New Baby, Blogging, and Motherhood

Blogging with a new baby sounds a little unrealistic and is likely to be the last thing on your mind but it may just be the relief valve you need. New Mom's find blogging to be a relief valve for the pressures of motherhood. What is a blog and why is blogging such a great idea for new mothers?

I put mothers on a very high pedestal.

I am a father and a grandfather but I really have no clue as to just how tough it is taking care of an infant on a day to day basis. From observation, I know it's an almost incredible amount of work and, between changing diapers and keeping the nursery squared away, it seems unrealistic to imagine that there would be time left over for any mother to blog. However, a growing number of moms are joining the blogosphere to share their experiences during this exciting and challenging time of life.

There is a whole range of benefits that mothers can gain from blogging. The spectrum covers everything from getting through the night to helping distant relatives feel closer, not to mention maintaining your sanity.

So, just what is a blog and why is blogging such a great idea?

A blog is nothing more than a daily journal, a diary, if you will, of your thoughts and experiences. You write about them, in your own words, and post them online in your blog for the world to read. Your readers can comment and start a communication link with you. Best of all, blogging is free.

I run multiple free blogs and can tell you that blogging is a tremendous way to relieve stress and interact with others. It focuses me away from my daily routine and stresses. My blogs are hosted free on Blogger.com. There are other sources for free blogs but that's getting ahead of ourselves for this article.

For a mom dealing with the hassles and triumphs of a baby, blogging about your motherhood is a great way to blow off some steam or just to share some of the joys of motherhood. Your blogging may even help new mothers get through the trials and tribulations of their first infant.

If your baby often has very erratic sleep patterns that leave you up at odd hours of the night, blogging may just be the best way to fill those hours. Many moms turn to television to help them weather these dawn vigils but, by blogging through the night, moms can turn what feels like a somewhat depressing situation into an actively positive and productive one through blogging.

Another reason why moms often find blogging very satisfying is that it helps them to be a part of a community. For moms who are unable to successfully juggle a full social life with the very tough demands of taking care of a new baby, blogging can be a great way to stave off the isolation that sometimes comes during this stage of life.

A baby requires constant attention, and it can be difficult to attend social gatherings or events when you are responsible for an infant. Luckily, the internet is full of other moms in the same situation and, by chatting with them, it is possible to overcome some of the loneliness that many new mothers are surprised to encounter.

Think of it like this: If you are a new mother, you can learn from experienced mothers. If you are experienced, you can pass along your wisdom to the new mothers. In that process of exchange you all break the patterns of stress and isolation.

Of course, for a mom with an adorable new baby, blogging can be as much about celebration as it is about necessity. Having a blog about living with a new child can give mothers the chance to reflect on how powerful and warm the sensation of motherhood is, and sometimes sharing the triumphs of this unique time can make it even sweeter.

A blog is a great way to keep friends and family updated with news about your baby's first words or first steps, and with new technology it is easier than ever to place photos and video clips on your blog so you can give far-away relatives the chance to feel much more involved in your child's life. Many email services now have the ability to email videos as well. You simply load the video onto your computer, attach it electronically, and your relatives get to see your baby in sound and color.

Blogging, at first, may seem a bit intimidating. Look for someone, a close relative who is computer savvy, to teach you the ins and outs or spend some time online in those wee hours surfing the internet for information about blogging. There is a ton a free information online that will cut your learning curve and soon you can be a blogging whiz!