TMC welcomes Jessica, author of the blog Four Plus an Angel. By the title of her blog alone, you can already sense that Jessica has been through more than what most of us have. And after reading just one of her posts, you will quickly see that Jessica writes in a very heartfelt way that draws her readers in immediately. She is truly an authentic blogger, full of open and honest experiences, the kind of blogger you want to follow in a heartbeat. Here is how she described her blogging journey in her own words:
“I started blogging over three years ago when I was pregnant with triplets. I was hospitalized for preterm labor and thought it would be the best way to keep family updated. It was nice to track my progress and post ultrasound pictures and read supportive comments from my mom and the one or two people that stopped by each week but I was definitely not a dedicated blogger.
My triplets were ultimately born 12 weeks premature and we lost one of our daughters on her third day of life. I let my mom post the news, the good and then the horribly bad, on my blog, and didn’t give a thought to blogging again. Months went by, and in the throws of life with two preemies, grief over the loss of our daughter and post-partum depression, I closed myself off from the rest of the world. I had this thought in my head that no one could possible understand so what was the point in reach out to talk to anyone? As the babies’ first birthday neared, I decided to do a post for them, documenting their first year in pictures. I then began updating here and there with heights, weights, cute things they were doing. All for them. So they could read about their early years when they got older.
Slowly, I began to get back on my feet again. I reconnected with my love of writing and my blog evolved into what it is now. A place to share anything and everything I want to share. In the past I blogged for everyone else, but now? I blog for me.
When I’m sad I blog about it, when I’m just plain overwhelmed like any other mom with four kids at home, I vent and when I want to share the strides my daughter with autism is making or the tough day she just had, I do that too. No matter what I talk about there is always someone out there who can either relate or who will comment and say “you know, I’ve never been through that but I’m here if you need me.” And this is the amazing thing about blogging that keeps me writing day after day.
I think back to that year I isolated myself after the loss of our daughter and wish I had blogged through my grief. The support and relationships and amazing people I have found through blogging are like no other. I am a stay at home mom and blogging keeps me connected, social and sane. If potty training is throwing us for a loop or if I can’t seem to peel myself off of twitter long enough to put the laundry in the dryer I can blog about it. The comfort in knowing that there are a million other moms who are not expert potty-trainers and may also have a slight twitter addiction is unmatchable.
What Theta Mom brings to bloggers is such a great representation of what the blogging world is. There are so many women (and men) out there who blog to find a connection, so that someone else reads and shakes their head in agreement. That acknowledgement, that acceptance, is priceless. Heather has created this amazing place that makes connecting with each other and supporting one another that much easier and I can’t thank her enough for giving me the opportunity to share the huge part of my life that is my blog, with all of you.”
Be sure to check out the blog and follow her on Twitter! New to TMC? Join us! We LOVE new members!
*To be considered as a future Featured TMC Blogger, be sure to comment on this week’s post! Have a wonderful Mother’s Day Theta Moms!!!
So thrilled to be here today Heather. Thank you so much for featuring me.
Oh I love Jessica. I’m so glad I’ve met her through blogland and twitter. I feel we could be best friends and I would love to live next door to her(in a non-stalkerish way of course).
xoxo
The house next door is for sale… our sub frowns on minivans.
I’m a huge fan of Jessica and her blog – she makes me laugh AND cry, and inspires me to write better. Thanks for having her here, Heather!
What a wonderful compliment, thanks so much!
Jessica has such an amazing story! I read yesterday’s post with tears…it was so beautiful and touching.
Thanks so much for reading.
Jessica is an amazing writer. She has me either laughing or crying just about every day. I’m so glad she was featured here.
Thanks Jaime!
I’m so glad you decided to write Jessica.
Your blog is one I read faithfully and for good reason.
Your talent is unmatched and your words come from the heart.
Congrats on being featured my friend.
So glad our paths have crossed Leighann, you are a true friend.
Jessica your blog is great and it keeps me encouraged in more ways than you would know.
Thanks so much Tina, you are so sweet.
YAY for Jessica! Great choice!
I love Jessica’s blog!
Happy Mother’s Day to you, too!
Happy Mother’s Day to you too, Evonne.
I {Heart} Jessica at Four Plus an Angel – we share the preemie journey together because we both had multiples born at 28 weeks. And she is right, blogging is a saving grace in a sometimes isolating journey. Congratulations on your day Jess!
So glad we both found blogging, what in the world would we do without it? Laundry maybe?
Even though I haven’t been following her blog very long Jessica is one of my favourite bloggers! Congrats Jessica on your “Theta Day”
Jessica is one of the nicest bloggers out there, and truly deserving of a TMC post. She’s been through so much, and yet she manages to stay focused on all that is good in the world. She’s one of a kind!
What a nice comment, I try hard to focus on the good things and I think what I have been through helps me appreciate it all that much more.
I love Jessica and her blog! She is an awesome and honest writer! Congrats Jessica!!
Thank you Jen!
Oh, I just love Jessica and I’m so glad she’s here today.
Aw… I love Jessica’s blog – she’s an amazing writer.
One of the best bloggers around. Jessica’s posts are amazing and full of emotion and heart. So glad that she is featured here. Well deserved. Kudos to Jessica and Heather.
Tim you are just the nicest guy, thanks so much for visiting me here.
What an excellent choice! I adore Jessica. And admire her. She is so strong and so beautiful – inside and out!
You are so sweet, thank you!
Thank you for featuring someone so inspirational! Seems like she has a beautiful blog and I’m looking forward to learning more about her.
Thanks for reading Ericka.
Big fan, Love jessica…
Bernice
What we REALLY want for Mothers Day
Wow! You had me from the first sentence. Thank you for sharing your journey, Jessica. TMC newbie here–I am so excited to have found you:).
Thanks so much Tara, great to “meet” you.
You know, I signed up for Theta Mom when I first started blogging but I didn’t really revisit it because I was looking at so many different networking sites in the beginning. Jessica— I am so glad you brought me back here to give it a second look. Especially since so many bloggers I love and read (like yourself) are part of the community.
I’m so glad to see you here again! It’s funny you mentioned that because when bloggers just start out, there ARE so many networking sites to join, so it does become overwhelming to be active in everything – but I have found SUCH support right here, from some wonderful quality bloggers that just seem to make some fantastic connections here. And I agree, we follow many of the same bloggers and I know many of them started out right here at TMC.
Look forward to reconnecting! 😉
I’m so glad Jessica’s featured here! I know her, but I honestly can’t remember through what avenue. (Anyone else do that?) She has a very inspiring blog and I can so relate to the statement: “I blog for me.” That’s so true for me and considering my day job as a journalist I sometimes need to remind myself, nope, this space is for me, screw what anyone else thinks! Thanks for featuring her!
And that is why anyone that meets you, loves you.
I have loved you from the start.
I feel who you blog for, lovey.
Thank you, love you too!!
GO Jessica! So glad a babyloss mom has a voice here, and I am glad that it is yours!
Congratulations Jessica on your Theta Mom day. Reading all the comments above mine it seems as though you are well known and well loved in the blogging community, so I can’t wait to go visit your blog.
Happy Mother’s Day to Jessica and all Theta Mom mommies!
Happy Mother’s Day to all women – mothers and all those who want to be a mother! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Oh Jessica, you have to be one of the strongest people I’ve ever met here in bloggyland.
Or anywhere, for that matter.
Your posts touch my heart, your funny tweets make me smile, and I hope to meet you in real life one day.
This is my first visit to Theta Mom. Thanks for featuring Jessica. I love her heartfelt writing.
Jessica, thanks for leading me here.
Excellent choice for your TMC Blogger!