Alright! It’s time! Share this with everyone you know to get out the vote for your favorite nominee so she can win our amazing prize package (which you can see here).
A special Thank You to Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU for Sponsoring this contest!
Here’s how it works:
- Vote by using this link. You’ll see nominations below, and you may vote only once between August 1, 2014 – August 14, 2014
- Celebrate with us at the Dream Baby Shower Event at Hip to Be Round in Carytown August 16, 2014 where we’ll announce the winner. Nominee’s will receive an invitation by email and may bring 1-2 guests and celebrate with us.
- The Grand Prize Winner will be announced and given her gifts, door prizes will be given away to our guests and and special discounts will be available though out Hip to be Round.
Here are the nominees!
Abby McDonald
With 8 years between her second and third baby, Abby is starting completely from scratch!
Amanda Edmonds
I feel Amanda should win because she is a single first time mom due October 6,2014 and is willing to take on the role of both mom and dad.
she has recently had foot surgery and has been unable to work. The father did not want her to have the baby he wanted her to abort but she chose not to. She has a lot of family and friends support as far as being there for her.
Amy Wilburn Jackson
It takes a special person to be a teacher, but it takes extra special person to be a special needs teacher. Amy is that person. Her love and devotion to her students is rewarded back to her in the joy they shared with her last year when she married. Finding out that she was expecting her first child this past May was even more special.
Ashley Clark
It would be amazing for me!! I am due in September my last week of nursing school falls on her due date. I have so much of my time and focus in school that planning or having a baby shower has been my last brain thought and I haven’t the time with clinical’s and class. As well as my family at home to take care of. I hope to be considered thank you so much!!!
Blair Lawson
I am nominating my best friend Blair Lawson! She is such a hard working, mommy, wife and loyal true friend. We were both pregnant at the same time for our first kids but she lived out of town. This time we are both pregnant at the same time again and we get to do it together because she recently moved back to Richmond. It has been so great having our first kids the same age they are best buds and I am sure our second ones will be as well. On days when being a mom to a toddler and pregnant are getting the best of me she is here for me vent to and gives me words of encouragement. When life has gotten busy with careers and families my best friend has always made time for me! Even though now it’s over goldfish and juice boxes instead of wine and cheese out friendship has never changed! Who would have know college roommates would still be so close after all these years! She really deserves the best for her second little boy!
Bonnie Cash
In 2007 I was married shortly after I had my baby girl. From that moment I thought nothing could be any better, boy did I have reality strike me hard. I kept my daughter and I in the worst environment ever. Many days she saw me get mentally and physically abused. I worked very hard to give her what little girls want. Finally in 2012 that was the last time I put myself and daughter through that I had get father arrested. September of that year my best friend swooped in and has been there everyday retracting and showing me what love and family is. December 2013 he proposed to me and were getting arrived October 2014 finally I felt whole again. Little did I know I found out that I got pregnant again in the the month of march and were expecting on December 25,2014. The rest of my year is so busy but I couldn’t be any happier and this baby shower contest would be a blessing.
Brittany Drumheller
Brittany deserves this because she is a young mother of 2 beautiful baby girls ages 2 and 1. Got married to the father of babies in March and then in April found out he was abusive and cheating on her so now she is living with her parents starting over again with a new baby on the way she is 17 weeks pregnant and doesn’t know what she is going to do next she is high risk pregnancy due to go in pre term labor. Brittany is a great mother and wonderful person that just met the wrong guy and now she has to do everything alone while holding her head up high to show her daughters to be strong.
Brook White
This lady is awesome. Between her husband and her kid and he full time job I don’t know how she manages to worry about everybody else. She like a big sister to me, welcoming me into her whole family.
Candice Frederique
I am nominating my fiance Candice for this dream baby shower because I can’t imagine anyone who would deserve it more than she would. We are high school sweethearts and are welcoming our baby girl on Halloween this year and I couldn’t be happier. My fiance Candice is such an generous and caring person, always doing for others with no complaints. She would give you the shirt off her back. I would love to be able to give her the baby shower of her dreams with all her close family and friends to share such a special moment with us. I just want her to always look back on this special day and it brings a big smile to her face every time.
Catherine Hopkins
Catherine is one of the most amazing mothers I know. She works tirelessly for her 3 boys – each with their own special needs, her youngest son has cystic fibrosis. His care is an incredibly demanding near around the clock labor of love. She raises funds daily with the hope of finding a cure so that her son may breathe easy and live a full life. She has converted part of her home into a salt room so that her son may breathe easier and thrive. She home-schools all of her children and caters their curriculum to their learning strengths and weaknesses. Currently expecting the bundle of joy that will complete her family, Catherine really deserves a day that’s just for her where she can be the center of attention and feel like the most special person in the world because to her 3 boys, that’s exactly who she is. To all of us on the outside – that’s exactly who she is.
(Second nomination for Catherine)
Catherine and David have 3 amazing kids, with one more on the way!
At the age of 34, Catherine has more responsibility than anyone could imagine.
