I began this blog to share my experiences of PND and my recovery journey, and to help others who may be suffering, and this will remain the key focus for my writing.
However, I have been well and truly bitten by the blogging bug! I had no idea how much enjoyment I would get from the writing and sharing process. I am incredibly grateful to have initially found the #pndfamily, and in participating in regular linkys I’ve now met many other parent bloggers who post on a whole variety of topics, and they have really inspired me to expand a little.
I’ll still be posting about mental health on a regular basis as that is definitely my passion. However, for 2016 I’ve decided to start a series called Caterpillar Corner to post alongside this. Here I’ll share my views on a variety of topics (feeding, weaning, play, being a working mum etc) as well as updates on my son, topical issues and many random parenting moments! I haven’t figured out a posting schedule yet but the Caterpillar Corner posts are likely to be either fortnightly or monthly, depending on the MH content.
I wanted to start off just by telling you a little about “Caterpillar” (so called because of my blog name). He is 2 years and 7 months and currently loves puzzles, cars, drawing and anything made by Disney Pixar. I work part time so he goes to nursery two days a week and he loves it (more on that in a later post). He is a complete show-off and really affectionate which I adore. What I’m not enjoying right now is the countless night wakings and regular whining!
I should say right up front that these posts are not going to be about Pinterest-worthy crafts or perfect parenting as that’s just not me. I call myself a Good Enough Mum and I can only hope my son agrees. I still struggle with anxiety sometimes which impacts on my feelings about parenthood so I’m really happy to just be comfortable doing my best.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy these upcoming posts and I’d really love to hear from you in the comments, or over on Twitter where I spend way too many hours each week.
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Ah can’t wait to hear more about your little caterpillar – we have a little caterpillar around the same age and yes! there is a lot of whining, and we had a lot of night wakings just gone as she seemed to be going through some big cognitive changes again – it really interrupts their sleep! Thanks for linking to #coolmumclub lovely and have a fab Xmas! xx
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Glad we’re not the only ones! Thanks for commenting x
Caterpillar Corner is a great name for this new facet to your blog! Look forward to reading more about your caterpillar and family next year 🙂
Thank you! x
Ah great idea 🙂 It will be good to hear another one’s tips and hints as you bring up little caterpillar. He sounds like a lot of fun (apart from no sleep!)xx #binkylinky
He’s certainly fun, among other things lol! I’m looking forward to sharing with everyone. Thanks for commenting x
Cute idea – can’t wait to hear more. Merry Christmas x #binkylinky
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you too x
How wonderful that you feel comfortable and confident enough now to share your thoughts on parenting. Love the name caterpillar too. I look forward to hearing more.
Thanks, yeah I didn’t realise how much I would enjoy sharing and blogging but it’s awesome x Thanks for commenting x
Sounds like a fun feature! The posts that aren’t Pinterest perfect are often more honest! #binkylinky
Debbie
Yeah I definitely go for honest lol! Thanks for reading x
Always the best way 🙂 Popping back from #KCACOLS
Debbie
Yep! Thanks x
I’m really looking forward to reading more of your posts. Thanks for linking up to the #BinkyLinky
Thanks! x
Great feature can’t wait to read more thanks for linking to the Binkylinky
Thanks for commenting 🙂
glad you are enjoying blogging! Will be looking out for Caterpillar corner, I also have a 2 year old who is a bit younger than yours but it’ll be fun to see how you are doing and read your views on parenting topics 🙂 x #PicknMix
Aww, yay! Always nice to meet someone with a child similar age. Thanks for reading and commenting x
Welcome to the wider blogging world and great to hear you will be blogging on more topics, I’m sure you will find creativity in writing, friendship and support through your blog I know I have. #KCACOLS
Looking forward to Caterpillar corner! your little caterpiller sounds similar to mine (he’s almost 4) and hopelessly addicted to pixar films & Cars – blogging is a great outlet and it will be exciting to explore other avenues and don’t worry about “pinterest worthy” crafts haha we can’t all be like that (it’s what I tell myself when my 10th attempt at making something has failed :p ) Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again in the New Year xx
Thanks! It’s always lovely to share with other mums and that’s what I love about blogging. Thank you for commenting – Merry Christmas! x
Love the name! It sounds like a great feature too – once the blogging bug bites, it doesn’t let go. You just have to give in and feed it! 😀 #KCACOLS
So I’m learning! It’s great fun. Thanks for commenting x
Sounds like a lovely feature! Great name too 🙂 Happy Christmas! Thanks for sharing on #KCACOLS
Thanks! Happy Christmas x
Sounds like a great idea for a progression in your blog. Merry Christmas #KCACOLS
Thanks, I’m excited about it. Merry Christmas to you too x
Sounds lovely! Enjoy sharing about nurturing your little caterpillar as he develops into a butterfly. 🙂
Thanks for your sweet words and for reading x
I’ll look forward to reading some caterpillar posts! I know what you mean about the blogging bug, it definitely gets you 😉
Thanks for linking up to #PicknMix Have a brilliant Christmas
Stevie x
Thanks for commenting, and Merry Christmas to you too x