Having an Identity Crisis on my Blog
As you might notice, I have not blogged in almost 2 months. What?!?!? I know. Lame, right? This is a breastfeeding blog. I breastfeed 2 kids. How could I not have anything to say about it? I don’t know. I just don’t. It is such a part of our lives, it just happens. We don’t have many struggles. I don’t have much to say about it. It just is.
Then comes my identity crisis. I think of other things I could share. I wanted to write about my books I am reading. I wanted to share some new recipes. I wanted to talk about running and how my asthma is affecting it. Then, I think “The Beautiful Letdown.” It is a breastfeeding blog. I considered for a while starting a new blog with everything other than breastfeeding, but I decided against it. I am not keeping up with this blog. I don’t think that the best thing to do is add another one to my list. I know that there are people who do this, but I don’t think I am one of those who should.
I just need to get over it and write, right? Write for me. Write about what I want to say. Write about what interests me right now. Post some cute pictures, and viola, I am back in business. So, that is my plan. I am going to reinject a little life into my blog, but it will not be exclusively (or even primarily) a breastfeeding blog for the time being. I am thinking about doing a couple posts that do relate to breastfeeding. Because of the name of my blog, I get a lot of searches for “should I feel my letdown” “what is a letdown” “I don’t feel my letdown” and other variations of thsoe questions. Maybe I could save a new mom a little time if I made a post about this even if it is not something I am wondering about.
I hope that this isn’t a major disappointment to anyone, and I don’t think it will be. I enjoy blogging, and I enjoy hearing from people who read what I write. I miss that, and I think getting my thoughts out and back on this blog will be something that can be interesting, thought provoking, and enjoyable for all of us!
If breastfeeding comes easily for you, share some of your treasured moments while breastfeeding. I think moms want to hear about the good that goes with breastfeeding, and not just potential problems or issues. Best!
I think that’s the great thing about blogging — it can be about whatever you want
I know I will not be heart broken if I don’t only see breastfeeding information from you! You’re a friend and I want to know what is going on in your life, be it breastfeeding, or cooking, or a random, funny/serious thought you had
Blog away!
It’s ok to go down a different path than planned. You are a mother who breastfeeds — not soley a breastfeeding mother!
Write away! I look forward to hearing what you have to say.
Blog for yourself and then blog for your readers. On your blog, it’s OK to put yourself first.
I can’t wait to read another new post on your beautiful blog. It would be a shame to let it go to waste!