A Dude's Guide to Baby Size

Author: Taylor Calmus
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 059319442X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
The viral video star behind Dude Dad offers a humorous and heartfelt guide to helping expectant fathers survive and thrive during the wild ride that is forty weeks of pregnancy. Numerous apps and books exist to help expectant parents understand their baby’s development by comparing their unborn child to a raspberry or a stalk of broccoli, but Taylor Calmus takes issue with that. First off, your baby is not some wimpy little vegetable. Your baby is a hardcore little lug nut who is straight-up growing organs on a weekly basis. Second, how big is a stalk of broccoli? And what the heck is a kumquat? Clearly this situation calls for a better approach. Enter . . . A Dude’s Guide to Baby Size. • At week nine, your little shredder resembles the circumference of a guitar pick. • At week twenty-four, your budding jalapeño is the size of some concession-stand nachos. • By week thirty-four, your little lopper is now the size of a sixteen-inch largemouth bass that weighs four to five pounds! This book is full of fun facts about your growing baby, advice on how to help Mom-to-be, as well as ideas and encouragement for you on your journey from Dude to Dude Dad. Buckle up for a wild ride full of maternity metaphors, gnarly playlists for all the special occasions, new parenting tales, dos and don’ts for expecting dads, and even an entire chapter dedicated to beef brisket!

From Dude to Dad

Author: Chris Pegula
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101635371
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
Congrats: You’re going to be a dad! Now what? Dude, relax; you’re going to be fine. But it wouldn’t hurt to get a few pointers—a road map of what lies ahead. That’s what this book is for. From Dude to Dad gives you the need-to-know essentials on pregnancy, birthing, and parenthood, and how it’s okay to be scared out of your mind. You’ll learn what the expecting mom is going through during each trimester, how you can be the best partner and dad-to-be, and how to immediately start bonding with baby. Be prepared for the arrival that will ultimately change your life in the best way possible.

Diaper Dude

Author: Chris Pegula
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143110268
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
Dude, you're a dad now! Picking up where From Dude to Dad left off, author and founder of the popular Diaper Dude parenting brand Chris Pegula dives into the first two years of parenting and furthers his deeply held belief that you don't have to lose yourself when you become a father. Once again written in Pegula's everyman voice and filled with humorous takes on fatherhood from the front lines, the book is an easy-to-read resource for new dads, combining hard-won lessons learned, pitfalls to avoid, and practical advice from a dude who hasn't lost his identity (or his sanity). Filled with useful information, hilarious stories of dad madness, a little psychology and science, and engaging sidebars, Diaper Dude covers everything from bonding, babyproofing, and when you'll have sex again to toddlerhood, tantrums, and tag-teaming with your partner to cover all the bases while staying (somewhat) sane. **Winner, Family Choice Award! **Winner, National Parenting Product Award!

Sidekick

Author: Brigham Berthold
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999822517
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
Packed with practical tips, and over 20 illustrations, this book is the perfect guide to help men thrive during pregnancy. This book will make you a support champion. Because you, my man, are the sidekick.

The Dudes' Guide to Pregnancy

Author: Bill Lloyd
Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style
ISBN: 0446537330
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 159

Book Description
When a couple gets pregnant, typically, the first thing the mother-to-be does is rush out to the bookstore to buy the various pregnancy bibles. But how is the expectant father supposed to know what to expect? He could wait in the dark and take his cues from his partner, or he could prepare himself for anything and everything by seeking the counsel of two regular dudes, who have climbed the steep learning curve (and lived to tell) that comes when having a baby. The Dude's Guide to Pregnancy dispenses irreverent, honest, practical advice for the expectant father in an easy-to-understand--and often hilarious--man-to-man format. Taking you through the entire nine month process, the Dudes offer advice on what to expect from your newly pregnant wife (paranoia, morning sickness, enlarged breasts, no sex); the dos and don'ts of dealing with your wife's body and mood changes, your mother-in-law and other family members; and the nitty-gritty details of what is expected of you and how your life will be changing during the next 40 weeks. The Dude's Guide to Pregnancy gives twenty-something to forty-something men the indespensible tools and advice they need to maneuver the many ups and downs associated with impending fatherhood.

What He Can Expect When She's Not Expecting

Author: Marc Sedaka
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1626367353
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
Marc Sedaka stood by while he and his wife endured endless rounds of drug therapies, sixteen artificial inseminations, ten in-vitro fertilizations, three miscarriages, and, finally, a gestational surrogate (“womb for rent”) who carried their twin girls to term. He was as supportive and loving as he could be, but he really wished he’d had a book like What He Can Expect When She’s Not Expecting during the process. Most books about dealing with infertility are geared toward women, leaving the man to his own devices when it comes to comfort and encouragement (never a good idea). With the help of his own infertility doctor, Sedaka provides straightforward guy-friendly advice on situations such as: What questions you should ask at the consultations. How to help rather than annoy. What kinds of tests you and your wife should expect. How to console a wife who appears inconsolable. How to enjoy procreation sex. Sedaka’s accessible, empathetic voice, combined with the fact that he experienced everything he writes about, makes this a must-have book for any infertile couple.

Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies

Author: Roger Henderson
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
ISBN: 1119977258
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
Practical, hands-on information for fathers-to-be Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies is packed with practical, straightforward information for fathers-to-be, covering all of the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy from a dad’s unique point of view. When it comes to pregnancy, dads’ roles have changed so much in the past few decades that expectant fathers don’t always know where to turn to for guidance and advice on this milestone event. Now they do! Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies covers: What to expect at doctor’s visits Tips for being a supportive partner during pregnancy and preparing for fatherhood Advice on birth plans, labour and delivery, and the first days and weeks of a baby’s life Packed with helpful information on the typical struggles and feelings expectant fathers face, Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies gives first-time fathers and veteran dads alike a wealth of useful information.

Diners, Dudes, and Diets

Author: Emily J. H. Contois
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 146966075X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 207

Book Description
The phrase "dude food" likely brings to mind a range of images: burgers stacked impossibly high with an assortment of toppings that were themselves once considered a meal; crazed sports fans demolishing plates of radioactively hot wings; barbecued or bacon-wrapped . . . anything. But there is much more to the phenomenon of dude food than what's on the plate. Emily J. H. Contois's provocative book begins with the dude himself—a man who retains a degree of masculine privilege but doesn't meet traditional standards of economic and social success or manly self-control. In the Great Recession's aftermath, dude masculinity collided with food producers and marketers desperate to find new customers. The result was a wave of new diet sodas and yogurts marketed with dude-friendly stereotypes, a transformation of food media, and weight loss programs just for guys. In a work brimming with fresh insights about contemporary American food media and culture, Contois shows how the gendered world of food production and consumption has influenced the way we eat and how food itself is central to the contest over our identities.

First Time Dad

Author: Steven Bell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951791414
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Are You Going To Become A Dad For The First Time? Congratulations! Learn All You Need To Know With This Practical Guide. If you are going to become a dad for the first time then you need to prepare yourself for that job. What better way to do that than with this amazing book in your hands. Fatherhood can be very demanding. You can surely expect some sleepless nights and smelly diapers. But you can make it easier for yourself. This book will prepare you for every scenario, and you will always know what to do. Find out what to expect from the moment you find out that your SO is pregnant. Starting with the stuff she will need to birth a healthy beautiful baby. Like what foods are best for her, what medical exams she will need, and everything else you should do to make it easier for her. Baby is born, what now? Don't worry, this book will especially help you with that part. Discover the best ways to care for your newborn. Learn how to make a longterm plan for the future. Changes happen fast, and you will learn how to quickly adapt to them. Discover how to keep and improve romance with your SO. With this incredible guide in your hands, you will make fatherhood look like a piece of cake. You will be doing everything right, and you won't even break a sweat! Here's what you can find in this incredible guide: Positive pregnancy test! What now? Learn what to expect while you are expecting, and how to prepare yourself for parenthood. Baby is coming! Find out how to take care of your SO during pregnancy and through delivery. Baby is here! Discover the best ways to take care of your newborn, and prepare yourself for every scenario there is. Aftercare?! When everything is done, find out how to rekindle the flame of romance and keep everything going smoothly.

The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant

Author: Jean M. Twenge
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451620713
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
Comforting and intimate, this “girlfriend” guide to getting pregnant gets to the heart of all the emotional issues around having children—biological pressure, in-law pressures, greater social pressures—to support women who are considering getting pregnant. Trying to get pregnant is enough to make any woman impatient. The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant is a complete guide to the medical, psychological, social, and sexual aspects of getting pregnant, told in a funny, compassionate way, like talking to a good friend who’s been through it all. And in fact, Dr. Jean Twenge has been through it all—the mother of three young children, she started researching fertility when trying to conceive for the first time. A renowned sociologist and professor at San Diego State University, Dr. Twenge brought her research background to the huge amount of information—sometimes contradictory, frequently alarmist, and often discouraging— that she encountered online, from family and friends, and in books, and decided to go into the latest studies to find out the real story. The good news is: There is a lot less to worry about than you’ve been led to believe. Dr. Twenge gets to the heart of the emotional issues around getting pregnant, including how to prepare mentally and physically when thinking about conceiving; how to talk about it with family, friends, and your partner; and how to handle the great sadness of a miscarriage. Also covered is how to know when you’re ovulating, when to have sex, timing your pregnancy, maximizing your chances of getting pregnant, how to tilt the odds toward having a boy or a girl, and the best prenatal diet. Trying to conceive often involves an enormous amount of emotion, from anxiety and disappointment to hope and joy. With comfort, humor, and straightforward advice, The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant is the bedside companion to help you through it.