Every year before the BlogHer conference, I write a post about the BlogHer conference. Which apparently is what every single person who is going to the BlogHer conference is doing this year.
Overkill much?
(I also write a bunch of funny posts after BlogHer too, but you probably don't even care about that either).
For me, it has nothing to do about what to wear (clothes without stains; a bra), what to bring (no children; a trusty breastpump), or how to act (Just don't be an asshole).
But if you do care about that, read my entire BlogHer category.
It's a little sentimental, considering this is my sixth BlogHer.
Back when I started this blog in 2005, I remember hearing about this site called BlogHer, who was seeking community editors, and I thought it might be a cool thing to do, except they only had "Academics" left as a topic and I wanted to write funny stories about my cute little one kid.
When I attended in 2006, it was the first time I met Liz, Julie, Catherine, and a bunch of other amazing people that I am forgetting but I'm sure will let me know about it.
[Okay, I'm just too lazy to link them all].
In 2007, I drove half-way from the Cincinnati airport with Drew since my flight got cancelled. And I met this person named Ree who asked me if that was Drew I was lugging around in a baby carrier. "What's your blog?" I asked her.
Who knew? (Not me, apparently).
And every year since then, I've attended. Either pregnant or breastfeeding an actual baby.
So when this year came around, I actually decided not to attend. San Diego was a little far, and it's just tough trying to find someone, well someone who isn't going to say crazy shit, to watch my kids. I had resigned myself to not going.
But then on a whim I tossed one of my favorite posts into the "Voices of the Year" nominations.
And I won!
Then I was asked by BillMyParents (smart service that could have saved my ass and credit history when I was a teen, by the way) to work together with Liz, Alice Bradley, and Eden Kennedy on a discussion on parenting in the digital age at their BlogHer luncheon.
[Please sign up. I promise I will only be talking. And not cooking].
And so I suddenly had two really good excuses (a paid one, even) to go.
So this year I'll still be breastfeeding, just without the baby. I'll be reading one of my own favorite posts from this past year in front of the BlogHer attendees.
I'll be doing my best to not spend the entire hour of the luncheon laughing my ass off.
And I promise that I'm not pregnant.
I think.
your link to the luncheon doesn't work. is it invite only? if so not worries, but i would love to hear all three of you!
http://monsterbeatsstudio.us
Posted by: Monster Beats Headphones | May 07, 2012 at 04:53 AM
Am new to your blog and I absolutely love it!
I clearly have been living under a rock!
I am definately your newest subscriber!
Posted by: Yasmin @ alittlelessfluff | July 26, 2011 at 06:46 AM
You wouldn't have wanted to break your attendance streak! This will be my sixth BlogHer as well.
Posted by: Average Jane | July 25, 2011 at 09:58 PM
You gave me a chocolate bar with your logo on it in 2006. In 2007 I skipped because Scarlett was born that month. I did 2008, 09, 10, and oh my god am I glad it's in CA because I do not fly free. This year, I go because San Diego is easy for me, but seriously, if it's 5,000 people next year, I'm so done. I look forward to seeing you in person and I'm thrilled that some smart people made it worth your while.
Posted by: RookieMom Whitney | July 25, 2011 at 07:53 PM
It's all so about BlogHer, haha. I have been seeking for other motherhood blogs and I was directed to you so I gave you a visit. I hope you can visit me too.
Posted by: sheng | July 25, 2011 at 04:36 PM
I think I met you at BlogHer in 2007. You were giving out condoms with lollipop sticks. I just finally tossed mine this year. :)
I wish I were going.
Posted by: Liza | July 25, 2011 at 04:12 PM
Great posts! You are a fantastic writer and that sounds like one hell of a journey! Congrats!
Posted by: Ariana sieghart | July 25, 2011 at 05:12 AM
Happy you´re going for my selfish reason that I get to see you again...and this time we might, just might get to have a decent adults-only conversation! Although..how cute are our kids? ;)
Posted by: Ana L. Flores | July 23, 2011 at 01:28 AM
Oh BlogHer.....wish I was going to be there. Boo!
Posted by: molly | July 22, 2011 at 08:21 PM
Since I only see you when we're NOT in Atlanta, I'm glad you're going.
Posted by: The Muskrat | July 22, 2011 at 03:58 PM
If my daughter-on-loan-from-Europe wasn't arriving and starting school that very same week, you know I'd be there spooning you and Liz and Catherine.
Off to sob uncontrollably.
Posted by: Julie Marsh | July 22, 2011 at 01:19 PM
hurray! you are coming! I'll see you there.
Posted by: laura | July 22, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Just RSVP'd! Hoping I get in, if not I am sure you will all rock the discussion! Glad you are going now!
Posted by: Karen Hartzell | July 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM
I am so sad I'll miss seeing you this year, but I would have had to break one of the rules and bring a baby, so instead I'll stalk y'all on Twitter. Have a blast!
Posted by: Amelia Sprout | July 22, 2011 at 12:31 PM
If i have my say, you WILL be. *wink*
Happy you're coming. I miss your face.
Posted by: Mr Lady | July 22, 2011 at 12:18 PM
The link should work now, the grumbles! Sorry!
Posted by: Motherhood Uncensored | July 22, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Only my second BlogHer but I'd be very, very sad if you were not there.
Posted by: ClumberKim | July 22, 2011 at 11:48 AM
your link to the luncheon doesn't work. is it invite only? if so not worries, but i would love to hear all three of you!
Posted by: the grumbles | July 22, 2011 at 11:05 AM