Blurb

Hooray! You’re expecting your first baby. You’ve researched the subject extensively, read the books, scoured the Internet and relentlessly questioned friends and relatives who have already become parents. You’ve watched new mothers with a critical eye and theorised about “important” issues like potty training, breast feeding, discipline, routine and reusable nappies. Is it possible that you’re thoroughly prepared for the chaos about to descend upon your world??

Probably not.

Before I gave birth to my daughter Eloise, my husband Daz and I read numerous books which told us all the important stuff like not to eat brie and what kind of fruit our baby was the size of. But what about the silly stuff that no one thinks is important but nearly every new mother wishes someone had mentioned to them at some point?

That’s why I’ve written this book. I’m not expecting it to completely prepare you for becoming a mum (impossible) and it’s certainly not all encompassing (I’ll leave the technical bits to the experts). What it is, is a collection of observations and suggestions that may prevent you from worrying unnecessarily or wasting money. If it reassures you a little, saves you some cash and makes you smile now and then, it’ll have done what I intended it to do.

If you’ve found yourself asking “Why did no-one ever tell me about…?” this is the book to buy for yourself and then for anyone you know who is expecting their first baby to prevent them from having to ask the same question.