Tuesday, August 21, 2012

What to Expect When You're Expecting 3-Book Giveaway [CLOSED]

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!


Smiles
*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.

Frowns
*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!

138 comments:

Unknown said...

I learned they have an article on everything you could ever need to know! Lilhottemomma@yahoo.com Amy

Unknown said...

I'd use them for me except pregnancy one for a friend. I just had my little one 6 months ago
Lilhottemomma@yahoo.com
Amy

Anonymous said...

I learned that HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin!

Mrs. Sanchez said...

I learned that hCG is responsible for morning sickness, something I didn't know before.

Very expansive site. :)

f_b_sanchez@yahoo.com

Mrs. Sanchez said...

I like you on facebook ;) Not sure if past likes count.

Mrs. Sanchez said...

I follow you on GFC.

Mrs. Sanchez said...

I'm following @whattoexpect

my username is @fstutoring

Mrs. Sanchez said...

I tweeted about the giveaway.

https://twitter.com/FSTutoring/status/238604482747957248

Mrs. Sanchez said...

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!

Katie Rose said...

I didn't realized until I visited their site but they have group forums for MANY different parenting stages, nice!

Katie Rose said...

I liked WTE on FB (Katie Lowsky Yaniak)

Katie Rose said...

I liked you on FB (Katie Lowsky Yaniak)

Katie Rose said...

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.

Learn to be a Mom said...

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).

Learn to be a Mom said...

I Liked What to Expect on Facebook.My user name is Narathip Wall.


polo_wataga at yahoo dot com

Learn to be a Mom said...

I Liked The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on Facebook. My user name is Narathip Wall

polo_wataga at yahoo dot com

Learn to be a Mom said...

Follow What to Expect on Twitter.

My twitter is @Canada_deal

polo_wataga at yahoo dot com

Learn to be a Mom said...

Followed your blog on Google Friend Connect.

polo_wataga at yahoo dot com

Learn to be a Mom said...

These books will be for me. I am a new mom. My friend got the fist book for me and it is really helpful.

polo_wataga at yahoo dot com

Learn to be a Mom said...

I posted the giveaway on twitter.

https://twitter.com/Canada_deal/status/238766167794282497


polo_wataga at yahoo dot com

Learn to be a Mom said...

I shared this giveaway on google plus.

https://plus.google.com/116918180479755107400/posts/EwDTqRu1r81

polo_wataga at yahoo dot com

Learn to be a Mom said...

I shared this giveaway on facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/narathip.wall/posts/338743376214965

polo_wataga at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

I learned that this a fabulous site for expectant mothers - keep up the good work

Unknown said...

I liked What to Expect on Facebook

Unknown said...

I like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on Facebook Elizabeth Matthiesen

Unknown said...

Following on twitter @elizamatt51

Unknown said...

the books would be for my daughter who is expecting her first child within 2 weeks

Unknown said...

I tweeted https://twitter.com/elizamatt51/status/238874017686237184

Learn to be a Mom said...

I tweeted today.
https://twitter.com/Canada_deal/status/239049578576506880

polo_wataga at yahoo dot com

Learn to be a Mom said...

I shared on google plus today. https://plus.google.com/116918180479755107400/posts/NShVu6qf5gJ

polo_wataga at yahoo dot com

Learn to be a Mom said...

I shared on my facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/narathip.wall/posts/408241525903182

polo_wataga at yahoo dot com

Valerie Ledesma said...

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.

vzavala8 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Valerie Ledesma said...

liked what to expect on fb as valerie zavala

Valerie Ledesma said...

i liked your page on fb as valerie zavala

Valerie Ledesma said...

following what to expect on twitter as january_love88

Valerie Ledesma said...

gfc follower as vzavala8

Valerie Ledesma said...

posted about this giveaway

https://twitter.com/january_love88/status/239383744610459648

Valerie Ledesma said...

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.

OzarksUSA said...

I learned some conception myths from the website.
OzarksUSA (at) gmail (dot) com

OzarksUSA said...

I liked the FB page for What To Expect.
FB: Amy kittymommy Marie

OzarksUSA said...

I liked The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on FB.
FB: Amy kittymommy Marie

OzarksUSA said...

I am following @WhatToExpect on Twitter. I'm @amynluv.

OzarksUSA said...

I am following on GFC. I'm Amy OzarksUSA.

OzarksUSA said...

