Six years.
My daughter hasn't even been alive six years. Just four, yet I feel I've known her forever.
Six years. Two thousand, one hundred and ninety days, give or take.
Longer than the time I spent at college.
Longer than the time I've lived in most houses.
Wow.
On July 13, 2004 I started Postpartum Progress with this post. Going back and reading it now literally gives me the chills. My hair is standing on end. I'd like to think I have been accomplishing the mission I created for myself and this blog and I can't believe I haven't given up or quit along this long road. I had no plan other than what you see written in that post. I hadn't thought of Six Things yet, or the Mother's Day Rally, or the Surviving & Thriving Mothers Photo Album yet, or "plain Mama English". I didn't have the logo. I didn't have any connections in the blogosphere. I hadn't met all the great people at PSI yet or all the awesome bloggers I've come to know. I didn't have a Twitter account or a Facebook Fan Page. I didn't have diddly squat. I think that for the first two years I may have had a total of 3 people read this blog.
I have now spent six years with postpartum depression, figuratively speaking. Six years writing about every aspect I can think of.
And I love it.
Thank you for reading. I hope it can continue to help women who seek answers and support.
Happy Anniversary! I know you'll never know exactly how many people you've helped, but I can tell you that you've made a difference in my life. Thank you!
Congrats! I love what you provide here. For so many of us.
Happy Anniversary, Katherine!! You are such an inspiration to us all. Thank you for your devotion to this very important subject!!
Elizabeth
-Jenny's Light
oh congratulations! and Happy Anniversary! very inspiring post! wish you all the best!
Happy 6th birthday (or 6th anniversary)! Thank you for your dedication to helping other moms! You have inspired me and many other moms to help spread the word about PPD.
you wanna know what tripped me out about that first post? "weblog." lol. thanks so much for all your hard work, katherine. you are a shining light in a dark, dark place.
happy blogoversary!
Happy Aniiversary Katherine! Thank you so much for all that you do. You HAVE and ARE making a BIG difference!! HUGS!
Happy Anniversary! So glad that you continue to help us all by educating others and supporting us who are still struggling.
Happy Anniversary and thank you! it's an important site, for those of us long out of the woods and those who are currently struggling. Progress is happening!
Happy Anniversary and thank you for all you do!
You're an inspiration, Katherine. Congratulations and hugs!