"Showering Mommy & Baby" Giveaway Event! - [Bump] Babies Review & Giveaway

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Winner: Random.org #16 - Elaine

-Winner has been emailed & has 48 hours to respond-

[[UPDATE]]

So it's June 3rd and I JUST realized the winner NEVER responded back! I picked another winner just now!
random.org winner: #148 - Tara

-Winner has been emailed & has 48 hours to respond-

Huge Thank You to [Bump] Babies & to all of you who entered this wonderful giveaway! :)

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Renae Plant from Queensland, Australia is the creative designer for the [Bump] Babies. After becoming pregnant she was concerned that most people just thought she was letting herself go. She wanted to scream, “I’m not fat--[bump] on board!”
Disappointed to find that nothing catered to the first four to five months of pregnancy before the [bump] finally “pops,” Renae decided to create and wear her own maternity designs on her growing belly that reflected her sense of style and humor. That’s when [bump] was born!

Bump stands for:

• Baby
• Under 
• Manufacturing
• Process

Her designs are so popular that they have graced the beautiful preggo bodies of Gwen Steffani, Britney Spears, Gillian Anderson, Maggie Gyllenhall, Marcia Cross, Dayna Devon, Brook Burke, Jennie Garth, Jennifer Meyer, Amanda Peet, Tori Spelling, Jaime Pressly, Melanie B, Sarah Wayne Callies, Keri Russell, Jenna Elfman, Naomi Watts, Nancy O’Dell, Jaime Lynne Spears, Jillian Reynolds, Elizabeth Hasselbeck, Bridget Moynahan, Salma Hayek, Nicole Sullivan and Ali Landry just to name a few!!

Currently, Renae juggles three young children, her husband and soul mate, her talent management company and [bump] babies. Oh, and she most recently saved her kids local preschool Camelot Kids - so now she runs that as well. www.camelotkids.org!

We know that pregnancy is one of life's most beautiful experiences and we recognize that just because you are pregnant doesn’t mean that you need to lose your sense of style.

Renae kindly sent me the [Beach Bump] in Lime w/ Aqua to review! I was surprised when I opened my package I found two tanks, one in a S/M and one in a L/XL! :)
This super soft breathable tank is made with 100% cotton and has 3" side slit vents! I LOVE wearing the S/M out and about (I wear the L to bed)! I get tons of comments about how adorable my shirt and [Bump] is.

With Summer coming up it was great that Renae sent me a tank. In the Florida heat it's always best to wear as little clothing as you can get away with (lol), especially while your pregnant. Soon we will be going to the beach and I will definitely be sporting this adorable tank.

You'll be happy to know that [bump] also carries tees, yoga pants, tees for dad, and accessories.

Some of my favorites that I would LOVE to have are the:
[bump] baby under manufacturing process and the Hands Off My [Bump] Vneck.

You can wear the  [bump] baby under manufacturing process as a scoop neck or left it fall off the shoulder (as pictured) for a cute flirty look. Again, it has the 3" side vent slits and is made with 100% cotton so you can be sure to stay cool and comfortable. With the Hands Off My [Bump] you can be sure to let those "bellytouchers" know your [bump] is not public property! I for one hate people touching my belly so this T would have be perfect for me.
 

Buy it:

You can buy [Beach Bump] Tank for $44.00 right now! :)

Win it:

Win a [Beach Bump] Tank just in time for Summer right now!!

Here's how you can win it:

(PS:: PLEASE be sure to include your email in EVERY entry!! I need to contact you if you win!)

Mandatory first entry: Follow me on Google Friend Connect AND Follow Bump Babies on Twitter!
 
(Mandatory entry MUST be completed FIRST for any other entry to count!!!)

Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

1 entry - "Like" Bump Babies on Facebook. (Leave a post on their wall and tell them you're from doubledutymommy.com)

2 entries - Join the Bump Babies email list

2 entries - Become a Double Duty Mommy fan on Facebook: Click here. 

1 entry – Follow me on Twitter

1 entry – Tweet about this giveaway:

#Win an original [Bump] maternity tank from @bumpbabies & @jmercurio19 http://bit.ly/bumpb (5/20) #giveaway #maternity
(can RT tweet 3 times a day w/ at least a hour in between then comment again!)

1 entry – Subscribe to this blog by RSS and/or email (left sidebar. This will not show up if you are viewing my page with FIREFOX. Open an Internet Explorer window, please.)

2 entries – Vote for me on Top Baby Blogs and Top Mommy Blogs. Enter one separate comment for each site you vote on.

(You may click the link THREE TIMES a day. AFTER a hour each time.)

2 entries – Put my *NEW* blog button on your site (right sidebar). Leave me a link so I can find it. (Right side of blog. Leave 2 separate comments)

2 entries - Put my *NEW* "Showering..." event button on your site (site sidebar). Leave me a link so I can find it. (Right side of blog. Leave 2 separate comments)

5 entries - Blog about this giveaway. Blog post MUST include links back to Double Duty Mommy AND Bump Babies to count. Leave me the link in your comment.

NO BLOG??  5 entries - Post a FACEBOOK status update about this giveaway. Status MUST include links back to Double Duty Mommy AND Bump Babies to count. Leave me the link in your comment (ur page cant be private though :/ To get the link: Click on the time of your post and then copy the address bar link provided. CAN ONLY DO ONE: Blog post OR Facebook post!!!!)

Are you eligible for extra entries? You know who you are. Write "Extra entry 1", "Extra entry 2", etc. 

**No other monetary compensation was received for this review - [Bump] Babies sent me the Becah Bump tank to review at no cost. The views and opinions are strictly my own. Your results and views may differ.
Giveaway will close on May 20th, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST! Random.org will be used to choose the winner who will then have 48 hours to respond to my email before a new winner is chosen. Good luck!**

26 Weeks

So I missed my 25 week update. Not sure what I was thinking last week. As you may know we switched from the Birthing Center to an OB-GYN that works with one of the hospitals. We are a lot happier now so that's all that matters. It's an OB-GYN that has 3 women; 2 Dr's and 1 midwife, so I'll still get my may with how the labor and birth goes and John feels better that we're in a hospital (and honestly, I'm happier we're in a hospital too..). Other news is that I had to take my gestational diabetes test last week. Already got my results and we passed with flying colors so yay :) Me and baby are great (always knew we would be, hehe).
This week I feel like Kendall popped out more to the front and of course I'm getting bigger by the second :) Looking at my counter (on the right sidebar) I am completely freaked out that it says "about 99 days remaining". 99 DAYS! We're in the double digits now and that's sooooo exciting yet surreal.

As of last week Kendall began to hear us and she should now be able to recognize sounds like Saydie barking or even me yelling, lol. She's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of her lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when she's born and takes that first gulp of air. And she's continuing to put on baby fat. She now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches from head to heel! She even opens and closes her eyes and is learning how to blink.

I've been getting more and more tired lately again. Breathing is something I forgot how to do without trying, and John is constantly having to tie my shoes for me already. My back has been hurting the past... week or so and I definitely not excited about that. I didn't experience any back pain with Makenna at all during my pregnancy with her so this is something very new to me.
And lastly... the leg pain! :) I DID experience this with Makenna but really not until mid-late into my 7th month so the pulling of my ligaments this early has been horrible.

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-How far along? 26 weeks.

-How big is baby? Almost 2 pounds and about 14 inches!

-Weight gain/loss? 134.

-Maternity clothes? Just shirts. Just got a Bella Band because my jeans can't fit anymore. BUT to my defense I ALWAYS wore tight pants in the first place so it's not surprising that I can't wear them now.

-Stretchies? Nothing new!

-Sleep? Same ol'. She is not keeping me up (yet...)

-Best moment this week? Getting more

-Movement? 24/7 :)

-Food cravings? nothing comes to mind. Ask John... lol. I'm sure he can tell you something.

-Gender? GIRL!!

-Labor signs? None.

-Belly button in or out? Still in!! Hopefully it stays that way.

-What I miss? Being able to stand for more then 5 minutes before getting tired. Also, in those 5 minutes not having to pee 1 million times.

-What I am looking forward to? Finishing her nursery.

"Showering Mommy & Baby" Giveaway Event! - Madelaine Chocolate Review

The Madelaine Chocolate company has given me the opportunity to review a brand new product on April 1st! They are called Duets! They are the first double-filled truffles that come in four great tasting varieties.They come in Peanut Butter & Caramel, Milk Truffle & White Truffle, Raspberry & Peanut Butter and Raspberry & White Truffle.

My favorites by far are the Milk Truffle & White Truffle, and Raspberry & White Truffle!
The chocolate is extremely melt in your mouth perfect and paired the smooth white truffle it makes the perfect blend . The raspberry is not too tart or sweet so again it fits perfectly with the white truffle!

Madelaine Chocolate even has a Twitter and they hold Twitter parties where you can win some amazing chocolates and even the duets to try! So go and follow them so you can find out when their Twitter parties are and all their great upcoming promotions and products.

 Buy them:
You can buy Duets
4 Duets packs, each containing 10 individually-wrapped Duets.

$24.99!!! <--- an AMAZING price for how much you get!!

OR
Visit the Madelaine Chocolate website for all their other great chocolates!

**No other monetary compensation was received for this review - The Madelaine Chocolate company sent me "Duets" to review at no cost. The views and opinions are strictly my own. Your results and views may differ.**

"Showering Mommy & Baby" Giveaway Event! - Moody Mamas Review & Giveaway

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WINNER: Random.org #284 Kuparstwn!!

--Winner has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond.--

Thank you to Moody Mamas for this fantastic giveaway and to all of you who entered!!! :)

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So have you guys heard of Moody Mamas? It's a fabulous Maternity / Nursing clothing line that is made by two amazing women who wanted to make clothes that made women feel empowered, vivacious and sexy. At first it was never their plan to make maternity clothes since they were in their early 20's and had never been married - let alone had children.
After two long years Moody Mamas, Inc. was born in the spring 2008. They work with designer and Project Runway winner Christian Siriano (creator of the Fierce Mamas line) along with some of the most talented staff who help make Moody Mamas an amazing success.

 I have been given the amazingly experience to review their "Tiered Ruffle V-Neck" in coral from their new Spring 2010 line. I was (and am!!) tremendously excited about this shirt. The shirts I have cover my belly and yes they are comfortable but I still want to feel cute and sexy and with them... I usually don't. The "Tiered Ruffle V-Neck" threw all that "sack of potatoes" look out the window! It is completely form fitting and hugs my belly oh so perfectly. It's so stretchable there for still breathable. I love that I look so cute and everyone can tell that I have a preggo belly! Here I am at 25 1/2 weeks:

(here's a better pic of the ACTUAL color of the shirt... the two pics above were from my phone. yes HUGE difference in the picture quality, lol.)

Now let me tell you something that should excite everyone!!!!

The Moody Mamas spring line of fashionable and stylish maternity clothes hits the virtual racks 2 days ago (April 22nd) at Target, and you don't want to miss it before it sells out! With a devout following of Hollywood hot mamas Heidi Klum, Jessica Alba,Tori Spelling and Bethenny Frankel, Moody Mamas has done it again with creating a fabulous, colorful spring capsule collection  for expectant moms who want to look sexy and chic this season.  Each piece is inspired by the runway, from easy maxi dresses to adorable chiffon trim knit dresses. All boast the luxurious fabrics that are both soft and lightweight that gives every Moody Mamas piece the feel of relaxing lounge-wear.  Hurry and start your spring wardrobe today, the collection is limited in quantity, and you won't want to miss these affordable prices that range from $39.99 - $49.99 and even go up to plus size!  To shop the collection, click for Target here.

Buy it:
You can shop on the Moody Mamas website and receive a 30% discount on your first order valid through May 31st by using the code: MMDiscount
OR
Shop their amazing new line exclusively for TARGET for as low as $13!

Win it:

You can win a $50 gift card to the Moody Mamas website right now!

Here's how you can win it:

(PS:: PLEASE be sure to include your email in EVERY entry!! I need to contact you if you win!)

Mandatory first entry: Follow me on Google Friend Connect AND Visit Target and then tell me your 3 favorite pieces (in 1 comment)!
(Mandatory entry MUST be completed FIRST for any other entry to count!!!)

Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

3 entries - Join the Moody Mama's newsletter

1 entry - Follow Moody Mamas on Twitter.


1 entry - Fan Moody Mamas on Facebook. Also, please leave a comment on their Facebook page telling them where you are from!

2 entries - Become a Double Duty Mommy fan on Facebook: Click here. 

1 entry – Follow me on Twitter

1 entry – Tweet about this giveaway:

#Win a $50 Gift Card from @MoodyMamas & @jmercurio19 http://bit.ly/dr12be (5/15) #giveaway #mamas #maternity
(can RT tweet 3 times a day w/ at least a hour in between then comment again!)

1 entry – Subscribe to this blog by RSS and/or email (left sidebar. This will not show up if you are viewing my page with FIREFOX. Open an Internet Explorer window, please.)

2 entries – Vote for me on Top Baby Blogs and Top Mommy Blogs. Enter one separate comment for each site you vote on.

(You may click the link THREE TIMES a day. AFTER a hour each time.)

2 entries – Put my *NEW* blog button on your site (right sidebar). Leave me a link so I can find it. (Right side of blog. Leave 2 separate comments)

2 entries - Put my *NEW* "Showering..." event button on your site (site sidebar). Leave me a link so I can find it. (Right side of blog. Leave 2 separate comments)

5 entries - Blog about this giveaway. Blog post MUST include links back to Double Duty Mommy AND Sparkle Hearts to count. Leave me the link in your comment.

NO BLOG??  5 entries - Post a FACEBOOK status update about this giveaway. Status MUST include links back to Double Duty Mommy AND Moody Mamas to count. Leave me the link in your comment (ur page cant be private though :/ To get the link: Click on the time of your post and then copy the address bar link provided. CAN ONLY DO ONE: Blog post OR Facebook post!!!!)

Are you eligible for extra entries? You know who you are. Write "Extra entry 1", "Extra entry 2", etc. 

**No other monetary compensation was received for this review - Moody Mamas sent me the "Tiered Ruffle V-Neck" in Coral at no cost. The views and opinions are strictly my own. Your results and views may differ.
Giveaway will close on May 15th, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST! Random.org will be used to choose the winner who will then have 48 hours to respond to my email before a new winner is chosen. Good luck!**

"Showering Mommy & Baby" Giveaway Event! - KSS Maternity Review

I came across a wonderful Etsy Shop called KSS Maternity when I was shopping for maternity clothes. The great thing about KSS is that all her clothing is eco-friendly.

I was sent the "Pitter Patter Heart" t-shirt. The unique Bamboo fabric is 100% earth friendly! I've never worn or owned anything that was made from Bamboo and now I know what I've been missing out on. Bamboo made the shirt EXTREMELY soft and comfortable. KSS makes their shirts Form fitting cuts them a little long so you can wear it from beginning to the very end of your 9 months. I loved sleeping in my "Pitty Patter Heart" shirt. I thought the black would make me hotter especially at night but it's so breathable it kept me so comfortable.

Another plus is that they are made in a sweatshop free environment which always makes me smile. They sell a great range of sizes from Small-XXL.
Check out KSS Maternity's other amazingly cute shirts:

Buy them:
You can buy all the amazingly cute comfortable maternity shirts for only $25.00!!

**No other monetary compensation was received for this review - KSS Maternity sent me the "Pitter Patter Hearts" T-Shirt to review at no cost. The views and opinions are strictly my own. Your results and views may differ.**