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Celebrating Friendship (BritMums Live)

June 30, 2014 by Emma Edwards 32 Comments

It still hasn’t sunk in that over a week ago I was at the BritMums Live for their two day conference.  Whilst many bloggers have written about what they learnt during the conference I want to focus on things I wish to celebrate from the two days.

As Adventures of Adam went live on March 5th this year I am a newbie in the world of blogging.   I was over the moon when my blog was shortlisted for the Brilliance in Blogging (BiBs) Fresh Voice Award.  You can imagine how completely shocked I was when I became a finalist.  Thank you to everyone who voted for us.

Adventures of Adam does BritMums Live

Going to my first blogging conference and my first BiBs party was certainly nerve wrecking but in the end the excitement won over.  I couldn’t get over the size of venue but then there were 700 bloggers!

Adventures of Adam BritMums Live

It was at the BiBs party when it hit home to me what an amazing achievement it was to be a finalist.  It felt surreal to see Adventures of Adam listed everywhere!

Adventures of Adam BiBs party

The Awards Ceremony was hosted by Katy Hill, who was also a finalist in the Fresh Voice category.  Her jokes about the other Fresh Voice finalists eased my nerves.  It was a proud moment to see my blog name on the big screen.

Adventures of Adam BiBs ceremony

Unfortunately I didn’t get to take the award home.  I wasn’t disappointed for me but for the publicity that winning the award could have brought for Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Pregnancy Sickness Support. However, just after the award ceremony I recieved a better prize in the form of an email. It read “I just wanted to say how glad I am that I found your website. I have a toddler and hyperemesis for the second time. I’ve been feeling guilty that I haven’t been able to do much with my daughter so was delighted to come across activities we can try. What a fabulous resource.”

It isn’t everyday you can say you were a runner up against a former Blue Peter presenter!  Luckily she took my “Bi*ch!” comment in jest when I got the chance to meet her.  Definitely check out Katy Hill’s Blog– she is extremely funny and down to earth.

Adventures of Adam winner of fresh voice

As a result of being a Fresh Voice finalist I’ve also got to know the lovely Kanchan from Intrepid Misadventurer. Prior to BritMums, I didn’t know any other bloggers who lived in Norfolk.  Kanchan and I only live a few miles apart.

Adventures of Adam Fresh Voice finalists

I also want to celebrate the friendships that I have developed because of blogging.  I knew Amanda and Katrina before Adventures of Adam because of my volunteer work with Pregnancy Sickness Support.  They both inspired me to make the leap into the world of blogging. It was great to spend the two days with them. (Thanks to Carin for the photo)

Adventures of Adam BiBs

We also managed to FaceTime Caitlin (aka Spewing Mummy) who is currently in America. Fingers crossed next year our PSS group will be bigger!

Adventures of Adam Facetime Spewing Mummy

When I was in the depths of Hyperemesis Gravidarum I never expected anything positive could come from those dark days.  However, since finding Pregnancy Sickness Support I have been privileged to meet some amazingly strong women. Emma from Me the Man and the Baby certainly fits into that category. HG survivors together!

Adventures of Adam HG survivors

Throughout the two days I was lucky to meet Amy and Carin and had a lovely post BiBs celebratory meal with them.

Adventures of Adam Post BiBs dinner

I was also lucky to meet Harriet at the Starbucks Pre-BritMums meet up. Check out Toby and Roo – I am in awe of her stylish blog and her amazing finds.

Adventures of Adam Blogging Friends BritMums Live

So BritMums for me was about celebrating how far Adventures of Adam has come in a few short months and for being thankful for the amazing friendships that have developed through blogging.

Who knows what the next year will bring!

 

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  1. Katy Hill says

    June 30, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    It was SO lovely meeting you! And how much fun was Britmums Live?! So great to meet so many talented bloggers – all muddling along and supporting each other through this crazy process together! And Adam is GORGEOUS. I love your blog. Keep up the amazing work! See you one day soon I hope. xx

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    • Emma Edwards says

      June 30, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      Thank you my lovely. I thought blogging would mean that I could hide behind my laptop. I never imagined there would be this exciting world behind it! See you at the next conference x

      Reply
  2. Carin says

    June 30, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    It was wonderful meeting you Emma! And you certainly have plenty to celebrate! I can only see good things in your future. (Never got to speak to Harriet all weekend despite being at the Starbucks meet together- next time!)

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    • Emma Edwards says

      June 30, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      So glad we got to meet at the Starbucks meet up. It was great to get to know you for the weekend. Looking forward to next year!

      Reply
  3. Dawn Kemp says

    June 30, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Well done Emma I’ve enjoyed reading your blog and have used some of the activities just for fun with Amelia, we loved the session with the jelly worms I hope things go from strength to strength

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    • Emma Edwards says

      June 30, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      Thanks honey. I hope Amelia gets lots of use out of her Tuff Spot – just don’t tell Adam that Amelia has one with legs!

