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Baby Laughs: The Naked Truth About the First Year of Mommyhood
Jenny McCarthy’s hilarious, no-holds-barred personality has made her an instantly recognizable TV personality and a bestselling author. InBaby Laughsshe examines the full range of challenges that new mothers face, including:
* The humiliations of postnatal �numbing spray,” Tucks medicated pads, and adult diapers; jelly belly, balding, and gum disease; and becoming a �five-...more
* The humiliations of postnatal �numbing spray,” Tucks medicated pads, and adult diapers; jelly belly, balding, and gum disease; and becoming a �five-...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
April 4th 2006
by Plume
(first published April 21st 2005)
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I lost IQ points reading the first half of this book. I did make myself read the second half because I spend $12 on it, and it got a little better because she seemed to get over the fact that yes, babies poop. I still felt IQ points running out of my ears, though. If you have the attention span of a 3 year old but feel like you want an idea of what having a baby will be like, this is the book for you. If your reading level has surpassed the 4th grade and your sense of humor is slightly more soph...more
As you know, I was surprised to enjoy Ms. McCarthy's first book, Belly Laughs (see review: Belly Laughs: The naked truth about pregnancy and childbirth ). When I stumbled up on her newest tome at the library, I was pretty excited for another fun, easy read.
Unfortunately, Jenny seems to have decided that if her books are actually reaching the masses, as Belly Laughs did, she better put in some actual advice into them. Where her first book skewered all of the funny parts of being pregnant, this o...more
Unfortunately, Jenny seems to have decided that if her books are actually reaching the masses, as Belly Laughs did, she better put in some actual advice into them. Where her first book skewered all of the funny parts of being pregnant, this o...more
jenny mccarthy has a baby & tells you all about it. in some ways, jenny mccarthy is kind of the perfect person to write about pregnancy & parenting because there are so many questionable body fluids & swellings & leakings & such forth involved, & you know she loves that stuff. jenny mccarthy never met an exploding diaper story she didn't love. but if that kind of thing doesn't exactly appeal to your sense of wit, most of the jokes are not going to land.
there's nothing neg...more
there's nothing neg...more
This book is absolutely terrible. While there are some nuggets of potentially helpful information for new moms and maybe a line or two that brought a little chuckle, for the most part McCarthy seems to be trying to hard to be glib in the hopes of getting a laugh or two at her own expense. This quick read is McCarthy's perspective on being a new mom to her little boy, Evan. She goes on and on about his development, labasting competitive moms (which I did appreciate) and speaking frequently about...more
Written with the humor and honesty that Jenny McCarthy is famous for, "Baby Laughs" does not disappoint. The book covers all of those subjects that new moms are thinking about, but don't dare ask about in public. Whether its concerning the aftermath of birth, "will it really snap back in to place?", how to handle the umbilical cord, when will my body get back into shape, resuming a sex life, or coping with other "super mommy's", Jenny writes about it all with candor and humor. New moms will know...more
Nov 07, 2008
Kendra
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
All new parents, or soon to-be parents
Shelves:
pregnancy-baby
I enjoyed this book- but not as much as I enjoyed "Belly Laughs". I am not sure if its because her inital bluntness and tone were a novelty in the first one that wore off by the time the second one came around.
She certainly told some humorous tales of mommyhood- some of which I've already experienced with a newborn and others I'm sure are in my near future. I do enjoy her truth be told attitude and not sugar coating the hard parts of raising a baby.
She certainly told some humorous tales of mommyhood- some of which I've already experienced with a newborn and others I'm sure are in my near future. I do enjoy her truth be told attitude and not sugar coating the hard parts of raising a baby.
(Memoir - Motherhood) Please don't judge me. Yes, I know she was a playmate. But I loved her as a host on MTV's Single Out (even though I may have been the only viewer) and I loved her in the Jenny McCarthy Show (very funny stuff ladies and gents!). She had me when she said that when she has a day off, her favorite thing to do is sleep. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a fierce napper. Oh yes, we're still discussing her book. Because I read it so long ago, I don't remember details, but I rem...more
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She's funny, blunt and truthful.
The chapter on Jenny's delivery completely freaked me out. From an emergency c-section to recovering, alone, in a room full of gunshot wound victims, her birth story was so horrible that I found myself wondering if this really, truly happened to her or if she compiled the worst birth stories she'd heard into a fictionalized account about herself. After reading this section I couldn't pick up the book again for a few days. Finally my husband talked me into finishing it, pointing out that the birt...more
I absolutely hated this book. I read through the entire thing but only because it is terribly hard for me to put aside a book without finishing it. However, I would never read this book ever again and I wish I'd read a review like this before I wasted my time reading this drivel.
