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Thursday, September 24, 2009

#10 B.Y.O.G. Labor & Delivery Gown

Our next giveaway is hosted by one of my friends (in real life), Andrea, from B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Gown)! As in the B.Y.O.G.... in case you didn't know they're famous! If you haven't already noticed from the pictures the winner will get to choose one of their own Gowns!!
I know!?!
It's the best giveaway ever!
If you are preggers you need one of these (whether you win or not) and if you aren't expecting this will be the perfect shower giftie for the Mommy-to-be in your life.
One of my favorite stories about B.Y.O.G. is here. Warning have Kleenex close by. But before you read that inspiring story enter to win a B.Y.O.G. of your own!!
Here's how you win...
Main entry (mandatory): Check out all the B.Y.O.G. gown patterns here then come back to this post and leave a comment telling us the fabric pattern you like best.
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In addition to the main entry you can get loads of extra entries if you
~Follow the B.Y.O.G. blog or let me know you already do (3 entries)
~Follow B.Y.O.G.on twitter here! Or let me know you already do. Leave your Twitter ID in the comment. (2 entries)
~Tweet about the giveaway, can be done daily. Copy and paste this for the tweet: "Attn: Soon-to-Be Mommies!! Win a beautiful Hospital Gown from B.Y.O.G. from the @elislids Birthday Bash here http://bit.ly/WGhbt" If you don't have twitter you can FB for this one. (2 entries per day)
~Add the "Eli's Lids Giveaway" button in our sidebar to your blog or let me know you already did (2 entries per blog)
~Follow the Eli's Lids blog (2 entries)
~Become a fan of Eli's Lids on Facebook or let me know you already are (2 entries)~Subscribe to the Eli's Lids RSS Feed or let me know you already do (1 entries)
~Follow Eli's Lids on Twitter, leave your Twitter ID in the comment or let me know you already do (1 entry)
For every extra entry, be sure to leave a separate comment on this post! i.e. If you add our giveaway button to your blog leave 2 separate comments.
***Giveaway open one week! Ends Friday October 2nd 9:00pm PST***

Now I'll let you chat with Andrea:
Tell me a bit about your family...
Love to! I have been married for 14 years to my sweet and very adorable hubby Jeff. We have two boys. Jaden is 9 and already knows what he wants to be. An artist and professional skateboarder. He is always using his God given talents to paint and create beautiful works of art. Noah is 7 and is my little cuddle bug. He is fascinated by all living things! He is constantly catching weird bugs and tells me that he wants to have a house full of animals and creatures to take care of. Apparently we got his name right!
Why did you decide to create B.Y.O.G.?

(short version)
I wore the ugly, blue hospital gown when I had my babies. I felt very exposed, uncomfortable and unattractive in it. Come to find out, I was not alone.
(long version)
B.Y.O.G. came about in a dream. I literally went to bed one night and had a vivid dream about it! I saw the name, packaging and myself being interviewed on a television show...Oprah?? Ha Ha! I woke up in the middle of the night and wrote everything that I could remember about the dream down on paper. It felt like a fire was ignited in me. Over the next several months I began working on the first design and setting up the structure for the business, knowing the whole time that I did not have money to actually make this happen...God worked that one out! I can't emphasize this enough! I had a dream. I had no money or experience. I remained faithful even during the worst of circumstances and kept going one step at a time. Don't give up your dream!!! God is so faithful! You will meet obstacles, plow through, anticipate the next one and continue on with grace.










Who are some of the celebs who have worn B.Y.O.G.?
Past celebs include Gwen Stefani (this was an unforgettable moment.) Tori Spelling, Jessica Alba and Alison Sweeney from Days of Our Lives. I recently received an order from Sarah Michelle Gellar.
What are three must have items soon-to-be-moms should bring to the
hospital? (besides a B.Y.O.G., of course)

1. Non-slip socks.
2. Tennis balls to massage your back during "back labor."
3. Lip balm


Don't forget to enter all our current Birthday Bash giveaways...
...designer baby or toddler tee from Karen Eileen Designs here!! Ends 9/26
...vintage inspired cake plates from Suzie Says here! Ends 9/29
See the full list of giveaways coming the next 2 months here!

217 comments:

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Elaina M. Avalos said...

So...I'm not in this stage of life although I hope to be at some point. But I really appreciate what Andrea had to say about pursuing dreams. So, so, so encouraging.

And, the gowns are totally beautiful by the way!

