Rattled: Surviving Your Baby's First Year Without Losing Your Cool

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Let me introduce you to my friend and writing buddy, Trish Berg.

Trish's newest book, Rattled, is filled from cover to cover with fun stories, practical advice and encouragement from other moms. Each chapter even has an S.O.S.: Spiritual Opportunity to Savor.


When I sat down to read my copy of Rattled, it was like Trish was sitting across from me, talking, laughing, sharing life as a mom with me, moment by moment. Even though I'm long past surviving my babies' first years, I still enjoyed remembering the trials and travails--and the joys of that time in my life.


Trish knows one way moms survive motherhood is by laughing--a lot. Consider this (partial) list:

The Evolution of Motherhood

Your Clothes

First baby. You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your ob-gyn confirms your pregnancy.

Second baby. You wear your regular clothes for as long as possible.

Third baby. Your maternity clothes are your regular clothes.

Preparing for the Birth

First baby. You practice your breathing religiously.

Second baby. You don't bother practicing, because you remember that last time, breathing didn't do a thing.

Third baby. You ask for an epidural in your eighth month.

Rattled is all about babies. But because she knows having a baby affects everyone in a family, Trish also talks about the husband-wife relationship, sibling relationships--even in-law relationships. Trish knows of what she writes. But then, as the mother of four children, she writes from personal experience.

If you'd like to win a copy of Rattled, post a comment today. I'll draw a name and announce the winner on Monday.