Pregnancy Sucks for Men: What to Do When Your Miracle Makes You BOTH Miserable Book

Pregnancy Sucks for Men, the follow-up to the bestselling book Pregnancy Sucks, is the only work that's brutally honest about all the frustrations and difficulties of pregnancy from the male perspective. Filled with real-life scenarios and practical advice for dealing with every challenge, this hilarious yet practical book provides solutions such as...

• Clever ays to pitch in without cramping your style
• The real deal on sex during each of the trimesters
• Easy recipes that satisfy cravings and soothe common pregnancy ailments
• A heads-up on the gross stuff no one tells you about

By following the advice in Pregnancy Sucks for Men, you'll avoid all the hassles, prepare yourself for a baby, maintain your sanity—and even have some time left over for doing your own thing.

Library Journal

Kimes follows up her Pregnancy Sucks with this collaboration with husband Jeff, written in the voice of one who does not "have a uterus." Although this reviewer regrets that the verb to suck has found its way into English, it is refreshing to read about pregnancy straight up. Kimes tackled mood swings, gas, aches and pains, and morning sickness in the first book, whereas here she and Jeff offer advice to male bystanders for helping their partners through the stages of pregnancy. A brief glossary brings soon-to-be-dads up to speed for doctor appointments, and tidbits throughout each chapter prepare men for what to expect each month and how they can help ease the physical and emotional strains of pregnancy for their wives and their relationship. Despite some grating talk of boobs, this guide offers a humorous account of waiting for baby, with a healthy dose of reality and celebration. For larger child-rearing collections.-Heather O'Brien, Ph.D. candidate, SLIS, Dalhousie Univ., Halifax, N.S. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.