In her new book, "," journalist Judith Newman lends some humor to the unflinching truth about what it's like to be an older first time mom. Not unlike many women these days who are having children later in life, Newman was 40 when she had her twins. Her book is a diary of her experiences from trying to get pregnant through her sons' first 20 months. MSNBC.com chat producer Will Femia spoke with Ms. Newman on the phone about her experiences and observations of new motherhood.
Diary of a new (older) mother
In her new book, "You Make Me Feel Like an Unnatural Woman: Diary of a New (Older) Mother," journalist Judith Newman lends some humor to the unflinching truth about what it's like to be an older first time mom.