most unusual way, resulting in mixed-up ears, silly antics, and a creative solution that invites reader participation.

The Sleepytime Ponies Trick a Trickster. While flying with the Sleepytime Ponies, children and their parents visit Thailand. They shop at a floating market, make their own kites, and pursue a trickster named Mouse Deer through the rain forest.

Journey to Motherhood: Pregnancy and Childbirth from a Mother's Perspective.
With the shared personal experiences of over thirty mothers, this book provides not only the medical facts, but also the equally essential emotional rapport a pregnant woman craves.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every mother-to-be!, April 11, 2002

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Brandie Valenzuela (Apple Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey to Motherhood ... on Cloud Nine (Paperback)

I grew up in a large family. I was the oldest, so I was able to see my mother pregnant nine times. I even witnessed the birth of my brother. With all of this, it is only natural that I have a huge interest in pregnancy and birth. Over the years, I have read endless books on the subjects, and I am always eager to read more.

I wish I could say that all books on pregnancy and childbirth were my favorites, but of course, that is not true. However, recently I read a book which I have totally fallen in love with that I am very excited to share with others. The book, "Journey to Motherhood...on Cloud Nine," is a compilation of essays from real-life mothers who have been pregnant and given birth, mixed with plenty of important information on the pregnancy and birth.

I read "Journey to Motherhood...on Cloud Nine" after I had already given birth to three children, but I wish this book was in existence 12 years ago! As I read it, I felt as though I had thirty women in my home talking with my personally -- telling me all the little, and big, details of their pregnancy and childbirth experiences. It was comforting to read that other mothers-to-be had some of the exact same thoughts as I did and to find out that I was indeed normal.

Overall, "Journey to Motherhood...on Cloud Nine," shows its readers a realistic view of pregnancy and the birthing process. After reading it, a mother-to-be won't be in the dark as what to expect and can go into each trimester, and the delivery room, with peace of mind and knowledge that they are an active participant in one of the most beautiful parts of life.

I highly recommend "Journey to Motherhood" to all women who are pregnant or hoping to become pregnant. It is also an excellent book to share with fathers-to-be, who themselves usually have questions on the birthing process. "Journey to Motherhood...on Cloud Nine" is a must for every mother-to-be who wants to read soothing, uplifting, and educational personal stories before their precious little one enters this world.

5.0 out of 5 stars 'Journey' empowers a mom-to-be and a mother!, April 12, 2003

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T. K. Harrison "love books" (Smithfield, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Journey to Motherhood ... on Cloud Nine (Paperback)

Are women ever tired of reading about the joys and wonder of the birth of a baby? I think not, and Lana Jordan brings not just the experiences of real women with the births of their babies to the reader, she also enlightens us with the important aspects of pregnancy and birth from a medical, physical and emotional standpoint.

Having had four children myself, everything in this book is enjoyable to read-and I sat down and read the book in a couple of evenings! I, like many other moms, enjoy reading and comparing the birth experiences of my own children to others. Above that, the rich content Ms. Jordan offers in each chapter about the traditional and non-traditional opportunities available to women helps shed light on some of the questions that we face with each positive pregnancy test.

In addition to the facts and the birth stories, Lana also brings a touch of faith into the motherhood experience. In my opinion, the miracle of birth came from Above, and there is no better place for us to remember the powers of God, as in our miracles of birth.

New moms-to-be should enjoy Journey, as it brings to light many of the fears about pregnancy and birth. Although you may have to endure every birth story for miles around within your own life, reading this book allows you to contemplate what you really want out of your pregnancy and childbirth-at your own pace and considering your own needs.

But, I believe that the mother who has had at least one child will get the most pleasure from reading this book. After you have your first child, and you ponder more, you have the chance to look back on your pregnancy and birth experience-to decide if you want the same things all over again, or if a different approach would be better for you. Some women featured in the book chose a different route with each child, while some explained that they liked their first experience and returned to have subsequent children in the same way. Whatever route a woman chooses to take with childbirth, Lana Jordan gives you all of the facts from a layperson's point of view, so that you can make a decision based on your very own personal feelings.

This is not another medical directory, with terms that are based on Latin phrases that a normal person cannot understand...nor is it a book about the 40 weeks of pregnancy and each little piece of downy fluff that grows on your baby during gestation. This book focuses on the mother-the one person that makes birth possible. And, it focuses on some of the physical and emotional information that a mother craves for the birth of her baby.

Journey to Motherhood on Cloud Nine empowers a mom-to-be and a mother. Whether it's through the knowledge and experience of the varied `real women' experiences, or through Lana's own experiences - this book gives the reader the goods so that they can research the options for an enjoyable pregnancy and birth experience.

5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional rapport relevant for mothers-to-be everywhere, July 12, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey to Motherhood ... on Cloud Nine (Paperback)

Journey To Motherhood On Cloud Nine: Pregnancy And Childbirth From A Mother's Perspective by Lana Jordan is an amalgamation of honest, candid, and straightforward advice, tips, and thoughts drawn from the life experiences of over thirty mothers. Their experiences are told in their own words and offers the reader an invaluable collection of useful tips, handy suggestions, and emotional rapport relevant for mothers-to-be everywhere. Journey To Motherhood On Cloud Nine is very highly recommended for women aspiring to, or experiencing, the joys, tribulations, and realities of pregnancy and childbirth.