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**WINNER: random.org #50, congrats Alanna!! Winner has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond. Thanks all and thanks again to Bravado!**
Bravado Designs: bras fit for breastfeeding! Created and owned by 2 moms and worn by women everywhere, including celebs like Angelina Jolie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Garner and Jessica Alba! They have it all–maternity and nursing tanks, bras, undies and accessories (breast pads, breastfeeding DVD).
I didn’t really prepare for breastfeeding before Ryan was born even though I knew I was planning on exclusively breastfeeding. I just has no idea what I’d need and in what size. I started with a nursing tank from Target. It got the job done my first few weeks at home, but at some point I was going to have to enter the real world again and wanted a bit more support, ya know? Bravado was kind enough to send me their new Allure Underwire Nursing Bra.
It’s lightly lined and the fabric is light and breathable–so I stay cool and dry. Mainly I love that it looks just like a normal bra. It even has (non-scratchy) lace on the band! I have another nursing bra, but it looks more like a sports bra and is visible under some of my shirts… so having this one is great! The cups fully drop away with a snap, using B-clips that lie flat under your clothes. I have no negative things to say about it–it’s wonderful! Easy to use during breastfeeding or pumping, I can snap it with one hand and it looks great.
As for sizing, I wasn’t sure what to get and was never “professionally” measured. During pregnancy, I think I went up 1-2 band sizes and 1 cup size (I never really measured). For the nursing bra, you want to wait until your breastfeeding is established to get the correct size. I measured myself and found that my band size was back to normal (34) and I was up about 1 cup size from pre-pregnancy (D). Based on their chart seen below, I ordered the 34 D/E and it fits perfectly! The three dimensional stretch in the cups allows for your changing shape, too. They have a whole page to help you figure out your size based on where you are in your pregnancy or breastfeeding stage and pictures to help you measure correctly.
This new Allure Underwire Nursing Bra sells for $54 and you can buy it here. Or WIN here! One lucky reader will win the same Allure Bra featured here in their choice of color (black or ivory) and size.
Mandatory first entry: Leave a comment telling me which item from Bravado is your favorite!
Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.
1 entry – follow me on twitter
1 entry – follow BBB on twitter
1 entry – tweet about this giveaway: “RT @babydickey Win the new Allure Underwire Nursing Bra from @bravadodesigns! http://bit.ly/amysdm” (can tweet once a day)
2 entries (leave 2 separate comments) – follow publicly with google friend connect (left sidebar)
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3 entries (leave 3 separate comments) – put my blog button on your site
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1 entry – enter any of my other current giveaways (one entry per giveaway)
**Giveaway ends February 18th 2010, at 11:59 pm CST. Random.org will be used to choose the winner who will have 48 hours to respond to my email before a new winner is chosen. Good luck!**
my favorite item from Bravado is the Essential Nursing Bra Tank –
in Bamboo!
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i follow you on twitter
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followed Bravado designs on twitter
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tweeted about this giveaway
http://twitter.com/80skaty/status/8980669950
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follow with google friend connect
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follow with google friend connect 2
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subscribe to this blog
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subscribe to this blog 2
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voted for you on top baby blogs
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I just bought my first Bravado (an original nursing bra in black) and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I’d be thrilled to own another of their products!
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I follow you on twitter
@bebehblog
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also entered in the CHD Awareness week baby gown giveaway
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I follow Bravado on twitter
@bebehblog
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I tweeted about your giveaway!
http://twitter.com/bebehblog/status/8981159463
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i like the sublime nursing bra!
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i follow publicly 1
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i follow publicly 2
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i subscribe by rss
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i voted!
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i signed up for their newsletter
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I like the Supreme Nursing Bra and the Essential Nursing Bra Tank
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I follow u on twitter. 1amypugmire
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I follow bbb on twitter. 1amypugmire
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tweeted
http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/8982525705
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I follow your blog.
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I follow your blog. 2.
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I’m following you publicly through Google friend connect.
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email subscriber.
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I have your main button.
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Following you using google friend connect
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I have your main button. 2.
