Jennifer Johnstone Lopez

Why I Cried Jennifer Johnstone Lopez

Enjoy an easy read of short, hilarious stories from hormone-fueled pregnant women on the brink of chaos - trimester by trimester - as they comically navigate their new feelings, aggravations and unexpected tears. Lots of tears.



From breakout author, Jennifer Johnstone Lopez, Why I Cried - Tales from Hysterical Pregnant Women is chockfull of short, laugh-out-loud stories from fun and relatable mamas during the most hormonal and downright confusing 9 months of their lives.

Though it's hailed as the perfect baby shower gift, you don't have to be expecting to find delight in this hilarious page-turner. If you've ever been around a hormonal pregnant woman, or if you ever were one yourself, this easy read will bring back long-forgotten memories, occasional laughing fits, and a sense of "sisterhood-in-motherhood" among the featured mamas. In the midst of all that pandemonium, you'll be reminded how important it is to find your mom-tribe and lean into them as you take on motherhood.

Are you ready to laugh your way into your next read?




Peer & Industry Reviews

"Lopez did an outstanding job on this adorable book. It's a must-have to treat yourself or an absolutely perfect gift for a newly pregnant friend or family member."

-Jenny Gallard & Wendy Davis, Pure Motherhood Co.



"I was eating lunch when I started looking through this - I nearly choked on my fish cakes!: p Funnnnnyyy!"

-Christina Engela, Author




"Pregnancy is a wild ride from start to finish, there's no doubt about it. Lopez manages to capture the absurdity that can ensue in a personal and refreshing way that I, and I'm sure many others, can relate to. -K. M. Reynolds, Author & Mother



About the Author

Jennifer Johnstone Lopez is a mother of two kids, Cameron and Caroline, and wife to a serial entrepreneur, Ricky. She is also an international award-winning digital marketer, and co-founder and managing partner of Jalapeño Digital, an ad agency lovingly deemed her "third child." Jennifer loves to cook, entertain and tell stories. This is her debut book, though she is credited with many other published works including articles and blogs in her field, as well as poetry dating back to 2002.