2 1/2 stars. I liked Jenny's positive attitude toward being a mother and the importance of having a healthy relationship with your spouse. It was refreshing. I was impressed how she had sleepless nights like the rest of us everyday moms. She even suffered blowouts with her baby son. Her realistic observations of how moms compare other babies to their own was funny because it's true. I was surprised how much she went through with her post baby body: depression, hemmorhoids, low libido, night swea...more
I liked this less than Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth. I think that she should have stuck to more funny stories and included less advice. It seemed like every chapter was about advice for new moms and a lot of that advice contradicted the things I have read or learned. (It could just be that the information is outdated since the book is now 5 years old, but it was distracting. It seemed like Jenny went through her pregnancy, etc, without having ever read any other b...more
It's as funny or funnier than the first installment about pregnancy and childbirth. Hey, if you can't look at mommyhood and laugh, you'll find it tough in my opinion being a parent. This book keeps it real and will put you in stitches!
In Baby Laughs Jenny leads us through her first year of motherhood in her typical true to form raunchy way. From the ups and downs of bringing her little bundle of joy home to battling post partum depression to changing her baby's diapers she used her unique sense of humour to tell her story.
While this isn't the typical memoir we do get a unique glimpse into the life and times of a Hollywood mom and even though she may not be one of those in your face celebrities who appear in magazines every we...more
While this isn't the typical memoir we do get a unique glimpse into the life and times of a Hollywood mom and even though she may not be one of those in your face celebrities who appear in magazines every we...more
loved McCarthy's pregnancy book: Belly Laughs, so I was really looking forward to reading about her first year of motherhood. Baby Laughs didn't have as many laugh-out-loud moments for me as Belly Laughs did, but I still really enjoyed it.
Two weeks after finishing Baby Laughs, I find myself quoting sections of it to my mom or husband, and saying things like, "it took Jenny McCarthy one year to lose her baby weight, so I shouldn't expect to lose mine in the first two months," and "Jenny McCarthy...more
Two weeks after finishing Baby Laughs, I find myself quoting sections of it to my mom or husband, and saying things like, "it took Jenny McCarthy one year to lose her baby weight, so I shouldn't expect to lose mine in the first two months," and "Jenny McCarthy...more
This book earns two stars only because it is so bland that none of the content is offensive enough to merit a single star. That said, this is a pointless read. No parenting tips that go beyond basic common sense, no real analysis of the whirlwind of emotion surrounding first time motherhood, no depth of characterization. Jenny and her husband could be anyone--I couldn't picture their faces, their home, or even the most basic features of their baby. Not particularly funny, either. A disappointing...more
Jenny McCarthy’s hilarious, no-holds-barred personality has made her an instantly recognizable TV personality and a bestselling author. In Baby Laughs she examines the full range of challenges that new mothers face, including:
• The humiliations of postnatal "numbing spray," Tucks medicated pads, and adult diapers; jelly belly, balding, and gum disease; and becoming a "five-foot puke rag" for the baby
• Heart-stopping terrors, such as baby manicures, breathing checks, and burp failures
• Inadequaci...more
• The humiliations of postnatal "numbing spray," Tucks medicated pads, and adult diapers; jelly belly, balding, and gum disease; and becoming a "five-foot puke rag" for the baby
• Heart-stopping terrors, such as baby manicures, breathing checks, and burp failures
• Inadequaci...more
This was not nearly as entertaining as her first book. I smiled once or twice at the crazy illustrations, but overall this was a weak book. It's also very sad to know that her son later develops autism and that she gets divorced - it makes it awkward to read when she's gushing about her husband.
I was very excited to read at the end that portions of the book's proceeds will go to the CF Foundation. I'm not sure what her connection with CF is, but it's enough to make me like her more than I did b...more
I was very excited to read at the end that portions of the book's proceeds will go to the CF Foundation. I'm not sure what her connection with CF is, but it's enough to make me like her more than I did b...more
I found very little use for it, not completely useless, but, you know, there are much better books out there. She tries to be funny but fails to do so most of the time. I guess it's not my kind of funny. However, there a few things I could relate to, but the book is just that: a compilation of anecdotes that some will relate to, others wont. Not too helpful, very few advises. I know she is not an expert, but still she could have (since she has the experience) written something better, with more...more
Like the other Jenny books, it's a very quick, entertaining read. And she donated a portion of the book proceeds to cystic fibrosis, which I happen to have, nice! I know that's only because this book was published before she found out her son has autism, and since then she has been putting all her efforts towards THAT disease...but, that's okay, hehe.
