To have or not to have a kid -- Pregnancy : when a baby is going to come out of your body (one way or another) -- Expecting another way -- Sharing the news -- Panic! at the baby shower -- If you overthink things and you know it : selecting a baby name -- Showtime : the birth -- Social overload : managing well-meaning friends and family -- Nourishment with a dash of judgement : feeding your baby -- Not even alone in your sleep : managing lack of sleep -- Information overload : dealing with social media and conflicting advice -- I might actually be here to make friends : finding parent friends -- Securing your alone time : selecting childcare -- Required outings : managing doctor visits -- How to deal with never being alone -- The days are long, but the baby classes are longer : surviving parent-child classes -- Birthday parties : throwing them -- Forced socialization : playdates -- Attending kids' birthday parties -- All eyes on you : public tantrums -- Kids are loud : trying to find your quiet -- Bedtime struggles -- The great outdoors : how to survive the playground -- Food fights : eating out with your toddler -- I need you! Dealing with constant interruptions -- Babes in travel land : traveling with young kids -- Welcome to the jungle : starting preschool -- The more the scarier : expecting another child -- Reflection time.