Samantha said...

Why didnt I think of that!!! Seriously the thing i think new moms should bring with them is FOOD. I gave birth at 12:43am after being in labor all day. During labor you cant eat anything so after you give birth you are just famished. The cafeteris was closed and no resturants were open so I had to wait 6 long hours!

Kristin said...

All the patterns are lovely! Hard to choose. If I win, I'd give this to my friend who is having her second baby in early November. I really like the Love Birds pattern. But I really LOVE the one in the pics but I don't see it on their website. The green and gray one. My friend loves those colors so that would be the perfect one for her.

Kristin said...

I'm following BYOG on twitter now!
@kgroovy

TEAM PARKER said...

love the lemon drop! so girly! i am preggers, due in january and would love to win one of these. I'm now following you on twitter and will also add you to my blog list. What beautiful gowns...best of luck!

Kristin said...

Tweeted it!
http://twitter.com/kgroovy/status/4347345213

Kristin said...

I already follow ElisLids on twitter!

Kristin said...

I am already a fan of ElisLids on Facebook!

I Do Faces said...

1st of all... I have not looked at your blog in forev!!! Guess that's what having a baby does haha!
But I love this idea! I had my lil girl at home so I never got the chance to wear these cute things but I know my sil, who is due in Dec, would love a stylish gown!!!! I love that cocoa chanel one!!
Tasia
idofaces56@aol.com

PS I LOVE your lil boy holding the "I'm 3" sign!!! So cute

I Do Faces said...

I follow byog blog #1 entry
Tasia
idofaces56@aol.com

I Do Faces said...

I follow byog blog #2 entry
Tasia
idofaces56@aol.com

I Do Faces said...

I follow byog blog #3 entry
Tasia
idofaces56@aol.com

I Do Faces said...

I follow your blog #1 entry
Tasia
idofaces56@aol.com

I Do Faces said...

I follow your blog #2 entry
Tasia
idofaces56@aol.com

I Do Faces said...

Quick ? Do you save these gowns after you use them or do you throw them out? I couldn't find anything on their website about that.
-Tasia
idofaces56@aol.com

rachael said...

I'm having baby #3 in December and I'd love to deliver IN STYLE! Wow! I like the love birds and the one on your blog (and the main picture featured on the BYOG website - what is that pattern called?)... and "push out socks" made me lol!

rachael said...

I now follow BYOG blog!

rachael said...

I now follow the BYOG blog! (2)

rachael said...

I now follow the BYOG blog! (3)

rachael said...

mrswoodall follows BYOG on twitter! (1)

rachael said...

mrswoodall follows BYOG on twitter! (2)

rachael said...

mrwswoodall tweeted about the giveaway! (1)

rachael said...

mrwswoodall tweeted about the giveaway! (2)

rachael said...

I added the Eli's Lids Giveaway button to my sidebar (1)

rachael said...

I added the Eli's Lids Giveaway button to my sidebar (2)

rachael said...

I follow the Eli's Lids blog (1)

rachael said...

I follow the Eli's Lids blog (2)

rachael said...

I'm a fan of Eli's Lids on FB! (1)

rachael said...

I follow the Eli's Lids blog (2)

rachael said...

I subscribe to the Eli's Lids RSS Feed

rachael said...

mrswoodall follows Eli's Lids on Twitter

Anonymous said...

Cherry Blossom

Deborah
comfortjoydesigns AT gmail DOT com

Michigan Addy Ready

Mom McCoy said...

I love B.Y.O.G! It is something I have been planning to do when we have our second baby. This would be such a great gift for my pregnant sissy.

I can't decide which I like better...the Blue Lagoon or Havana Rose!

Lindsay McCoy

Monica Moore said...

I tweeted about this give away today! #1

Monica Moore said...

I tweeted about this today #2

Monica Moore said...

I follow BYOG on twitter #1

Monica Moore said...

I follow BYOG on twitter #2

Monica Moore said...

I am a fan of Elis Lids on FB

Monica Moore said...

I follow ElisLids on twitter.

Katie said...

If I were to win, I'd choose the cherry blossom pattern. So pretty!

Katie said...

Following BYOG blog (#1)

Katie said...

Following BYOG blog (#2)

Katie said...

Following BYOG blog (#3)

Katie said...

Following BYOG on twitter, @katieg8r (#1)

Katie said...