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I have your main button. 3.
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I subscribe to your blog!
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I voted for you!
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My favorite product is the Essential Nursing Bra Tank!
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I added your button to my blog! http://www.ryanchristyandlanden.blogspot.com
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Your button is on our blog! http://www.ryanchristyandlanden.blogspot.com
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We put your button on our blog! http://www.ryanchristyandlanden.blogspot.com
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I signed up for Bravado’s newsletter.
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I blogged about this giveaway! http://ryanchristyandlanden.blogspot.com/2010/02/check-out-this-giveaway.html
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This giveaway is on my blog! http://ryanchristyandlanden.blogspot.com/2010/02/check-out-this-giveaway.html
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I added this giveaway to my blog! http://ryanchristyandlanden.blogspot.com/2010/02/check-out-this-giveaway.html
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I love the Sublime Nursing Bra. The black cherry is so pretty, but for practicality, I’d probably go with the french vanilla.
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I follow you on Twitter.
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I follow BravadoDesigns on Twitter.
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I follow using Friend Connect.
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I follow using Friend Connect. (entry #2)
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I subscribe to your blog feed.
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I voted for your blog.
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I subscribed to the email list.
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#1 I have your button on my blog.
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#2 I have your button on my blog.
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#3 I have your button on my blog.
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I entered the CHD Awareness Week: baby gown giveaway.
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I like the Sublime Nursing Bra in Cherry Red (oo la la)
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I have you on my google friend connect.
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I have you on my google friend connect. (2nd comment)
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I have you on my google friend connect. (3rd comment)
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I added you on Twitter
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I’m following Bravado on Twitter
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I’ve subscribed via RSS feed
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I have you blog button on my site
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I have your blog button on my site (2nd comment)
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I have your blog button on my site (3rd comment)
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I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs
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I signed up for the Bravado newsletter
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I would love the Essential Nursing Bra Tank! It would be so great for pumping at work and nursing when we have visitors!
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I follow you on Twitter! @Taralin
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My favorite is the underwire nursing bra! Sooo much support!
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I follow you on twitter. Twitter/jmercurio19
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I retweeted the contest. Twitter.com/jmercurio19
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I’m following Bravado on twitter.
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My favie is the essential nursing bra tank 🙂
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I follow.
@mamabmy
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I follow publicly with google friend #1
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I follow publicly with google friend #2
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I entered the woombie giveaway
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I follow BBB on twitter.
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I voted!
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I subscribe via email.
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I entered the parazul handbag giveaway
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I entered the Maternitique giveaway
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tweet!
http://twitter.com/mamabmy/status/9016711164
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signed up for Bravado newsletter.
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I entered the fandangling giveaway.
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entered the wildroot botanicals giveaway.
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tweet.
http://twitter.com/mamabmy/status/9060873462
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tweet.
http://twitter.com/mamabmy/status/9095295918
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entered the CHD awareness wk baby gown giveaway.
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I also like the Exquisite nursing bra
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Follow you on twitter @juliemeagan
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Follow BBB on twitter @juliemeagan
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Tweet http://twitter.com/JulieMeagan/status/9123061918
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Subscribe via rss
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I like the Allure bottoms in black!
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tweet!
twitter.com/mamabmy
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I like the The Essential Nursing Bra Tank
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I like The Nursing Tank Shrug
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I subscribe via e-mail
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I follow through google friend connect 1
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I follow through google friend connect 2
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I follow you through twitter (@jjak2003)
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I follow Bravado through twitter (@jjak2003)
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I tweeted
http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/9152262283
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I love the the Allure Underwire Nursing Bra, sexy and functional!
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I also follow you on Twitter
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I now follow Bravado Nursing on Twitter
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I tweeted “RT @babydickey Win the new Allure Underwire Nursing Bra from @bravadodesigns! http://bit.ly/amysdm“
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I follow on goggle friend
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I follow on goggle friend (for entry #2)
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I voted
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I have your button on my blog *1
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I have your button on my blog *2
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I have your button on my blog *3
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tweeted again today!
http://twitter.com/80skaty/status/9177127928
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I like the Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra.
