I think because our first pregnancy was unexpected, I, in turn, didn’t have any expectations. I’ve mentioned before, but I took the whole pregnancy with Hudson one day at a time. I had a friend come to me and tell me that I had to buy “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” because it would help me feel less stressed over all of the changes.
I ended up reading that book from cover to cover because I love information! As soon as I started reading it, I felt better. I had a little bit of an idea of what to expect and that made the extra unexpected situations easier to deal with.
Now, what the book didn’t prepare me for was that everyone else was going to be an expert on my pregnancy and my baby. They all knew way more than I did. (Can you feel the sarcasm?) Or that’s how they all treated me.
And I know that people have great intentions and they just want to be helpful. But it is hard to go around for 9 months and have everyone telling you what to eat, what to avoid, how to sleep, and what to buy. I definitely didn’t expect that.
Most of the unexpected advice was great advice. Motherly instincts go a long way, but the knowledge I gained from other mothers who had “been there” was wonderful!
To celebrate the upcoming premier of the film adaptation of the classic parenting and pregnancy book, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”, Dr. Smith’s is giving one lucky Blue-Eyed Bride reader
1. a 6 month supply of Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment,
2. a $25 Visa gift card and
3. a set of 3 books from the What to Expect Series: What to Expect When You’re Expecting, What to Expect The First Year, and What to Expect the Second Year.
Two runners up will win a 6 month supply of Dr. Smith’s.
To Enter, you must “Like” Dr. Smith’s on Facebook, www.Facebook.com/DoctorSmiths and leave a comment on this post. Entries will be accepted through Midnight CT on May 14th, 2012. Winners will be selected at random.
What a great give away! I’m expecting my first in June so this would be perfect!
I “liked” the page on facebook!
I would love to win this. We don’t have kids yet, but I was just telling my husband that I can’t wait to buy What to Expect when we get pregnant.
Oh, I SO need What To Expect the Second Year! Count me in for the giveaway!!!!
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What a great giveaway! I have liked Dr.Smith’s page on facebook. We are expecting our first May 31st, and this give away would be amazing to win. I can’t believe how fast the past 9 months have gone! I think what is most nerve racking for us right now is just not know what to expect when our little girl is here! I am definitly going to go out and buy the “What to expect during the first year.” I think that will help us out a great deal!
Great giveaway! I already like them on Facebook.
We just got our first diaper rash and are in need of more ointment! Would love to win! I liked Dr. Smith’s page on Facebook!
I love Dr. Smith’s!
I would love to win this! Great books to have my my first baby arrives!
I’d love to give Dr. Smith’s a try!
I liked them on facebook.
what a great giveaway!
I liked Dr. Smith’s on fb
I “liked” them on FB! 🙂 And I’ve heard the same things about these books, which is why I haven’t broken down and bought them yet. 🙂
I liked Dr. Smith’s on FB!
I totally liked them on facebook and said you sent me!
I liked Dr Smiths on fb. Great giveaway!
I liked Dr. Smiths on fb (Jennifer Messner M). Thanks for the chance!!
I would love to win this giveaway! Awesome prizes!
I would love to win this! Our little man is due July 12th, and we have gotten our fair share of unsolicited and pushy advice as well! That along with “you are huge!” comments… just what every girl wants to hear! I know people don’t mean harm… but it is hard not to take offense when you are huge and hormonal!
I liked Dr. smith on fb 🙂 thanks for the giveaway!
I liked Dr. Smith’s on FB. Would love to read those books!
Great giveaway! I like them on fb too! 🙂
I liked the page on facebook! What a great giveaway- would love to win this!
What a fun giveaway!! I liked them on facebook! I hope I win!!!
I would love to win this!!! I hope a pregnancy/baby is in our near future and these books and ointment would come in handy!!!
what a great giveaway! i’m expecting my first this summer!
I like Dr. Smith’s on facebook via Chocolate & Carrots, LLC. 😀 Thank you for the giveaway!
I LOVE Dr. Smith’s! Babies are so different – with my son, this is the ONLY thing that works for him! I like Dr. Smith’s on FB- thanks for the great giveaway!
I am expecting in 2 weeks, so these books would be great for my husband and me!!
This is such a great giveaway. My husband and I are hoping for a baby in the near future and these books would be so useful!
I am currently expecting and cannot wait for this movie! I liked them on FB!
I loved the first book and what to expect when expecting. Like you, I love information and it totally made me feel better! Would love the next two books!
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great giveaway! I liked them on facebook a while ago. Great product
I liked Dr. Smith’s on Facebook!
What a great giveaway! Thank you!
Thanks, Erin! I, too, love information and think that this series of books would provide answers to so many questions that we all have!
Erin – this is perfect timing!! I am going to need the books and diaper cream this summer 🙂
What a great giveaway. Fingers crossed that I win.
Everything I’ve heard is amazing!!!!
As a mama to be I would love to win this giveaway! Liked them on FB 🙂
Another great giveaway! I “liked” Dr. SMITHS!
I’ve liked them for a while! 🙂 Just having had our second daughter, this would be fabulous!
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suh a great gift for my bestie who is expecting
I’m still looking for a great diaper rash ointment. I’d love to win this!
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I liked Dr Smith’s on Facebook. I’m excited to see the What To Expect movie!!
I love Dr. Smiths! I liked them on Facebook.
I have been wanting to try Dr. Smith’s. When we get a diaper rash, I always struggled to get it undr control and cured. I like them on FB.
I like Dr. Smith’s on facebook!! Great giveaway!
We just had our first baby, Mason Paul, in February. Aside from the what to expect when expecting (since I’m no longer expecting-ha), this would be a great giveaway to win! I “liked” the page. 🙂 thanks for the chance!
Great giveaway! I liked them on Facebook.
Thanks for the giveaway. I am a Facebook fan of theirs!