Following BYOG on twitter, @katieg8r (#2)

Katie said...

tweeted http://twitter.com/Katieg8r/status/4362254976 (#1)

Katie said...

tweeted http://twitter.com/Katieg8r/status/4362254976 (#2)

Katie said...

I have your button http://insearchofgiveaways.blogspot.com/ (#1)

Katie said...

I have your button http://insearchofgiveaways.blogspot.com/ (#2)

Katie said...

Following Eli's Lids (#1)

Katie said...

Following Eli's Lids (#2)

Katie said...

Facebook fan of Eli's Lids (#1)

Katie said...

Facebook fan of Eli's Lids (#2)

Katie said...

Following Eli's Lids on twitter, @katieg8r

Mary Preston said...

I love the English Rose: what a fabulous idea. I love these. I SO have my fingers crossed.

marypres(at)gmail(dot)com

The Blonde Duck said...

I saw that on Tori Spelling's show! How cute!

mom2boys said...

These gowns are awesome! I wish I could of had one with my last two labors. I love the Blue Lagoon gown!
Thanks

hottmomma_03(at)yahoo(dot)com

mom2boys said...

I follow your blog!#2

athompson said...

my favorite pattern is the cocoa chanel !!!! so pretty

athompson said...

i follow your blog 1

athompson said...

i follow your blog 2

Kim said...

love this one: Love Birds

Kim said...

follow them on twitter - kgail11 #1

Kim said...

follow them on twitter - kgail11 #2

Kim said...

follow u on twitter - kgail11

rachael said...

mrswoodall tweeted about the giveaway today (1)

rachael said...

mrswoodall tweeted about the giveaway today (2)

Sara said...

I love the safari splash. This would make a graet gift!
seraphou@aol.com

Unknown said...

My sister is having a baby soon and this would be great. I like the Cherry Blossom pattern.

Unknown said...

New Follower!

Unknown said...

New Follower!

Unknown said...

New Follower!

Meg said...

The Safari Splash is so cute it makes me want to get pregnant right now : )
gomeggo[at]gmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

First time on your blog and these gowns are too cute. Think the love bird gown in just adorable. Due in April but tend to be on bed rest for weeks so would be nice to do it in style.
Rachel K.

Rajee said...

. I really like the Love Birds pattern. I am trying to get pregnant. Wish me good luck

Rajee said...

Follower!

Rajee said...

Follower2

Rajee said...

Follower! 3

Rajee said...

follow u on twitter 1

Rajee said...

follow u on twitter 2

Rajee said...

follow u on twitter 3

Rajee said...

tweeted @momsfocus

Rajee said...

tweeted @momsfocus 2

Rajee said...

grab ur button 1

Rajee said...

grab ur button 2

Rajee said...

Facebook fan Rajee Pandi1

Rajee said...

Facebook fan Rajee Pandi 2

Cherry Blossoms said...

I love the Cherry Blossoms fabric!

CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail

Cherry Blossoms said...

I follow BYOG Blog!

CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail

Entry 1

Cherry Blossoms said...

I follow BYOG Blog!

CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail

Entry 2

Cherry Blossoms said...

I follow BYOG Blog!

CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail

Entry 3

Cherry Blossoms said...

I follow BYOG on Twitter @CherryBlossBaby


CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail

Entry 1

Cherry Blossoms said...

I follow BYOG on Twitter @CherryBlossBaby


CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail

Entry 2

Cherry Blossoms said...

I twittered here:
http://twitter.com/CherryBlossBaby/status/4385868550

CherryBlossomsDesign AT hotmail

Entry 1

Cherry Blossoms said...

I twittered here:
http://twitter.com/CherryBlossBaby/status/4385868550

CherryBlossomsDesign AT hotmail

Entry 2

Cherry Blossoms said...

I have your Giveaway Button:
peonieblossoms.blogspot.com

CherryBlossomsDesign AT hotmail

entry 1

Cherry Blossoms said...

I have your Giveaway Button:
peonieblossoms.blogspot.com

CherryBlossomsDesign AT hotmail

entry 2

Cherry Blossoms said...

I am a fan of Eli's Lids on Facebook!
{Rob n' Ki Smith}

CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail

Entry 1

Cherry Blossoms said...

I am a fan of Eli's Lids on Facebook!
{Rob n' Ki Smith}

CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail

Entry 2

Cherry Blossoms said...

I subscribe to your feed!

CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail

Cherry Blossoms said...

I follow Elis lids on Twitter @CherryBlossBaby

CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail

carol anne said...

