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Authors: Michele Howe
ISBN-13: 9780787967727, ISBN-10: 0787967726
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: December 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Michele Howe

Michele Howe is a book reviewer for Publishers Weekly, CBA Marketplace, and CCM Magazine. Michele has published over 700 articles and reviews and is the author of Going It Alone: Meeting the Challenges of Being a Single Mom, Pilgrim Prayers for Single Mothers, Successful Single Moms, as well as Prayers to Nourish a Woman’s Heart, Prayers for Homeschool Moms, and Prayers of Comfort and Strength (from Jossey-Bass).

Book Synopsis

Spend a few quiet moments with these uplifting and heartfelt true stories of women who have discovered the joys, unpredictability, and humor of new motherhood. The book's prayers will give you the strength and comfort you need to face the daunting challenges and extraordinary rewards of motherhood.
"In this wonderful book, Michele wraps hope-filled words around the wild variety of thoughts and feelings women experience before giving birth. Her inspirational stories will stimulate your mind and bring peace to your heart as you await the arrival of your precious gift from God."
— Pam Vredevelt, best-selling author of the Espresso for a Woman's Spirit series, the Letting Go series, and Empty Arms: Emotional Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy

Table of Contents

Acknowledgementsxiii
Part 1Life Transitions1
1He or She?3
2Ball Baby6
3Weighty Matters9
4Just Concerns12
5Options, Please15
6Late Notice18
7Difficult Reminders21
8Body by Design24
9Sanctuary27
10Double Duty30
11Stay-at-Home Mom33
Part 2The Littlest Big Adjustments37
12New Moves39
13Desperation Detour42
14Body Wars45
15The Most Precious Commodity48
16Decisions, Decisions51
17Deep Breath, Please54
18Separate Ways57
19Costly Investment60
20By Grace I Stand63
21Picture Perfect66
Part 3Different Dreams69
22A Real Mess71
23The Opposite Sex74
24Minor Inconvenience77
25Detour Ahead80
26Two Views83
27The Perfect Child86
28Clockwatcher89
29A New Tradition92
30Wise Ways95
Part 4Nurturing a Voyous Spirit99
31Swing Shift101
32Instructive Introspection104
33The Tough Good News107
34Rest Stop110
35In Sync113
36Operation Baby116
37Vital Information119
38Remembering You122
39Another Bug125
40Rod of Correction128
Part 5Living Outside the Box and Loving It!131
41Double Take133
42Showers of Blessing136
43Little Differences139
44Super Mom142
45Imitate Whom?145
46Setting Sail148
47Under Debate151
48Shoptalk154
49Anniversary157
50Sequencing160
51Baby Lovers Wanted163
52First Petition166
Sources169
The Author173

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