From Here to Maternity

Emma and James have waited ages for one to turn up, then two come along at once. Not twins - but an adopted Russian tot called Yuri, and an as yet unnamed bump already wreaking its special brand of havoc. Not only are Emma and James overwhelmed by the crying, the crankiness, the fitful sleeping, the fussy feeding - and that's just the new mother . . . And not only does pregnancy make Emma feel completely sick and tired - of looking like a hippo and feeling about as sexy . . . But on top of that Emma and James are juggling the Queen of Interfering Mothers, the brother marrying An Unsuitable Bride, the combustible best friend with a broody husband, and the outrageous sister who'll do anything for fame and fortune. Emma and James are ecstatic at being parents at last but sometimes they wish that it was all a bit less . . . frantic!