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Give Your (or Your Friend’s) Pregnancy a Lift

June 1, 2007 by Susan

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Belly BandAre you pregnant? Or do you have a friend who is growing herself a new little bundle of joy?

If so, this contest is for you!

Do you (or did you) love being pregnant?

I hear lots of women say they loved being pregnant. But for me, although I’m so very thankful that this miracle is occurring inside me, it would be quite a stretch to say I love BEING pregnant. It’s uncomfortable and nauseating.

And of course there is the whole issue of what to wear during those wonderful waist-expanding months. Before I went to Italy I hit the maternity shops and dropped a bunch of cash, yet still seemed to walk out with only a few different outfits.

But I am lucky to have found a secret weapon that is helping control the number of new shirts and skirts I need — the Belly Band!

The Baby Be Mine Maternity Belly Band fills in the gaps — not only does it cover the growing gap between your tops and bottoms, but it helps pull you through those awkward stages at the beginning, end and after your pregnancy. At the beginning, it helps you cover up your unbuttoned pre-pregnancy pants. Near the end it helps conceal your belly as even your maternity shirts become too short. And then it helps bring you back to your favorite pre-pregnancy clothes faster.

As with so many of the brilliant products we feature here at 5minutesformom.com, the Baby Be Mine Maternity Belly Bands are mom-created.

And since we love supporting mom-run shops and we love giving you free stuff, we’ve arranged to send one of you your own Belly Band. (You even get to choose the color and style.)

Simply leave your comment and you will be entered in the draw. Also please send some link love to Baby Be Mine Maternity as a thank-you for sponsoring this contest.

We will announce the winner next week. (This contest is open only to US shipping addresses. Non-bloggers are welcome to enter as well… we understand you can’t link back, so if you just spread the word to your friends, that’ll be great.)

This contest is now closed. The winner is…

  • MommaBlogger from Homemaker’s Guide to the Galaxy
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Susan Carraretto and her identical twin, Janice Croze, created 5 Minutes for Mom in 2006. Susan loves all social media, but her top addiction these days is Pinterest.

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78 Comments

  1. Jovan Baccus says

    March 13, 2008 at 10:46 am

    I really like the different patterns of these bands that enable you to really have style. You can mix and match your outfits and layer them in a way that may be more stylish than your pre-pregnancy ensemble. New mothers don’t want to feel like they look awkward or chunky in layers during the most wonderful time of their life. With these bands they can express their style and show off their bundle of joy in a fun, trendy way.

    Reply
  2. Wendy Kumpf says

    August 31, 2007 at 9:42 am

    I have heard so much great stuff about these on pregnancy forums! They are new since my last pregnancy, what a great idea!

    Reply
  3. mikaela says

    July 9, 2007 at 10:11 pm

    i want one! my belly is killing me 🙂

    Reply
  4. Denise says

    July 6, 2007 at 11:14 am

    I could use the extra support, seems like a great idea. I am overweight and this would really add style and support. Thanks for the opportunity to enter!!

    Reply
  5. Cole's Mama says

    June 8, 2007 at 12:53 am

    I would love to be in this contest! We’re planning another baby in the next few months! What a great invention!

    Reply
  6. Christine says

    June 7, 2007 at 2:12 pm

    Count me in too! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Andrea says

    June 6, 2007 at 11:43 pm

    Count me in too! I would luv to have one of these 🙂

    Reply
  8. Michelle in MX says

    June 6, 2007 at 10:16 pm

    If it is not too late, please count me in. I’m right with you on the pregnancy . . . . this would be great!

    Reply
  9. Tammy :):):) says

    June 6, 2007 at 9:39 pm

    There is a dear sweet mommy in my daughter’s GS troop nearing the end of her 4th pregnancy who I would love to give this to. I’m sure she would never think to get something like this for herself when there are 3, soon to be 4, little ones that need everything!

    Reply
  10. Heidi says

    June 6, 2007 at 5:38 pm

    Oh, I’d love one of these. I borrowed a friends and used it in the beginning of my pregnancy but never thought about using them now towards the end…. yippie maybe I won’t have to buy new shirts for those last couple weeks!!!

    Reply
  11. Caley says

    June 6, 2007 at 4:57 pm

    I’d love one!

    Reply
  12. Naomi says

    June 5, 2007 at 11:01 pm

    I’m 32 weeks in and was just thinking this morning that I need to find some longer shirts, since my, uh, belly cleavage is showing too much these days… this looks like a great solution!

    Reply
  13. Julie says

    June 5, 2007 at 3:41 pm

    What a great idea! It would make your outfit pop, too!

    Reply
  14. LeAnne says

    June 4, 2007 at 3:20 pm

    I love being pregnant. Yeah, I had morning sickness before and I”m having it this 2nd time around, but it’s all for the life growing inside. They are my little miracles! Enter me in the contest!!

    Reply
  15. dee says

    June 4, 2007 at 2:10 pm

    I wanted one of those during my last pregnancy and definitely want one for my next!

