Feb03

Annabelle’s Books

01:44 am on Feb 3rd 2006 BethTN

Actually this is Annabelle amid our books. Annabelle is almost 3 weeks old and only has one book so far — A is For Annabelle by Tasha Tudor (thanks Carpenters for the perfect baby gift.) Reading is a passion of ours…we each can usually be caught reading several books at one time. We hope to cultivate a love for reading and a desire for knowledge in our children.
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My current reading list is: Marriage to a Difficult Man by Elisabeth Dodds (Yes, my husband knows I am reading this book…he bought it for me ;-) This is an excellent book about the uncommon union between Jonathan and Sarah Edwards. I am encouraged and challenged by Sarah’s love for the Lord and love for her family. She was an incredible helpmeet to her husband, manager of her home, and mother and educator of their 11 children!
Raising Maidens of Virtue, A Study of Feminine Loveliness for Mothers and Daughters by Stacy McDonald. Excellent book for mothers and daughters although I would say the age level would be around 12 to 14 years old. My daughter is almost 7 years and I am reading parts of this book to her and we are studying it on a simplified level. Great devotional.
Beloved Bride: The Letters of Stonewall Jackson to His Wife by William Potter. Excellent book. I try to read everything I can on the wives of great men. This is an excellent book for that! Stonewall wrote many incredible letters to his wife Anna, filled with tender words that flow out so smoothly for a man on the battle field. Their relationship was one of rich love and covenantal faithfulness. I am absolutely amazed, challenged and encouraged by their deep love for God and understanding of His sovereign will. Their faith and marriage are inspiring.
I am currently not reading any pregnancy or lactation or childbirth books– shocking–but here are my highly recommended books for pregnancy and breastfeeding:

1.) The Naturally Healthy Pregnancy by Shonda Parker (if you are into natural health, homebirth, herbs - you will love this book. It is “the essential guide to nutritional and botanical medicine for the childbearing years…)
2.) Mommy Diagnostics by Shonda Parker (also a huge volume of information for mothers about the art of taking care of your family naturally. I would say it is a reference guide rather than a leisure reading)
3.) The Birth Book by Dr. Sears (This book gives the basics of birthing. If you are a first time mother, this book is essential. Throw away the What to Expect When Your Expecting books…and get the Sears books instead. I think he gives a balanced view of birth from a medical doctor perspective without being too medical. He lays out the pros and cons of every birthing routine and procedure.)
4.) The Pregnancy Book by Dr. Sears (a good basic introduction to pregnancy..balanced)
5.) The Breastfeeding Book by Dr. Sears ( good reference book as well as a good read through book on breastfeeding. Very similar to the same views expressed in the Womanly Art of Breastfeeding book)
6.) The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by the La Leche League (Excellent must have breastfeeding book. How to’s and why’s of breastfeeding.)

Further Reading:

  1. Shonda Parker Books Excellent and must haves for mommies— I ordered 2 of...
  2. The Maker’s Diet I mentioned that I was reading a book called The...
  3. Breastfeeding In Public Breastfeeding in public has gained notable attention here in our...
  4. Annabelle’s Birth I will be posting Annabelle’s birth story on my website....
  5. baby burning calories I was interested to find out that breastfeeding burns anywhere...

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2 Responses to “Annabelle’s Books”

  1. sarah Feb 6th 2006 at 01:03 am 1

    LOVE the picture!!!!! Your booklist sounds lot like mine, especially in quantity. Every once in a while it overwhelmes me so I go to my magazines until the feeling passes. Current magazine I am enjoying and discovering the greatness of for the first time, “Southern Living.” A great resource for innovative and cool looking decorating ideas that will not break the bank or look homely in the house. The downside… it takes FOREVER to read it!!!!!!!! Let me borrow the “Marriage to a Difficult Man” book when you are done, it sounds interesting. Aaron and I laughed about your comment saying that your hubby knows you are reading it. ja ja ja [laughter in spanish]

  2. sarah Feb 6th 2006 at 01:04 am 2

    Oh yeah, your little baby girl has a LOT of hair. Jessie is bald by comparison.

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