A short, but pointless story, in my opinion. A little self-indulgent tale about the first few months of motherhood, and a hamster called Hamlet!

It is said it takes a village to take care of a newborn and sometimes even that is not enough. The author, Stephanie Kepke, has written this story of new parents which rings which is so true. There is no sleep, no time, no energy, and definitely no relationship once the baby comes into the picture. There is only feeding and changing diapers and catching a short nap, if you are lucky.
Stephanie has written her scenes painted in humor and without going too overboard on the problems.
This was a fun, short read... with laughter and tears

A real life story of what a new mother feels after giveing birth. Every mom tries to be super mom. Cleaning, nursing and still caring for her family. Men feel left out, a woman feels overwhlemed. It could havew been longer, but over all a quick read.

Unfortunately didn't get to read before archived very sad

Quick, cute short story. I expected a little more than just a need to have a sexual release.

I loved this book I was hooked from the very first page the premise of this was interesting and had me hooked from the very first page. I loved this book I also loved the characters and the connection between the characters this was a quick read

I was surprised to find that this was a very short book- almost more like a slightly extended short story. That being said, it did capture quite well the stress and pressures of beginning parenthood, on both parties. The need to feel in control is something I experienced, and my husband exerted his own pressures on himself (and on me) that led to anxiety and resentment on both sides. We eventually figured it out, as this couple did, but it felt awfully stressful at the time!

Good read, I just wished it was a whole lot longer!

I have to say, this was a rather depressing read for me. As a mom, I completely agree that the first year was difficult, but I guess we had very different experiences. It’s not that I disagree with the struggles new moms face, but this book only focused on the struggles. There were a few mentions of smiles and milestones, but overall it focused on the exhaustion, changing body, and lack of sex. While these are often realities for new parents, I felt like it completely missed the boat on the good times - the shared moments and the intimacy that accompanies those moments.

Perhaps I was expecting too much. When I started this book, I thought it was actually a novel rather than a 36 page short story. I like the idea behind it, but I think in order for it to be a realistic look at the first year with a new baby, it would need to be expanded quite a bit. As a general work of fiction, I had a hard time connecting with the characters because I felt like this really just scratched the surface of what was going on. With everything they were going through I don’t feel like one great date night would be enough to make everything better.

Overall, I liked the idea behind it, but it missed the mark for me. Thank you, NetGalley, for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for this honest review.

This book was everything I believe first time parents feel, trying to balance everything and be mommy at the same time can be challenging. This is a book you will start and end in the same day. Absolutely beautiful.

A short but sweet novella about the ups and downs of the first few weeks of motherhood, the author was really able to draw you in to the story and the characters and I would recommend to anyone looking for an uplifting read.

Super read a very believable book that all parents will understand a super read and i just loved that it was from the fathers point of view.This is the first book i have read by this author and wont be the last would recommend.

I felt like I was transported back to the early days of when my kids were born, it was like getting PTSD flashbacks to the first year of no sleep, sex, constantly covered in food and you don’t want to know what else, lol.

Kepke definitely captured that delicate balancing act between the parents trying to fulfill their personal needs while ensuring the new baby has theirs taken care of as well. Somehow more often it seems to be tipping towards baby that first year leaving parents exhausted and on the verge of a nervous breakdown or marriage breakdown which the author portrays with admiration. I liked though that despite the challenges of having a newborn on top of normal life crises, Kepke doesn’t allow her story to get bogged down in negativity; she still found a way to shine a light into that stress filled tunnel.

As a parent taking a trip down memory lane she had my attention captured from chapter one as the story hooked me with characters and adventures I could relate to because trust me, parenting is one hell of a not boring adventure. At times it reminded me of conversations I’ve had with my friends who are fellow parents as we vent about the challenges we face and the joys that keep us going because the author manages to write with this personal level like she’s talking to you as a friend and fellow mom in the war to parent without losing your sanity.

The pace is easy, the humor will find you chuckling out loud, and the tears will come infrequently but at the end you’ll be glad you went on this heartwarming journey into parenthood.

Quick read about the effects a new born can have on their parents. The book was very real, situations were believable. The book was just enough, not too drawn out, not enough explanation. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book in return for my honest review.