https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:45:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinated-workingexposure-kid#post-2923431 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:40:19 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2923431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been following the vaccination/when will you threads and as more folks are getting vaccinated, wondering how everyone is feeling about getting together when the adults are vaccinated but are working (and thus have regular exposure) and there are kids involved. </p> <p>My mom works in nursing care, and has had Covid and is fully vaccinated. My dad is as well (and also had Covid and is not working so he's less exposed). My husband and I are vaccinated and working at home. My 8 year old is not vaccinated, of course. We decided to have my parents come visit and stay with us for a few days over Memorial Day weekend. There's no option for my mom to stay home before they come, and from everything that I'm reading I'm assuming it's OK but I still have some unease and I don't know this is just general decision-making anxiety given the circumstances or maybe my gut is telling me something. Thoughts? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/waiting-until-kids-are-older#post-2923032 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:48:36 +0000 JennyPenny 2923032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My pierced ear holes have closed up in the years of not wearing earrings because of having small children and I feel like I still want to wait another year or two (youngest is almost 1) to get them re-pierced so it doesn't happen again. This got me thinking - I wonder how many things women put off until they're done having kids or their kids are past the little years. So just for fun, is there anything you're waiting to do? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biggest-mess-your-lo-has-made#post-2893027 Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:08:17 +0000 josina 2893027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just for fun, what's the biggest mess you're LO has made?</p> <p>This weekend I was in our garage talking to DH while LO's were supposed to be getting their before-bed milk... DS come's down and says I have to come see DD, 'its so funny'. I go up and she has flour all over the counter and is flinging it with a spatula, all over the floor, foot prints throughout the kitchen. I should've yelled, but it was too funny I opted to video it instead. :silly: </p> <p>DS's biggest 'mess' was when DH and I both fell asleep (DS was supposed to be sleeping with me but got up) and DS decided to "clean" the fish tank... he put dish soap in it! Bubbles everywhere, 1 fish didn't make it, luckily 1 did. </p> <p>When my sisters and I were little we apparently spilled vegetable oil all over the floor! That would be a mess! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-extra-breast-milk#post-2914091 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:14:56 +0000 karenbme 2914091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi, I’m looking for suggestions on what to do with excess breast milk. I’ve been EPing for my 5 month old and between frozen milk and quarantine food, both our freezers are full. I was in the process of getting certified as a milk donor in Feb/early March, but don’t feel comfortable going to the hospital for the blood test right now. I also put out to a local moms group on Facebook that I have extra milk if anyone can’t find formula or otherwise needs milk, but no takers (doesn’t really surprise me). So what else can I do with milk? Sometime soon we’ll do a milk bath with DD and see if she likes it, but other than that I’ve got nothing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-tablet#post-2913661 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:18:40 +0000 meadow 2913661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH bought kindle fire tablets for the kids (4yo) to help us through WFH....</p> <p>Ahhh....there are 8 million icons....does anyone know of a way to reduce the content on the first screen so the kids don't have 100 things to click on? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walmart-carseat-psa#post-2897465 Sat, 21 Sep 2019 11:52:42 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2897465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Today is the last day you can turn a carseat in at Walmart for recycling and receive a $30 giftcard (which can be used for anything in the store not just baby). The event was supposed to run through 9/30, but they cut it short due to overwhelming response, nearly 1 million car seats turned in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-wash-your-childs-water-cup#post-2890369 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:54:26 +0000 meadow 2890369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Assuming that it isn't just an open cup.....</p> <p>If your child drinks from a cup dedicated to water only - straw cup/ miracle cup/ water bottle / etc....how often do you disassemble and wash it?