Book overview Description Editorial Reviews There comes a time in every new mother's life when she realizes that all the pregnancy well-wishes and baby shower gifts left her profoundly unqualified for the realities of life with a newborn.

Who knew there would be so much crying--and how much of that crying would be coming from the mom? Bestselling author Dawn Dais believes that a vast conspiracy exists to hide the truth about parenting from expectant mothers for fear that if the truth got out, women would (1) stop having babies or (2) stop bringing them home.

Eschewing the adorableness that oozes out of other parenting books, Dais offers real advice from real moms--along with hilarious anecdotes, tips, and the encouragement every new mom needs to survive the first year of parenthood.