Raise your hand if you've read What to Expect When You're Expecting. The first thing I did when I found out I was pregnant was buy the book. I was absolutely clueless about pregnancy and childbirth! And I greatly fear the unknown. The title delivered its promise: the book gave me the basic facts I needed to lay a good foundation of knowledge that I built upon while making my birth plan.
You can imagine my excitement when their partnership director contacted me asking me if I would like to work with WhatToExpect.com, the website associated with the book. He sent me What to Expect When You're Expecting, What to Expect the First Year, and What to Expect the Second Year to review and is giving away sets of those 3 books to 2 lucky winners!
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*Extremely informative. Every question you can think of is answered!
*Sequenced so you can read what you need to at each stage of pregnancy and childhood, allowing you to take each section at a time instead of feeling you need to read the whole book at once.
*Includes indexes for easily finding answers you need right now.
*Written in a tone informal enough to feel like you are conversing with another mother yet authoritative enough that you feel confident in trusting the content.
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*Although the authors try to be unbiased and merely factual with certain controversial subjects, it is easy to tell which side they are promoting. So these books are best for mainstream moms or new mothers who haven't formed any parenting opinions yet. However, the authors frequently repeat something I strongly believe: only you know what is best for you and your baby, and a choice is right if it feels right to you.
*Repetitive: many questions are answered more than once.
Two of you lucky readers will win a set of the 3 What to Expect books! Perfect for you new mothers or to give as baby shower gifts.
Mandatory Entry: Browse WhatToExpect.com and tell me something you learned.
1 entry: Like What to Expect on Facebook. Leave your username.
1 entry: Like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on Facebook. Leave your username.
1 entry: Follow What to Expect on Twitter (@whattoexpect).
1 entry: Follow this blog on Google Friend Connect.
1 entry each: Post this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, or your blog.
1 entry: Tell me if the books would be for you or someone else and why.
Please leave a separate comment for each entry. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, September 5. The winner will be announced Thursday, September 6. Please leave your email address in one of your entries so I can contact you if you win. This giveaway is open worldwide. Good luck!
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I learned they have an article on everything you could ever need to know! Lilhottemomma@yahoo.com Amy
I'd use them for me except pregnancy one for a friend. I just had my little one 6 months ago
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I learned that HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin!
I learned that hCG is responsible for morning sickness, something I didn't know before.
Very expansive site. :)
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I like you on facebook ;) Not sure if past likes count.
I follow you on GFC.
I'm following @whattoexpect
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I tweeted about the giveaway.
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The books would be for me! I will probably purchase them anyways if I don't win because, I am stocking up on baby books and Oscar are I are starting our pre-conception learning. I will finally buy the no-cry sleep solution by Elizabeth Pantley as well. :) It's been on my book list for awhile.
Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
I didn't realized until I visited their site but they have group forums for MANY different parenting stages, nice!
I liked WTE on FB (Katie Lowsky Yaniak)
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These would be for me, I've borrowed the first one, but it would be nice to have the first year and toddlers as well.
I have learned that at One Year Old you baby will need another vaccination, could include hepatitis B, Hib (haemophilus influenzae type b), IPV (polio), and PCV (pneumococcal).
I Liked What to Expect on Facebook.My user name is Narathip Wall.
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I Liked The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on Facebook. My user name is Narathip Wall
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Follow What to Expect on Twitter.
My twitter is @Canada_deal
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Followed your blog on Google Friend Connect.
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These books will be for me. I am a new mom. My friend got the fist book for me and it is really helpful.
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I posted the giveaway on twitter.
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I shared this giveaway on google plus.
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I shared this giveaway on facebook.
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I learned that this a fabulous site for expectant mothers - keep up the good work
I liked What to Expect on Facebook
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the books would be for my daughter who is expecting her first child within 2 weeks
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I tweeted today.
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I shared on google plus today. https://plus.google.com/116918180479755107400/posts/NShVu6qf5gJ
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I shared on my facebook.
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I learned that hCG is responsible for morning sickness. Wow this is good information to know about. So when I get pregnant I'll know why I'm throwing up every morning.
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liked what to expect on fb as valerie zavala
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following what to expect on twitter as january_love88
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posted about this giveaway
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these books would be for myself. im at the stage where i feel like i am ready for a baby. so i'll be keeping these and reading them in the mean time. I know once i'm done with them, i'll pass them on to a family/friend whom will benefit from them as well.
