Postcards from the Bump: A Chicks Guide to Getting to Know the Baby in Your Belly [Paperback]

Despite the abundance of parenting primers, no single book helped expectant parents focus on a key player in the process -- the developing baby itself -- until now.Postcards from the Bumpteaches parents to recognize the many cues babies give about their burgeoning personalities and what they'll be like once they've entered the world.

Here are true stories from moms, helpful tips, and how-to's -- from dressing your bump to planning a babymoon to learning what those cravings mean -- as well as simple, indulgent recipes like Gingerbread Patty Cakes and Dark Cluster Love Bars. The perfect gift for the mommy-to-be,Postcards from the Bumptakes the focus off the hardships, fears, and pounds of pregnancy and places it firmly on the babies.Ame Mahler BeanlandandEmily Miles Terryare columnists and theNew York Timesbestselling co-authors ofIt's a Chick Thing??andNesting, which have sold over 175,000 copies combined. They live in Texas and Massachusetts, respectively.Dallas Morning News, 4/28/09
“[The authors] offer wit, wisdom and whimsy in this lighthearted guide to those all-important nine months…Positive attitude, coupled with the duo’s breezy style give the book it ‘talking to a friend’ flavor. Extensive research, meanwhile, enabled them to pass on scientific insights into everything from bonding with your burgeoning bump to the reasons behind cravings.”