</p> <p>I was curious where we fall on the spectrum ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rantparents-of-same-sex-children-can-you-relate#post-2888710 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 22:32:09 +0000 bees_knees 2888710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 3 (beautiful) boys. I am pregnant with our 4th—a girl this time. I am about to lose it on the next person who’s like “ohhhhh fourth time is a charm!” or “I bet you’re so happy you’re finally getting your girl!”, especially when in earshot of my boys. I don’t want them to EVER think I love them any differently/less because of the sex they were born. (In reality, yes, I am thrilled that we are having a girl. But I never ever ever expressed that to ANYONE besides DH because if it was a 4th boy I wouldn’t love him any less.)</p> <p>Same thing happened when I was pregnant with DS3. People legit “offered their sympathies” (uh, seriously?) or gave me a “awwww darn” when they found out it was a third boy. And then didn’t believe me when I said I was ecstatic for another son! Or were like “are you going to try for a girl?” Ummmm I’m going to finish cooking this one first, thanks. </p> <p>I get that it’s just something that people say. But it doesn’t make it right. I just don’t want my boys’ feelings to ever be hurt :sad: *end rant*</p> <p>ETA: AND ONE MORE THING!! (Haha Sorry) I haaaate when people flat out ask “were you trying for a girl?” Nope, we wanted a unicorn, but I guess we’ll get what we get 🤷🏻‍♀️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pet-peeve-assuming-my-son-is-rough-cause-he-is-a-boy#post-2884975 Sun, 19 May 2019 08:50:24 +0000 cyoung 2884975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Man I normally don't rant. I guess I want to see if other moms with boys have this issue. I swear 9 times out of 10 people assume because my son is boy he is naturally more "rough" or more "mischievous" and will be a hand full. I know it's a stereotype in the US but honestly it's not always true. It shouldn't bother me but my son is sweetest, most gentle kid. He does have a lot energy but never is "rough." He will kiss and hug his stuffed animals and be more affectionate then my daughter. He is tender hearted at times and is so sweet. My daughter is the rough one. She throws her babies and stuffed animals and pokes them in the eyes lol. (She is sweet but in her own way) But she out of both my kids is the mischievous one or the one who will pick on her brother.<br /> Like I know at the end of the day it probably doesn't matter. I just have family member who make that comment a lot. </p> <p>Any other moms have this similar pet peeve or issue? Any other pet peeves? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-most-fed-up-thing-your-lo-did-recently-has-ever-done#post-2873734 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:40:49 +0000 irene 2873734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were at The Pump And Dump comedy show over the weekend, and the audience were asked to put down "What is the most f***ed up thing your LO did recently?" on a card and put it in a bin to win a prize. Mine won a prize (a book) but some other audience took it as I was trying to pick it up :bummed: </p> <p>My "winning" answer was, When DS was 3 years old (about 3 years ago), he hit me from the back with his balance bike as I was jogging in front of him. There was a little downward slope so the impact was pretty big. I fell, landed on my face and my two front teeth were knocked off. </p> <p>Thinking back, it was like a cartoon seeing my teeth flew off my face on impact. Thank God it was only the front two as at that moment I thought it was more. </p> <p>Thought this was so fun and thought I'd see what you guys would answer for this question! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-teeth-what-do-you-do-with-them#post-2870408 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 20:39:31 +0000 irene 2870408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So what do you do with all the baby teeth that Tooth Fairy gathered? Is there a norm as to what to do with them? Do you throw them away or collect them like a serial killer? :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-i-did-today-that-made-my-toddler-cry#post-2868781 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:46:07 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2868781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just have to laugh at the start of what feels like a very dramatic entrance to toddlerhood and wanted to see what other kiddos turn into dramatic moments. Today E at almost 15 months cried because I wouldn't let her wear her sleepsack to daycare, I wouldn't let her bring the throw blanket to daycare, and I made her say goodbye to her daddy.