The Fab Mom's Guide: How to Get Over the Bump & Bounce Back Fast After Baby

by Jill Simonian

Overview

Bouncing back fast after having a baby is absolutely possible for anyone!

Affectionately known as The FAB Mom on-air and online, Jill Simonian uses her trusted and entertaining expertise to set expecting and new moms on a distinctive, no-frills journey to help them “get over the bump” and bounce back fast after having a baby. Jill’s frank tricks, somewhat against-the-grain tips, and laugh-out-loud tales involving famous names provide first-time moms a unique roadmap for managing and conquering the lifestyle challenges a newborn often brings.

The FAB Mom’s Guide offers a motivational style and practical solutions to inform, inspire, and empower even the most uncertain of new moms. From hanging an oversized mirror in your kitchen to opting out of nursing to spending entire days wearing only your underwear and beyond, Jill Simonian can help a new mother get organized, have fun, and feel in-control, happy, and reinvented within six months of having a baby.

Encouraging women to tune out the drama and arming them with useful talk and tools to minimize exhaustion and maximize focus, Jill uncovers and reshapes the status quo for how FAB (an acronym for: Focused After Babies) a new mom’s sense of self and life can truly be.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510715165
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	04/04/2017
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 7.60(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Jill Simonian is founder of TheFABmom.com and a national favorite parenting and lifestyle media personality. Every week, Jill discusses hot-topic family issues and lifestyle trends on CBS Los Angeles and is also a featured contributor for NBC’s TODAY Show Parenting Team, commentator for HLN’s “The Daily Share,” and contributes to a variety of popular parenting websites. She lives in Los Angeles, California, and has a blast keeping life focused and as close to fabulous as possible with her husband and two young daughters.

Table of Contents

Note to Readers xi

An Introduction … 1

Part 1 Why Bounce Back? 7

Chapter 1 Facts & Feelings 9

The Bumpy Backstory … 10

The Science of Bouncing Back 14

Boost Yourself Up for the Better! 17

Part 2 The Bumpy Months of Preparation 25

Chapter 2 Preparing Your Body for the Bounce 27

Use Your Boobs & Wear … Black? 27

Take Care of the Belly 33

Watch Your Butt 37

Chapter 3 Focusing Your Head & Figuring Out Your Space 52

The Perks of Secrecy … 52

Bye-Bye, Baby Gear! 57

Food, the Fridge & the Freezer 65

Dear Dads: A Frank Letter for Fathers 73

Part 3 Breaking in the Birth Months (Delivery through Month 3) 79

Chapter 4 Your Birth Brain 81

Make the Choice to Mom Up 81

F-Off to the F-Word! 90

Sanity Secrets: Swaddling & Scheduling … 94

Chapter 5 Your Birth Body 105

Shut Down the Milk Factory 106

Fake It? Make It! 119

Get Your Panties On … 128

Chapter 6 Your Birth Heart 136

New Love with Your Spouse 136

Loud Love with Your Baby 145

Tough Love with Yourself 149

12 Fast Fixes to Keep You Focused the First Few Months 164

Part 4 Conquering the Baby Months (Month 4 through First Year) 173

Chapter 7 Your Baby Brain 175

Pee? Yes. Pedicure? Absolutely 176

Ditch Your Duties! 180

Project Motherhood Begins … 183

Chapter 8 Your Baby Body 188

Naked Bathroom Fitness? 189

Kitchen Calorie Burning 192

No Babies In Bed! 196

Chapter 9 Your Baby Heart 201

The MOMento 202

Give, Make, Love … 206

Look Back to Move Forward? 211

5 Fun Fixes to Restore, Reset & Refresh 216

Part 5 Staying Focused for Good 221

Chapter 10 Failing Forward & Feelin' It 223

Low Days & High Heels 223

Bring Baby to Work? 228

The Most Fabulous Finds of All 233

Acknowledgments 239

About the Author 242

Editorial Reviews

"I don't know anyone else more passionate about helping women keep it together in the throes of new motherhood—Jill cracks the code for any new mom who wants to bounce back!" —Ali Landry, actress, television host, and cofounder of Celebrity Red Carpet Safety Event

"In this book, Jill offers creative suggestions for new moms that make us feel like 'us' again. Her humor, refreshing honesty and personal stories will stick with you." —Debbie Matenopoulos, cohost of Hallmark's Home & Family, cohost of The Insider on CBS, and bestselling cookbook author

