Happy Baby, is a 2004 novel by Stephen Elliott.Theo is addicted to sadomasochism. He insists on being hurt - whether by one he loves or by a professional dominatrix. Theo is a victim of the child welfare system. Told in reverse chronological order, 'Happy Baby' begins when 36-year-old Theo returns to Chicago after six years away, to visit an ex-girlfriend called Maria. He knows Maria from their years growing up together in a state institution, where Theo was sent aged thirteen after his abusive father was killed and his mother died from multiple sclerosis. Theo then drifts into relationships with women who are willing to abuse him.His need for pain stems from the brutal treatment he received as a child in state custody. He recalls the memory of Mr. Gracie, a paedophile caseworker who regularly raped him when he was aged twelve but also protected him from the other boys. Elliott explores the psychology of child sexual abuse and physical abuse. See alsoPedophilia and child sexual abuse in fiction (boys)

This is not a silver-bullet solution, but a real world account of what it takes to become pregnant, and what can be done to increase the chance of having a happy and healthy baby (and parents).

We don't know whose child or dog this is, but here is a very cute set of photos from someone who has a very happy dog and baby.

More free shampoo, who can get enough? One thing I can get enough of is baby samples. Every since sending in for a baby sample, I've been bombarded with baby diapers, baby coupons, we even just received a big box of formula in the mail, I don't even have a baby! (View Baby Samples) Now if that could be shampoo from Loreal, I'd be happy.

Chris Noth and long-time girlfriend Tara Wilson have welcomed a son. “I am happy to confirm that Chris Noth and Tara Wilson are the proud parents of a happy and healthy baby boy,” the rep said.

Speaking about getting married before having babies, Romney said that marriage brings " The most happiness you could ever imagine." There was silence in the large gym until someone in the back began to clap slowly. Mrs. Romney didn't escape the smart alecs in the crowd. When she said it'd be great to be back in high school, someone yelled: