We've decided to celebrate Labor Day this year in a totally fun way – by celebrating those Mamas and Babies who have done some of the hardest labor out there! Welcome to the
Ready to POP! {a Labor Day Giveaway Hop} hosted by
So Easy Being Green,
According to Jenny, and
Viva Veltoro!
Each blogger in this Hop has a fabulous Mama or Baby prize for you to enter to win – so be sure to hop around to them all, including the
Grand Prize!
As many of you already know, I gave birth to a gorgeous baby girl back this past May after 22 hours of long, arduous drug-free labor! While I labored in my own clothes for many hours of it, I ended up changing into a hospital gown when I was getting into the heat of my labor (close to transition). My baby girl had to be monitored closely throughout my labor since I had pregnancy-induced hypertension, so it was essential that I had something on that allowed me to have the fetal monitors on me at all times. Throughout my intense labor pains, I never felt completely comfortable in the hospital gown since it didn't fit good and it wasn't really on me very well as I wiggled and braced myself for each contraction. Now looking back, I think to myself, if I could do one thing different, it would be to make sure I had comfortable clothing through the ENTIRE labor process, not just before transition.
Thankfully, Kristen from Butternut Designs on Etsy has put her talent to good use in making custom gorgeous, custom sized labor and delivery gowns that follow strict hospital guidelines with easy arm and back access. With beautiful black lace trim and a stylish sash for a more fitted look, Butternut Designs' Happy Mommy Labor and Delivery gowns (ARV: $55) will not only keep you comfortable throughout your labor, they will give you a sense of style for your first pictures with baby that a hospital gown just can't compare to!
Talk about stylish! Check out this gorgeous Happy Mommy Labor and Delivery gown in black with black lace trim!
BUY IT
You can learn more about the Happy Mommy Labor and Delivery gown and all of the other great maternity clothing that Kristen from Butternut Designs offers by checking out her Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ButternutDesigns.
WIN IT
One lucky winner will receive a Happy Mommy Labor and Delivery gown with black lace trim in the gown color, size and sash color of their choice!
Now, be sure to hop over to enter to win the
amazing Grand Prize for Ready to POP!
One lucky reader is going to win an adorable
2 Red Hens Diaper Bag, a fabulous set of
Buttons Diapers – an All-in-Two Cloth Diapers System, and an absoutely beautiful
CatBirdBaby Pikkolo Baby Carrier!
What are you waiting for!? Go Enter Now!
According to Jenny, Viva Veltoro, So Easy Being Green, the Blogging Mamas Network, and the Ready to POP! participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.
Yes find out the gender before birth!!!
ReplyDeleteFor me I think it helps with bonding :D
I'm due in November and found out... I feel like it helps make things that much more "real" and definitely helps with the bonding and preparing!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to wait until the birth, but my husband wanted to find out, for practical reasons, so we did. He likes to be prepared ahead of time, and he doesn't like to talk about names until we know the gender.
ReplyDeleteYes I would want to know the gender that way I can be prepared. I want to get to know my baby as soon as possible everything about the person inside of me. :)
ReplyDeleteI found out with my first and will find out this week with our second.
ReplyDeleteFind out during pregnancy because it so much easier to buy what you need.
ReplyDeleteI want to find out at the birth. We'll be happy with either gender!
ReplyDeleteAngela Rhodes Ingles
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I did it both ways. But it was more fun finding out at the birth. My daughter is having her 1st child in January and they are waiting for the birth to find out the gender!
ReplyDeletelove finding out so that I can do the nursery and clothing!!
ReplyDeleteI definitely wan to know because I am a planner!
ReplyDeleteI would rather find out during pregnancy so I can fully prepare myself, especially financially. diesel_had_my_baby@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be able to wait 9 months to find out. I would want to know as soon as I could.
ReplyDeleteWe just found out the gender of our baby yesterday! There is no way we would have been able to wait!
ReplyDeleteI prefer to prepare, so I definitely want to know the gender long before the birth!
ReplyDeletei would want to find out during the birth but hubby gets too anxious and would want to know as soon as possible during pregnancy
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ReplyDeleteI would like to find out at a gender reveal event with the family. I think it would be a great bonding experience plus I can't handle the suspense
ReplyDeleteI would want to know so I could buy all the gender specific things ahead of time
ReplyDeletethe first- a surprise... the excitement and suspense of the experience.
ReplyDeleteat birth because it a surprise the one thing you no you will love most
ReplyDeleteI'd find out so I know what colors to buy and if I need ruffles or not
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We decided to find out because my husband really wanted to know! I could have been surprised but didn't feel strongly enough either way for it to matter to me. We are expecting our first, a little girl, due in December. Knowing has made it easier to pick some things out hehe
ReplyDeleteI would want to know the gender of my baby while pregnant so I can buy things pertaining to the particular sex rather than buying all gender neutral things.
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