These books would be for me. I'm not a mommy or pregnant yet, but hopefully I won't have to wait much longer. :-)
OzarksUSA (at) gmail (dot) com

Gale said...

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."

ecarian at yahoo dot com

Gale said...

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).

ecarian at yahoo dot com

Gale said...

I posted this giveaway on my blog here: http://suchfuntogive.blogspot.com/2012/08/easy-wins-low-entry-giveaway.html

ecarian at yahoo dot com

theveganwifey said...

I learned that they have books for baby's first years, not just pregnancy

theveganwifey said...

I liked what to expect on fb (Samantha Remington)

theveganwifey said...

I liked The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on fb

theveganwifey said...

These books would be for me!

Unknown said...

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.

Jessica @ At Home Take 2
http://www.athometake2.com

KHBride said...

I learned they have books for the first few years as well

khbride@yahoo.com

Vicki Lesage said...

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!
vicki at webcatalyst dot net

Vicki Lesage said...

I like What to Expect on Facebook
vicki at webcatalyst dot net

Vicki Lesage said...

I like The Hand That Rocks The Cradle on Facebook
vicki at webcatalyst dot net

Vicki Lesage said...

I follow What To Expect on Twitter (@vickimonti)
vicki at webcatalyst dot net

Vicki Lesage said...

I tweeted about the giveaway
https://twitter.com/vickimonti/status/242524866765529089
vicki at webcatalyst dot net

Vicki Lesage said...

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.

vicki at webcatalyst dot net

Unknown said...

I looked over the group forums - what a great resource!

Unknown said...

follow you gfc as Marci Naf

Unknown said...

I would love to read them!

kelly said...

I like the message boards.

kelly said...

I'd give them to my sister who just found out she is pregnant.

kelly said...

I like what to expect...on fb.

Amanda said...

I learned a few tips on how to prevent tantrums, which will certainly come in handy!

Amanda said...

I'm following @whattoexpect, I'm @pink_skyline

Amanda said...

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.

Christina said...

Liked both Facebook pages. Christina Gordon

Follow on twitter @cnordon22

A.Carmody said...

I learned that amber teething necklaces do help!!!

A.Carmody said...

Liked FB page What to Expect - Alysha ZaneskiCarmody

A.Carmody said...

Liked FB page The Hand that Rocks the Cradle - Alysha ZaneskiCarmody

A.Carmody said...

Followed @whattoexpect on twitter -

@AlyB_Designs (alybdesigns@yahoo.com)

A.Carmody said...

Followed on GFC as Alysha C.

A.Carmody said...

Books would be for me since we plan on having another and I am always learning more!

Kristie said...

I learned that when your embryo is just one month old, it's already gone through three sets of kidneys. Wow!!

kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

Kristie said...

Like What to Expect on Facebook. Kristie Morrison Donelson. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

Kristie said...

Like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on Facebook. Kristie Morrison Donelson. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

Kristie said...

Follow What to Expect on Twitter. @kdonelson. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

Kristie said...

Follow with GFC. Kristie Donelson. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

Kristie said...

I am not pregnant so that this would be a great gift for a friend. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

Kristie said...

Shared on Google+. Kristie Donelson.

https://plus.google.com/u/0/113959307577853916559/posts/cEF51T9m1hx

kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

Kristie said...

Shared on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/kristiemorrison.donelson/posts/456846601027388

kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

Kristie said...

Tweeted: https://twitter.com/kdonelson/status/243195999273750528

kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

Wayne Lecoy said...

Please Enter Me In Your
What to Expect When You're Expecting 3-Book Giveaway.
In Response To Your Mandatory Entry
Of Browse WhatToExpect.com and tell me something you learned.
I Learned Woman Go Through A lot
During Pregnancy
And It Can't Be Easy.
I Liked What to Expect
And The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on Facebook.
In Response To Your Question Of
Tell me if the books would be for you or someone else and why.
I Would Give These Books To My Cousin Who Just Became A First Time Mother In August.
Thanks For Having This Giveaway!!!

Were Parents said...

I learned amber teething necklaces are good for help with teething pain
wereparentsnj1@gmail.com

Were Parents said...

Like W2E on FB (Larisha Campbell)
wereparentsnj1@gmail.com

Were Parents said...

Liked HTRTC on FB (Larisha Campbell)
wereparentsnj1@gmail.com

Were Parents said...

Follow WTE on Twitter

Were Parents said...

Followed blog on GFC (Were Parents)
wereparentsnj1@gmail.com

Were Parents said...

