I'm going to be totally honest. This is not the kind of audiobook that can help you. It's not a "how-to," a "when-to," or a "what-to-expect." It's not even endorsed by anyone remotely connected to the medical profession. (Although a cousin of mine who sells carpeting to doctors' offices not only found it "insightful" and "informative," but felt that, "if properly vacuumed, it should last a lifetime.") "A fine endorsement," you say. "But if I have only one audiobook to buy, shouldn't I go for the helpful one?" Let's compare: Those "know-it-all" books tell you how to have a happy, healthy pregnancy. My book mentions a squirrel. Those books tell you how to care for a newborn child. My book describes how tired I am. Those books give you essential information you can use in a life-threatening emergency. My book has some very amusing anecdotes about poop. So really, it's up to you. If you want to be prepared and well-informed, I understand. But if you enjoy hearing the words "pterodactyl" and "uterus" in the same book, you've come to the right place.
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"I laughed, I cried, I nodded my head and mumbled "oh, that's so true" many times through this book. Reiser's funny observations about having a baby made it that much funnier when our kids were infants. Just renewing the obvious that with a quick wit and a eye for wonder, there is humorous material all around us. Great book."
— Travis (4 out of 5 stars)
" I read this about 10 years ago because someone had left it laying around at work and I can't stand to see a book go to waste by not being read. It was interesting information from a parents perspective, however I probably did not get all I should have out of the book being that I was about 17 when I read it. "
— Shannon, 2/20/2014" If you have a baby you will love this book. Babies have a way of changing your life. Paul gets you laughing about it. "
— Angel, 2/15/2014" Laugh Out Loud. (Perhaps not if you have not had children). "
— Heather, 2/9/2014" A good follow up to Couplehood. "
— Kimberly, 2/8/2014" I could hear his speech pattern when reading this, he is a funny guy. Wasn't wild about reading about babyhood stages again, but he did it in such a funny way, it had me continuing through. "
— Ann, 2/7/2014" Amusing book about babyhood.... picked it up a long time ago when working in US and when watching "Mad about you". "
— Pacyfa, 2/1/2014" Laugh-out-loud funny. So true! We gave this as a "baby" present for several years because we had such fun reading this one. "
— Lori, 1/28/2014" Funny observations on having babies. "
— Terry, 1/18/2014" Quick, fun, light read-again reads like an episode of Mad About You (when it was good!) "
— Joanie, 1/16/2014" This is an enjoyable and entertaining book, although I didn't find it nearly as hilarious as his first book, Couplehood. Perhaps if we experienced pregnancy and parenting an infant, rather than starting with a toddler, it would've been funnier to me. "
— Dianne, 12/5/2013" Innocuous humor. You can do better than read worn-out stand-up routines. If you're going that route, at least read the stale comedic stylings of this century's comics. "
— Kaethe, 11/27/2013" This was a funny and true book about having a baby. Having an 18 month old I had been through just about everything he talked about and he made it funny. However, it doesn't stand out from the many "Isn't having a baby hard" books that are out there. Enjoyed Stephanie Taylor-Wilder's books more. "
— Katherine, 11/27/2013" LOL!! "
— Angela, 11/18/2013" I loved this book! There are some extremely humerus stories in it any parent can relate to. "
— Shellie, 11/6/2013" Almost as funny as Couplehood :) "
— Sally, 10/31/2013" I read this book after reading "Couplehood" by Paul Reiser. I thought this book was hysterical and more so after having a child. "
— Camie, 9/21/2013" Not a bad little read, but he didn't actually say much about anything - but he did it in a humorous way so he gets to keep his points. "
— Katie, 9/4/2013" This was okay. It had some laughable endearing parenting moments , but not enough. It seemed almost too forced, desperate to get a reaction from the reader. "
— Go, 8/23/2013" "the moisture level in your life increases exponentially" love that line. "
— Tom, 6/5/2013" I wonder if this one will be as spot-on for me as a father as "Couplehood" was for me as a husband. "
— Atchisson, 4/12/2013" This audiobook, read by the author, had its laugh out loud moments and some just ok parts too. But it was fun to listen to as I await the birth of my second child. Paul Resier humorously chronicles the time from deciding to start a family to the first few months after the birth of the child. "
— Jessica, 4/7/2013" I laughed out loud reading this book. "
— Beth, 9/25/2012" his thought processes are uproaringly funny!! "
— Tyrone, 7/19/2012" Another funny book. I didn't think it was quite as good as couplehood, but that might be because I can't identify as well with the content. Still very funny. And a short read. Makes it easy to fit in the schedule. "
— Matt, 7/4/2012" It's pretty hard to get Paul Reiser's voice out of your head while reading this. It wasn't even an aduio book! "
— Zachary, 4/10/2012" Another of my faves. This is a great follow up to "Couplehood". I love the witty way Paul Reiser describes how having a baby changes everything. He's hilarious and so on the mark! "
— Corie, 12/1/2011" A sweet humorous observation on the travails of new parents. I thoroughly enjoyed this book closely identifying to many of the situations and problems that he depicts. "
— Shawn, 11/8/2011" This was a cute book. "
— Heather, 10/9/2011" So funny! Laughed all the way through! "
— Nicole, 7/9/2011" This is a funny book for anyone who has just had, or is about to have a baby. I read it when my oldest was a toddler, and I really like it. Very funny! "
— Katie, 4/20/2011" Hilarious! Laughed out loud...highly recommend for any parents. "
— Tara, 4/12/2011" Wasn't as good as Couplehood. "
— Lisa, 1/8/2011" Not a bad little read, but he didn't actually say much about anything - but he did it in a humorous way so he gets to keep his points. "
— Katie, 6/1/2010" Five stars may be too much, for an easy read like this, but I laughed out loud and giggled like a little girl. If you have kids, you will most definately get a kick out of Riesers ideas on all things baby!! "
— Charliej, 5/20/2010" Innocuous humor. You can do better than read worn-out stand-up routines. If you're going that route, at least read the stale comedic stylings of this century's comics. "
— Kaethe, 4/22/2010" I loved this book! There are some extremely humerus stories in it any parent can relate to. "
— Shellie, 4/8/2010" A cheery, funny book. I got it to give to a couple of friends who have a new baby. I hope they like it! "
— April, 4/3/2010" This book is so funny and spot on! Sadly I loaned it to someone years ago and never got it back. But if you get the chance to read it, you will giggle through the whole thing. "
— Amie, 3/6/2010" Reiser hilariously but accurately describes the difficulties of becoming a parent. In the end, he says that all the pain is worth it. My wife and I both enjoyed this book. "
— David, 2/22/2010" For some reason, I adored Paul Reiser's comedy in high school, so I thought I would revisit this book now that I have a baby. It just didn't seem funny anymore. Maybe his experiences were just more dramatic than mine! "
— Lisa, 2/5/2010" Another of my faves. This is a great follow up to "Couplehood". I love the witty way Paul Reiser describes how having a baby changes everything. He's hilarious and so on the mark! "
— Corie, 12/9/2009" So, I just reread this after having last read it in high school. I remembered it being funny but not as funny as Couplehood. I figured that it was just because I couldn't really relate to the subject. Definitely funnier the second time around...maybe increased my babyphobia a smidge. :) "
— Jenn, 11/21/2009" Light and entertaining, like that tv show that he and Helen what's her name used to be on. "
— Lynell, 11/4/2009" I laughed out loud reading this book. "
— Beth, 8/28/2009" Not as funny as the first. But fun. "
— Shila, 7/3/2009" Funny observations on having babies. "
— Terry, 5/16/2009