http://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 May 2013 05:18:27 +0000 http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/positive-transition-from-pregnancy-to-new-parenthood#post-809124 Sat, 25 May 2013 16:39:00 +0000 deerylou 809124@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 34 weeks pregnant, and, while I'm excited, I am starting to really fear what the summer holds for me and my family.</p> <p>Don't get me wrong, I completely understand and appreciate that the birth of our daughter will forever change the way we conduct ourselves, and go about our daily lives. However, I'm really hoping to maintain some sense of normalcy and happiness during infanthood.</p> <p>I've mostly heard the horror stories of the first few months - how incredibly exhausting, daunting, painful, and isolating new parenthood can be. While I anticipate it being immensely challenging, I am also hoping it's possible to still - well - live, and enjoy myself. Take our Sunday morning walks to the farmer's market (post recovery, of course), read a book on the deck while the baby naps, enjoy a beach picnic with the family, come August - is this crazy for me to even ponder?</p> <p>Is it really as horrible as everyone claims? Did anyone have a relatively positive transition when they welcomed their first baby home? </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-when-your-period-returned#post-809632 Sun, 26 May 2013 01:13:42 +0000 Mrs. Fox 809632@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>... Did anyone have it come every couple of weeks at first? I just started my period after almost two years (DS is 14 months) and for the past six weeks, it's come every two weeks. Given that it has lasted about a week each time, I'm a little annoyed. Did anyone else have a similar situation? How long did it take to settle down? </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-continue-to-poas-after-getting-a-bfp#post-803394 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:09:04 +0000 Navy_Mommy 803394@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got my BFP on Monday but I've tested every day since just cuz I like to see the line get darker, lol. I had bought a bulk pack of cheapie tests of Amazon in anticipation of it taking longer to get pregnant, lol, so it isn't like I'm spending money on them, I just like the reassurance while I waited force my first appointment. </p> <p>Am I the only crazy one!? </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kicking-off-june-2013-board#post-310154 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:38:08 +0000 LazyLightning 310154@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello, just thought I'd start this out! Got the BFP on 9/23, Sunday, 10DPO. I would have been due for my period today (12DPO/CD25) but not this time! :) </p> <p>Not sure what to say here so here are some details, I copied this layout from the May 2013 board.</p> <p>Location: northern midwest.<br /> EDD: June 6<br /> How far along: 3w 6d<br /> First child? Yes<br /> First Dr. Appointment:<br /> I called my OB office and the receptionist told me the doctors don't like to see patients until 12 weeks along. Seems late to me, but OK. I actually made the appointment for week 11 because i will be out of town week 12. Come on, Nov. 14!<br /> How do you feel/symptoms?<br /> I'm bloated and a little crampy. Been having waves of nausea since Saturday (before my BFP!). Boobs a little sore today too, but haven't been up until now. I threw up once today after smelling something foul that took me by surprise. All very manageable so far. No cravings, though I have a big appetite (and eating helps if I feel nauseous).<br /> Who have you told? Husband. </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wine-and-breastfeeding#post-809031 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:08:07 +0000 sslm 809031@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What kind of rules do you follow? I'd really like a glass of wine but I'm not sure when to have it or how much to have. </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-listen-to-audiobooks#post-809556 Sat, 25 May 2013 22:57:56 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 809556@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm all caught up on my podcasts and I need something to listen to while I do housework, any suggestions? </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-home-from-the-hospital#post-809385 Sat, 25 May 2013 21:15:36 +0000 rahlyrah 809385@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you wear a loose dress? Sweats and tank top? Something else?</p> <p>I'm trying to pack my hospital bag :) </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/champagne-to-celebrate-birth#post-808959 Sat, 25 May 2013 14:41:29 +0000 softcream 808959@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have a bottle of champagne that we've been keeping in storage for a special occasion. and my dh would love to pop it open on our baby's birthday.</p> <p>i am planning on bf-ing, but figure a sip or three shouldn't be an issue. and i'll run it by my ob when i see her next week. </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tablet-for-your-toddler#post-808813 Sat, 25 May 2013 12:55:58 +0000 Navy_Mommy 808813@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How do you feel about getting a tablet specifically for your toddler? </p> <p>I got DS one for his first birthday from a flash sale site form like $60. Some people think it's RIDICULOUS to get a one year old a tablet.. .i LOVE having it for him. He watches movies in the car and I'd we're at a restaurant or a waiting room its great for him to play different "games" I've downloaded for him. </p> <p>So, what do you think...toddlers with tablets...yay or nay? </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-los-naps-predictable#post-809010 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:00:33 +0000 winniebee 809010@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At home, T, pretty much always takes a morning nap of 1:30 (literally on the button) and 1 hour in the afternoon. They vary if he had a crappy night's sleep the night before or if he's sick. </p> <p>Today he took 1:40 in the morning and has been sleeping 1:15 this afternoon so far. But he's getting over a cold and I think he's pretty tired from that. </p> <p>ETA: He's 12 months old.