THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED. DON'T LEAVE A COMMENT, IT WON'T BE COUNTED
Yesterday we welcomed author and Guardian columnist Zoe Williams.
Today we have three copies of Zoe's latest book to give away
THE PRIZE
Three winners will each win a copy of What Not to Expect When You're Expecting
What Not to Expect When You're Expecting is a straight-talking corrective to the sea of advice that engulfs pregnant women and new mothers. It considers such issues as the overbearing public guidelines on what not to eat or drink, 'women shouldn't be treated like three-year-olds, airily instructed in the way of things with no proper explanation,' weighs up the relative merits of different childcare routines, 'It doesn't make any sodding difference. There are easy babies and difficult babies, and, before you know it, they're no longer babies,' and even considers the correct response to the question, 'Who's fatter, my sister or me?'
HOW TO ENTER
To enter, simply leave a comment below saying what you think are the worst and best parts about pregnancy
EXTRA CHANCES TO WIN
You can have an extra entry if you like this blog on Facebook - state in your comment if you're claiming an extra entry.
RESTRICTIONS
UK only. One entry per person.
CLOSING DATE
This giveaway closes at midnight on Monday 18th June. Three winners will be chosen at random and the books sent out as soon as possible after that.
You can find more competitions to enter at ThePrizeFinder - UK Competitions and Loquax Competitions
Best part is the gas and air the worst part is the morning sickness :( x
Posted by: Natasha Gandy | May 28, 2012 at 09:18 PM
Liked on FB too :) x
Posted by: Natasha Gandy | May 28, 2012 at 09:18 PM
The worst part for me was swelling ankles and feet - yuck, was just horrible!
The best part was feeling my baby kicking and wriggling inside me, there is nothing comparable to the moment you first feel the life you created wiggle and jiggle about to let you know they're there.
@hlac1
Posted by: Hlac1 | May 28, 2012 at 09:37 PM
I also like on Facebook
Posted by: Hlac1 | May 28, 2012 at 09:37 PM
the best bits are wondering what your baby will be like when it comes out, the worst bits are the pains goijng down your legs in the middle of the night making u jump out of bed and not get back to sleep.
this is the perfect book for my daughters best friend who has just found out shes pregnant. s
@tamalyn1
Posted by: tamalyn roberts | May 28, 2012 at 09:59 PM
the eating
Posted by: iain maciver | May 29, 2012 at 09:51 AM
Best part is getting to know the baby you're going to have - both my babies expressed a lot of their personalities before birth! (one was called Blob and the other Fidget...)
Worst part was morning, afternoon, evening, nine months of sickness - bleurgh.
Posted by: BookAnalyst | May 29, 2012 at 10:35 AM
I would have to say the worst and the best parts are the same! For me I loved being pregnant one day and hated it the next. I'm sure that every woman feels the same lol.
Posted by: PippaD @ A Mothers Ramblings | May 29, 2012 at 01:32 PM
Best bit? When it finished! (4 days later.. sigh, see even that isn't good!) Though meeting H was very very good.
The worst bit by a mile was having gestational diabetes and missing pizza every single day. And crisps. And chips. Everything!
I follow you already on Facebook :-)
cheers
jo
Posted by: jo | May 29, 2012 at 10:39 PM
My favourite thing was watching my bump grow, the worst part was the pregnancy being over although it was exciting moving on to the next chapter
Posted by: the mummy adventure | May 29, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Best bit - the anticipation. Worst bit - SPD, aka pelvic girdle falling apart like a loser.
Posted by: Circus Queen | May 29, 2012 at 10:43 PM
the best part was the connection i felt towards my bump the worst part when i started waddling & not walking lol x
Posted by: siobhan | May 30, 2012 at 12:52 AM
I think the worst has to be the morning sickness, mainly because I have that now.
I think the best bit is feeling them move. I love to feel that close to them.
Posted by: Adele- playfullearners | May 30, 2012 at 06:16 PM
i liked it when the baby kicked
Posted by: laura stewart | June 01, 2012 at 04:04 PM
Worst part heartburn, swollen ankles, sickness and not fitting in to any of your clothes ... thankfully feeling the baby kick makes it all worthwhile :)
Posted by: Nathalie Taylor | June 02, 2012 at 05:55 AM
Oh dear Lord, the vomiting. I vomited all 40 damn weeks. UGH. But, I dug baby karate in my belly!
Posted by: Weenwee | June 02, 2012 at 10:06 PM
The worst part of being pregnant is the heartburn!! Ouchee! ... And the best part is everything else! I especially loved being able to NOT hold my tummy in all the time :)
Posted by: Hannah Moody | June 02, 2012 at 10:50 PM
I like Joanne the Coach on Facebook as Hannah Mdy :)
Posted by: Hannah Moody | June 02, 2012 at 10:51 PM
my fave part was the connection and being that close and in love with someone i had never met. Worse part was giving birth as i had to share my daughter x
Posted by: carlene.jarman | June 03, 2012 at 07:39 PM
The best part is knowing that you have a little life growing and feeling them kick and wriggle, the worst part is the constant discomfort; too hot, too big, too sicky...