What I really like about Jenny's books is that she answers questions to stuff that no one talks about - like what the heck happens with the umbilic...more
What I really like about Jenny's books is that she answers questions to stuff that no one talks about - like what the heck happens with the umbilic...more
That was an awesome book. It is so freakin honest. I am asking Chris to read it now. It really gave the ins and outs of things that no book has covered. Also, the fact she goes into baby boy stuff, since that's what she had and that is what I am having, I really appreciate it. She goes into taking care of a freshly circumcised penis and how boys pee ALL THE TIME. lol I loved every second. Literally took me less than 48 hours to read and I dovetailed many pages.
If you can stomach Jenny's crude and in-your-face observations this is worth a read for new moms or soon to be new moms.
I wouldn't say I agree with everything she says, nor did I laugh at every joke, but I do appreciate her up-front reality check.
I have to admit to a personal weak spot for her since Singled Out, but I also respect her for her willingness to be herself in an industry where that can (and, I think it has for Jenny) really impact your career prospects. She also has done a lot for au...more
I wouldn't say I agree with everything she says, nor did I laugh at every joke, but I do appreciate her up-front reality check.
I have to admit to a personal weak spot for her since Singled Out, but I also respect her for her willingness to be herself in an industry where that can (and, I think it has for Jenny) really impact your career prospects. She also has done a lot for au...more
Since Jenny is so famously frank, she made this book funny and very honest. It's shocking that other well-known baby books don't tell you these things. If you want to know all the HORRIBLE things that will happen to you during and after giving birth, you should read this book. Or if you had a disaster with your baby and wonder if it's just you...read this book. Jenny probably had the same issue. REALLY FUNNY. A quick read.
If you need a book to read in about an hour, this is the one for you, haha. Not quite as entertaining as Belly Laughs, and sometimes it felt a little preachy...but it was still enjoyable. I like how honest she is - most mother's just say "oh, you just wait until.."but then they don't actually tell you anything of what to expect when you become a new mom. Kinda wish I had read this BEFORE I had my baby! haha
Another cute, funny, quick read from Jenny McCarthy about the first year of mommyhood. Insightful and honest about a lot of the things you think but don't always talk about and questions you have but a lot of the times don't have the nerve to ask others...Although I couldn't help thinking about the fact that she's no longer with her then husband while reading a lot of the book, but I digress, still a great little book.
Just like her first book, Jenny's sequel was a delight to read! I know it's meant to be funny and not a reference guide but there were things I read in her books that no other pregnancy or baby book talks about. And I'm glad because until I read her books I thought I was the only one who was going through certain things. It's funny as heck and a delight for mommies to read!
Being a new mom, I find myself drawn to memoirs about women and how they adjusted to this huge change. So far, it's great but it's also so much harder than I ever thought it would be, and when things get hard...I read to get more information to deal with things. So...I saw this and thought great- information and entertainment- what a perfect mix. Wrong. I was underwhelmed by this book. She tries to be funny, I think, but maybe it just wasn't my sense of humor but I wasn't that impressed. I learn...more
I bought this book for a quarter at a garage sale and I thought it sounded funny even though my "baby" is almost 5! I definitely would have found this book funny during the first year of motherhood - it is written in a similar spirit to the Girlfriend Guides by Vicki Iovine. Jenny is blatantly honest about the realities of having a baby!
Jenny McCarthy is not a writer so go in with appropriate expectations. Although I don't think her experiences apply to all, as a new mother I found myself chuckling because I could relate to her surprise and anxiety with each newborn experience. This is a super quick read -- perfect for new moms -- I recommend it to other new moms.
I felt that Jenny's funny lines in this book were kinda overrated. Trying too hard to be funny, you know? I'd pick the first book, Belly Laughs, over this. But this I recommend to soon-to-be mothers - just light reading, and not too serious. Perfect for those lull moments when you're waiting for your precious lil one to come out.
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Jennifer McCarthy is an American model, comedian, actress and author. She first appeared in Playboy magazine in October 1993 and was named Playmate of the Year in its June 1994 issue. She later began a career in television and film and has recently started writing books dealing largely with her pregnancy and motherhood of a child with autism.
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