</p> <p>What about your LO? </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-2014-cravings#post-808565 Sat, 25 May 2013 08:33:35 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 808565@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Marshmellow Maytes. I should have known when I went shopping last week &amp; grabbed them that I was pregnant. </p> <p>What cravings are you having? </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ca-maternity-leave-how-often-did-you-get-paid#post-809222 Sat, 25 May 2013 18:09:37 +0000 autumnlove 809222@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't been paid by the EDD since the end of April. I checked my claim online and everything is up to date... I submitted the verification of giving birth, the dr/hospital verified my c-section and the forms were processed by the CA EDD on 5/7.</p> <p>I hope I get another payment soon because I have some bills to pay! I guess I need to call on Tuesday if I don't see any money this weekend.</p> <p>How often did you get your disability payments from the CA EDD? </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809056 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:20:32 +0000 Pepper 809056@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I'd like to avoid telling all of our families right away. I'm not sure that I'm going to want a room full of people I'll feel the need to entertain throughout the entire duration of labor! I think I'll feel more comfortable letting everyone know once we're settled and I have some kind of pain management. Easy to say now, when I still have 5 weeks to go :)</p> <p>Who did you tell right away? </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-name-personality#post-809084 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:48:10 +0000 runsyellowlites 809084@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just saw this &amp; thought it was kind of neat!</p> <p><a href="http://www.namenerds.com/uucn/namequiz.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.namenerds.com/uucn/namequiz.html</a></p> <p>Here are my results:<br /> Your personality type is: Classic Unusual : 40%<br /> Your personality type is: Classic Eccentric : 30%<br /> Your personality type is: Classic Conservative : 15%<br /> Your personality type is: Modern Eccentric. : 5%<br /> Your personality type is: Modern Unusual : 5%<br /> Your personality type is: Classic Outmoded : 5%<br /> Your personality type is: Modern Conservative : 0%</p> <p>Very fitting that G's name is on the Classic Unusual &amp; P's is on the Classic Eccentric!</p> <p>ETA: Here's the explanation link of each "personality"<br /> <a href="http://www.namenerds.com/uucn/category.html#cu" rel="nofollow">http://www.namenerds.com/uucn/category.html#cu</a> </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-is-in-his-crib-for-the-first-night#post-809418 Sat, 25 May 2013 21:31:38 +0000 boiledpnut 809418@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He's been in the PNP next to our bed and tonight is his first night in his own room. I'm a wreck. It makes me really sad and I'm worried I'm not going to hear him on the monitor. How did y'all get through the first few nights? </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-may-2013-mommies-out-there#post-280434 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:38:02 +0000 septemberlove 280434@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got our bfp two days ago! I'm planning to call my primary care physician on Tuesday to see what I need to do, if she needs to see me to confirm and write a referral or what. So excited!! </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2013-mamas#post-428235 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 18:28:34 +0000 redsmarties 428235@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sooo hesitant to be posting this, especially since it still seems too good to be true. Are there any other August 2013 ladies out there? </p> <p>Introduce yourself!<br /> Name:<br /> Is this your first baby?<br /> Any symptoms so far?<br /> When &amp; how did you find out?<br /> What are you most excited for?<br /> What are you least excited for? </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-infertility-support-group#post-668909 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:23:46 +0000 marionberry 668909@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>While I don't actually have anything specific to start writing about today, it has come to my attention that pregnancy after infertility is not exactly the same for those of us who didn't get pregnant easily, and it would be great to have a place where all of us over-worriers could go for advice, suggestions and understanding - a place to talk about beta tests, early ultrasounds and more. If you're interested, feel free and join in! </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bullet-users-did-you-freeze-baby-food#post-809311 Sat, 25 May 2013 19:56:54 +0000 littlepenguin 809311@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband and I are pretty excited about making our own baby food. With summer approaching and having gray California farmers markets I'm hoping to be able to create a variety of baby purées. However our son will only be 6 months in August and a little to young to enjoy some of the in season produce. I'd like to freeze some so we have it available on the late fall and early winter when he will be ready. </p> <p>Did you freeze any babyhood and how did you do it? Are there's y websites or baby food cookbooks you'd recommend??? </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-a-half-shoe-size-do-you-size-up#post-808271 Fri, 24 May 2013 21:50:07 +0000 PrincessBaby 808271@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crap. I want these shoes on zulily and there's no half sizes. I am an 8/ 8.5 now (a solid 8 pre preg)...