Momnesia: A Humorous Guide to Surviving Your Post-Baby Brain [Bargain Price] [Hardcover]

Shannon Payette Seip (Author), Adrienne Hedger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 17, 2009

Lack of sleep, hormone overload, and a tiny human being that requires constant attention--it all conspires to extinguish a new mom's brain. What rises in its place is a brain that's fuzzy, and focused only on the basics: food, poop, and sleep. That, my friend, is a case of momnesia.

This hilarious how-to guide, full of coping tips, brain boosters, diagrams, and anecdotes, can help moms reclaim their brains. More important, Momnesia also maintains a mom's sense of humor as she leaves her car keys in the freezer, forgets her husband's name, or accidentally runs over the diaper bag (again).

Momnesia is a sweet and funny gift that's perfect for celebrating baby showers and congratulating new moms.

* Momnesia is packed with small bits of baby-themed humor, tips, quizzes, cartoons, lists, and more that empathize with the ups and downs of motherhood.

* It's a great companion book to the authors' work about breastfeeding, cleverly titled If These Boobs Could Talk.

* It's a fact: momnesia happens. In early 2008, CNN reported a study that found 82 percent of women claimed some type of absentmindedness during pregnancy and shortly after giving birth, including memory loss and an inability to concentrate.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

The creative duo Shannon Payette Seip and Adrienne Hedger both answer to "Mom," "Mommy," and "Mommmm!" Shannon owns Bean Sprouts--healthy kids' cafes in Madison, Wisconsin. Adrienne is a writer and illustrator whose designs have been published by Recycled Paper Greetings. She calls San Clemente, California, home. Their previous books include the award-winning If These Boobs Could Talk and Momnesia.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740779176
• ASIN: B0048EL7FG
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,783,926 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i forget..., April 23, 2009

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fig beebo (alisal, ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Momnesia: A Humorous Guide to Surviving Your Post-Baby Brain (Hardcover)

i forget exactly what i was going to say, but i'm certain it was witty, articulate and FULL of fabulous adjectives about this amazing book. i do remember that i placed an order for a quantity i cannot recall, but at least enough to gift to my favorite moms (if i can find that list). these authors speak the truth...no wonder it's hilarious.
spoken from a fellow victim of this incurable disease.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Book for a New Natural Mom, May 6, 2009

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Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Momnesia: A Humorous Guide to Surviving Your Post-Baby Brain (Hardcover)

It's hard to explain to someone who hasn't raised a baby just what it's like to deal with the sudden stress of responsibility, the complete lack of sleep, the hungry cries and the wild hormonal swings that occur. This book does a great job of adding a lighthearted look into the situation and helping a new mom smile with recognition.

You definitely don't want to take this book too seriously. There are silly word scrambles where the words only have 2 letters each. Rearrange TI into a word. There are maps of the brain, showing just how confused it has become. Suggestions for how to survive a cocktail party when your brain is mostly asleep. Great drawings and funny stories.

The book helps a new mom realize that she's not alone in what she's going through - that every new mother has felt fuzzy headed, has made mistakes, has to struggle sometimes to adjust to her new world. A lot of the book is about breast pump humor and hormonal surges, so I do say that this is for natural moms - not for dads or adoptive parents. I don't mind that - there are enough books out there that there are 'cute funny' books for every segment of the population.

This is a great book to give as a new baby present. I'm not sure I'd give it as a baby shower present - the mom-to-be simply won't get many of the jokes or sympathize fully with them. If you give her the book after week one or two of having the baby in her arms, suddenly the book becomes hilarious and she understands just where the jokes are coming from. And then she'll start crying. Darn hormones!

Well recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars So funny because it is so true!, July 31, 2010

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S. Reynolds (IN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Momnesia: A Humorous Guide to Surviving Your Post-Baby Brain (Hardcover)

Wish I bought more. Gave 2 as gifts and read my own copy at the hospital after giving birth. I will give this book to all new moms. It is really funny.