What do you think of this?

Question

I started this family blog and for some reason, my family/friends don't comment much on it. Does it seem like I'm bragging, rather than just keeping them updated on our lives?

Here's the link...let me know what you think:

http://tromblyfamily.blogspot.com/

Thanks,
Mandy

Seriously!! I'm just wondering why my family/friends haven't commented much....they seem to like it..but they don't leave very many comments.

In response to the answer regarding me spending time with my daughter...I spend every waking moment with her...she's the most precious sweetheart in the world and I treasure every minute with her... (Okay....NOW I'm bragging..LOL)

She's at her grandma's house right now.

Answer 1

I think it's a great idea, not bragging at all. What I would do is ask them why they aren't commenting & tell them all you would love their input. I'm outspoken like that though, some people wouldn't be comfortable asking. Maybe ask them to comment because you will print them all out for her scrapbook or something. I have also seen some people put at the end of each entry..'please leave us your comments, we will be printing them to save for her to read later on"

Answer 2

Well, it's very obvious that you are proud- and rightfully so! Still, you could tone it down a bit. Everyone thinks their child is the best- it's natural. And while you may be oohing and ahhing, the rest of your family will get a bit tired of it after a while. Keep the blog up - it's very nice- but do keep the bragging to a tighter minimum for your families sake.

Answer 3

Am glad you are so proud of your new baby girl. Please understand not everyone will find their life as changed as yours by this glorious event. Having three myself I understand completely, but the fascination of parenthood lags a little with each one. Try including a few pics of someone other than and without holding the baby and think you will find blog better recieved by them all.

Consider even putting together a on-line photo album where they peruse the pics and keeping the blog a little more centered on life in general one which they would feel more a part of. But you did a great job organizing everything there and she's a cute baby.

Answer 4

It's a nice blog and the kids are very cute.... but I wouldn't expect everyone to leave loads of comments- especially if you email or talk on the phone or see them in person often. The blog is nice and you seem like a lovely family. Keep doing it as long as you enjoy it.

Answer 5

I think you have a very lovely family. You seem happy be careful to make every effort to kep it that way.

If you and your family are O.K otherwise maybe they are just not 'into' it. Just accept that we are all different(even family) and some people are ver self conscious about stuff like that, what you interpret as a 'family treat' someone else may see as bragging.

If you have a good relationship just enjoy, they may just not want to appear to be showing off. There are a million other ways to keep up with you.

GOOD LUCK

Answer 6

I have a blog too for my daughter who is disabled. I have been keeping it for months. Mainly because I don't have the time to call everyone and update about her every changing life. We are also on blogspot. We dont get that many comments either. People just dont feel very talkative I guess.

I usually dont give hers out but people feel free to check it out, http://www.bubblesr.blogspot.com/

Answer 7

how adorable is she? I have a baby blog, i am 9 weeks pregnant right now, and everybody reads it but they don;t comment on it. I always ask them too, have even sent a tutorial to some of the less computer literate ones (at their request) but still nothing. I think they like reading about everything and then talking to me in person about it when we get together.

Answer 8

There's nothing wrong with being or feeling proud of your life and family. If they have a problem with it, they probably won't comment or if they don't have time. Sometimes people don't make time to do stuff that doesn't seem a huge interest to them. If they don't have kids or want kids....etc. you get the point, they may be jealous and not know how to respond so they keep their mouth shut.

Answer 9

It's okay, though when I was a mom with a baby, I wouldn't have had time for this at all. Your family and friends probably think the same - that maybe you are just being selfish and not interacting with your baby enough, or farming her out to others to look after.

Answer 10

I think that it is a wonderful website. I think that you really don't need to comment on something to say you like it. I would have a website like that as well if all my family did not live right around me.