<\/p>\nMy friend Keri recently asked me what books (if any) I’m reading again to refresh my thoughts as we anticipate “birthing”:\/news\/2007\/the-labor-story\/ another baby. It is nice to not feel like I need to read *all* of them again, so here are the top five that I’m currently plowing through: <\/p>\n
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p{color:gray}. Photo: Lucy re-reads the classics.<\/p>\n
* “_Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth_”:\/news\/2006\/ina-mays-guide-to-childbirth\/ One of my very favorites, this has great birth stories and tips for natural childbirth.<\/p>\n
* “_Birthing from Within_”:\/news\/2006\/birthing-from-within-by-pam-england-rob-horowitz\/ Since we’re not taking a refresher birthing course this time, I’m taking the time to actually do several of the birth-art and reflection activities in this book.<\/p>\n
* “_Baby Catcher_”:\/news\/2006\/baby-catcher-by-peggy-vincent\/ More inspiring birth stories. (See “Jon’s review”:http:\/\/www.jonboyd.org\/reviews\/000073.php of this book, too.)<\/p>\n
* “_On Becoming BabyWise_”:http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/1932740082\/octothorppres-20 I’ve never liked the BabyWise vs. Attachment Parenting battle that seems to rage along with any discussion about this philosophy, but I think BabyWise probably better reflects my parenting thoughts at the moment. Just please don’t fight with me about it. :)<\/p>\n
* “_Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child_”:http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0449004023\/octothorppres-20 Although it took us many months to get there, this was ultimately the most helpful book on sleep for Lucy. (Jon calls the author Weissbluth, “Weisenheimer.” Now you tell me, who’s the weisenheimer?)<\/p>\n
I’d love to read some new books, too — especially anything that talks about helping a toddler share a room with an infant (which Lucy and Baby will eventually need to do). But mostly, I’m grateful to be a little more confident this time around. Who knows, maybe I’ll start writing my own book!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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