Rattled: Surviving Your Baby's First Year Without Losing Your Cool

Clutter? Chaos? Exhaustion got you down? Perhaps you thought you had it all together . . . then your baby was born and your world was turned upside down. If new motherhood has you filled with doubt, guilt and confusion, this book offers companionship, hope and help - plus a lot of humor along the way. With practical advice and scriptural reminders, Trish Berg presents two pillars of motherhood: Keep it simple and keep it biblical. Relax as you learn that every mom shares your stresses and challenges. In the midst of sleep deprivation and Cheerios dust, you'll learn to savor the simple joy and privilege of mothering.

Practical Guidance and Encouragement for New Moms Women are waiting until they're well established to get married and have children. By the time they experience pregnancy for the first time, they're used to the workings of their world. But - introduce a child into the picture, and nothing stays the same! It's a God-designed, out-of-your-control, new life that could leave you with snowballing doubts...if you don't discover solid support and guidance. In Rattled , Trish Berg offers the sisterhood of mothers a sense of reality. You will relax, find your stresses and challenges are the same for all mothers; relish practical encouragement, and experience relief as you savor the simple joy and privilege of mothering!

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Reviewed by Kristin Dahl (Burnsville, MN), October 26, 2009

I am in the middle of this book right now and I have enjoyed it very much. I appreciate how Trish is always pointing to scripture as our guild in motherhood. The book is written very well (easy to pick up and put down as needed). I will probably check out more writings by this author.

Reviewed by Melissa (Findlay, OH), September 23, 2008

Great read during a new experience in one's life. Trish really helps to highlight the fact that there are always happy moments even when sleep is lacking.

Reviewed by Terra Hangen (Los Angeles California), January 20, 2008

Trish’s charming writing style makes parenting sound like fun, and problems solvable. The book is filled with insightful and sometimes humorous, sometimes touching, stories about her own family (she is mom to 4) and things other moms have told her. She offers so many good things in this book, like Mommy Truth No. 5 “You will make mistakes”, and goes on to write “I see true love and compassion in my children’s eyes.” One chapter to put into practice is Discovering Camp Palooza: Finding Fun In the Everyday. If you have a question for parenting babies, answers are here. How to establish good relations with in-laws. Whether to work outside the home. This is a great book for new parents to read.

Reviewed by Bobbie Randall (Wooster, OH), January 18, 2008

Trish Berg wrote a Palooza kind of book. Rattled is something outstanding of its own kind. It is a study of the leap of faith called motherhood. Her train of thoughts through the maze of motherhood makes her and her book instant girlfiend material. Even grandmas can take a trip down memory lane to those days of being rattled without losing their mind. It is a great Mother's Day gift. I want to buy one for my daughter and include photos of my "been there and done that" days.

Reviewed by Brenda Nixon (Ohio), January 17, 2008

I was privileged to read Rattled and found it an insightful book for new moms. The author did a great deal of research and offers facts, stats, and stories any parent will enjoy!

Reviewed by Karen Robbins (Independence, OH), January 17, 2008

Where was this book when I thought I was the only mother on the planet who was questioning her sanity? New moms can get encouragement and support and great ideas to help them through their new found career. New and experienced moms will enjoy the humor and the spiritual lift Trish Berg offers as well as she relates her tales of being in the trenches. A great read with valuable information

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Author: Trish Berg
Located in: Dalton, Ohio
Submitted: August 25, 2008

    Tell us a little about yourself.  I am a mom to four, ages 13 to 5. My husband, Mike, and I live on a 200 acre beef cattle farm in Ohio. Mike teaches junior high math and coaches junior high football and high school varsity baseball. I write a newspaper column, and blog from our century old farmhouse. I also speak nationally for MOPS and Hearts at Home.

    What was your motivation behind this project?  My ministry is helping moms simplify motherhood so they can get back to the joy of being a mom, the way God intended. (Psalm 118:24) I wanted Rattled to be the starting point for moms with a baby on their hip struggling to survive on 2 hours of sleep and still find the missing sock from the dryer. I also want to make moms laugh, and know that they are not alone on their mommy-journey.

    What do you hope folks will gain from this project?  Most of all, I want moms to know that we are all in the same boat. No one is perfect, though we fake it in public at times. We all make mommy-mistakes, and many days, only shave one leg during our shower before motherhood calls. I want to be real with moms-share my struggles and blessings, and journey with them. And, I want them to know that God loves them, and He can help you be the mom your children need you to be.

    How were you personally impacted by working on this project?  Wow, that is a tough question. I think remembering back over my early mommy years was a fun journey. I actually watched old home movies and re-read my children's baby books to spark those memories. I think writing Rattled helped me realize how fleeting motherhood truly is, and has helped me to enjoy each mommy moment I have, no matter how stressful or silly it may be. And, I also learned that I need cinnamon bun creamer in my coffee at 3 am when I am desperately trying to meet a deadline.

    Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists?  Oh, I love humor writers. I adore Patsy Clairmont and Liz Curtis Higgs. They are true gifts from God. And they inspire me to find the humor in my life and share that with moms everywhere. I also read a lot of fiction, Susan May Warren, Brandilyn Collins. As for parenting authors, I look up to Dr. Kevin Leman, whom I had the joy of meeting when he interviewed me on Focus on the Family sitting in for Dr. Dobson in 2008.

    Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know:  Know that you are the perfect mom for your children. I know that without ever meeting you because God said so the moment He made you their mom. Whether by birth or adoption - God spoke you into motherhood, and He will guide you, love you, and forgive you when you mess up. Be real with your girlfriends. Let your hair down. Share your heart with your children. And know that through it all, you will see God working on your heart and in your life. When I sign books at events, I always put Psalm 118:24, because I want moms to enjoy the journey they are on, wherever they are, whatever today brings. That would be my mission. Helping moms to enjoy their journey. And learn to laugh at their lives. I mean, seriously...when you find a sippy cup that has been missing for 3 months under your couch with solidified milk inside, or your child takes off his diaper and decorates the wall with what was inside, you just have to laugh.....kids can teach you a lot about patience, but they teach you even more about laughing.

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