Two of her three children have sensory disorders. Catherine home schools them to be able to better facilitate their learning needs. Both boys have exceeded state standards of state education each term.
Her third child is 5. He was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at just 3 weeks old. He requires 15 pills a day, 4 syringes of liquids, 5 nebulizers, and 1.5 hours of chest physiotherapy. This cost amounts to over $500 just on medicine (with insurance) per month.
Catherine has become an advocate for the Cystic Fibrosis community. She has raised well over $50,000 for local families in need by using online fundraising.
Please vote for Catherine to receive this party. I want her to know how important she is. She impacts many lives. I want to do something for her that she can enjoy! She deserves it! Did I mention she holds a full time job!?
Christina Marie Hayes
Christina is a first time “mom to be” with a drive that keeps her going strong each day even this late in her pregnancy. Often spending over 11 hours a day on her feet without breaks, Christina is a local area veterinarian that uses her passion for her patients to motivate her through 3rd trimester fatigue and swollen feet. Her time spent with the animals she loves doesn’t end when she clocks out either, she still makes plenty of time for her three cats, four chickens and golden retriever “Gus” when she walks in the door despite wanting nothing more than to put her feet up and put on comfy clothes. Despite the exhausting schedule, Christina still makes time for herself and continues to practice yoga in her free-time to help alleviate an otherwise stressful work week. I have no doubt that Christina’s passion for work, her family and her pets will translate perfectly into her being a great mom, which is why I believe she deserves a Dream Baby shower.
Christine Eyerly
Christine Lowman
Christine deserves a dream baby shower because she does not have a nursery to decorate. I was talking to her about why she was so excited about the thought of a baby shower and she explained because the first thing people ask is ‚ “how are you decorating the nursery‚” . Christine, her husband, and her 22 month old toddler all share a bedroom while they are saving to build a house; the new baby will also share the room with them. A baby shower is her only way of fully decorating and planning for this baby; not just making room for the baby. Christine also used many hand-me-downs and borrowed items with her first child; most of which have been passed back and aren’t available this time around. She has made many choices that have put the needs of her child first, and this including not splurging on a lot of the nice baby items. I would love for her to be able to experience and use all the wonderful products out there, and the fun of knowing something was specifically for her baby.
Crystal Hines
I think that Crystal Hines deserves this because she has had everything in life go wrong that can, from her car breaking down to family health issue. I think she deserves a little break and this could help lift her spirits. And although she loves that she is expecting she feels like life is giving her a run for her money.
Dana Carter
I was referred to this contest by my friend Nicole Snow. I just myself announced our news of expecting baby #2! I am with a wonderful man who has accepted my 1st child as his own and they adore each other! My ex is not involved at all in my sons life and its of no sadness b/c my boyfriend is his dada and our son is the happiest 13 month old around! Now we are excited to be making Clay a big brother and growing our family 
I’m due in feb and would love to win this shower. I am always giving people bridal showers baby showers and putting together parties for them. So it would be nice to have one thrown for me !
Denesha Talley
I am nominating myself because I am a single mother of one and I am expecting another in December of this year. I work hard to provide for my son Dylan, who is now three and I. Its not easy to come up with money to plan a baby shower. Especially when I am working pay check to pay check to make ends meet. It would be a thrill to know that someone would care enough to have me a baby shower. That would be just awesome.
Hope Cline
After years and years of trying and nine pregnancy losses, Hope became pregnant with little her little miracle baby, Ezra Jude. She has suffered from many pregnancy complications, making this time extremely difficult for her and was even put on bed rest. She is already blessed with a baby that she was told she wouldn’t ever have, so it seems nothing could top that, but she definitely deserves to be spoiled and relax. Thank you for considering her for this contest.
Jelissa Murillo
I am a hard working mom currently expecting my little boy. My daughters are very excited. I would say that I qualify for this nomination because I work really hard to provide for my family. My children are my motivation to push for success.
Jennie Suggs
This is child number two for her. She works so hard, goes to school and tries her best to make sure that her kids will have a bright future. She does little for herself but a lot for others and rarely gets to enjoy what most of us call free time. When shes not working or doing school work you will find her cleaning, doing dishes, laundry and anything else that doesn’t involve sitting down. There is something special about this pregnancy though. When she got pregnant this time the doctors had told her previously she might not be able to have any more and finding out she was made her so happy. This has been a happy time for her and little complaints through the first 7 months. She cant wait to see her baby girl and hold her in her arms and neither can I. Honest truth I need more than 1000 characters to describe how wonderful she really is and why she really deserves this. To sum it up she is amazing and this would make her even more excited than she already is!
Jessica Banglesdorf
I would love to see Jessica win the Dream Baby Shower. Jessica would probably say she isn’t any more deserving than anyone else in receiving this gift, but I think she is a very deserving candidate. Jessica is a devoted wife and makes her family her first priority. She is also a pediatric nurse and when she’s not taking care of husband and home, she is taking care of the children that come through her floor at St. Mary’s hospital. Jessica makes her life’s work giving to others and making sure they are loved and cared for to the utmost of her abilities. She always puts the needs of others before herself and I would love to see her be pampered and celebrated by winning the Dream Baby Shower.