<br /> What do your kiddos cry about that just seem so dramatic to you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-england-bees#post-2860818 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:02:19 +0000 jennlin821 2860818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello Everyone! </p> <p>We finally bought a house, so after years of being moving cross country and living in transition, we have set down roots! Granted we still haven't moved in yet, so its still doesn't feel real, but I can feel that I will feel more settled soon :grin: . </p> <p>I know that there are lots of New England Bees on here, but I'm not sure exactly where you all are. I grew up just south of Boston, went to college in northern VT, got married in NH, best friend lives in CT, and we just bought our house in ME. I guess you could say I'm a true new Englander! </p> <p>Anyways, life has been so overwhelming, and I'm starting to build a friend/parent group again so I just wanted something a little light to help me through this last little bit of settling in. </p> <p>Happy Friday everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-year-old-said-she-didnt-like-black-person-on-tvs-face-help#post-2855749 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 11:57:54 +0000 RonjaL7 2855749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh I need some help on this one...</p> <p>While watching some cooking competition on the food network last night, my 3.5 yr old daughter remarked that she "didn't like that girls face" to a woman of color and turned the TV off. I was horrified.</p> <p>So I told her that we don't like people because they are mean to us or shove us, but that we don't not like people because of the way they look, and that that wasn't nice or kind. Then I opened up a magazine and asked her to point out the people she liked. She was pointing to mostly everyone and saying she liked them... even some lighter toned black people. Then she got to a darker black person and shielded herself away (like she was scared) and said she didn't like them.</p> <p>I have no idea what to do. We don't live in a largely diverse area in southern NH, but I know there is at least one black child in her daycare room. We also have some hand me down toys from my boss that have black Barbies and babydolls and she has interchangeably played with those along with her other dolls without noting any differences.</p> <p>I can't imagine that she has ever been exposed to any racism, and I just can't figure out where this came from or what to do about it.</p> <p>Please help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-a-mom-who-taught-your-child-how-to-ride-a-bike#post-2831432 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 17:19:56 +0000 808love 2831432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like it is very rare for moms to teach their child to ride a bike, even in this day and age, and tend to leave it up to the dads, grandpas and the uncles. I'm so proud DD can finally ride a bike and that I taught her. Yay!!! So anyone else here experience the feeling of this awesomeness?? It's so silly but I felt like super mom when she finally started riding. We've been working on it for awhile ....completely stopped...and then she tried again yesterday and it all clicked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-sleep-safety-question#post-2820299 Fri, 04 May 2018 10:04:30 +0000 Becky 2820299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is purely out of curiosity because I’ve seen it pop up: do you think that most people know that letting an infant sleep in a rock n play, swing, or other baby seat puts them at increased risk for SIDS? I’m asking partly because after weeks of awful sleep I put my kids on their bellies and got a lot of flack for it, but in my personal parenting circle and on here I’ve seen a lot of folks putting their kids to sleep in non-crib devices and no one says anything about it. I knew that sleeping on their backs was the safest and that there was an increased risk with stomach sleep so was nervous because of that but checked off my other boxes (alone, in the crib, in a swaddle or sleep sack—except for DD2 as we would use a receiving blanket on her bum on down during the few nights it was cool enough during a very hot summer—and obviously a non-smoking household). Do you think pediatricians communicate that babies should be in their cribs, or have you had a doctor recommend an RNP (our ped did for my SIL), or generally communicate that as long as they’re on their back in a device made for babies they are safe? I guess my real question is, do you think a discussion about the crib being the safest place, and non-crib (or made for sleep, so PNP, Moses basket, bassinet etc would be ok) devices being “unsafe” even though babies are on their backs is missing from our pediatric discussions? Also not trying to freak anyone out, and also it was a hard decision to put my kids on their stomach and I know I might get some more flack for that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-i-wrong-re-bringing-work-food-home#post-2818811 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 07:30:14 +0000 RonjaL7 2818811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So yesterday at work an email went out (at 3:00) stating there was leftover food from a meeting in the cafeteria. I went and put 3 chicken tenders and a scoop of rice pilaf into a Tupperware container and made a joke to someone else coming to get food by welcoming them to the "I don't have to cook for my kids tonight line". </p> <p>Next thing I know the receptionist (who must have heard me down the hall a bit) comes into the caf and says I can't take the food home because "we have 60 people in this building". I was just like "really?!" and she says "yes". So I close up my container and put it in the fridge because it isn't like I'm going to put it back at this point.