Diane Polnow

Baby Debate Diane Polnow

Is Parenthood for You? Are you truly ready to become a parent? How do you know if you're really ready to have a child? If you're like most people, you were raised to get married and have a baby. But is it the right decision for you? In this groundbreaking tell-it-like-it-is book, the author explores every aspect of parenting: financial, mental, emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual. You'll see the way you've been conditioned to think about parenthood. You'll find your true motives for it, as well as the secrets and myths no one else will tell you. Becoming a parent is the biggest choice of your life. Here is how to make it with your eyes wide open and if you decide not to have a child, you'll see how you can still enjoy a happy, fulfilling life. You'll discover very important things such as: * The true costs of raising a child * What men fear about parenthood * Your real reasons for wanting a baby - passion or pressure? * How pregnancy changes your body * How to prepare for rocky times * How to know if you and your partner are on the same page * What can happen to your sex life * The revealing Kid Challenge that will help you make your decision * How to get your kid fix if you decide not to - or can't - have children of your own Parenting is a one-way, non-stop unpredictable journey of a lifetime. Know what you're getting into BEFORE you become a parent.