Katie Yvonne Yancey
Katie Yvonne Yancey. My wonderful sister/best friend. She is in fact of the the most selfless woman I know. She is currently raising two of the most amazing respectful boys that anyone would dream to have. Now its time for her to receive another blessing once again. Finally, a baby girl. Her ”mini her” which will definitely be a reflection of the amazing person that she is. She is so deserving of such a gift because the the gifts she know not only me but to family and complete strangers. This will be such a burden off her back right now. Even though this has been a struggling pregnancy for her, she continues to work to provide for her family as a single mother. I love you my dear sister. May this me another beautiful blessing to you.
LaToya McNeil
Well this is strange to nominate myself but we are a couple married nearly two years. Both myself and my husband are civil servants he as a police officer in Richmond and myself as an registered nurse. We love this city and would be honored if we were selected.
Laura Seamster
Laura is my dear friend! She has been trying for a long time to have a baby! She was blessed with being pregnant with twin girls and is due November 16th! I have been there for her and her husband Mike through this journey and it would be amazing if they could win this! They are the sweetest and caring people you could ever meet!
Lenee Pennington
My lovely wife is expecting this December. Our family has hectic daily adventures and my wife doesn’t have time to slow down to collect her thoughts. This Dream baby shower would help us not just in time spent setting it up, but letting us keep our sanity with a two year old running around. My wife does so much for us and I can’t think of a better gift for her and our baby to be.
Louise Schutte
Because she’s having her first baby girl!
Michele Lisbon
Michele deserves this because she has done her best to bless others she feels are in need. She’s given clothes, baby swings, and so much more to other people she knows that are expecting and doesn’t expect anything in return. She hasn’t really gotten to do anything nice for herself through her whole pregnancy, other than one pedicure and I think she deserves to get back, if not all, a portion of what she’s given others. Michele wants to give her baby the best she can. She wants to open a college fund, but with fundamental being so tight, she hasn’t had the money to start it. I hope she’s considered because I feel she’s really deserving!
Odali Aguilar
WILL BE ONE OF MY DREAMS REALIZED..
Rachael Bacon
I am nominating myself I have the biggest blessing to be able to have another baby but it has been five years since I have had my daughter and I am going to have to start all over and honestly I can’t afford to get everything I need I would be happy with just help on diapers and wipes and formula I remember that was the biggest expense. I would appreciate and love to have this opportunity to have a awesome baby showers without the worry of paying for it plus the cost of stuff I will have to pay for my baby . Thank you for your time
Rachel Stanley
Rachel (my wife) and I are pregnant with twins and are due in December. Our road to parenthood has been an over two year process culminating in fertility treatments. Throughout our process Rachel has had to endure what has seemed like every Facebook friend, sorority sister, and even family members getting pregnant or having babies. Rachel has been strong throughout our journey. As a man, I can’t begin to say I know what she went through but I know the process has been long and uncomfortable. Our Process is now filled with joy awaiting our little boy and girl. Rachel is a social worker and works daily with consumers with mental retardation. Every day she dedicates her life to the needs of others; ensuring their needs are met and they have opportunities to pursue their interests. Literally, she dedicates her life to others and now she will be able to dedicate her life to raising our little ones. For that, Rachel is deserving of a time for her, a Dream Baby Shower.
Shantal Wilkerson
Well let me start by saying that everyone deserves this. I am 30 yrs. old and expecting a baby boy. I planned this baby but circumstances have stressed me to the max. I am actually a single lesbian and although I am not with the child’s father I fully expected him to be involved with the child. He however chose not too. So in short my financial situation is very tight and it feels almost impossible to support this child alone. I have two older children to who my small income fully but barely support. I honestly first felt that I did not want a shower but I have nothing at all and can’t afford anything for this child. My family does support me but they are also in financial binds. So that is my story and I hope you vote for me.
Sheena Jackson
I would love to win a dream baby shower! I am due September 13th with my 5th daughter! My oldest daughter is 10 and everything has been passed down so it would be wonderful to have some new baby items and to be able to share the birth of another beautiful baby girl with family and friends!
Shelby Newton
This baby shower would help me out a lot. This has been a crazy year. I already have a daughter whom is 2 1/2 and also welcomed a new baby in my life to be a mom figure, plus just found out I’m 10 weeks pregnant with a new baby. I figured I wouldn’t have another baby for a while so I passed my baby stuff to mommies in need. With that being said I have to start all over getting all the things a baby may need. On top of that I work 30 hours a week and trying to get into the nursing program to better my education and be able to care for my children better. With that being said I will have my hands full between work, raising babies, and studying hard to pass the TEAS to enter the nursing program. This will be a hard and trying time for me but with the chance to win this baby shower it gives a chance of hope that I will get the things I really need for this new baby. Thank you for your time.
