Thursday, July 7, 2011

Release Date Announcement and Contest - Win a Copy of The Book

It is July and it's my 2 year blog-iversary! It has been an amazing 2 years. I can't believe all we have accomplished--which brings me to my next exciting announcement.... Bust out the sparkling cider and the chocolate lava. We are trilled to announce that November 1, 2011 is the official release date of our book "The Gift of Giving Life: Rediscovering the Divine Nature of Pregnancy and Birth" from Madison & West Publishing.

The book has surpassed our greatest expectations. We are so grateful to all the women who sent us their stories and who have helped contribute to the book in many different ways. We are also grateful to all the men than have contributed and supported. This projects has been inspired and blessed at every turn and we look forward to getting into the hands of LDS women, birth attendants, care providers, and birth junkies of all faiths everywhere who are interested and invested in the sacred nature of birth.

To celebrate the book release we are giving away 10 copies of the book! If you'd like a chance to win one then there are four ways you can enter:

  1. Leave a comment here.
  2. Sign up for our Gift of Giving Life email newsletter (if you have already signed up for them then please leave a comment and let us know and we will give you an entry);
  3. Share this blog post on Facebook, Twitter, or on your own blog (let us know what/where you have done this via comment);
  4. Become a "follower" of The Gift of Giving Life blog;
  5. "Like" the Gift of Giving Life on Facebook
  6. Follow @giftofgivinglif on Twitter
The more of these four things you do, the more times your name will be entered in the giveaway. The giveaway will close at midnight on July 22, and the winners will be announced on The Gift of Giving Life blog on July 29 . Best wishes!

Also, if you don't happen to win a book, pre-sales for the book on August 1, 2011!

p.s. We are still accepting blurbs for the book, so if you have lots of birth world credentials and want to read the book and blurb it before it comes out, let me know. If anyone knows Marie Osmond, Ina May Gaskin, or Ricki Lake, and can get the book to them for a possible blurb, that would be fabulous, too.

Peace and Blessings!
Posted by Mother Earth at 11:56 AM
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143 comments:

  1. RebekahJuly 7, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I'm a newsletter subscriber.

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  2. RebekahJuly 7, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    I also "Like" the Gift of Giving Life on Facebook

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  3. MomzaJuly 7, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I already follow...would love a copy!

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  4. Kate LynchJuly 7, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I would love to have a copy of this book. As a Doula I try and read all things birth related. I wish you much success for this book.

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  5. Kate LynchJuly 7, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I just signed up for your newsletter

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  6. Kate LynchJuly 7, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I "liked" you on Facebook

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  7. dianeJuly 7, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I am a blog follower!

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  8. dianeJuly 7, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I have shared this post on FB!

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  9. dianeJuly 7, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I receive your newsletter. :)
    And I am SO excited about this book. Seriously. Yay!!!

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  10. dianeJuly 7, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I like you on FB, too!

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  11. Suzanna H.July 7, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I love this! Congratulations!

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  12. MaryJuly 7, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I would love a copy! Found you via Birth Faith

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  13. MissyJuly 8, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I'd love to win a copy of the book!

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  14. MissyJuly 8, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I'm a follower of the gift of giving life blog:)

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  15. MissyJuly 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I subscribed to your newsletter:)

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  16. MissyJuly 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I like gift of giving life on fb:)

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  17. catJuly 8, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    So excited for the release and to read the book!

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  18. catJuly 8, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I already receive your newsletter. :)

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  19. catJuly 8, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    And I "Like" you on facebook...

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  20. catJuly 8, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    ...follow the blog also...

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  21. catJuly 8, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    ...and follow you on twitter!

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  22. catJuly 8, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    And I also shared this post on FB. :)

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  23. DeannaJuly 8, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Exciting! Can't wait to read it.

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  24. DeannaJuly 8, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I am a follower.

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  25. DeannaJuly 8, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I am also a newsletter subscriber.