      Reply
  4. Harriet says

    June 30, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    Oh it was so lovely to meet you too! I love this post, it was such an event to celebrate… and you have certainly got me in awe of your fabulous activities, what an absolute treasure your blog is 🙂 xxx

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    • Emma Edwards says

      June 30, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      I want to know where you get your amazing items – you certainly shop in some fantastic places! A fantastic weekend meeting great friends x

      Reply
  5. intrepidmisadventurer says

    June 30, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    What a lovely write up, Emma! You’re so lovely 🙂 It’s been a pleasure spending time with you at BML, that was the highlight for me – connecting with people! xx

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    • Emma Edwards says

      June 30, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      Thank you. Who would have known two Norfolk bloggers would be in the same finalist list! Looking forward to the next meet up x

      Reply
  6. Coombe Mill says

    June 30, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    Happy memories looking back through your post here. Great to finally meet you all be it briefly. That email is wonderful, how great to be making a difference like that to other people’s lives.

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    • Emma Edwards says

      July 1, 2014 at 6:14 pm

      I don’t know if I was more star struck by seeing you or Katy Hill! Lovely to meet you 🙂

      Reply
  7. Izzie Anderton (@IzzieAnderton) says

    July 2, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    How fabulous that you were a finalist in the Fresh Voice after only a few months of blogging. Very well done,

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    • Emma Edwards says

      July 3, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      Thank you – certainly a leap into the blogging world

      Reply
  8. Jenny says

    July 3, 2014 at 4:02 am

    That is amazing to get to the finals at such a newbie state. Just barely making the few months old cut off even better. I was shortlisted with you and I can relate how you must feel being a newbie up with so many great bloggers. Way to go you!! Great post too! It was such a great event, I feel like I needed a few more days to meet everyone and learn more!! So much to still do. Thank you so much for linking up to Share With Me. #sharewithme

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    • Emma Edwards says

      July 3, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      Shortlisted, finalists, award winner = we are all winners. Certainly can’t wait until BritMums 2015!

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      • Jenny says

        July 9, 2014 at 4:30 am

        Thank you for linking up to Share With Me. I hope to see you again today for another great round of it. Loved this post and hopefully I get to meet you next year. Definitely looking forward to it. #sharewithme

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        • Emma Edwards says

          July 9, 2014 at 8:54 pm

          I shall link up to Share With Me by the end of the week 🙂 Fingers crossed I get to meet you next year x

          Reply
  9. MummyBear'sBlog says

    July 3, 2014 at 9:20 am

    This just totally highlights the wonderful friendships that can be formed through the blogging support network. #ShareWithMe

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    • Emma Edwards says

      July 3, 2014 at 9:23 pm

      It is certainly one aspect of the ‘job’ that I never expected. Wonderful!

      Reply
  10. Emma Edwards says

    July 3, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Thank you

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  11. Susanna says

    July 7, 2014 at 9:01 am

    Glad you came and had a good time, some of those friendships will last a lifetime. Hope to see you next year. X

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    • Emma Edwards says

      July 8, 2014 at 10:46 am

      You certainly shall! A super organised conference – thank you

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  12. Jaime Oliver says

    July 7, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    awww what a beautiful post and i am sure your blog will only ever grow my lovely .. I am sure you will be in the BiB’s again next year!

    thanks for lining up with #Magicmoments x

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    • Emma Edwards says

      July 8, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Thank you – that means a lot coming from you! The two days were certainly filled with magic moments.

      Reply
  13. over40andamumtoone says

    July 9, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    Lovely post, blogging brings so much to my life too, well done on being a finalist #alphabetphoto

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    • Emma Edwards says

      July 9, 2014 at 8:58 pm

      Thank you. I had never expected this to all happen when I went live with the blog. A wonderful community.

      Reply
  14. youbabymemummy says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:16 am

    I’m so glad you had a lovely time, it was great wasn’t it x

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    • Emma Edwards says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      It certainly was an amazing two days – can’t wait for next years!

      Reply
  15. Charly Dove says

    July 15, 2014 at 12:09 am

    What a wonderful post, so nice to read about BritMums again, it was such an inspiring weekend. Really great you got to meet so many bloggers and well done on being a BiB’s finalist #alphabetphoto

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    • Emma Edwards says

      July 16, 2014 at 6:43 am

      Can’t wait for more inspiration next year.

      Reply
  16. Amy Dunn says

    December 30, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    I’m sorry I’m so late leaving my comment…. I read lots of blogs thanks to Brit mums Live and I am really rubbish at leaving comments. Yours is one I now read regularly and I really loved meting you and all the others during that lovely weekend in London. I was just writing my review of 2014 and reminiscing. Leaving more comments on other peoples blogs is now a new years resolution for me! Hope you’ve had a great Christmas and all the best for 2015. Look forward to seeing you again hopefully! Love Amy xx

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During a difficult pregnancy suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Emma vowed to make every day an adventure once she had recovered. Adventures of Adam is the outcome of completing a 100 day play challenge with Adam as part of that promise. Emma has a section dedicated to HG friendly play activities so that Mums can still be part of their children’s play whilst they are ill.

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