    Reply
  16. Kilikina says

    June 4, 2007 at 1:50 pm

    I’d love to be in the drawing.

    Reply
  17. chris says

    June 4, 2007 at 1:47 pm

    I have some friends who would really like this!

    Reply
  18. Jennifer G. Miller says

    June 4, 2007 at 8:39 am

    9 weeks along and I need a solution like this! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  19. Staci says

    June 4, 2007 at 7:22 am

    Woohoo! I am 14 weeks pregnant and have been looking at these to get me through this icky transitional period. I would love to win one!! Thanks!

    Reply
  20. annaliza v says

    June 3, 2007 at 9:50 pm

    great idea!!

    Reply
  21. JessicaB says

    June 3, 2007 at 9:40 pm

    This seems like a great idea. Enter me!

    Reply
  22. Heather says

    June 3, 2007 at 9:18 pm

    How come I never thought of something like that??

    Reply
  23. lifeasamama says

    June 3, 2007 at 8:15 pm

    Oh my good friend would LOOOOVE one of these…

    Reply
  24. MikkiatUnderHISConstruction says

    June 3, 2007 at 6:04 pm

    I have a dear dear friend who just recently lost her 15 month old son. She is currently pregnant and due in August. I would LOVE to win this for her. Please sign me up!!

    Reply
  25. sara - The Estrogen Files says

    June 3, 2007 at 5:58 pm

    I just fuond out that I’m expecting #5 and this would be WONDERFUL! Count me in.

    Reply
  26. tabernardy says

    June 3, 2007 at 5:19 pm

    oh, one of these would be LOVELY!! I already have some pants that are getting uncomfortably tight and of course maternity doesn’t fit yet or would it look right.

    Reply
  27. Angela says

    June 3, 2007 at 3:50 pm

    Great contest! I read about these just after I found out I was expecting again, and have wondered about them ever since!

    Reply
  28. Erin Marie says

    June 3, 2007 at 3:47 pm

    I’ve been looking at buying me one. I’m not showing yet, but I will be soon.

    Reply
  29. Elizabeth says

    June 3, 2007 at 3:28 pm

    What a cute idea!! Sign me up ;-D

    Reply
  30. kailani says

    June 3, 2007 at 2:45 pm

    I have a friend who would love this! Count me in!

    Reply
  31. carol says

    June 3, 2007 at 2:44 pm

    I would love to have one of these to give to my preggo friends.

    Reply
  32. Carrie says

    June 3, 2007 at 1:14 pm

    This looks wonderful! I’d be happy to give it a try!

    Reply
  33. Jason says

    June 3, 2007 at 1:06 am

    For my wife…..

    Reply
  34. Caryn says

    June 3, 2007 at 1:05 am

    I’m currently preggers with my first and while I am so blessed to be having a baby…I can say it’s uncomfortable. Count me in as well!

    Reply
  35. Myrna says

    June 3, 2007 at 1:04 am

    Wonderful idea….Please enter me!

    Reply
  36. bebemiqui says

    June 2, 2007 at 9:31 pm

    Our church is a baby mill. Count me in

    Reply
  37. Janne says

    June 2, 2007 at 8:41 pm

    What a great idea!

    Reply
  38. Casual Friday Everyday says

    June 2, 2007 at 8:41 pm

    Awesome! I am not pregnant right now, but I could give it to a buddy for sure.

    Reply
  39. Jessica says

    June 2, 2007 at 8:37 pm

    This sounds great! COunt me in!

    Reply
  40. kelli in the mirror says

    June 2, 2007 at 7:23 pm

    That is such a great idea! I hated having my belly hang out near the end when nothing fit!

    Reply
  41. Kelly says

    June 2, 2007 at 7:08 pm

    I think this is a brilliant idea. I’d love to be entered for a chance to win!

    Reply
  42. Cherie says

    June 2, 2007 at 5:17 pm

    These are awesome! What a fantastic idea!

    Reply
  43. Karla~Looking Towards Heaven says

    June 2, 2007 at 4:45 pm

    I’ve heard of these, but hadn’t paid attention to what their purpose is… these are so neat!!!

    Reply
  44. Amber says

    June 2, 2007 at 4:24 pm

    I would love one. I have seen these and thought what a great idea. I also have friends that breastfeed and they are perfect for covering your after delivery tummy 😉

    Reply
  45. Casey says

    June 2, 2007 at 4:02 pm

    What a great idea!

    Reply
  46. Crystal Unrau says

    June 2, 2007 at 3:52 pm

    Those are adorable! I wish I had seen them when I was having kids! My sister is pregnant, she would love it.

    Reply
  47. Lacey says

    June 2, 2007 at 1:58 pm

    I have seen these and wanted to try them. I need to hide my belly from peeking out of my shirts.

