New Baby, Blogging, and Parenthood

Blogging with a new baby sounds a little nuts and is likely to be the last thing on your mind but it may just be the relief valve you need.

I am a father, I really had no clue just how tough it was going to be taking care of an infant. 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 parent to blog. However, a growing number of parents are joining the blogosphere to share their experiences during this exciting and challenging time of life. There are a whole range of benefits that parents can gain from blogging, and the spectrum covers everything from getting through the night to helping distant relatives feel closer, not to mention maintaining your sanity.

What is a blog and why is blogging such a great idea? A blog is nothing more than a daily journal, diary, if you will, of your thoughts and experiences. You write about them, in your own words, and post them online in your blog. Your readers then can comment and start a communication link with you. Best of all, blogging is free. can tell you that blogging is a tremendous way to relieve stress and interact with others.

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 parents turn to television to help them weather these dawn vigils but, by blogging through the night, parents can turn what feels like a somewhat depressing situation into an actively positive and productive one through blogging.

Another reason why parents often find blogging very satisfying is that it helps them to be a part of a community. For parents 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 and dads in the same situation, and by chatting with them it is possible to overcome some of the loneliness that many new parents are surprised to encounter. If you are a new parent, you can learn from experienced parents. If you are experienced, you can pass along your wisdom to the new parents. In that process of exchange you all break the patterns of stress and isolation. Of course, for a parent 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 parents the chance to reflect on how powerful and warm the sensation of parenthood is, and sometimes sharing the triumphs of this unique time can make them 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 make photos and video clips a part of 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. You simply load the video onto your computer, attach it electronically, and your relatives get to see your baby is live action.