I really like Havana Rose, I am not sure I will make the give-away -- I am due in a week and a half!

carol anne said...

I follow B.Y.O.G. blog

carol anne said...

I follow B.Y.O.G. blog

carol anne said...

I follow B.Y.O.G. blog

carol anne said...

I am a fan I am a fan of Eli's Lids on Facebook!

Carol Aissa

carol anne said...

I am a fan I am a fan of Eli's Lids on Facebook!

Carol Aissa

Anne said...

OH! cocoa chanel is my fav!

Anne said...

following the BYOG blog # 1

Anne said...

following the BYOG blog # 2

Anne said...

following the BYOG blog # 3

Anne said...

Follow BYOG on twitter amolino

Anne said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/amolino/status/4395092453

Anne said...

I added the "Eli's Lids Giveaway" button # 1
http://iheartgiveaways.blogspot.com/

Anne said...

I added the "Eli's Lids Giveaway" button # 2
http://iheartgiveaways.blogspot.com/

Anne said...

Fan of Eli's Lids on FB!

Anne said...

subscriber via reader!

Anne said...

following eli's lids on twitter amolino

Jessica said...

I like the blue lagoon pattern. Thanks!!

Mommy Daisy said...

I think these are great! I like the Blue Lagoon pattern.

Mommy Daisy said...

I follow BYOG on Twitter now. (1)

Mommy Daisy said...

I follow BYOG on Twitter now. (2)

Mommy Daisy said...

I tweeted- http://twitter.com/psmomreviews/status/4406874587. (1)

Mommy Daisy said...

I tweeted- http://twitter.com/psmomreviews/status/4406874587. (2)

Mommy Daisy said...

I have your button- http://psmomreviews.blogspot.com. (1)

Mommy Daisy said...

I'm a fan on Facebook. (1)

Mommy Daisy said...

I'm a fan on Facebook. (2)

Mommy Daisy said...

I follow on Twitter. @psmomreviews

Aura said...

I'm due in February and could really use the cocoa chanel gown

Cherry Blossoms said...

Tweet for Saturday:
http://twitter.com/CherryBlossBaby/status/4409849774

CherryBlossomsDesign AT hotmail

Entry 1

Cherry Blossoms said...

Tweet for Saturday:
http://twitter.com/CherryBlossBaby/status/4409849774

CherryBlossomsDesign AT hotmail

Entry 2

HappyAndersons said...

I just started following you on Twitter!!!

HappyAndersons said...

I just tweeted about this giveaway: www.twitter.com/frugalandie

HappyAndersons said...

I love the Love Birds Style!

B.A. Hunter said...

I would choose the Blue Lagoon print gown.

Blue Lagoon

B.A. Hunter said...

I follow B.Y.O.G. blog! #1
HappilyDomestic09@yahoo.com

B.A. Hunter said...

I follow B.Y.O.G blog! #2

HappilyDomestic09@yahoo.com

B.A. Hunter said...

I follow B.Y.O.G blog! #3

HappilyDomestic09@yahoo.com

B.A. Hunter said...

I follow BYOG on Twitter.
www.twitter.com/happilydomestic
#1

B.A. Hunter said...

I follow BYOG on Twitter.
www.twitter.com/happilydomestic
#2

B.A. Hunter said...

Tweeted #1

http://twitter.com/HappilyDomestic/status/4410828661

B.A. Hunter said...

I follow your blog #1

B.A. Hunter said...

I follow your blog #2

B.A. Hunter said...

I follow you on twitter!

www.twitter.com/happilydomestic

Ms D said...

Cherry Blossom is soo cute! LOVE these gowns! want one for my next delivery!! Thanks for the chance :)

daxkimd@gmail.com

Gettysburg Mom said...

I think the blue lagoon pattern is cute. Thanks for hosting a great giveaway!

rachael said...

Mrswoodall tweeted! (1)

rachael said...

Mrswoodall tweeted! (2)

cherimarie said...

I really like the Safari Splash gown. I hope to have just one more baby and it would be great to do it in style!

Cherry Blossoms said...

Tweet for Monday!

http://twitter.com/CherryBlossBaby/status/4444152952

CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail

Mika said...

I adore the Lemon Drop fabric! It's perfect!

{Mika H | mikaroni@gmail.com}

Mika said...

I follow the B.Y.O.G. blog, 1 of 3.

{Mika H | mikaroni@gmail.com}

Mika said...