    Reply
  48. MommaBlogger says

    June 2, 2007 at 1:49 pm

    I’ve seen those before, and they are so cute. I’m not pregnant anymore at the moment, but that can always change quickly. 🙂 I have a friend who is considering trying to get pregnant this summer, too, and I now she would love this.

    Reply
  49. Haley says

    June 2, 2007 at 1:23 pm

    What a great idea! I would love to have one!!! 6 months along with #1…I could really use this!

    Reply
  50. Stacey says

    June 2, 2007 at 1:17 pm

    6 months pregnant here with baby #5. You know what #5 does to a girl?? Yikes, you don’t want to know. Please enter me into this contest. 😉

    Reply
  51. Karmyn R says

    June 2, 2007 at 12:46 pm

    What a great invention. I know someone who really will need this in a few more months!

    Reply
  52. sandra says

    June 2, 2007 at 12:42 pm

    Me too!!

    Reply
  53. oh amanda says

    June 2, 2007 at 12:18 pm

    I coveted this during my last pregnancy! Fun!

    Reply
  54. Kassandra says

    June 2, 2007 at 11:30 am

    I have seen these and wondered how they really work. Thanks for the super chance to win!! I’m in. Currently 22 weeks pregnant with my 5th child and its our first BOY! 🙂

    Reply
  55. Reese says

    June 2, 2007 at 11:27 am

    I love this idea. Awesome!

    Reply
  56. Bad Sheep says

    June 2, 2007 at 11:05 am

    Such a functional invention.

    Reply
  57. Julie D. says

    June 2, 2007 at 11:03 am

    Sounds good to me 🙂

    Reply
  58. tuesday says

    June 2, 2007 at 10:48 am

    I love this! I am in!

    Reply
  59. My Quotidian Mysteries says

    June 2, 2007 at 10:40 am

    I loved being pregnant with #1, but each one is different!. This would be a great item to have for #2. Thanks for all the prize-love coming through your site. It’s SO fun!

    Reply
  60. Sarah says

    June 2, 2007 at 9:51 am

    How neat! These look fabulous! Enter me!

    Reply
  61. Ashley Nichole Navarre says

    June 2, 2007 at 9:45 am

    Currently 7 months prego here! Would love one of these cool bands! Thanks for all the great chances!!!

    Reply
  62. Cynthia says

    June 2, 2007 at 9:17 am

    My oldest daughter is pregnant. This will be perfect for her. If I don’t win, I am still going to purchase some for her.

    Reply
  63. Kari says

    June 2, 2007 at 8:42 am

    I would love to win one for my sister!

    Reply
  64. Karen says

    June 2, 2007 at 8:39 am

    Oooo! Look at that! I’m only a couple of months along and that would come in really handy!!

    Reply
  65. Heather says

    June 2, 2007 at 8:22 am

    Very cute!

    Reply
  66. Carey says

    June 2, 2007 at 8:14 am

    How cute! Where have these been for my pregnancies!

    Reply
  67. Allison says

    June 2, 2007 at 8:13 am

    I’d love one– even for now as I transition out of maternity clothes back to normal ones. But if I win, I’d probably give it to one of my many pregnant friends!

    Reply
  68. Adventures In Babywearing says

    June 2, 2007 at 1:43 am

    I would definitely like one of those for my next pregnancy… not thinking that will be in the near future! I’d probably give this one to Jaymi (Flip Flop Mamma) if I win!

    Steph

    Reply
  69. Rebecca Ann Cross says

    June 2, 2007 at 12:58 am

    Looks really cool!

    Reply
  70. Lauren says

    June 1, 2007 at 11:53 pm

    I could use one and I’m not even pregnant- I have a long torso, and every stinkin’ shirt eventually shrinks.

    Reply
  71. laughing mommy says

    June 1, 2007 at 11:10 pm

    What a great idea. I wish I had known about this during my pregnancies.

    Don’t count me in, I’m not having any more babies.

    Reply
  72. Tirzah says

    June 1, 2007 at 10:26 pm

    I, too am in the want to be pregnant again category! I am in! Thanks!

    Reply
  73. julianne says

    June 1, 2007 at 10:23 pm

    Very nice. My belly could definitely use one of those.

    Reply
  74. Celeste Cruz says

    June 1, 2007 at 10:04 pm

    Yes, count me in too! I love the versatility of these!

    Reply
  75. Tessa says

    June 1, 2007 at 9:49 pm

    I am going to tell all my friends, I have 2 that are PG. and I want to be 1 more time, just not yet. Anyway, I am in.

    Reply
  76. Gem says

    June 1, 2007 at 9:41 pm

    Woo-hoo! Another pregnancy contest! I’m in!!!

    Reply
  77. Aimee says

    June 1, 2007 at 9:26 pm

    This is SOOO smart! I wish I had these last year when I was way prego…but now my friend is prego and she will LOVE these! I’ll have to get one for when I’m prego again next year! These are just too cool!

    Reply
  78. Paula says

    June 1, 2007 at 9:03 pm

    What a great invention! I could use one!

    Reply

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