Book Review : Babyproofing your Marriage

"When he comes home and tells me he's had a tough day, he thinks he's done. Doesn't he know that I, too, am exhausted and have an equal desire to park my ass on the couch?"

"If empathy and cheerleading just aren't your thing, just pretend. When you think your wife is behaving like a lunatic and you don't understand why she is so upset that she bought the wrong diaper size, just fake it, look concerned, make soothing noises and just tell her she's an amazing woman."

I got this book, Babyproofing your Marriage, when browsing in the bookstore one day while looking for some books on pregnancy. I thought it would be a good heads up for the coming days. I was right!

I am not exactly the authority on books review but I thought I'd give you my take on it, being a new parent and all, I can safely say that this is a good bet. For starters, this is not at all heavy. With lots of humour, examples from real life situations and practicality, I would say a good read aside from your usual parenting or pregnancy books.

The husbands are not being left out either. There's a huge section on the husband, what they are, what they can and ought to do. It tells you why you should include your husband in the process of taking care of a newborn and how to do it. Why and how? Ah well, we just have to read the book then don't we?

The best part : The in-laws!!! Who will have the greatest influence on the grandkids? How do you handle that? Ah, it gets more exciting doesn't it.

The babyproofers are 3 professional women whom 2 of them turned full-time mommies. The inspiration for this book stems from their experiences of motherhood and alot of what is written, were taken from what they've encountered along the way plus experiences of their friends.

On the whole, it was ideal for me simply because it allowed me to understand the reasons for the emotions, feelings of anxiety, fear although at times, I don't think I was the best person to live with in those early months.

So, no need to wait la, just grab one. After all, you get to claim tax for the purchase right :)