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Great guide book to pass on

  • Jul 22, 2010
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Going into my third pregnancy, I find the information in this book to be short and concise, but gives you specifics about the approximate timing of your baby's development -- when the heart starts to beat; when the eyes form; when the baby should be moving, etc. Though I'm a seasonal mom its been a while since my last pregnancy (8 years) so its great to re-cap on what my body is going through (again). Plus I fine it pretty cool that tracks pregnancy symptoms, such as nose bleeds, constipation, swelling, etc. I found this guide to be extremely helpful and found that my pregnancy almost perfectly aligned with many of the entries. It was a great comfort to read along and think, "Yeah, that just happened to me" and to know that I could ask my doctor about things the journal mentioned (such as blood tests) at the right time. Again, I don't think the journal is meant to be super-specific and detailed; it's a guide that acts as a supplement to your own relationship with your doctor. As for the amount of space to journal I never wished for more room to write (in fact, sometimes I left a column blank because not much had changed during the previous week). I think this comes down to personal preference, rather than a fault of the journal itself. If you're a writer and want to detail every single moment, then consider another journal.

Aside from that, I find the journal extremely useful and very encouraging. It's just enough information without being overwhelming, and it works as a great resource and companion to my doctor's visits. It also lets me write down those important moments in my pregnancy that I want to remember and look back on.

This journal is great to plot out your pregnancy observations and to go along with how you are feeling. I think the best thing about this book is after you deliver and then go back and look at the things you have since forgotten. What a great way to have fun and enjoy then pregnancy and then to have the long-lasting memoir of my pregnancy to reflect upon later in life. I highly recommend it.

My daughter Krista was born November 2 2010. I'm looking forward to passing this book to her.

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About this book

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Admit it, as soon as you saw that little plus sign appear, you haven't been able to think of anything else! You're pregnant, overjoyed and maybe just a teeny bit nervous. Over the next nine months your baby—and your body—will grow and change miraculously. But not to worry: this keepsake journal will be there with the advice and encouragement you need to take good care of yourself and your baby over the next 266 days.

Every day, you'll find:

• Insight into your baby's incredible growth

• Information on your ever-changing body

• Helpful tips for keeping your baby healthy

• Ideas for pampering and taking care of yourself

• A place to write down your thoughts and feelings

With space for your ultrasound images, photos of your growing belly and your own deepest wishes for your child, Countdown to Baby will help you remember every first—from that first tiny heartbeat to baby's very first kick. This book will be a beautiful keepsake of your earliest moments together.

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ISBN-10: 0373892217
ISBN-13: 978-0373892211
Author: Aimee Chase
Genre: Parenting
Publisher: Harlequin
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