where's the thread for talking about the book?

So any chance of knowing the latest sales figures? Also other technical data such as how many copies in the initial print run (so those with first editions know how many there were in that run), how many print runs there have been so far, if any errors have been fixed in later print runs etc.

WFHIS - Your copy may be unique, or then again maybe that entire print run was printed like that!

mine arrived from Amazon this morning. It's as addictive as the bloody website
so i was late for work

I went into our local Waterstones today and had to ask at the counter for the book. I was told it was not a book they stocked but they could order it for me . There was an awful lot of GF on the shelves though...

Ahem. My copy arrived yesterday, finally, but some of the pages are in the wrong order! The going back to work section starts halfway through another section and then finishes rather abruptly, but then is picked up later on...page numbers are all up the spout too.

Also, and much more importantly, I'M NOT IN IT!

Some mistake, surely?

Got my book today. I have been patiently waiting. It does make you laugh in some places. My husband came home from work and I started recounting anecdotes!!!

I am glad it arrived because it seems overnight that my daughter has been replaced by another child. She suddenly goes into sulk mood and there is a cupboard at the side of my fridge and she climbs inside and hides. I try my best to coax her out, but am becoming a bit concerned!!!

I'm double-counting the youngest as baby/toddler as she's just one and not-quite toddling - don't intend to have any more than 3!! Other 2 are primary and teenage (at nearly 16 she's almost human now)

only if I do too, housemum

(well, teenagers, primary school and toddlers. Don't have a baby any more. but I've had three )

Oh yes, definitely teenagers. (Do I get extra points for having a kid in each category??!!)

and I second the request for a primary school one.

I would also like to see a teenagers one. I personally have needed more advice and support wrt my teenager than I have ever needed wrt three toddlers.

(I'll compile that one if you like )

Got my book yesterday and so far I am loving it.

(thanks for signing it, MP, you wrote a lovely message!)

I love the fact that it suggests several different methods rather than just one rigid "rule"

I love the amusing quotes dotted amongst helpful tips. It had me rofling in my bed last night, dp was like this:

I think if non-mumsnetters were to buy it, they will find it hugely helpful and it is a bloody good advert for the site and our collective wisdom.

bloody well done (I must stop saying that, I'll get a reputation as a sycophant!)

During my insomnia last night, read up to the food bit.... and got halfway through that!

LOVE IT! Well done MP, in all honesty its fab! Can we PLEASE have a primary school children book in the same format as I am now entering that territory and Im scared!!!

Got mine from Amazon - have been sneaking peeks as have had hectic week - a book has to be good when you snort at the introduction!

DH already bored with me reading out snippets that I giggle at - oh, and it's helpful as well as funny! 3 cheers to MP for compiling a childcare book that isn't condescending or patronising

Little - ahem- here - looked at the "links" page and no mention of NCT under BF help? They aren't just for babies and pregnancy you know! (now takes off NCT local commitee hat...)

Are there any "wholesale" rates if I try to see if our local NCT members wanted to buy copies - was thinking along the lines of a donation to NCT per copy sold? Obviously I could just buy from Amazon and make them stick a quid in the collecting tin before I let it out of my sticky mitts, but just thought I'd ask.

Got mine today...... so far.... WELL DONE MP!!! Its ACE, loved Justines forward and your little intro - classic! x

Really love this book - how refreshing to have a book with real life stuff that includes all those sins (smacking, feeding baby chocolate buttons etc, dummies for 4 year olds) never dared talked about in real life! These things do happen and it's so good to know we're all normal and have each other to offer support.

Well done gals xx

I've got it too!

Have been browsing avidly over the weekend and am loving it!

Unfortunately I can't just read it in one go, which I so long to do... but he, you know, The Toddler won't let me!!!

Maybe I get a chance on the train to Scotland next week.

Since I haven't got the book yet - Amazon Prime my arse - I've reviewed the reviews

Got mine on Fri and had read the lot by Sun! Very good book, lots of laugh out loud moments (....can we go home now mummy, I really want to play with my penis......) and lots of sensible advice, without being preachy.

Even DH has been caught flicking thru it so it MUST be good.

Well done all

Haven't seen you in it in the first 32 pages Harpsichord

Mine has finally arrived from Waterstones Online. Only up to page 32 so far.
Looking great so far. I like the text size, easy to read. Pages seem to stick together a little, anyone else finding that or just my copy? I like the way the 'posts' are put in with the bold large text but still maintaining the reading flow.

Any plans for: Childcare: The Mumsnet Guide ?

I probably should have checked to see if I was in it before I wrote a big old brown nosey review
AM I in it??not that I care or anything