Ms. Conception

Good book. Liked it more than I thought. Took me a while to realize it was set in canada.. Good read for moms to be. Since I am a male I couldn't really relate, but I could see females really enjoying this book. This is a absolute must buy for any library,

I loved Ms. Conception by Jen Cumming, primarily because the book was almost a carbon copy of my similar struggle and the pressures that go along with working in a stressful, corporate environment.

This is the story of Abby Nichols and Jack Williams, a happily married couple that desperately want to have a baby. After trying unsuccessfully to conceive naturally, they decide to seek professional help, the infertility clinic. In addition to dealing with all the blood tests, ultrasounds, and stomach injections, Abby is on an emotional roller coaster. Luckily, Jack is practically a saint, as he struggles to ensure that they have the money to pay for all the tests and procedures, while providing Abby with lots of love and support.

Ms. Cumming tells a poignant story, with secondary characters that add some much needed humor and amusement to a disheartening situation. Jack's narcissistic mom and Abby's eccentric assistant are especially entertaining. Overall, this is a well-written, honest read with a very happy ending.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

I really enjoyed Ms Conception! It's a really well told story of one couple's journey through infertility and conception. There are sad and emotional moments but also plenty of laugh out loud funny ones too! I really liked the character of Scott! Would definitely recommend this to our customers! I loved it!

A read full of challenges and tests for Abby and Jack in their quest for parenthood. Many giggles throughout the read and a surprising number of teary moments for readers. A light-hearted and entertaining read :)
4 stars
*ARC received from the publisher

Very fast read. Covered the topics surrounding attempts at conception, infertility treatments, and full time work with humor and hope.

Women need more books like this! I appreciated the author's thoughtful and humorous, but always hopeful, approach writing this book. The openness and honesty of it all really resonated with me as the reader. Very easy to read, laugh out loud funny, and uplifting in the end; I highly recommend this book.

I received this book for free from the publisher Tryst through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

After the first few pages I was hooked! I loved Abby right off of the bat!

Blurb Abigail Nichols has tried everything from rash-inducing herbal creams to acupuncture in a desperate, last-ditch effort to get pregnant. Wedged into her iPhone schedule among new business pitches and rebranding design meetings is Abby’s ovulation cycle, along with potential opportunities for illicit afternoon quickies. With all of their hopes and savings on the table, Abby and her husband Jack enter the whispered world of fertility clinics. Along with a meddling mother-in-law, competitive pregnancies, and constant obligatory sex, Abby’s baby-track mind conspires to ravage her career, her marriage, and her sanity. One thing she knows for sure: a healthy sense of humor (and the occasional glass of red wine) is the best coping strategy. One thing she wishes she knew: whether it will be enough. Ms. Conception is an honest but light-hearted novel inspired by the ups and downs of fertility treatments and the emotional burden that rests on those trying to conceive.

Abby has babies on the brain. Her & her husband Jack have been trying with no luck. From trying a yam cream on her thighs to acupuncture to fertility treatments. Ms. Conception is a roller coaster of emotions.

While trying to get pregnant her work is suffering. People are talking behind her back, everything seems to be falling apart.

I have to say I love love loved Scott!! He definitely was the comedic relief. I love him!

Jack and his mother got on my nerves quite a bit. I warmed up to Jack towards the end when he started to stand up to his mother Marilyn.

I have to admit I got teary-eyed quite a bit just reading the ups & downs of fertility problems and the lengths Abby would go to become a mom.

Its a wonderful story and I loved it!

The backdrop of this story reads like the real-life journey to parenthood of many of my friends. The heartache, the emotional and financial investment, the long, long road. Cumming's characters are written with depth and interest. It was a very enjoyable read.