We're Pregnant! [Paperback]

Cindy Kappler (Author), Eugene Kappler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999

This non-fiction book, told in a story format, provides an in-depth and candid account of one couple's experiences getting pregnant, being pregnant and giving birth for the first time. Their experiences are told from both the expectant mother's and the expectant father's viewpoint.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...Until now, no one has captured the true emotional experience of what a couple goes through on their way to parenthood...We're Pregnant! is the warm, heart-felt story of a couple's journey through getting pregnant, being pregnant and then giving birth to their first child, Samantha Marie. Written in a down-to-earth and often humorous style, what makes We're Pregnant! really unique is that it's one of the very few maternity books that captures not only the woman's point of view, but accurately portrays the thoughts and emotions of the expectant father's side of the pregnancy issue. The "she-said-he-said" style makes We're Pregnant! an easy read and one we think you'll find enjoyable." -- ARIZONA Parenting Magazine, January 1999

"An engaging and often funny record by a valley (Phoenix) couple of the planning, conception, pregnancy, birth and first weeks of their eldest child. Cindy Kappler says she wrote this because while she waited for Samantha's birth, "What I wanted but could not find was a book written by a woman that chronicled in detail her pregnancy from beginning to end." Dad's point of view makes frequent appearances as well." -- Arizona Republic Newspaper, 1/10/99

The North American Book Dealers Exchange selected We're Pregnant! as the 1999 Best General Interest Book of the Year. -- North American Book Dealers Exchange

This is a sweet little guide through all the stages of pregnancy. The excitement expressed in this book is infectious. -- Independent Publisher Magazine, November/December 1999

From the Publisher

SBC Publishing is pleased to be the publisher of the recently released book, We're Pregnant!. There's something about this book that will touch your heart. The authors hold nothing back as they discuss their experiences getting pregnant, being pregnant and giving birth for the first time. From trying to conceive to the actual delivery; from the early days of being pregnant to those final moments before birth; from the pre-pregnancy dreams of being a parent to those first few days home alone with a newborn baby We're Pregnant! takes you on a journey you won't soon forget.

When Cindy and Eugene Kappler were expecting for the first time, they read many books about being pregnant. While they learned a lot, they felt something was missing. As Cindy says, "What I really wanted but could not find was a book written by a woman that chronicled in detail her pregnancy from beginning to end. I wanted to know what she was thinking and how she was feeling, and I wanted to know what the expectant father was thinking, too. I was surprised to learn that many of my pregnant friends were also looking for the same kind of information." When Cindy and Eugene couldn't find what they were looking for, they decided to write it themselves. Having now been through the experience of being pregnant three times, they are more than qualified to do so. Their book provides an in-depth and candid account of a pregnancy and delivery, from both an expectant mother and an expectant father's viewpoint.

In addition to focusing on the personal aspects of being pregnant, Cindy and Eugene enlisted the assistance of their obstetrician to ensure the book would be medically accurate. They included a glossary and an index. The book is more than just a story, it's also an educational tool. With more than three million births in the United States each year, the potential number of people that can benefit from a book like We're Pregnant! is enormous.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Sbc Pub (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966684303
• ISBN-13: 978-0966684308
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #859,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of details - Excellent and true-to-life!, June 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: We're Pregnant! (Paperback)

I just finished reading We're Pregnant! and I loved it. This is the first book I read that gave me a true-to-life, honest-to-goodness idea of what I might feel like, look like and go through during my pregnancy. The author's description of her labor and delivery left me feeling like I had just given birth - I feel much more prepared now for my own delivery. The comments from the father-to-be were often funny and I found both myself and my husband laughing outloud in many places. This book is great for anyone who wants to know what the whole pregnancy, delivery and new parent experience is all about. Expecting fathers will enjoy it too.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars We're Pregnant gets 4 pacifiers from BabyLounge.com, October 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: We're Pregnant! (Paperback)

Charming and original, this book is not like most pregnancy books you'll read. Instead of clinical information that most books provide, this is more of a pregnancy diary shared by a regular couple.

What I liked most about this book was reading about someone else's pregnancy story (from trying to conceive to the beginning of parenthood) and finding out how similar my experiences were to those of the authors. Somehow it brought me great comfort to know that I was not the only woman who gained too much weight, insisted my husband put his hand on my belly every time our baby so much as wiggled, and was disappointed that my in-laws didn't do back-flips when we announced that I was pregnant.

Most of this diary-type chronicle is written by the expectant Mother, but the husband shared his thoughts enough times to give us a realistic idea about what goes on in the minds and hearts of expectant fathers. As I was reading this book I often laughed out loud and felt compelled to share what I had just read to my husband knowing that he would appreciate what the father-to-be was experiencing.

Being pregnant is the most phenomenal experience two people in love can experience. However, there are times when we question if what we are going through is normal. Reading "We're Pregnant" reassured me that not only am I normal, but in very good company.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish this couple lived next door..., August 10, 2000

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Susan (Ruskin, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We're Pregnant! (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed We're Pregnant!. The couple who wrote the book are obviously real people who have a great relationship and looked forward to being parents. They candidly describe their thoughts, feelings and concerns during their pregnancy and include a lot of factual information about the pregnancy and birth process too. Many of the issues they discuss - such as raging hormones, the physical changes she is experiencing and the changes in their relationship - were exactly the same things my husband and I were dealing with during our pregnancy. We read the book together and both felt as though we were talking to our best friends about their pregnancy experience. I wish this couple live next door because now that our baby is here, I have a lot more questions I would like to ask them! We're Pregnant's story format is enjoyable and entertaining. I highly recommend this book to all expectant parents as well as those who have already had children or are thinking about starting a family. Thumbs up for We're Pregnant!