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  26. DeannaJuly 8, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I liked you on FB.

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  27. BonnieJuly 8, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I'm already a newsletter subscriber and follower, and I like you on FB too. I can't wait!

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  28. EveJuly 8, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    AFter 5 home births of my own I have become a birth junkie. Can't wait for this book to come out.

    Signed up for the newsletter

    Posted a link on Facebook

    Follow the blog

    Liked you on facebook

    Followed you on Twitter.

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  29. DianaJuly 8, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I would love a copy! :) Congrats!

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  30. ~GINGER~July 8, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  31. ~GINGER~July 8, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I am a newsletter subscriber!

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  32. ~GINGER~July 8, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I follow you on twitter (Ginger_VJH)

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  33. ~GINGER~July 8, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    So excited for this book!!

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  34. ~GINGER~July 8, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I like you on FB!!

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  35. Shannon S.July 8, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I can't wait to read and share this book. Thank you!

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  36. Shannon S.July 8, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    PS I am already a follower on here and I've already LIKED you on FB. I posted the blog on my facebook page here :-) http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/NaturalBirthMom

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  37. one_lucky_momJuly 8, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Would love a copy

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  38. one_lucky_momJuly 8, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    shared on facebook

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  39. one_lucky_momJuly 8, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    like you on facebook

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  40. Britney and Jaren JensenJuly 8, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Can't wait to read your book! You are amazing Felice!!

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  41. BrittanyJuly 8, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I am so excited to hear the book has an official release date! It makes it feel so real now! I love lava cake! :)

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  42. BrittanyJuly 8, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I shared this posit on my blog:

    http://birthunplugged.blogspot.com/2011/07/gift-of-giving-life-release-date-and.html

    (I will also share on Facebook, just because I want to!)

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  43. BrittanyJuly 8, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I already receive the newsletter.

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  44. Tiffany MarstonJuly 8, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I am a birth junkie!! Love all things about birth!!

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  45. BrittanyJuly 8, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I also already follow the blog.

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  46. BrittanyJuly 8, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    AND I already "like" your Facebook page!

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  47. Tiffany MarstonJuly 8, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Just signed up for your newsletter!!

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  48. Tiffany MarstonJuly 8, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    And I am now following your blog....can't wait to read more!!

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  49. CaliJuly 9, 2011 at 6:34 AM

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  50. CaliJuly 9, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    I just became a follower of your blog..

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  51. CaliJuly 9, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    And now I'm a follower on facebook!

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  52. CaliJuly 9, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    And now I'm subscribed to your newsletter! (I really want a book, haha)

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  53. RachelleJuly 9, 2011 at 8:15 AM

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  54. CherylynJuly 9, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I'm so excited about this book!

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  55. CherylynJuly 9, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I signed up for your newsletter. :)

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  56. CherylynJuly 9, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I'm a follower of your blog. :)

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  57. CherylynJuly 9, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I like you on Facebook. :)

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  58. CherylynJuly 9, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I posted a link to this post on my facebook fan page, Mamas and Babies (https://www.facebook.com/MamasAndBabies) :)

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  59. CherylynJuly 9, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I also posted a link to this on my personal facebook page. :)

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  60. The Estrogen FilesJuly 9, 2011 at 10:58 AM

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  61. The Estrogen FilesJuly 9, 2011 at 11:06 AM

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  62. The Estrogen FilesJuly 9, 2011 at 11:12 AM

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  63. The Estrogen FilesJuly 9, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I posted this on our LLL of Idaho Falls FB page. https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/La-Leche-League-of-Idaho-Falls-Rigby/207420612613832

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  64. The Estrogen FilesJuly 9, 2011 at 11:18 AM

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  65. The Estrogen FilesJuly 9, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I joined your newsletter list!

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  66. WoozleMomJuly 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    So excited!

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  67. WoozleMomJuly 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I subscribe to the newsletter.

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  68. AmberLouJuly 9, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I follow you!