"The FAB Mom's Guide solves the challenging issues for first-time mothers—things I wish I would've read about when I was pregnant. It's a must-read for any new mom!" —Jenn Brown, two-time Emmy Award winning sportscaster & television host

"We had so much fun reading The FAB Mom's Guide. Jill's warm charm jumps right off the page." —Erin & Ian Ziering, AtHomeWithTheZierings.com

"Jill Simonian always manages to be totally honest, hysterically funny, and inspirational when she’s talking about babies, parenting, and getting your mom groove back." —Rebecca Dube, NBC's TODAY Show parenting team editor

"Jill Simonian is the girlfriend every new mom needs—with helpful tips and her trademark humor, she’ll get you through the first few months of parenting in style." —Megan Sayers, senior editor at Babble.com

"Jill has a special and very approachable way of connecting. . . Her willingness to share real-life experiences really empowers new moms." —Becky Talley, editorial and social media manager for Right Start Baby

"The FAB Mom is an honest and hilarious book that feels like it was written by your best friend... If there's anyone who can make wearing a postpartum diaper feel fab, it's Jill!" —Emma Bing, lifestyle editor at WhatToExpect.com and daughter of What to Expect... book series author Heidi Murkoff

"Authentic, approachable, and encouraging, Jill provides comfort (with a side of humor!) as we face pressures and the sometimes challenging decisions we must make as new moms. I wish this book was around when I became a mom six years ago! This is a perfect read for any new mom who needs to be reminded that she is doing her very best and that she too will bounce back!" —Lindsay Pinchuk, founder and CEO of Bump Club and Beyond

"Jill Simonian is one of very favorite mom writers! She's funny and smart—the kind of woman you want to sit down and have a glass of wine with. She dishes on motherhood in all its awesome craziness and we so appreciate her honesty." —Cerentha Harris, editor of Mom.me

"I don't know anyone else more passionate about helping women keep it together in the throes of new motherhood—Jill cracks the code for any new mom who wants to bounce back!" —Ali Landry, actress, television host, and cofounder of Celebrity Red Carpet Safety Event

"In this book, Jill offers creative suggestions for new moms that make us feel like 'us' again. Her humor, refreshing honesty and personal stories will stick with you." —Debbie Matenopoulos, cohost of Hallmark's Home & Family, cohost of The Insider on CBS, and bestselling cookbook author

"The FAB Mom's Guide solves the challenging issues for first-time mothers—things I wish I would've read about when I was pregnant. It's a must-read for any new mom!" —Jenn Brown, two-time Emmy Award winning sportscaster & television host

"We had so much fun reading The FAB Mom's Guide. Jill's warm charm jumps right off the page." —Erin & Ian Ziering, AtHomeWithTheZierings.com

"Jill Simonian always manages to be totally honest, hysterically funny, and inspirational when she’s talking about babies, parenting, and getting your mom groove back." —Rebecca Dube, NBC's TODAY Show parenting team editor

"Jill Simonian is the girlfriend every new mom needs—with helpful tips and her trademark humor, she’ll get you through the first few months of parenting in style." —Megan Sayers, senior editor at Babble.com

"Jill has a special and very approachable way of connecting. . . Her willingness to share real-life experiences really empowers new moms." —Becky Talley, editorial and social media manager for Right Start Baby

"The FAB Mom is an honest and hilarious book that feels like it was written by your best friend... If there's anyone who can make wearing a postpartum diaper feel fab, it's Jill!" —Emma Bing, lifestyle editor at WhatToExpect.com and daughter of What to Expect... book series author Heidi Murkoff

"Authentic, approachable, and encouraging, Jill provides comfort (with a side of humor!) as we face pressures and the sometimes challenging decisions we must make as new moms. I wish this book was around when I became a mom six years ago! This is a perfect read for any new mom who needs to be reminded that she is doing her very best and that she too will bounce back!" —Lindsay Pinchuk, founder and CEO of Bump Club and Beyond

"Jill Simonian is one of very favorite mom writers! She's funny and smart—the kind of woman you want to sit down and have a glass of wine with. She dishes on motherhood in all its awesome craziness and we so appreciate her honesty." —Cerentha Harris, editor of Mom.me

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