Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

THE FIRST DECISIONS

THE 1ST MONTH
Salad Days

THE 2ND MONTH
The Doctor Will
See You Now

THE 3RD MONTH
Spreading the Word

THE 4TH MONTH
Money, Money, Money

THE 5TH MONTH
The Lights Are On and Somebody Is Home

THE 6TH MONTH
Work and Family

THE 7TH MONTH
Entering the Home Stretch

THE 8TH MONTH
Making a List and Checking It Twice

THE 9TH MONTH
“Dear, It’s Time . . .”

LABOR AND DELIVERY

CESAREAN SECTION

GEE HONEY,
NOW WHAT DO WE DO?

FATHERING TODAY

Infertility: When Things
Don’t Go as Planned

Bibliography

Resources

Index