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  69. AmberLouJuly 9, 2011 at 12:19 PM

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  70. AmberLouJuly 9, 2011 at 12:21 PM

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  71. EmilyJuly 9, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I'm a follower of your blog.

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  72. EmilyJuly 9, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    subscribed the the newsletter

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  73. EmilyJuly 9, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    posted on facebook

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  74. EmilyJuly 9, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    liked on facebook!

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  75. AngieJuly 10, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    1. I am posting a comment
    2. I subscribed for newsletter
    3. I shared on my FB wall Angie Garrapata
    4. I am following the blog
    5. I like The Gift of Giving Birth on FB
    6. I am following on twitter @angiegarrapata

    :)

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  76. Guileless MomJuly 10, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    WHat a lovely concept! Can't wait to red the book!

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  77. Laura NymanJuly 10, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    I'm a follower on Twitter.

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  78. Laura NymanJuly 10, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    I "liked" the FB page.

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  79. Laura NymanJuly 10, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    1. I'm leaving a comment.
    2. I have already signed up for the newsletter.
    3. I shared on my business page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laura-Nyman-Birth-Doula-and-Bradley-Childbirth-Teacher/299877438046
    4. I have TGOGL blog on my Google Reader.
    On separate posts, I said I've done 5 & 6 also.

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  80. HopeJuly 11, 2011 at 12:10 AM

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  81. JanineJuly 11, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Newsletter subscribed
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  82. MissRissaJuly 11, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Also am signed up for the newsletter

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  83. MissRissaJuly 11, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I follow!

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  84. LarsensJuly 11, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Looking forward to this book!

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  85. LarsensJuly 11, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Im following your blog...

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  86. ShânJuly 12, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Done, done, done, done, and done. Whether I win a copy or not, I'm looking forward to the book.

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  87. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I'd love a copy of the book!

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  88. AmyJuly 13, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I left a comment, liked you on facebook, and subscribed to your newsletter.

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  89. K and S Whitehead FamilyJuly 13, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I would love to recive a copy. I submitted my birth story but I'm not sure it's one you are using in the book. None the less I LOVE reading birth stoies and doing a home birh with this pregnancy would LOVE to have a those for inspiration and guidence for my up coming birth in January.

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  90. K and S Whitehead FamilyJuly 13, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I receive the newsletter.

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  91. K and S Whitehead FamilyJuly 13, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I follow it on facebook

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  92. K and S Whitehead FamilyJuly 13, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Shared on facebook

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  93. K and S Whitehead FamilyJuly 13, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I follow your blog!

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  94. Super BJuly 13, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I posted about the giveaway on my blog.
    http://russbecsrobinson.blogspot.com/2011/07/gift-of-giving-life.html

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  95. Jenny BayJuly 13, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I'd love to win a copy!

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  96. Jenny BayJuly 13, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I am already subscribed to your newsletter.

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  97. Super BJuly 13, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I like on fb!

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  98. MelanieJuly 13, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I'm really excited for this book! (and the giveaway. :)

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  99. GingerJuly 13, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I would love to have a copy of this book to share with my girls~adult daughters and daughters-in-law to be.

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  100. John MazanisJuly 13, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I want to win one!! :)

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  101. John MazanisJuly 13, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I also signed up for the newsletter!

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  102. John MazanisJuly 13, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I shared this blog post on Facebook too!

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  103. John MazanisJuly 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I am now a follower of your blog!

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  104. John MazanisJuly 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    AND.....I "liked" you on facebook! YAY!

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  105. jeanineJuly 13, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I would love to win!

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  106. MelanieJuly 13, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I'm subscribed for the newsletter as well.

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  107. AshleeJuly 13, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I subscribed to your newsletter.

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  108. AshleeJuly 13, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I followed you on twitter.

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  109. AshleeJuly 13, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I liked you on Facebook.

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  110. AshleeJuly 13, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I am excited about your book!