The books would be for me (due in Nov!!)
wereparentsnj1@gmail.com

Francesca said...

Wayne FB entry.

Francesca said...

Wayne FB entry #2.

Francesca said...

Wayne last entry.

Beth said...

I learned that giving birth vaginally, it boosts the babys brain function!

Beth said...

I liked What to Expect on facebook (Elizabeth Lay)

violingirl417 at gmail dot com

Beth said...

I liked The Hand that Rocks the Cradle on fb!(Elizabeth Lay)

violingirl417 at gmaail dot com

phxbne said...

hCG is responsible for morning sickness

phxbne said...

Follow What to Expect on Twitter phxbne

phxbne said...

for my cousin who is due in November

phxbne said...

GFC follower Shelly

Jennifer said...

I learned that I have a lot to learn before my little one arrives!

Amanda said...

I read about the benefits of exercise during pregnancy. It's so important to stay active.

dandelionclover459@yahoo.com

Amanda said...

Completed: 1 entry: Like What to Expect on Facebook. Leave your username.

dandelionclover459@yahoo.com

Amanda said...

Completed: 1 entry: Like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on Facebook. Leave your username.

Amanda Travis

dandelionclover459@yahoo.com

Lmbrunken said...

I learner they have information from ore pregnancy to childhood

Lmbrunken at gmail dot com

Lmbrunken said...

Like what to expect on fb
LM Brunken

Lmbrunken at gmail dot com

Lmbrunken said...

Like the hand that rocks the cradle on fb
LM Brunken

Lmbrunken at gmail dot com

Lmbrunken said...

Follow what to expect on twitter
Lmbrunken

Lmbrunken at gmail dot com

Lmbrunken said...

Follow gfc
Lmbrunken

Lmbrunken at gmail dot com

Lmbrunken said...

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.

Lmbrunken at gmail dot com

Lmbrunken said...

Tweeted
https://twitter.com/Lmbrunken/status/243476557346267136

Lmbrunken at gmail dot com

Jenny18286 said...

I learned that how much you gain during pregnancy depends on your BMI. jenniferpeaslee at gmail dot com

Jenny18286 said...

I follow you on GFC - Jennifer Peaslee - jenniferpeaslee at gmail dot com

Jenny18286 said...

I'm trying to win this for my sister in law! jenniferpeaslee at gmail dot com

Jenny18286 said...

I like What To Expect on FB - Jennifer Peaslee - jenniferpeaslee at gmail dot com

Jenny18286 said...

I like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on FB - Jennifer Peaslee - jenniferpeaslee at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I learned that in 1997, manufacturers began making walkers wider so they’d have a harder time fitting through most doors.
sarahyurga@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I like what to expect on Fb as sarah Elston Yurga
sarahyurga@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I like the Hand that Rocks the cradle on Fb as Sarah Elston Yurga
sarahyurga@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I follow What to expect as @SarahYurga
sarahyurga@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

GFC Follower Sarah Yurga
sarahyurga@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

G+1 Sarah Yurga
sarahyurga@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

the "expecting book" would be a gift, the others I would use for my 6 month old little girl
sarahyurga@yahoo.com

blessnel said...

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!

blessnel said...

I like What To Expect on FB
Blessie Nelson
blessienelson(at)gmail(dot)com

blessnel said...

I like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on FB - Blessie Nelson
blessienelson(at)gmail(dot)com

blessnel said...

I follow you on GFC - Blessie Nelson
blessienelson(at)gmail(dot)com

blessnel said...

I follow What to expect on Twitter
@Bless_Eliz
blessienelson(at)gmail(dot)com

blessnel said...

Posted on FB
https://www.facebook.com/blessnel/posts/476740532344746
blessienelson(at)gmail(dot)com

blessnel said...

Posted on Twitter
https://twitter.com/Bless_Eliz/status/243554184891355136
blessienelson(at)gmail(dot)com

blessnel said...

Posted on Google +
https://plus.google.com/105718162545470936472/posts/VT8uRCzGfui

blessnel said...

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!

Nancy said...

I learned that the web site covers prepregnancy, pregnancy, as well as baby and toddler topics.

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

Nancy said...

Like WTF on FB: Nancy D- - - - - -

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

Nancy said...

Like TRHTRTC on FB: Nancy D - - - - - -

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

Nancy said...

This would be for my daughter as I am not having additional babies.

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

Savannah said...

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

savannahm1987@gmail.com

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