Posted by: olivia kirby | June 04, 2012 at 03:10 PM
Fab competition. Thank you
The worst bit about pregnancy was feeling sick, no matter what you try nothing works to stop the nausia
The best bit about pregancy is feeling your little baby moving and growing inside your belly everyday, it is so amazing how quick they go from being a tiny dot to a fully grown baby, amazing
:) xx
Posted by: Hayley Kinnaird | June 04, 2012 at 04:51 PM
I have followed, tweeted, liked ect xx
Posted by: Hayley Kinnaird | June 04, 2012 at 04:52 PM
Being halfway through my pregnancy the best bit is feeling and watching my baby move, but the worst bit is the backache and pelvic pain that I'm getting
Posted by: Emma Howard | June 05, 2012 at 04:25 PM
Already like your Facebook page
Posted by: Emma Howard | June 05, 2012 at 04:27 PM
The best part of being pregnant is how shine your hair gets and how lovely your skin is! That's how I found in my pregnancy.
The worst part is when you are about to give birth and you feel big and bloated.
@LilinhaAngel
Posted by: LilinhaAngel | June 05, 2012 at 10:27 PM
I liked it on Facebook! :) x
Posted by: LilinhaAngel | June 05, 2012 at 10:27 PM
The best bit is being able to follow my body and eat what I want, without worrying about putting on weight. The worst bit was my hips and legs being uncomfortable towards the end
Posted by: Karen | June 07, 2012 at 09:58 AM
The best bit has to be when you can see your tummy wriggling about, i cant wait to show my 5 year old son what his little sister or brother is up to in mummys tummy.
The worst bit had to be the constant need to go the toilet and wishing you could just have a potty next you all the time. I say this to my boyfriend jokingly but actually i am deadly serious :)
Posted by: Steph Gibson | June 07, 2012 at 11:40 AM
The worst is the pain when you give birth! The best is all the fab cravings!
Posted by: Emma Wolski | June 08, 2012 at 11:41 AM
the worst- being soo tired and big you cant even see your feet!!
best- feeling your baby move and knowing your baby is safe inside you :)
Posted by: sarah clegg | June 09, 2012 at 12:32 PM
forgot to say i like u on fb as sarah clegg xx
Posted by: sarah clegg | June 09, 2012 at 12:33 PM
I cant answer as were trying to conceive, but after almost 2 years trying, i reckon i'd be happy with whatever is thrown at me.
Posted by: Jodie Burnett | June 12, 2012 at 08:50 PM
The worst bit is the waiting and 40 weeks is a long wait, it feels like your lifes on hold so obviousley the best bit is giving birth as the waits over!
Posted by: Sharon Burroughs | June 13, 2012 at 06:34 PM
The best part has to be feeling the baby kick/move/ hiccup just love that special feeling. The worst not being able to get comfy to sleep! the sleepless nights def begin before baby born
Posted by: Clare F Wood | June 14, 2012 at 07:21 PM
Liking you on FB Clare F Wood
Posted by: Clare F Wood | June 14, 2012 at 07:21 PM
Worst - terrible heartburn
Best - Knowing there is a baby growing inside and feeling it move about
I like on Facebook - Kirsty Fox
robertfox24 [at] aol [dot] com
Posted by: Kirsty Fox | June 14, 2012 at 11:06 PM
Worst - morning sickness (all day sickness!)
Best - When it was over!!
Have liked on Facebook too, I'm Katie Pike
xx
Posted by: Katie | June 15, 2012 at 01:53 AM
Morning Sickness is a nightmare but people tend to smile at you more.
Posted by: Gillian Holmes | June 15, 2012 at 05:35 PM
the best part is seeing it grow, worst is the sickness
Posted by: Kathy Cakebread | June 16, 2012 at 04:56 PM
The best part is seeing new life develop. The worst part is not being able to do enough to help.
Posted by: Nick Hopkins | June 17, 2012 at 01:40 AM
Have liked on Facebook
Posted by: Nick Hopkins | June 17, 2012 at 01:41 AM
The best part was the bond I grew with my baby girl and the worst, well nothing really. I didn't suffer from morning sickness, back ache, heartburn or anything like it. I'd instantly do it again :)
Posted by: Carolin | June 17, 2012 at 12:06 PM
I also like your FB page
@caro_mad x
Posted by: Carolin | June 17, 2012 at 12:06 PM
The worst part for me was the onset of vertigo and the best part was knowing that there would be a baby at the end of it! :) I'm also giving your Facebook page a like!
Posted by: Rosie Corriette | June 17, 2012 at 03:18 PM
The best part is feeling the baby move, only you can experience it and only other mothers will know the feeling, especially when they have hiccups.
The worst part is the burning stage in labour when the baby is crowning OUCH!!
Posted by: nichola armstrong | June 17, 2012 at 05:53 PM
Worst part is morning sickness, best part is when it is all over
Posted by: Christina | June 17, 2012 at 06:35 PM
The best part about being pregnant is feeling all the first movements and how they get harder and stronger as they grow. The worst part is it feels so uncomfortable as the bump grows and grows, then you can't see your feet or bend down :) Also liked on Facebook.
Posted by: Alexandra McGahey | June 17, 2012 at 06:38 PM
for me the worst part was the back ache. the best part was knowing that soon we would have a beautiful baby in our arms
Posted by: Janine Atkin | June 17, 2012 at 07:47 PM
The worst part was the "blooming" stage-I'm still blooming waiting-and he is 2 years old!!!
The best part was def the movement-like a serpent inside your tum!
Liked on FB Kellie Faggle McIntyre : )
Posted by: kellie McIntyre | June 17, 2012 at 09:31 PM
The worst part for me was the constant morning sickness that lasted the entire duration. The best part was feeling baby kick and move about, I loved my bump :).
On twitter as @mmeeee
Posted by: Mags | June 17, 2012 at 10:42 PM