Whitney as a rookie mother with Heather as a mom-to-be; Whitney very expecting with Heather secretly pregnant
Happy Blogiversary to us! I’m so thrilled to desire this blog a extremely pleased birth day as well as celebrate a few emotional moments along the way. Whitney understood I wished to say, “Yay! This is a huge blogging deal” however she didn’t understand what I had planned.
Here I present a few well desires from ten of our bloggy great buddies over the years… as well as invite you, dear reader, to PLEASE share any type of memories in the comments! thanks for joining us on our journey.
First, Asha Dornfest from ParentHacks.com and minimalist Parenting:
Me, at BlogHer 2006, uncharacteristically holding a drink which I most likely took two sips of. picture credit: Liz Gumbinner, one more dear buddy I satisfied there.
We very first satisfied online, when I discovered Rookie Moms. I’m not sure if it was since of a link (remember, that’s exactly how we always utilized to discover each other? Back links were the @ mentions/tags of 2005) or since one of us reached out through a blog comment or email. All I understand was that I instantly felt like I discovered my people. Not only were you in Berkeley (I had just recently moved from there to Portland), I deeply determined with the title “rookie mom.”
When we later satisfied in person, it was that effortless, inevitable kind of friendship. When you satisfy somebody as well as you’re already friends. It’s much more a matter of recognition than anything else.
I am so extremely lucky to understand you as well as Heather, as well as to have shared the laughs as well as conversations we have. Congratulations on an remarkable anniversary…a monument to difficult work, smarts, friendship, as well as chutzpah. You are loved!
Jyl Johnson Pattee from mother It Forward:
Jyl, Whitney, me as seen by jerk pedicab driver
I fell in like with RookieMoms.com co-founder Whitney on a way-too-expensive rickshaw trip in new York City back in 2010. From that time, I’ve been a big fan of hers as well as the brand. We like to suggest RookieMoms.com as a trusted parenting site as well as can count on 100% reliability as well as professionalism in any type of campaign we partner on. Furthermore, I like the friendship I have developed with Whitney as well as will always partner Berkeley with much more than the Bravermans since of the time she took to show me around. Congrats on 10 years!
Alma Klein from MarketingMommy:
I started reading Rookie mothers method back in the day as well as thought about Whitney Moss my West coastline spirit sister–admittedly one I only satisfied in person a couple of times. We both had backgrounds in marketing, we were half-Jewish, as well as our kids were born at the exact same time. very first our precocious Julian as well as Zoe, then our mischievous second babies, Scarlett as well as Ada.
One of my preferred memories is the time Whitney linked me with a toy manufacturer–a maker of doll houses. They sent me two doll houses–one for Zoe’s 4th birthday as well as one for us to provide to a deserving cause. Zoe still keeps in mind the day we brought the second doll home to a bit woman at Hephzibah House, a group house for neglected as well as abused kids headed into foster care.
Christine Koh from BostonMamas.com and minimalist Parenting:
Photo by Christine’s child of a Berkeley visit
I very first satisfied Heather as well as Whitney at BlogHer 2009 — they were just as lovable in person as online, as well as similarly so with or without paper bags on their heads. Over the years, it’s been a delight to view the Rookie mothers empire to continue to grow as well as likewise broaden to 510 Families, as well as to experience incredible things with these ladies, whether it’s running 200 miles across California in the dark, channeling Bon Jovi during karaoke, or convening our households in Berkeley. I like you, Whitney as well as Heather. say thanks to you for making the world much more awesome.
Livin on a prayer at Blissdom 2013
Heather Spohr from The Spohrs Are Multiplying:
I discovered Rookie mothers when I was, myself, a rookie mom. I was the very first of my regional buddies to have a baby, as well as I was determined to discover women like me who discovered the humor as well as awe in motherhood. I’d checked out Rookie mothers in the middle of the night as well as laugh as well as cry as well as feel less alone in those crazy early months!
Wendy Copley from Wendolonia.com:
Photo of Wyatt as well as me, circa Rookiemoms.com discovery
I went back to work soon after the birth of my very first child, as well as though I tried to develop up a network of mother buddies on my pregnancy leave, I didn’t have much success. A co-worker suggested that I inspect out her friend’s new blog — RookieMoms.com — as well as I was thrilled to see that Whitney as well as Heather both had youngsters best around my son’s age. I liked complying with their adventures as well as trying a great deal of the activities they tried with their infants myself. even much better ”“ we ultimately satisfied in person as well as I ended up being real-life buddies with two of the very best people I know. thanks for being there in those early days as well as beyond, Rookie Moms!
Morgan Shanahan from the818 as well as BuzzFeed Parents:
Morgan, Whitney, as well as Heather at the very first ever Iris Awards
Heather as well as Whitney have this amazing skill for sharing the human side of parenting. Rookie mothers caught my eye before I ended up being a mom, as well as it assisted me recognize that I might perhaps hack this youngster thing after all.
Meagan Francis Writer, Podcast Host, speaker of MeaganFrancis.com:
What do you think? might we pass for sisters?
Whitney as well as Heather were a few of my very first blogging friends, as well as I’ve always liked the useful yet reassuring guidance they provide at RookieMoms! pleased anniversary women ?
Anna Fader from MommyPoppins.com:
With some buddies {How to be a Dad, Rookie Moms, parent Hacks, mom Poppins, dad Complex} at mother 2.0 Summit
I discovered RookieMoms with one of Whitney’s craft messages as well as was instantly drawn to the appeal as well as fun mindset toward parenting. The chemistry of you both, your strong friendship as well as fantastic energy is infectious. Being a new mother seems a great deal much more fun with RookieMoms.
Victoria Haller from the blog formerly understood as VDog + bit Man:
I started reading Rookie mothers while I was pumping milk for my son, who was in the NICU. I continued reading after my child came house from our shared regional hospital. I got somewhat star struck as I satisfied both Whitney & Heather on regional mother trips (baby massage class & park outing, respectively). From their advice, wisdom, as well as community, I was able to navigate my own rookie year like a champ.
Happy Anniversary, RookieMoms! ten years looks great on you.
XOXO,
VDog
Dear Readers, If you’re still with me. will you please join in the fun as well as share a memory or comment to celebrate our tin blogiversary?