BlogHer - BlogHer Conference 2008 - Comments

I love holding babys, I sure

KylieKay80 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:24:39 -0500

I love holding babys, I sure hope everyone has a great time

I brought my toddler in 2007

thisKat — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:07:03 -0500

And thanks to all the great planning by the BlogHer team it went really well. I had wanted to go to BlogHer for years but I was either broke, pregnant, or to chicken to travel with a kid. When I heard there would be childcare in Chicago (a city I knew b/c I'd lived there) I decided to just do it.

The childcare was really convenient, and I even did some accelerated bonding with Lindsay from Suburban Turmoil in the dark of the nursing/napping room. Iris was always an easy baby so she had a good time with all the kids. They were also really careful about her food allergies.

I took advantage of the in-hotel childcare one night, but I probably wouldn't do that again. It was expensive ($100 for a few hours!) and Iris was tired of being with strangers at that point. I brought her to the closing party and while she was adorable it was hard to talk to people. And we were both exhausted at that point. Catherine is right--it's probably easier to tote around a new babe than a fidgety toddler off her schedule. But you know your kid so do what works.

One great thing about Chicago is the free zoo at Lincoln Park, great for all ages. Maybe there should be a BlogHers-with-kids meetup!

This is exactly what I needed to hear....

zchamu — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:00:28 -0500

The unvarnished reality. Thanks lady. *mwah*

If I did go, husband would come with me so that would make life a lot easier for certain. But still, I don't know if I will even be able to push myself to pack and get on the plane. If I could just teleport myself there I'd go for sure.

But it's all a moo point til the kid actually shows up. Til then I can't make any decisions... and if it's not soon, the decision will be made for me. (Which is sometimes the easiest way, heh.)

Visit my blogs at ThreeSeven (all that's irrelevant and amusing) and ecochick (all that's green, cool and Canadian).

I'm an excellent baby holder

ameliasprout — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:37:01 -0500

I'll hold any baby that needs holding. I won't be having any more babies of my own, so I have to get my fix somehow.

I hereby volunteer to hold babies

jaelithe — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:52:49 -0500

I used to be a nanny, you know. I'm a professionally trained baby-holder. I have references.

I remember seeing Jasper in the hallway at last year's BlogHer (someone was holding him for you). He was starting to get cranky so I went over to smile at him. Then you came out and you looked so flustered that he was crying, like maybe you were afraid that he was bothering people. But all I'd been thinking was that I was so happy you'd brought him because he was ADORABLE. I should have told you that at the time instead of rushing off to the next panel I was supposed to be at, and I'm sorry I didn't, and I intend to stop whatever I am doing and congratulate anyone I see with a baby this time. Because babies are more important (and cuter) than whatever politician or journalist I might be running off to see.

I'm practicing my baby swinging.

Backpacking Dad — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:20:46 -0500

Just in case.

http://www.backpackingdad.com

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sanewithoutdrugs — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:55:35 -0500

I am looking forward to everyone's trip. I hope all of you have a great time.

Eileen

http://sanewithoutdrugs.blogspot.com/

Thanks

WonderSpot — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:00:58 -0600

Thanks, MsLady. That's very kind of you.

WonderSpot
www.wonderspot.net

Positive Posting- Kiva.org

kaira — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:26:03 -0600

I love your idea about positive posting. It so important that we read uplifting stories.

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Good luck with future positive posts. It's inspiring to us all!

Kaira Author, Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs www.RealYouIncorporated.com

Powerful Post

mslady327 — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:13:29 -0600

I send you lots of hugs and love. I know that this is a difficult time. I honor you and your courage for writing about how you feel. We all know that this is one of the first steps to recovery. I wish you the best in all you do.

My Big Suggestion

Principled Discovery — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:21:51 -0600

My big suggestion would be to come to Kansas City. It is right here in the Heartland, and it has plenty of conference space. And lots of bloggers who are willing to drive a few hours, but may find the 2-3 day drive West or East a little difficult.

Plus it is only 45 minutes from my parents. I know you just forgot to include my schedule in this year's line up of events. :)

Can help with Portland!

Activistas — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:19:57 -0500

I live in Portland - if you need any venue visiting help or that kind of thing, I'd be happy to help. Perfect weather (yeah, no humifiy, and no rain then, either). Easy to get around w/o a car. Best rated airport in the country for 2 years running. And the people are notably nice. Plus, an hour-ish from the coast for those who want to combine it with a vacation. Loads of kid-friendly activities. Ok, I know the voting is over. Anyway, let me know if help is needed. Thanks for all you do! Lisa

Joining in!

RHonig — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:37:48 -0500

Hi,

Late to this discussion but wanted to add to it. I am a thirty-something blogger and professional writer with no children who's constantly frustrated by my lack of readership. I have tried everything I can to change that in terms of networking and joining directories and posting on others blogs. I am able to get people to my blog maybe once or twice, but the truth is, if I am not writing about kids or my husband, they're aren't all that interested in coming back.

It's nothing personal, I'm just not writing about the things they want to read. So, I agree with Jenn's statement:

"Maybe part of the issue for bloggers is that one way to build your blogging community is specifically by aiming at a particular niche. For me personally, I know that if a life-oriented blog is too all over the place, even if I like the way the person writes, I won't become a regular reader."

I'm not quite sure what to do about this other than to create regular themes and columns and keep putting myself out there.

Anyway, thanks for reading my rant and feel free to stop by my blog: Cinnamon & Honey. (For some reason the hyperlink too is not working.)

http://cinnamonandhoney.blogspot.com

I'm eager to find others in my situation so if you leave me a comment, I'll definitely stop by!

All the best.

Robin

Great To See You!

Megan Smith — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:27:55 -0500

Hi Beth,

It was great to see you at BlogHer Boston. Just wanted to let you know I learned quite a bit from the session you led. You made it fun and informative and I appreciated your ability to get to the facts!

Thanks again.

Megan

Megan Smith

BlogHer CE, TV/Online Video

My Personal Blog:
Megan's Minute

Sounds great Beth!

Anali — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:05:36 -0500

I wish I could have made it, but hopefully next year.

http://analisfirstamendment.blogspot.com/