I learned some conception myths from the website.
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I liked the FB page for What To Expect.
FB: Amy kittymommy Marie
I liked The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on FB.
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I am following @WhatToExpect on Twitter. I'm @amynluv.
I am following on GFC. I'm Amy OzarksUSA.
These books would be for me. I'm not a mommy or pregnant yet, but hopefully I won't have to wait much longer. :-)
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I learned that the new health care law " requires companies with more than 50 employees to provide a nursing mom with a clean, private place to pump for up to one year after the birth of her child — and (thankfully) restrooms don’t count."
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This book will be for my sister-in-law, who is expecting her first. I'd just give her my copy but already gave that to someone else. (My little ones are now all over 4).
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I learned that they have books for baby's first years, not just pregnancy
I liked what to expect on fb (Samantha Remington)
I liked The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on fb
These books would be for me!
I added this to the Giveaway Central link up at At Home Take 2. Love it if you could add more of your giveaways there! I know my readers would love to enter.
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I learned they have books for the first few years as well
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I learned that babies tend to burp on their own after 2 months - which is definitely something to look forward to since my little guy takes FOREVER to burp right now!
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I like What to Expect on Facebook
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I like The Hand That Rocks The Cradle on Facebook
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I follow What To Expect on Twitter (@vickimonti)
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I tweeted about the giveaway
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Since I already have all 3 books (and LOVE them!) I would give the set to my sister-in-law who is trying to get pregnant.
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I looked over the group forums - what a great resource!
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I would love to read them!
I like the message boards.
I'd give them to my sister who just found out she is pregnant.
I like what to expect...on fb.
I learned a few tips on how to prevent tantrums, which will certainly come in handy!
I'm following @whattoexpect, I'm @pink_skyline
The books would be for me, because although I am not currently expecting, I plan on having children in the future. I'm soon-to-be-married and I feel that reading these books would help prepare me for what to, well, expect. I've also heard good things about the books.
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I learned that amber teething necklaces do help!!!
Liked FB page What to Expect - Alysha ZaneskiCarmody
Liked FB page The Hand that Rocks the Cradle - Alysha ZaneskiCarmody
Followed @whattoexpect on twitter -
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Followed on GFC as Alysha C.
Books would be for me since we plan on having another and I am always learning more!
I learned that when your embryo is just one month old, it's already gone through three sets of kidneys. Wow!!
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Like What to Expect on Facebook. Kristie Morrison Donelson. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
Like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on Facebook. Kristie Morrison Donelson. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
Follow What to Expect on Twitter. @kdonelson. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
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I am not pregnant so that this would be a great gift for a friend. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
Shared on Google+. Kristie Donelson.
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Shared on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/kristiemorrison.donelson/posts/456846601027388
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I learned that giving birth vaginally, it boosts the babys brain function!
I liked What to Expect on facebook (Elizabeth Lay)
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hCG is responsible for morning sickness
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I learned that I have a lot to learn before my little one arrives!
I read about the benefits of exercise during pregnancy. It's so important to stay active.
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I learner they have information from ore pregnancy to childhood
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I would keep the books for me I have an almost 2 year old and one more on the way. So they would both be a great reference for me. When I'm done I will pass them along.
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I learned that how much you gain during pregnancy depends on your BMI. jenniferpeaslee at gmail dot com
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I'm trying to win this for my sister in law! jenniferpeaslee at gmail dot com
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I like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on FB - Jennifer Peaslee - jenniferpeaslee at gmail dot com
I learned that in 1997, manufacturers began making walkers wider so they’d have a harder time fitting through most doors.
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I like the Hand that Rocks the cradle on Fb as Sarah Elston Yurga
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I follow What to expect as @SarahYurga
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the "expecting book" would be a gift, the others I would use for my 6 month old little girl
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I learned why toddlers love to play Peekaboo! For a brief time they believe if they are seeing something it exists and if they don't see it and then see it, it magically reappears!
I like What To Expect on FB
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I follow you on GFC - Blessie Nelson
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I follow What to expect on Twitter
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We are planning on a pregnancy now and we have no clue about what to expect. So these books will really help us a lot!
I learned that the web site covers prepregnancy, pregnancy, as well as baby and toddler topics.
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Nancy
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This would be for my daughter as I am not having additional babies.
Nancy
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I learned quite a lot!! I was reading some things about the vaccinations would love to win these books so I could learn more :)
Thank u for the chance
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