Customer Reviews

The Pregnancy Journal: A Day-to-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy

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I LOVE THIS BOOK! When I first discovered I was pregnant I purchased the book: "What to Expect When You Are Expecting". I wish I had purchased this book first. It is so much more helpful and supportive.

Like many books written about pregnancy, it breaks information down into the 9 lunar months of pregnancy. The difference is that it offers information about each day of your pregnancy. Fascinating tidbits about how your baby is growing, what is taking place in your body and important facts about nutrition and health. It also includes quotes about children that are sometimes humorous, sometimes philosophical, and always uplifting. Also included, trivia about childbirth in other cultures. On each page, there is room to write your thoughts about the baby and your pregnancy. Each month you can chart your waist size and weight. This will make a great keepsake that your son or daughter can enjoy later. They will find it fascinating to know of your mental and emotional as well as physical interactions with them from the moment of their conception or from the moment you knew you were pregnant.

If you are on a tight budget and can only afford one book for your pregnancy, choose this one!

My mother gave me a copy of Christine Harris' book when I was a couple of months pregnant and after opening the book I'd wished I'd had it since day one! I immediately found information that was applicable to me personally and I could relate to everything that she had written. From then on it was a daily companion and I found it difficult to not read days, weeks, or even months ahead. I particulary liked the pages where she allowed room to write a journal entry on your thoughts and feelings that day. I still go back and read it now and then. I also liked that there was room to chart your weight and waist line. Some women may be apprehensive about charting their weight but later on your'e really glad that you did. It's fun to look back on. Two days ago I found out I was pregnant with my second child and I'm heading out to the store today to get my second copy for this pregnancy. Thank you Christine!

When I was pregnant with my first, I was looking for a book that would give me a little information about what was happening each day during the pregnancy and also gave me space to write my thoughts, feelings, weight and stats. This was the ONLY book that met all my needs. I used it almost daily (sometimes I'd have to catch up two days or so). But the information that it gave each day was wonderful. It made the pregnancy seem so much more real. I was able to read things like..."today the fingers are forming" or "your baby has the abilty to suck now". It is a great book and I highly recommend it to all pregnant women, especially first time moms.

I ordered this book within days of learning I was pregnant. I' thrilled to have a book on my nightstand which offers me a daily information and so much insight to what's going on with this little blessing inside me. I still can't feel the baby move but I have a great idea of the size and of what has already gone on in the development process. I am also more in touch with how my body has changed since the journal offers room for me to chart my changes and enter a few notes here and there. I am about to order a copy for a friend who noted that she wished she'd been tracking her waist size changes. It is well worth the $16 and will make a great gift. I haven't found anything in this book to alarm or worry me (after having a few miscarriages I have found a lot to worry about) or anything which I felt the author really didn't need to share. Just day-by-day information about how my baby is growing, how I my body is changing and even some inspirational tid-bits and wisdom.

Understanding what changes were taking place with both my baby and myself day-to-day during pregnancy was such a joyful and enriching experience. I was appreciative of Dr. Harris' "parent tips" to be read during pregnancy. Not enough books out there cover the many issues that come up right after you bring your baby home from the hospital; this Journal offers sound advice for the postnatal period as well.

I also wanted to bring to readers' attention that Dr. Harris has a companion volume entitled, Baby's First Year Journal, published in the same spiral-bound format. It's an excellent companion volume.

There are 2 books that no pregnancy should be without this is one of them, and the other is The Pregnancy Book by Sears and Sears. This beautiful journal made me feel very close to my baby, since I could read what was happening every day, write my own thoughts and keep track of my weight and size, feelings and moods. I loved looking at it every night and reading to my husband everything that was changing in our baby. I think I read it 30 times. I will show this to my daughter someday. I highly recommend this book.

I gave this book as a gift to many of my expecting friends. It wasn't until I used for my own pregnancy that I realized how extraordinary it really is. I wish I would have had it during my first pregnancy because it provides detailed information about baby's day-to-day development as well as tips and tricks for surviving some of the strange little things that happen to your body during pregnancy. I loved the way the information was presented...with adorable graphics and places for me to jot down notes about how I was feeling and what I was thinking. This book is a keepsake I'll treasure for a lifetime and hope someday my son will read it and know what a joy it was 'growing' him! Everytime I see this book, I buy it...knowing the next new mom I give it to will enjoy pregnancy so much more with this journal by her side.

I have pulled this book out for every pregnancy. It is a great resource.

Each day of the pregnancy tells how many days are left until your due date, what is happening to the baby inside you and some tidbit of information. There might be a cultural type of tidbit that tells how other women in other countries give birth, prepare for their baby or recover after birth. There might be a trivia like how long whales are pregnant. There might be a diet advice or a cute quote. Whatever it is, everything included is uplifting or with just a touch of humor. Very well done.

This is not a book for tracking your pregnancy as in writing a little note each day to your baby. However, there are some spots for writing your thoughts, dr visits, etc. Mainly this is a book to help you learn what is going on with your body and baby during your pregnancy.

Wonderful.

This journal was what I really want to keep me company during my pregnancy. It answered all my questions, doubts and confusions. The exact questions answered by this journal was "Why am I craving for bananas when I was 10 weeks pregnant?" It said that because the baby need potasium and it's really there on my 10th week development page! I REALLY recommend this book to every pregnant women! Your doctor can't answer your phone calls everyday.. but this journal will. Thanks a lot!

I buy this book for EVERY pregnant friend. It's great for keeping mom and dad updated on baby's daily development as well as what's happening to mom. Among other things, it tells you what organs are developing at the time and what vitamins are important then, how big your baby is and how much she weighs. You keep notes and chart your weight and waist measurements. Plus there are lots of helpful tips and tidbits. A MUST for every pregnant woman and a good way to keep dad informed on what's going on with his baby!