Do I Look Like a Daddy to You?
Author: Skinner, Quinton
ISBN: 9780440509141
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 05 Jun 2001
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback / softback
It takes a baby to turn a guy into a man.br>br>Hard-won lessons of a first-time father - the good, the bad, and the big-time changes.br>br>"When I used to see a father holding a baby, I thought he was either a poor sap or else an bermensch possessed with talents and levels of forbearance that I would never attain. Now I live on the other side. I'm someone's daddy, and it's the best thing that ever happened to me."br>br>From pregnancy and childbirth through the whirlwind first year of fatherhood, Quinton Skinner shares the adventure of a lifetime- becoming a daddy - and loving it. Nobody said it would be easy. But if imminent fatherhood made Quinton sit up and take notice, baby Natasha's arrival was the making of the man.br>br>Here, with the infinite wisdom of hindsight, is his survival guide for first-time fathers everywhere, filled with hilarious anecdotes and practical advice on how to negotiate that critical first year of your baby's wonderful life.br>br>After a year of on-the-job training, Skinner explores-br>br>. Dealing with the pride - and panic - of your wife's pregnancy (see page 7)br>. To be or not to be (in birthing class) (see page 57)br>. The moment of truth in the delivery room (see page 77)br>. Finding romance after parenthood (see page 102)br>. Being the perfect dad while spacing out in front of the TV (see page 112)br>. The joys of sleep deprivation (see page 192)br>. Becoming a baby chef (see page 177)br>. Avoiding the poorhouse (see page 39)
ISBN: 9780440509141
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 05 Jun 2001
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback / softback
It takes a baby to turn a guy into a man.br>br>Hard-won lessons of a first-time father - the good, the bad, and the big-time changes.br>br>"When I used to see a father holding a baby, I thought he was either a poor sap or else an bermensch possessed with talents and levels of forbearance that I would never attain. Now I live on the other side. I'm someone's daddy, and it's the best thing that ever happened to me."br>br>From pregnancy and childbirth through the whirlwind first year of fatherhood, Quinton Skinner shares the adventure of a lifetime- becoming a daddy - and loving it. Nobody said it would be easy. But if imminent fatherhood made Quinton sit up and take notice, baby Natasha's arrival was the making of the man.br>br>Here, with the infinite wisdom of hindsight, is his survival guide for first-time fathers everywhere, filled with hilarious anecdotes and practical advice on how to negotiate that critical first year of your baby's wonderful life.br>br>After a year of on-the-job training, Skinner explores-br>br>. Dealing with the pride - and panic - of your wife's pregnancy (see page 7)br>. To be or not to be (in birthing class) (see page 57)br>. The moment of truth in the delivery room (see page 77)br>. Finding romance after parenthood (see page 102)br>. Being the perfect dad while spacing out in front of the TV (see page 112)br>. The joys of sleep deprivation (see page 192)br>. Becoming a baby chef (see page 177)br>. Avoiding the poorhouse (see page 39)
