Birmingham Moms Blog is thrilled to announce that we are bringing Bloom back to our city for the 2nd year! We are linking arms with the City Moms Blog Network {our parent site} as well as 60+ other Sister Sites across the nation to celebrate moms as they enter into motherhood for the first, second, third, or more time!!!
This exclusive event is geared towards moms {and dads and grandmothers!} who are planning to grow their family, currently expecting, in their first year of motherhood, or fostering/adopting little ones. This year, like last year, we will be holding the event at the beautiful UAB Women & Infants Center to provide an evening of pampering, delicious food, informational resources, and of course — plenty of swag and giveaways, too.
***To stay up-to-date on all of the details of Bloom, we encourage you to officially join the Facebook event page, share with any new and expecting moms you may know, and get ready for a wonderful evening celebrating motherhood. And be sure to subscribe to our newsletter because there may be a special offer related to Bl??m when tickets are about to go on sale **wink wink, nudge nudge***
WHEN & WHERE
Bloom will be held on Monday, May 6 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the UAB Women and Infants Center {1700 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233, 5th Floor, Physician’s conference room (WIC 5324)}. VIP Guests can arrive at 6:00 p.m.
NURSING ROOM
Our partners at Children’s of Alabama are sponsoring a room for nursing mothers for the 2nd year (or those of us who just like a little quiet when we whip out a bottle). This will be a calm, quiet space for those who need it, and there will even be extra refreshments because you deserve them! Babies one year and under who can be worn are absolutely invited to Bloom with their mamas, and Children’s of Alabama is making it even easier for that to happen!
FOOD
Dinner will be provided by the always popular Chick-fil-A 5 Points. Dinner will include Nuggets, Grilled Chicken Cool Wraps, Chilled Grilled Sub Sandwiches, Salad, Fruit, and Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Did you know Chick-fil-A 5 points delivers to UAB Hospital (along with other locations)? Download the app, select Chick-fil-A 5 points in-line and choose delivery, enter address and choose from available times, order your favorite items, and enjoy!
TICKETS
Ticket price includes access to EVERYTHING we have planned for this event unless you plan on buying items from vendors, and as always, moms, dads, and grandparents are all welcome to attend! Due to the nature of the event, tickets will be *extremely limited* and available on a first come, first served basis only. Last year this event SOLD OUT, so we encourage you to save the date now and make arrangements with friends so that you do not miss out once ticket sales open in Eventbrite starting on April 8th at 8:00 p.m.
All ticket sales are 100% final and Birmingham Moms Blog is unable to offer refunds for any reason, as this event will happen rain or shine. {Please note :: Newborns in carriers or slings are welcome. However, due to the set-up of our space, strollers and children over the age of 1 will not be permitted.} There will be two types of tickets available: General Admission and VIP.
General Admission Ticket :: $25
Includes:
- event admission
- catered dinner
- a Q&A with a panel of experts
- pampering opportunities
- local vendors
- reusable tote packed with over $40 worth of top products for mom and baby
VIP Ticket :: $40
Includes all event amenities listed under General Admission PLUS . . .
- early admission starting at 6:00 p.m.
- 10 extra giveaway tickets
- Aviate “BHM” hat (worth $36)
- Parker Baby Co. bib
- Tom and Sherri’s products travel no-iron spray bottle
- Von Maur special gift
THE PANEL
We are thrilled to have five amazing doctors and specialists from UAB on our panel this year. Among last year’s panelists, we had an OB/GYN, a Nurse Practitioner, a Neonatal Care Unit Nurse, a Nutritionist, and a Lactation Specialist. As we finalize each panelist, we will introduce them to you. Be sure to bring all of your questions for these experienced specialists!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Disclaimers: ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. Tickets are non-refundable and there will be no rain checks offered, as this event will happen rain or shine. By purchasing this ticket and participating in the event, you understand that your photo and/or that of your minor child may be taken, and your participation serves as your express permission for Birmingham Moms Blog, any of the participating sponsors on the day of the event, and their respective affiliates to use such photo(s) on their respective professional websites, in promotional materials, and/or on their social media platform for marketing purposes only without further approval, compensation, or notice.
