The Handbook for the Busy Woman  
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             Table of Contents

Chapter One “Ready, Set...” - preparing yourself
Making a Family Plan
Mental Readiness
Healthy Eating
Nutritional Tips
Fitness Tips

Chapter Two “Preparing for the Munchkin”
How to Choose a Baby Doc
What You’ll Really Need from A to Z
Baby Shower, Registering, Announcements, Oh My!
Preparing Your Home
Tips for Stroller Shopping
Picking the Perfect Diaper Bag
Packing Your Perfect Diaper Bag
Preparing Fido

Chapter Three “Any day now”
Baby’s Room
Mommy & Daddy’s Room
How to Pack Your Bag for the Hospital
How to Handle Your Fear
Just for Mom

Chapter Four “Welcome Home Little One”
Baby Comes Home
Nursing Tips That Work!
Don’t Shhhhhh…
Feeling Sad?
Don’t Forget Dad

Chapter Five “We’re grooving now…”
Getting Out and About
Getting Your Body Back
Baby Sign Language
Room to Grow
Advice From Moms

Chapter Six “Let’s go”
Trip Tips
Flying With Your Infant
Home Away From Home

Chapter Seven “Chow”
How to Make Your Own Baby Food
Fussy Eaters
What Foods to Avoid During the First Year

Chapter Eight “Oh… ”
Good Stuff to Know
Cool Ideas
Some Final Thoughts

Chapter Nine “Home Work?”
References
Personal Notes Pages
Questions for my Doctor
Questions for my Pediatrician
My Fussy Eater’s Chart