We also decided not to show our daughter on social media, even tho I don’t have a following and asked family not to post either. There’s something about digital sovereignty I want her to have - I feel like a few photos is okay but documenting every little moment doesn’t feel right. Plus so many creeps it just makes me feel safer. We have a private Snapchat group just for family where we share a video once a day so they can feel connected to her :) don’t think a bunch of strangers on the internet need to see
I love that! My friend Noelle recommended an app called FamilyAlbum to me when Saga was born and we've used that for family since none of them live nearby. It also allows you to print images for free from there, we absolutely love it!
Totally relate! When I became a mother I wanted to share so many pictures of my little girl. I had a Facebook account 😂 I was just so happy to share my baby, but quickly noticed that extended family were also sharing my pictures and strangers that I didn’t know were commenting on my daughter’s pictures, although positive comments, it did not sit well with me. I asked family members to stop sharing my pictures and stop sharing private information about my kids. It was so wild because they didn’t really understand my concerns! Shortly after I did the same thing. Archived all pictures, eventually just deleted my account and have not posted information about my children ever since. I can imagine being in your shoes where you have built so many beautiful relationships and community but wanting to protect your family and your privacy. Totally respected and understood. Wishing you the best as you navigate this journey!
We also decided not to show our daughter on social media, even tho I don’t have a following and asked family not to post either. There’s something about digital sovereignty I want her to have - I feel like a few photos is okay but documenting every little moment doesn’t feel right. Plus so many creeps it just makes me feel safer. We have a private Snapchat group just for family where we share a video once a day so they can feel connected to her :) don’t think a bunch of strangers on the internet need to see
I love that! My friend Noelle recommended an app called FamilyAlbum to me when Saga was born and we've used that for family since none of them live nearby. It also allows you to print images for free from there, we absolutely love it!
Totally relate! When I became a mother I wanted to share so many pictures of my little girl. I had a Facebook account 😂 I was just so happy to share my baby, but quickly noticed that extended family were also sharing my pictures and strangers that I didn’t know were commenting on my daughter’s pictures, although positive comments, it did not sit well with me. I asked family members to stop sharing my pictures and stop sharing private information about my kids. It was so wild because they didn’t really understand my concerns! Shortly after I did the same thing. Archived all pictures, eventually just deleted my account and have not posted information about my children ever since. I can imagine being in your shoes where you have built so many beautiful relationships and community but wanting to protect your family and your privacy. Totally respected and understood. Wishing you the best as you navigate this journey!