NOT THE GRAM-MOM
About
My name is Carolyn Alton, and I have no idea what I'm doing...
*DISCLAIMER*
In no way, shape, or form is this blog trying to put down anyone. I respect all parents, parenting decisions, choices, beliefs, and cultures! This was a way for my to process the big emotions I was feeling, and is a direct reflection of my experiences!
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Oh, hi! My name is Carolyn, and I have no idea how to be an Instagram parent!
When I first found out I was pregnant, I did the first thing that many mother's do... head over to Pinterest and see about making the perfect nursery! But as I browsed the millions of photos and ideas, I realized that not a lot of the photos resonated with me. I didn't belong on the gram, and that was a hard pill to swallow. So many of my friends and family are amazing at posting content and adding these amazing candid shots of their lives, and that just wasn't me This blog started out as writing in an old journal about being a first-time parent, my own experiences, and my thoughts and feelings. It turned into this mashed up book of tears, blood, breast milk, and honest entries that I started sharing with people who, incredibly, found some of what I was saying to be relatable! This is a way for me to share my experience, and maybe make a few of my experiences not seem like rare unicorns. I will be adding weekly posts, as long as life allows it, and answering any and all questions that are sent my way!
Happy reading,
Not the Gram-mom
ABOUT NOT THE GRAM-MOM
Real Solutions for Real Life
I originally started Not The Gram-Mom as a way to document the many spiraling, and often intrusive thoughts that can sneak up on you when you let your guard down because you haven't slept in three weeks and you're running on caffeine, stale crackers, and have the Bluey theme song on a loop in your head.
Raising children is far more rewarding when we as parents can connect and share our stories. I don’t just write about how precious my little bean is, but how I'm actually feeling in real time, and sometimes it is far from pretty. I started this to provide a space for myself, and other parents, to share, connect, and vent!
This platform is not for demonizing, judging, or putting other parents down in any way. Every parent is going to have a different idea of what parenting looks like, feels like, and sounds like and who the heck am I to judge anyone?! Any hate speech, rude comments, or judgmental criticism will not be tolerated.