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CONFESSION: I'M ASKING FOR HELP


Well, I don't usually do this.  In fact, I wasn't sure I was going to post this at all but it's really worth a shot.  I don't want to give anyone a big long shpeal about anything, I just want to make it simple:

This blog started and still remains a personal adventure, but my main goal outside of having a cool keepsake is to impact other people.  I want to inspire some other young moms.  I want to say, you know what?  You can change those diapers and wear your skinny jeans too.  It's okay to be yourself.  Life does change when you have a baby-- but it's always for the better.  And even if you lose yourself somewhere out there in the crazy motherhood panic, I want you to know that it's okay.  You'll come around.  You'll realize you never really lost yourself at all, you've been there all along.

Through this past year I've gained a handful of followers, and even some readers around the globe.  I want to spread the word, I want to reach out further.  I have to network.  If you like Diapers and Skinny Jeans, the content, the photos, (those adorable little baby toes)... I'm asking for your help tonight, I'm asking for your vote.  I'm really trying to get ranked over at Top Baby Blogs to reach a greater audience.  Right now I'm #398, and hey- it's a long way from top #100 or even top #25, but I'm just trying to spread the word and share the love.  We'll get there :)


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