I got the ARC today, and three hours later I'm here advocating that this book should be a staple in your bookshelf, if your pregnant it will prepare you for what's to come in a way that I've never found in a book before.

"Mothers are made through time and experience."

I'm a mother of sex and when my daughter was born I learned that becoming a parent and parenting isn't the same. And through all of my children I've learnt so much about my strengths and resilience. I wish that I could have read this book during my first pregnancy to know that I'm not alone in this sh*tstorm. Because often we are bombarded by how amazing and beautiful a pregnancy is, then having the baby and learning how to take care of another life. Because if you thought that once you've mastered the baby, I'm glad to say you just leveled up. And parenting is amazing it really is but it's difficult too.

This book is REAL which is what I love the most about it, I'll come back to read it every time I feel like this is too hard. But also to have a good laugh and just to feel less alone in this journey, because every day I learn how to become a better parent. This book will also help you be kinder to yourself through this journey.

Excellent writing - immediately drew me in. I think this book is authentic and full of emotions that jump from the page and into your heart. I enjoyed the entire story. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.