We know you are because you're here. I'm 72% addicted! Yikes! Find out how addicted you are by answering a few questions then posting your results on your own blog or in the comments section here.
72%How Addicted to Blogging Are You?
I came across this article titled, "Internet addictions: A real medical menace?" It states:
Of course I thought about us Baby Blog Addicts while reading the
article and chuckled because they were talking about people waaaaay beyond us, right? Until I got to the part that said, "Recent studies are surprising, indicating the problem is worst not among game-obsessed teens, but rather among middle-aged women who stay at home, constantly on the computer as a way of connecting to the outside world."
I guess we need to feature a 12 step program soon!
Check out this great blog entry on "The Baby Blog" by Jennifer Howard. I'm sure all of you can relate to what she says about blogs being the new baby book.
She writes:
..."The Baby Blog" has become a virtual baby book and more, highlighting more milestones than her bound baby book could ever hold.
...I read several mommy blogs each day...I don't know any of these women or their families, yet I feel like I know everything about them.
...And though I don't know these women, I have cried my eyes out, peed my pants laughing and been angry enough to spit bullets with them. I can relate to their stories, look forward to similar happenings in my life and thank God I'm not them when something goes beyond wrong. I look to these women for support, advice and a friend.
While you're sitting around checking hundreds of baby blogs to feed your addiction on this Labor Day, why not take a moment to send in your addiction stories, pictures of your babies or your location in the Addict Nation.
Send it all to editor@babyblogaddict.com. Many others have come forward and admitted their problem, now it's your turn!
The different sections mentioned above can be found down the right side of the page under "Addict Links."
>> Addiction Stories (The Malone Quads from Georgia, but currently in Arizona awaiting delivery)
The Malones told us their baby blog addiction story, now it's your turn. Send your stories to editor@babyblogaddict.com.
Come on Baby Blog Addicts, there hasn't been a new addiction story posted here in a while. Check out the Addiction Stories section then let us know when you realized you were addicted to baby blogs. If you haven't seen the link here on the front page, it's on the right side under "Addict Links."
Send your stories to editor@babyblogaddict.com.
I came across this illustration and just had to post it. I know I can relate and I'm sure all of you baby blog addicts can too.
Another one comes clean with a Baby Blog Addict confession at GeekyHousewife.com. Luckily, she found our site before it was too late.
"Now I read up on the lives of these people that I don’t know but really enjoy it. Apparently I’m not the only one who does this, which it is a great relief to learn others read baby blogs. They have launched a website called BabyBlogAddict.com where fellow baby blog addicts can come together to discuss their common interest. You can also find product reviews and other useful information. I think the idea behind their website is really fun and a great idea."
Malone Quads in Georgia (currently in Arizona for delivery)...
You guys have a great site! I too before starting my own blog became addicted to reading these stories! We're 33wks here in Scottsdale AZ.(114 degress today) We are due 8/20. But I bet you guys knew that already. Continued success!
Laura in Tennessee...
Hi, my name is Laura and I'm a blog addict. I admit it and the first thing to addiction is admitting it right?!? Anyway, I have made lots of "blogging friends" since I have started! I love looking at other blogs and love it when people stop by to look at mine! After taking care of my 1 year old and husband of 3 years, I spend pretty much 90% of my "free time" on the computer looking at updating my site or looking at other blogs... now if that's not an addiction I don't know what is!!
Amy in Alabama...
I confess...I am hooked on blogs. It doesn't even matter to me if I don't know the people. I just love linking over to other blogs from people that I do know. I feel like I have a "spying" addiction.
Vera's Mommy in Alabama...
I am a friend of Millers Mommy and I too am a Blogger Addict. I have had so many family members and friends start blogs too! We are one big happy blogging family! Love the site and will visit it daily!
Cassie in Texas...
I am a total baby blog addict! It all started when a friend of me pointed me towards the McNulty's blog (the quads...I) went to high school with there momma! Soon after I started a blog of my own kiddos! I love finding new blogs with kiddos and seeing what they are doing and how similar or different mine are! Thank god for the entertainment of blogs!!!!
Millersmommy in Hawaii...
I'm just glad to know I'm not the only addict out there. I love babies and kids so much and love to see what other babies are doing. And I too have found old friends in the blog world. This site is a great place for all the baby blog addicts to unite.
Cherie in Virginia...
I'm Cherie, and I'm a blog junkie...OK, so I admit it...I've visited blogs of people I don't know and even their friends who I don't know either! I used to think "those" people were crazy, but when things get boring late at night, what else is there to do?!?! Jennifer Walker and I laughed about it over the weekend--how we can spend so much time blog-hopping! So I came to realize how bad it really was when I stepped of the plane in Richmond yesterday and recognized someone from Sherry's blog! In Virginia, nonetheless! Now, I've never even met Sherry (but I'm sure she knows all about Sarah from her Aunt Angelle!) much less this family, who I'm sure thinks I am insane! And then there is Heather from Utah--never met her either! She's a friend of a friend of a friend--you get the picture. Anyway, she has absolutely, hands-down, the best ideas for crafts, gifts, parties. This is one of the most creative people I've never met! I could go on and on, but I won't bore you. So for all of you who've I never met and don't know (and even those that I do), leave me a comment and let me know how you found our blog! I promise I won't call you a "blog stalker!"
Sarah in Mississippi...
I started a blog for my son last year and quickly became a certifiable baby blog addict. I spend at least 45 minutes a day checking out 10...or maybe 20...blogs. It's ridiculous, but I'm hooked. Jennifer in Alabama...When I come across a new baby blog, I like to go to the archives and look at the first post to find out their story. I've been known to get hooked and read through up to two years of posts in one night. It's like a good book that you just can't put down. Yes...I'm a blog addict.
Anonymous…
I spend about an hour of my day blog-hopping. It's a glimpse into other people's lives - who wouldn't be interested. You can be nosy without anyone knowing!!
Kirk in Texas...
I see all these people from college and love to catch up, though we don't even know each other any more.
Raesmom in Mississippi...
My baby blog addiction started innocent enough. I started reading one blog because the family had the same due date as we did. Now I check that blog at least once a week to see what their little one is doing. From that blog I hopped to other baby blogs. I never thought I'd be one of those parents who would like to listen to other people brag on their kids but I really do.
If you're here, there is a reason. You are a baby blog addict. It's nothing to be ashamed of; there are tens of thousands of people just like you. It starts innocently enough: you're on the computer, the kids are in bed and it's late. You click on your sister's blog to read about your niece taking her first steps, but before you know it you've clicked through to another blog...and another and another and another. Now it's two hours later and you've read an entire blog about a family you've never met. You don't know the mother, but you know she tried for a long time to get pregnant, dealt with infertility issues and eventually had twins! You cried, you laughed and were moved. Somewhere along the way, you became addicted to baby blogs. Don't worry. You're not alone. And we're fueling the addiction. - Scott, Jennifer and Jack
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