No! Don't quit - I love your blog! At the same time, obv. your family comes first. If it is like a chore, don't do it. We go through periods of "un-inspiration." You are taking care of a newborn, no wonder you are exhausted and don't feel like doing much else. But don't give up! Just wait - we'll keep checking back. If you don't put the pressure on yourself, you'd be surprised how inspiration can make its way back in!

I can totally understand where your coming from. You only can do what you can do, right? So if you continue writing, great...I love to read your blog, but if it's sporadic, then I understand why. No worries! Besides, who in their right mind wouldn't cuddle with their baby or their hubbie before they blog anyway!!!

This is your space to express yourself. If you don't feel like blogging then don't do it. The people who read your blog will keep reading and won't stop because you've taken a break. Maybe bring your photography into it? It seems to be a very important part of your life and maybe it will bring things together? I had these same feelings when I had my son and I felt like I was always talking about him and being a mama, etc... and as one person who had read my blog from the first day I started it said to me that you life changes why shouldn't you blog too?

I understand where you are coming from. I've struggled with the same question and then decided that if I took away blogging it would mean taking away my only real adult time during the day. It's a nice place to vent. You know, no matter how long of a break you take I still find myself checking daily for updates (I should just subscribe to your feed). I'm particularly interested to see what's up with you and Willa since she's only a couple weeks older than Zoe. I know we're both new at this, but I've learned a lot from you and I will eternally be grateful for your Soothie recommendation. :)

please don't quit :)
I don't think i have the 'mommy' gene in me!! but since i have been following your blog, sometimes, just sometimes... i think maybe having a kid is a good thing and i might be able to do it!! but this is just me being selfish. so you do what you fee like but i hope...really hope that you don't quit blogging and posting willa's pictures.

I only believe in doing what you love. I believe, personally, that by writing this that you already know the answer, right?

Do what makes you happy. You can always come back. If you decide to pull the plug and feel a sense of relief, well, I think you know how you really feel.

Torrie, I can selfishly say please don't quit. I look forward to popping your blog in a window daily, regardless if you posted. I love seeing the photos of Willa and Dexter, etc.

Having said that, as another poster pointed out, do what feels right. It should not feel forced.

Dont quit, quitters never win!

As a new mommy, I hear ya!!!
But, I always love looking at your photos of Willa!!!

You should do what you want to do. I don't think anyone would mind if you only blogged sporadically or when you felt like it. I'd rather know that you *wanted* to write every post rather than wondering which ones you wrote out of a sense of obligation to the blog...

Only you know the answer, But.... think of what you'd be missing interms of watching your daughter grow, post by post. I'll best Dooce sees her blog as a priceless story of Leta.

I've only found your blog recently (through the CO post showing Willa and Dexter). I love your writing and your photos, so pop in daily to see if you've updated.

You shouldn't take me into consideration when making your decision, but I'd advise that you don't quit completely. You shouldn't feel pressured to make long entries regularly though... short posts, pics and sporadic posts etc will still be a nice record for you, your hubby and Willa... and they'll keep us all entertained, too :)

I think that blogging should always be obligation free and that over time our availability to pay as much attention to certain aspects of our lives will change...

if you feel that blogging in the text form you've had for a while now isnt working for you then for sure, try photoblogging, or link posting... whatever you feel like doing. it will be fantastic no matter what...

It is perfectly fine to take a break! Lots of the bloggers I regularly read have taken breaks at some time or another - have some time off (weeks, months, years!) and see how you feel about it! If you want to come back, then do. If you don't, it is your choice. I know myself and lots of others would miss hearing from you (just a lurker, myself, but enjoy the blog), but it is about you, not us!

I so enjoy your photos - I think of them as part of your blog. Your photos of Willa always puts a smile on my face!

If you decide not to pull the blog entirely, you could always do what Karen W. at Chookooloonks does, which is post photos then write a little bit about the photo or how she was feeling when it was taken, etc. below the photo. That way you can do more with your photos - which are AMAZING - and then still write a bit but not so much that you feel like it's a chore.

i think it's something to really take your time deciding, not that i don't think you've thought about it. i've thought the same thing sometimes, too.

honestly, if you wanted to shift your focus to photos from time to time, i know i would enjoy that and i think everyone else would too. you don't have to write a bunch of stuff, just put up something that you like. just my two cents.

however, if you decide to stop OF COURSE it is respectable and understandable. i will have to subscribe to your flickr feed to make sure i keep up with you, that's all! ;)

I am losing my hair, because you think about not blogging. way to have a life Torrie, thanks.

aw man, we'd all totally miss you & willa. i don't think anyone would begrudge you doing what you need to do (although poor strizz is having a hard time), but you would be missed. as would the daily willa fix. ;)

I quit blogging. I should not be a role model though.

Just take a break, at least over the holidays, and see how it goes. Who knows, maybe all you need is a period of time where you're not feeling obligated to post to feel like you want to post.

You mentioned on Sarcomical's blog that you had a great cleanse... which one is it? I'm looking for a good one for January! :)

Thanks!
Colleen
colleen@type-a.ca
www.hauteculture.ca

I sent your tampon post to a close friend of mine who is also a new mommy and she said "I feel just like that"! I blog because I need the emotional outlet and I think that we all do it for different reasons. It's okay for those reasons to change. If you decide blogging is not a priority for you right now, I hope that you will be back when things change again. I really enjoy all of your posts.

Don't leave us! Maybe you could just blog once a month - tell us what's been up, post some pictures of the girl, etc... and then if you feel like you have something to say in between, that would be a bonus! Make the choice that's right for you, of course, but know that I'd miss you!

i'm with the chorus of - Don't Leave!
at least not "officially"...
post when ya feel like it...
Or just give us yummy pics of Willa when you get a chance, and Dexter, and the kitties...

And - wow on the news of the Ford agency! She is such a beeeeyooootiful girl, I'm not the least bit surprised.
When can we see pics from the Bloomingdale's shoot?

Don't quit completely please. Slow down. Take a breather. But don't quit completely please.

:)