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I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/mamabmy/status/9191984693
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I entered the feeder frock giveaway.
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2/16 daily tweet
http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/9193277816
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
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I like the Allure Underwire nursing bra. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
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i like the embellished below-the-belly bikinis.
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I like the Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra. Nice products! Thanks!
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2/17 daily tweet
http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/9239762539
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
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The Supreme Nursing Bra is my fav.
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I follow you on twitter.
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I follow Bravado on twitter.
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tweet: https://twitter.com/chalcedonia/status/9250840493
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I follow publicly with google friend connect.
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I follow publicly with google friend connect.
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I subscribe to this blog by RSS.
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I voted for you.
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I have your blog button on my blog – http://chalcedonia.blogspot.com/
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I have your blog button on my blog – http://chalcedonia.blogspot.com/
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I have your blog button on my blog – http://chalcedonia.blogspot.com/
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I entered your Wildroot Organics giveaway.
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I love the Sublime Nursing Bra in red! Way cuter and prettier then the ones I have now!
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I follow you on Twitter (LittleBGCG)
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I follow BBB on Twitter! (littlebgcg)
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I Tweeted
http://twitter.com/LittleBGCG/status/9252948416
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I follow publicly 1
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I follow publicly 2
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I voted on Top Baby Blogs
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I have your button
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I have your button 2
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I have your button 3
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I entered your Lady LaDuke giveaway
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I like the Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra
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I love the bodysilk seamless nursing bra!
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I follow Bravado on twitter
missemmielou
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I follow you on twitter
missemmielou
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http://twitter.com/missemmielou/status/9255110684
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I follow you through google friend connect 1
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I follow you through google friend connect 2
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I am signed up for the Bravado newsletter
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I subscribe via email
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Voted for you!
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http://littlemissemmylou.blogspot.com/
have your button 1
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http://littlemissemmylou.blogspot.com/
have your button 2
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http://littlemissemmylou.blogspot.com/
have your button 3
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I love the Lifestyle Microfiber Nursing Bra. It looks so comfortable!
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I follow you on Twitter as @MountainMommy.
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I follow BBB on Twitter as @MountainMommy.
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I follow via Google Friends Connect as MountainMommy. Entry #1
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I follow via Google Friends Connect as MountainMommy. Entry #2
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I subscribe via Google Reader. Thanks!
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I signed up for the Bravado Newsletter using this e-mail address. Thanks!
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I voted for you as a Top Baby Blog.
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my favorite product is the washable breast pads!
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i follow you on twitter neenee_is_me
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I love the Exquisite Nursing Bra, thanks!
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My fav item is the
Original Nursing Bra
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http://twitter.com/missemmielou/status/9282675246
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tweet: https://twitter.com/chalcedonia/status/9287750552
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I follow Bravado on Twitter!
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Tweeted the Giveaway! http://twitter.com/TaraLin/status/9288898851
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I subscribe to your RSS feed!
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I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs.
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Love the Lifestyle Microfiber Nursing Bra.
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Body Silk Seamless
Nursing Bra
autumn398 @yahoo.com
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tweet tweet!
http://twitter.com/mamabmy/status/9297743696
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I like the Lifestyle Microfiber Nursing Bra!
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2/18 daily tweet
http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/9302062646
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i like the Essential Nursing Bra Tank –
in Bamboo!
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following you on twitter klp1965
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http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/9309301363
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your email subscriber
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I’m nursing twins, i’d love a new nursing bra!
I also love the Original Nursing Bra 🙂
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I like the Sublime Nursing Bra.
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Follow you on Twitter. @ecocheapmom
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Follow BBB on Twitter. @ecocheapmom
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Tweet!
http://twitter.com/ecocheapmom/statuses/9310292792
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I like the Microfiber Nursing Bra. This win would be great for me–my little guy is 16 days old now!!
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I like the Embellished Microfiber
Nursing Bras
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I love the Lifestyle Microfiber Nursing Bra.
mightynaynay(at)cs.com
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