I follow the B.Y.O.G. blog, 2 of 3.

{Mika H | mikaroni@gmail.com}

Mika said...

I follow the B.Y.O.G. blog, 3 of 3.

{Mika H | mikaroni@gmail.com}

Mika said...

I follow B.Y.O.G. on Twitter, 1 of 2 (@wkiskizt).

{Mika H | mikaroni@gmail.com}

Mika said...

I follow B.Y.O.G. on Twitter, 2 of 2 (@wkiskizt).

{Mika H | mikaroni@gmail.com}

Mika said...

Tweet 9/28 http://twitter.com/wkiskizt/status/4447323542

{Mika H | mikaroni@gmail.com}

Mika said...

I follow the Eli's Lids blog, 1 of 2.

{Mika H | mikaroni@gmail.com}

Mika said...

I follow the Eli's Lids blog, 2 of 2.

{Mika H | mikaroni@gmail.com}

Mika said...

I'm a fan of Eli's Lids on Facebook, 1 of 2.

{Mika H | mikaroni@gmail.com}

Mika said...

I'm a fan of Eli's Lids on Facebook, 2 of 2.

{Mika H | mikaroni@gmail.com}

Mika said...

I subscribe to the Eli's Lids RSS feed.

{Mika H | mikaroni@gmail.com}

Mika said...

I follow Eli's Lids on Twitter (@wkiskizt).

{Mika H | mikaroni@gmail.com}

Katrina said...

I just love the blue lagoon.

ykatrina at hotmail dot com

this is an amazing giveaway!

Daytrippingmom Media said...

Ok i just bawled my eyes out reading that story about Marissa. I needed to read something so uplifting!

I really really would love one of these gowns. The Havana Rose pattern is gorgeous! I remember watching Tori and Dean and salivating over that gown. I also love that they carry plus sizes! Yipee!

Daytrippingmom Media said...

I follow you on Twitter

Daytrippingmom Media said...

and on Facebook :)

Bombtastic Belle said...

I loved teh story :) I like the cocoa chanel and love birds prints :)
eod_army_wife04(at)yahoo(dot)com

rachael said...

mrswoodall tweeted today (1)

rachael said...

mrswoodall tweeted today (2)

Anne said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/amolino/status/4482984107

Anne said...

I have your button on my blog # 1 http://molinofamilys.blogspot.com/

Anne said...

I have your button on my blog # 2 http://molinofamilys.blogspot.com/

Ashlee said...

I really like the Love Birds pattern

Ashlee said...

I follow the BYOG Blog

Ashlee said...

I follow Eli's Lids on Twitter - ashleestucki

Ashlee said...

I'm a Facebook Fan

Ashlee said...

I follow the BYOG Blog #2

Ashlee said...

I follow the BYOG Blog #3

Ashlee said...

I'm a Facebook Fan #2

Marin said...

My favourite pattern is cherry blossom. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this giveaway! (Does wishing extra hard get me extra entries? :) I'm due at the beginning of January with a baby girl!

Marin said...

Follow BYOG blog #1

Marin said...

Follow BYOG blog #2

Marin said...

Follow BYOG blog #3

Marin said...

Follow BYOG on Twitter (MarinOBrien) #1

Marin said...

Follow BYOG on Twitter (MarinOBrien) #2

Marin said...

Tweet #1
http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/4503013987

Marin said...

Tweet #2
http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/4503013987

Marin said...

Eli's Lids FB Fan (Marin Reith O'Brien) #1

Marin said...

Eli's Lids FB Fan (Marin Reith O'Brien) #2

Marin said...

Follow you on Twitter (MarinOBrien)

Marin said...

Got your button #1
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Marin said...

Got your button #2
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Marin said...

I follow you #1

Marin said...

I follow you #2

Anne said...

Tweet # 1
http://twitter.com/amolino/status/4511580513

Anne said...

Tweet # 2
http://twitter.com/amolino/status/4511580513

Cherry Blossoms said...

Tweet for Wednesday:
http://twitter.com/CherryBlossBaby/status/4513692966

CherryBlossomsDesign at hotmail

Entry1

Cherry Blossoms said...

Tweet for Wednesday:
http://twitter.com/CherryBlossBaby/status/4513692966

CherryBlossomsDesign AT hotmail

Entry 2

Mika said...

Tweet 9/30 http://twitter.com/wkiskizt/status/4517918442

{Mika H | mikaroni at gmail dot com}

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