Monday, 4 May 2015

A Celebration


The Beginning

I first started blogging back in January when I got the news that the new addition to the family was to be a girl. I'll admit I was terrified, hence my initial blog was titled OMG It's A Girl. You can view it here. I never imagined that in such a short space of time i'd have over 3000 views on the blog.


My initial reasons behind blogging were just as a place to write what I was thinking. I don't think I actually envisioned anyone actually reading my posts besides myself. A few things happened. I joined Twitter, you can  

Here I met some really great people and found some great blogs. I've listed some of these below. Please don't get offended if you're not listed, I cannot list everyone who has helped, by offering advice, re tweeting my posts or just read and commenting on my ramblings.

I've discovered Linky's. Three I try to take part in every week are:



The List
OneDad3GirlsThe Dad Network




The Transition

After just a short time blogging I realised that by just blogging about my new daughter,

  1. I was severely limiting the types of post I could write
  2. The blog would be pretty boring for a few months
With this in mind on March 17th I moved the blog. Here is the post 

Since starting this new blog, I've seen my Twitter following go to 450. Joined Instagram, received my first product to review. Keep an eye out for the post in the coming days. Enquired about #BabyPink becoming a brand rep with a very large company. (Something I would never have done before Blogging) written a Guest Post and been selected to write a feature that will be in Maternity & Infant Magazine (June Edition)

The Present

Then today as I went to my Blogger Dashboard I saw that I had gone over 3000 views. I was gobsmacked. I have a wee look every now and then to see how many views different posts have had, but never really looked closely at the total. It was only when writing this post I looked at the date of my first post and noticed it hadn't even been 2 months.

Either one or two of you are taking a very keen interest or somehow my ramblings are of interest and use to someone out there.

The Future

So a huge thank you, and here's to the next 3000 views.

16 comments:

  1. Congrats! You deserve it, your blog is great and I look forward to seeing what comes next (and looking out for you in maternity & infant magazine, how exciting!). Kaye x

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  2. Thanks Kaye. I honestly never expected so many page views. Thanks for reading and commenting.

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  3. Huge congrats and I am beyong delighted to be included on the list :) Cant wait to see what your future has in store for you :)

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    1. Thanks hun. How could I not include you. You internet named my baby.

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  4. Congratulations!! How exciting to write for Maternity and Infant Magazine!! You pit a lot of work into your blog and I always enjoy reading your posts!

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    1. Thanks so much for the Lovely comments Lavinia. Glad you enjoy it. Here's to the next 3000.

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  5. That's awesome! It's the milestones that make blogging worth it!

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    1. Thanks I wasn't really bothered at first. Now that things seem to be gathering pace I'm getting all excited.

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  6. Congratulations on your milestone.I also am a big fan of El and Baby A. Hopefully if the linky hits it off she will be co-hosting along with me. Looking forward to seeing your article in M&I next month too.

    Thanks for linking up in #linkalist

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    1. Oh I love a good Linky.

      Thanks for hosting and congrats on the #IPB Award.

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  7. Well done, its amazing seeing people reading our words isnt it, so much fun to be had blogging :) enjoy xx

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  8. It is. I never expected so many readers so soon. Thanks for stopping by and commenting

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  9. Well done! I'm also a big fan of El And Baby A. And having met her recently I can confirm she is LOVELY in person! #linkalist

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  10. Well done! I'm also a big fan of El And Baby A. And having met her recently I can confirm she is LOVELY in person! #linkalist

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  11. congratulations! I think your blog is awesome and inspiring!

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