Wow, I can’t believe my little blog is 2 years old. I think this post might be quite emotional for me to write, as my blog means a lot to me and it has given myself and my family so much.
One day, two years ago, I was talking to a friend who had started a scrapbook documenting her families memories after the birth of her daughter. I remember thinking an online version would be great for me, something I would be much more likely to stick to. So that afternoon on 15th August 2013, while Baby napped on my chest (she was 4 1/2 months old) I googled ‘starting a blog’ and well, started a blog. I had only read one or two blog posts before starting my WordPress blog; it has intrigued me, but I had never thought it would be something I could do, after all who would want to read my words.
I started my blog by backdating lots of my personal Facebook status’ to the moment I found out I was pregnant in August 2012, in order for the blog to captured our whole story (or as much a possible). I continued to blog two or three times a week. It didn’t take long before I was hooked and in January 2014 I made the leap to self-hosted. I cobbled together a header of pictures of Baby, hoping that it would give a glimpse of what we were about as a family. I had no idea what I was doing but I knew I wanted to show more of us and images seemed to be the way to go.
As I got more and more involved in blogging, I knew I would need to create a more professional header. So it wasn’t long before I commissioned the wonderful Helen Braid to draw our bespoke header. I loved it and feel that with this design my blog really developed and came into its own. I started to secure more work and my stats grew and grew. I rose up the rankings and each time this happened I remained amazed that people were actually reading my little piece of the internet. Amazed, but so happy that they were. A sentiment that I still feel to this day.
I began to work harder and harder, partly to keep up with the demands asked of me and partly as that is my nature; to drive, work hard and become involved in projects. The more I did, the more rewards came back to me. The opportunities we were offered became more exciting and through my blog (in Jan 2015) we went on our first holiday in 5 years, which was Baby’s first ever holiday. Since January we have been on three other family holidays (with two more to come) and I also ventured on a solo trip to Rome to work with a brand. Remaining constantly amazed each time an opportunity came my way.
Then a few months ago I felt the blog needed a change. I wanted something less ‘cute’ and so with the absence of an available designer, I set to revamping my blog. I bought a new theme and later that day, the new You Baby Me Mummy was born (I work quickly!). A new tag line, which will weed out the Dirty Dancing fans and a sleeker look, yet still with personality and colour.
So to present day, two years after I started, I am so grateful that I fell into this world by chance. Grateful for all the opportunities it has presented to myself and my family, but most grateful of all for the incredible people who blogging has brought into our lives. You know who you all are, thank you for making my blogging journey one of the best trips of my life.
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Huge congrats lovely. Like me you must feel the past two years have passed in a flash but they have been amazing! It’s great being on this blogging journey with you 🙂 x
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Thanks hun. I do, a flash but I also can’t remember not doing it! x
Huge congratulations darling! You have achieved so much in two years. Just amazing! I have no doubt that the future looks even brighter for you and wish you all the success in the world. Much love xxx
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Ah thank you lovely. I appreciate all your support xxx
Congratulations you have worked so hard and should be proud of yourself!
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Thanks so much x
Wooo hoo! Congratulations on your two year blogoversary Aby! You’ve done so much in auch a short space of time and worked so hard – hope you get to celebrate this day and enjoy the moment xx
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Ah thanks lovely lady. We had a lovely day xx
Happy 2 year blog birthday to you! You have achieved amazing success with your blog, congratulations.
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Thanks so much x
Happy blog birthday , you have achieved so much in only two years. Well done you deserve every opportunity you get as you are the hardest working blogger I know xx
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Aw you are so sweet thank you xx
Happy blog birthday lovely! All that hard work is so worth it for this wonderful blog you have xxx
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Ah thank you my love xxx
Happy 2 year blogiversary! I love seeing how blogs have changed over the years! May you enjoy many more years to come! xx
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Thanks huni xx
Happy Blog Birthday! I hope this next year is even more exciting for you! I love seen the progression of you header to what it is today – really interesting
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Glad you enjoyed it x
Congratulations on your 2 years and fab success x
Happy blogiversary lovely! You’ve achieved so much in these last two years you should be proud! Here’s to many more years! xx
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Thanks so much hun, that’s very sweet xx
Happy blog birthday! It’s amazing how much you’ve achieved in two years!
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AH thank you so much x
Happy blogaversary Aby and congratulations on everything you’ve achieved! You’ve worked so hard, you thoroughly deserve the perks of your success. Amazing result in the TOTS too, well done! xxx
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Ah thanks Jess, really lovely of you to say that xxx
Oh I loved seeing the old headers!! Happy 2 years!! xx
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🙂 Hopefully there has been some progression 😉 xx
Aww, this is lovely to read. Happy two year blogiversary! I only started blogging at the end of last year so didn’t see your first header but love those little baby pics, especially where you two are kissing, so cute! Blogging brings so much and you have done so well in just two years 🙂 xx
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Thanks so much, and I am really glad you enjoyed the post xx
Happy blog birthday and a big congratulations to you! You’ve done an amazing job with your blog and I always enjoy reading your posts.
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Thanks so much I really appreciate that x
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again….I absolutely LOVE your blog. x
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Ah you are so kind! Leave your blog link so I can pop over and say hi! x