About the Company: dearjohnnies was envisioned in 2003 and put into action in 2005 when creator, Rachel, wanted more than the "drab, used, one size fits all, gray gown" that you typically get when admitted at the hospital. She didn't want this to be in her pictures of those first moments with her children. By 2007 they had a complete line of gowns and robes. The gowns are for any hospital patient, not just a nursing mother.
Dear Johnnies lives by the quote "when you look better, you feel better". I couldn't agree more. Even more, it's always nice to be complimented as well, and let's face it, during labor and the next few days that you are in the hospital, you want (need) all the compliments you can get. I was so excited to be able to review dearjohnnies. When it arrived in it's little package I was in love. I absolutely love this pattern and many of the other patterns they have on their site.
Because I only had one gown, I waited to put it on until I was able to take a shower after delivery. It was so nice to be able to put this on after delivering Next time, I will be sure to have one during delivery and for afterwards.
I received amazing compliments from everyone that walked into our room about how nice my gown looked. I felt very comfortable and it was also a lot thicker and more durable than the flimsy, drab hospital gowns that you typically get when delivering.
I was beyond thrilled to be able to have a chic looking gown for the pictures we have taken during our hospital stay as well. I know they made my pictures come out so much nicer than they would have otherwise.
BUY IT: You can purchase gowns and robes for any type of hospital stay HERE.
WIN IT: One lucky winner will get their own gown! Just enter the Rafflecopter form below. Giveaway will end on 1/18/2013 at 12:00 AM EST.
~Larisha
*Larisha is a contributing writer as part of the Thrifty Nifty Mommy Blogger Network. You can read more from Larisha on her personal blog, We're Parents!?* 
Wow,I totally agree with the fact that if you look better you definitely feel better. Looking great is a feeling that boosts your self confidence and you feel capable of doing anything even recovering fast and getting out of the hospital. Loved the gowns, it looks comfy for the stay at hospital.
ReplyDeleteI loved having nursing tops! I wore them under my gown. It made me feel like I wasn't just hanging out all over the place and the nurses could still see what needed to be seen!
ReplyDeleteHaving supportive and friendly nurses and being comfortable! I hate those thin and see through hospital gowns. I couldn't wait to get back into my own clothes.
ReplyDeleteChloe!! i love this one!
ReplyDeleteHaving your own clothes a big deal for me.... made me feel like i wasnt always just laying there. This gown would be great!
ReplyDeleteMy own pillow was big for me
ReplyDeleteHaving my own shower accessories and hair products. Makes you feel ten times better about having visitors
ReplyDeleteI'd bring my own sweatpants and pillow.
ReplyDeleteI had wonderful nurses which helped a bunch! Also having my flat iron and makeup definitely made me feel better!
ReplyDeleteA iPod with some very relaxing music.
ReplyDeleteNext time I will bring nursing tops to wear instead of those hospital gowns and definitely my own pillows. The nurses were very welcoming though :)
ReplyDeleteoh and my BOPPIE!!!
ReplyDeleteMy nightgown, housecoat and hubby!
ReplyDeleteMy own socks and slippers!
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I felt the best once I had taken a shower and had on my own clothes.
ReplyDeleteHaving my boppy pillow for breastfeeding and having my own shower/clothing.
ReplyDeleteI think I want to bring my own pillow.
ReplyDeleteI loved the nurses, they were so great!
ReplyDeletebringing a cami to wear under my gown made me feel better
ReplyDeleteI have quite the list to pack in my hospital bag--I am taking chapstick, jammies, socks, slippers, glasses, a book, my boppy, nursing bras...I could go on! Can't wait for my little man's arrival! Packing my bag is on my to-do list this week in case he decides to arrive early!
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ReplyDeleteI would have to say nursing bras made me feel so much more comfortable!
ReplyDeletethe nurses were the best!
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ReplyDeleteI would probably bring a comfy pillow with me!
ReplyDeleteI felt most comfortable during labor with an exercise ball to sit on. After labor I wasn't comfortable until I could take a shower and put on 'normal' clothes!
ReplyDeleteI brought my Boppy with me and it made nursing more comfortable. A nice gown would be so great!
ReplyDeleteIt was a long time ago. It would have been nice to have the baby with me instead of in the nursery.
ReplyDeletehaving my own pillow
ReplyDelete:) my husband made me the most comfortable but other than that ~ having my boppy pillow with me instead of using a hospital pillow to nurse was very important. OH! and a nursing sports bra! <-- loved it!
ReplyDeleteI felt most comfortable having my own clothes to wear and having a shower. Looking your best and feeling your best is important because your body has been through a lot.
ReplyDeletei felt so gross in the hosptial because i wasnt able to shower because i had a csection...but i wore my hubbys pjs that i packed and felt a ton better. thank gosh!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I was very comfortable in the hospital. Having my own pillow helped.
ReplyDeleteHaving emotional support for sure, as for physical items...music! I love a good beat that can help me focus.
ReplyDeleteI will pack my own pillow to make me more comfortable, hospital pillows are so stiff!
ReplyDeleteHaving my own sheets and my own pillows! Not to mention wearing my own gown after delivery! Made me feel clean and more myself!
ReplyDeleteA lightweight robe to wear as I labored walking in the halls to keep my tush from hanging out!!
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