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  111. MelanieJuly 13, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    And I'm now following your blog. :)

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  112. MelanieJuly 13, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I liked The Gift of Giving Birth on FB.

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  113. Mother EarthJuly 13, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Thank you everyone. Keep spreading the word. My neighbor, not LDS but a doula, came up to me today and said, I heard about this new book coming out...

    I love that.

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  114. StephanieJuly 14, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Can't wait to read this! Just so you know, I'm already signed up for your newsletter.

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  115. LeenieJuly 14, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    I am now a follower.

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  116. LeenieJuly 14, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    I "liked" the gift of giving life on fbook!

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  117. LeenieJuly 14, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    I am a new a subscriber!

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  118. Sara HammondJuly 14, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    1.Comment left. :D
    2.Already signed up for newsletter (it is what brought me here today)!
    3.Shared on Twitter.
    4.Already following the blog through my reader.
    5."Liked" on Facebook.
    6.Following on Twitter.

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  119. LaineyJuly 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Shared on FB! And BTW, thrilled to have found this blog!!!

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  120. Rosie PetersonJuly 14, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I heard about your book from Sheridan. I hope to be the winner of a copy! Either way I'm sure The Gift of Giving Birth will be a cherished part of my doula library!

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  121. crissy // mama bossJuly 14, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    How exciting! I've been interested in this book ever since I first heard about it over at Women in the Scriptures. :)

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  122. crissy // mama bossJuly 14, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I like The Gift of Giving Birth on FB

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  123. crissy // mama bossJuly 14, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I follow this blog

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  124. The SorensensJuly 14, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Would love a copy. Such an important and exciting topic. Best of luck with production.

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  125. RanieJuly 14, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Oh goodness, This book has been long awaited! Such a fascinating an important topic. I can't wait to read it... whether I win a free copy-- or not!

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  126. KatieJuly 16, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I have posted this post on Facebook.

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  127. KatieJuly 16, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I have liked this blog on Facebook

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  128. KatieJuly 16, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I have subscribed to your newsletter

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  129. KatieJuly 16, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I have left three comments, now four. I'm so excited for this book. I know you have all put so much time and love into writing it.

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  130. JenniferJuly 16, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Can't wait for this!

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  131. JenniferJuly 16, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I have subscribed to your newsletter.

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  132. JenniferJuly 16, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I'm now following your blog.

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  133. SierraJuly 19, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Woohoo! I'd love one! My dad knows Marie Osmond--maybe I can get him to ask her to blurb it?

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  134. Mother EarthJuly 20, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Sierra, that would be fantastic. I know Marie cares deeply about this topic and I think she'd love an opportunity to blurb the book. If you can email me privately I'll send you more info to pass on or coordinate how to send her a review copy. Thanks! And you can totally have a book if you can hook us up with Marie. :)

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  135. SarahJuly 21, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I already subscribe to your newsletter. :)

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  136. SarahJuly 21, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I like you on facebook!

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  137. SarahJuly 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I follow your blog.

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  138. SarahJuly 21, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Shared on facebook!

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  139. Mother Nurture BabyJuly 21, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Posted it on my facebook, liked it, get the newsletter, following the blog
    www.facebook.com/mothernurturebaby

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  140. crissy // mama bossJuly 21, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I shared a link to this post on facebook. :)

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  141. Mother EarthJuly 27, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Thanks everyone for your comments. We just posted the winners on the blog. If you won, please send me your shipping info so we can ship you a copy after November 1, 2011.

    Hoorah! Please spread the joy of spiritual childbirth.

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  142. mandyjanewilliamsJuly 27, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Just signed up for your newsletter and I'm about to "like" you on Facebook! Thanks! Hope I win! Mandy Williams

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  143. DawnetteAugust 9, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    It's not fair to put a chocolate & Ice cream treat at the top of this page! I'm drooling over it. But, i'm also really looking forward to the book. :-)

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