I cannot believe I am actually writing this post! A year ago, I posted my first post – I wanted to start a blog for a long time but only just got round to it and thought the new year would be a great time to step into this fascinating world.
I wasn’t sure anyone but my friend Steph would be reading my blog or following my posts but I am amazed that people from all over the world have stumbled upon my little corner of the internet and actually like what they read – this makes me so proud!
Blogging has given me so much whether that is confidence as myself or as a parent to many wonderful blogging friends who have shown me immense love and support in my first year.
I wasn’t quite sure what to write as my first blogversary post as I had done a blogging tips and tricks for marking 6 months so then a random spur of a idea came forth and I thought it’d be interesting to answer questions some of my followers and readers might have for me.
I mentioned this on twitter and instagram and was surprised at my DMs that people were actually interested!
So here goes!
Why did you start a blog?
I always wanted to start a blog, I nearly did back in 2016 a couple of months after saying goodbye to my son but just never got round to it.
Then Little A entered our lives and I was introduced to the world of YouTube after looking for tips on breastfeeding and the right bottle for breastfed babies – I thought to myself, I can do this! But of course not in front of the camera but from behind a laptop and the fact that I just wanted to share a lot added to the mixture as well.
Will you ever show yours or Little A’s face?
No because I don’t feel comfortable. I’ve never been a ‘social media’ person and only made a twitter and Instagram because of my blog. I make sure especially when posting pictures of A that her face isn’t clearly shown – some may agree with this some might but that’s just how I feel.
How do you manage working full time and running your blog along with everything else?
I don’t! I’d like to think I do but I could be so much better at managing everything. I try to follow my own tips but sometimes I do lack and then my blog is the one to suffer. This year I’m hoping to make a difference in this area so wish me luck!
How old are you?
Four years shy away from the big 30!
Do you plan on weaning A off the breast when she turns 2?
Absolutely not! The struggles we’ve had in the beginning and when I see how far we have come I just can’t get myself too especially when she’s not ready to herself. At the moment, she vocally demands for a breastfeed, if I’m ‘a bit’ late on popping her on, she gets upset. This clearly shows me she’s not ready so I’m just going to let her take the lead, when she wants to wean herself, she can.
Are you going to be baking A’s birthday cake again?
Oh yes I am!
I wasn’t sure until last week whether I wanted to this time but why not, eh? And of course I’ll bring you all along on the journey too.
Do you regret not pursing a career in law when you’ve worked so hard and spent a lot of years studying it?
In my first month of my new job I did get thoughts of regret and guilt and would think to myself, ‘what have I done?’ but as days progressed I began to feel it was the right decision.
How many siblings do you have, if any?
I have two older brothers.
How did you feel when you found out Little A is a girl?
Relief! I know this sounds horrible and berserk coming from a person who has previously lost a child. In the perfect world, all I should have cared about is having a healthy baby but it’s never so straightforward is it? I was inundated with so many thoughts such as ‘how could I love another little boy?’ etc and as sad as I feel to admit this, I still feel the same today.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Don’t take anything for granted and make the most of each moment.
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Thank you for all your love and support!
Well done!! #DreamTeam
I love the advice to your younger self, if only we could accept these bits of wisdom when we needed them most. congrats on your year of blogging. #DreamTeam
Happy bloggy birthday! Is it only a year?! You've definitely come a long way in such a short space of time. It's so lovely to hear that blogging has given you lots of confidence. I feel exactly the same. Thank you for joining us for the #dreamteam x
Congrats on your one year of blogging #dreamteam
Happy blog birthday! I've just passed the 6 year mark which is crazy when I think about it! #DreamTeam