It Just Got Real

Excerpt from From Bump to Grind: The Secret Scoop on Labor, Delivery, and Early Motherhood. Having a baby should be one of the most joyous experiences of a woman's life, right? Many new mothers feel blurry with sleep deprivation, their partners are annoying, and they are seriously sick of living on cereal, wearing granny panties, and having non-stop visitors who only want to see the baby. If you feel this way, From Bump to Grind will help you recognize an important truth: new motherhood is tough. And admitting that does not mean you are a bad mother. Postpartum expert Sarah Workman Checcone gives you the inside story on what new motherhood is really like. Her words will reassure you. What you're feeling normal. And you are not alone.