The early years with baby and toddler will never be seamless - but they shouldn't leave you gasping for air either. Less struggle and more joy in your first years as "mom" starts here. It's all solid advice... "Sleep while the baby is sleeping." "The dishes can wait. They grow up so fast." "This too, shall pass." These clich�'s hint at a universal truth: Being a first-time mom is hard. You don't need to be told "it's just a season." You need a clear view of early motherhood and tools to help. With an unparalleled blend of encouragement and candor, author Lori Arnold holds nothing back in providing just that. This tell-all prepares you, not to take care of baby, but for the new life-stage baby brings. Beautifully weaving personal experience with expert advice, Lori prepares you to: - Cope with unexpected emotional mash-ups - Manage the transition from Mr. & Mrs. to Mommy & Daddy - Make career decisions with confidence - Navigate toddler traffic jams - Internalize what it really means to add "mom" to your resume - Plus, two entire chapters filled with tangible tips and strategies - And, a bonus comprehensive division-of-labor checklist Get ahead of the changes and challenges that are inseparable with welcoming a baby and teaching them through toddlerhood - and never forget - Jesus is walking with you through the soul-building growth and messy awesomeness intertwined with it all. Slash the struggle, start thriving, and pick up your copy TODAY.