</p> <p>Do I order the 8 or the 9? I am small...5'4 and 125, I feel like 9s will look like boats! </p> [attach=1247/13/mnbzrk.600x450.image.jpg] http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-15-hrs-away-the-day-after-your-due-date#post-802408 Thu, 23 May 2013 06:16:34 +0000 maybebaby 802408@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My brother in law, DH's youngest of three brothers, is graduating this Saturday. The graduation is an hour and a half away. My due date is the day before. I have been feeling pretty good and we plan on going if nothing happens before then, but I am starting to get a little anxious--this is so silly, but Saturday is a full moon! Would you travel an hour and a half away day after your due date on a full moon? Or at all? I have a midwife apt today and will get her opinion--maybe she will make our decision for us. </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-prefer-to-lay-their-head-to-one-side#post-808476 Sat, 25 May 2013 04:17:34 +0000 septemberlove 808476@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO strongly prefers his right side and at his last ped appt, the dr said to try to get him to spend some time on the left, since the right side was starting to get flat. </p> <p>He STRONGLY prefers his right side lol, short of putting a rolled up blanket as a wedge to keep him from turning, I'm not sure what to do. </p> <p>His ped didn't seem that concerned, so I think a little right side sleeping wont hurt but I'd like him to spend more time on the left. </p> <p>Any ideas?</p> <p>He's almost 6 weeks. </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-a-wedding-today-if-you-were-me#post-808808 Sat, 25 May 2013 12:53:26 +0000 highwire 808808@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and LO are both sick with colds/ear infections. My MIL drove 4 hours into town to babysit so DH and I could go to a wedding that takes place today.</p> <p>The wedding is for a friend of mine from high school. It will be from 1-9 including travel time. Would you still go? Or would you stay home and help MIL take care of DH and LO? Both she and DH are encouraging me to still attend. I was really looking forward to a date night with the hubs but that's out the window. Now I'd love ro be able to see my friends and have some girl time. But I don't know if I should just stay home and take care of my family. Thoughts? </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hello-from-a-reformed-lurker#post-809232 Sat, 25 May 2013 18:20:08 +0000 lovelyseeker 809232@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello all. I have been lurking around Hellobee for months now and have learned so much from so many of your posts and comments. I decided it was high time for me to get off the sidelines and join in. And (hopefully) contribute a little something to this amazing community. </p> <p>I am a first time mom to Griffin, who is amazingly (to me anyway) about to turn six months old this week. As for many of you, my journey to becoming a mom was not what I expected. We were ttc for three years and had two miscarriages before I very unexpectedly became pregnant with G. I work outside the home as an elementary school counselor and am so excited that school gets out in one week and I will get to be a SAHM for the next two months!</p> <p>I can't wait to become a part of the Hellobee community and 'meet' many of you whom I feel like I already know from reading so many of your posts. (Seriously, I promise I am not a stalker). </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumbleride-indie-twin#post-494205 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:32:33 +0000 LaurenEC 494205@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are expecting #2 in May. They will be about 23mo apart so I think that we will be needing a double. I've been researching a few but we are having some trouble deciding between an in-line (City Select) and side-by-side. For side-by-side we were looking at the Bumbleride Indie Twin, I was wondering if anyone had one and what they thought about it. Thanks! </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/psa-dove-dry-shampoo#post-808980 Sat, 25 May 2013 14:47:27 +0000 Weagle 808980@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>While heavily scented, Dove dry shampoo is the shiz. That's all. </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blw#post-801763 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:23:44 +0000 jetsettermomma 801763@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, after about a month of trying a combination of purees and BLW, I think I've finally gotten over my fear of the gag reflex! Each time DS started gagging, I panicked and fished out the food from his mouth without giving him a chance to work it out himself. I was finally able to restrain myself one day and stayed calm enough to coax him into doing more chewing motions and he got through it. Now, he can swallow rice (and similar sized food) with very little gagging if at all! Phew! </p> http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-get-an-unexpected-gift#post-809353 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:39:04 +0000 maybebaby 809353@http://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This was too sweet not to share. I saw a new dentist right before our wedding in June 2011 to fix a chipped tooth just days before we wed. I loved her and DH started seeing her too. Their office is so excited that we are pregnant and we just got the cutest blue lamb Angel Dear lovey and rattle from their office saying they can't wait to meet him with a nice card. Such a sweet, unexpected surprise. Have you ever been totally surprised by a sweet gesture? </p>