She's Had a Baby: And I'm Having a Meltdown [Paperback]

James D. Barron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 19, 1999

She's had the Baby, you're a daddy -- now what? James Barron draws on his own experience, the experiences of countless others, and on insights from mothers on what they think new fathers should know to offer advice on balancing the demands of being a good father and a good husband, from the infant through the toddler years. He includes tips on:

• recapturing the romantic days of just the two of you
• vacationing with toddlers
• distinguishing between needing to call the pediatrician and pestering the pediatrician
• having sex while your 1-1/2 year-old is in the house

Hardly a standard child-rearing book, She's Had a Baby doesn't diagnose allergies or suggest developmentally appropriate toys. Rather, in bite-sized observations, Barron champions the joys and anxieties of daddyhood, while helping a man to cope with the ups and downs a relationship can go through during this time.

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About the Author

James Barron, a private art dealer, writes for publications as diverse as Glamour, The Paris Review, and Garden Design. He, his wife, and their two children live in New York City and Connecticut.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; 1 edition (May 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 068816823X
• ISBN-13: 978-0688168230
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,074,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific "tell it like it is" guide for new fathers, August 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: She's Had a Baby: And I'm Having a Meltdown (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book for new dads. My husband and I read it together and laughed all the way through at the memories it evoked of coping with the trying times of our daughter's infancy. Mr. Barron uses a humorous approach to inform fathers of both the good times and difficult times to expecet with a new baby. It is an easy read, broken into bite-size segments - perfect for parents with little time to sit down and read a book. We also liked that Mr. Barron discussed the changes he faced in his marriage after his child was born. We found the book to be so truthful and fun that we bought a copy for a friend of ours who, along with his wife, was expecting his first child.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clearly the essential book for fathers, January 4, 2000

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F. David Diaz (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: She's Had a Baby: And I'm Having a Meltdown (Paperback)

Although we read other books on fatherhood, Mr. Barron's content and tone were the most accessible, realistic, and - in hindsight - accurate. His humorous delivery allowed us to discuss the issues of parenting in a more relaxed atmosphere than many other books inspire. We continue to refer to it as our marriage grows and changes. We now give this book to all our friends who are expecting.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great, for the price, May 19, 2000

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Chris Troise (Harrison, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: She's Had a Baby: And I'm Having a Meltdown (Paperback)

... this book is definitely worth it to read about babies from a real guy's perspective. Heck, you can only read about placentas and diaper rash so much before you go woozy and start playing "Once In a Lifetime" ("How did I get here?") by the Talking Heads non-stop. My wife is due in one month and I got some good advice from this book about things best known in advance (work to keep the romance alive). I'll read it again in a few months and I'm sure I'll get some more tips from it.