</p> <p>THEN... as this is happening my boss is in her boss' office. She comes out and has to talk to our group because the other day when there was extra food in the caf someone complained that my group was taking food home. In that case I had packed a small portion to bring home again. </p> <p>I can't even believe I work for a company where people feel this way. I've been here a year and have noticed so many more petty things people complain about then I am used to at larger companies I have worked for in the past.</p> <p>Just for reference I hadn't eaten a portion and also taken some home... if that even matters. Also my kids are 2 and 3 so it isn't like they eat a lot.</p> <p>What do you guys think about the situation? I need some honest opinions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/job-description-per-nyt#post-2819109 Sat, 28 Apr 2018 12:39:53 +0000 LCTBQE 2819109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>a lot of stuff like this has been written but this one is really good. I especially resonated with this bullet point:<br /> • Become unnaturally intrigued by what gets stains out of clothing, trade tips with other moms and hate yourself for it, bookmark stain chat blogs and hate yourself for it, share hot tips (sunlight! vinegar!) with your friends via text and hate yourself for it.</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/27/opinion/sunday/motherhood-job-description.html?action=click&#038;pgtype=Homepage&#038;clickSource=story-heading&#038;module=opinion-c-col-right-region&#038;region=opinion-c-col-right-region&#038;WT.nav=opinion-c-col-right-region" rel="nofollow">https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/27/opinion/sunday/motherhood-job-description.html?action=click&#038;pgtype=Homepage&#038;clickSource=story-heading&#038;module=opinion-c-col-right-region&#038;region=opinion-c-col-right-region&#038;WT.nav=opinion-c-col-right-region</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summer-pjs-1#post-2817832 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 06:39:47 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2817832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter currently sleeps in a long sleeve footie pjs and a fleece sleep sack but as it gets warmer what do I do? I have a cotton sleep sack I will use but what goes under it, still footie pjs, a 1 piece shorts thing, shorts and a top? She will be 6 months in the beginning of May. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-yorker-cartoon#post-2812861 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:37:46 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2812861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/parent-as-a-verb-sleep-training?mbid=social_facebook_aud_dev_kw_paid-parent-as-a-verb-sleep-training&#038;kwp_0=712104&#038;kwp_4=2522484&#038;kwp_1=1068753" rel="nofollow">https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/parent-as-a-verb-sleep-training?mbid=social_facebook_aud_dev_kw_paid-parent-as-a-verb-sleep-training&#038;kwp_0=712104&#038;kwp_4=2522484&#038;kwp_1=1068753</a> :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-get-my-baby-to-poop#post-2802440 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:58:32 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2802440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 5 month old ebf DS hasn't pooped in 13 days. I called his pediatrician yesterday, and they were concerned. They gave me 24 hours and some techniques to try, and NOTHING. We have a couple hours left before time is up and I have to take him in for an enema and blockage exam.</p> <p>Again, he is ebf, and has been eating well, and having a normal amount of wet diapers, and is in good spirits. We have tried vibration massage in the "moon pattern" , massage baths, rectal stimulation, tons of tummy time, tummy time across my leg (pressure on low abdomen), leg bicycles, giving water by bottle (totally rejected!) </p> <p>The pediatrician told us NOT to give juice, purees, or other food (just breastmilk) and no meds.</p> <p>Any other tips or tricks to try? Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overly-gushy-lo-admirers#post-2798706 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 01:18:04 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2798706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe I'm being over-sensitive or over-protective or something, but do any of you get those people who just CANNOT get over how (insert compliment here) your LO is and goes on and on and on about it?!? I mean, yeah, my kid is amazing ( :wink: ), but we have a few different family friends who do this (both grandmother aged) &amp; it's really ALL they can talk about around us. It's just so annoying. Or there's the "I'm taking you home with me!" line that one of them used no fewer than 6 times just tonight. Ffs, lady, back the f off! I know you want to take my kid, but I will take you out if I have to.<br /> I think I just needed to vent here because at the event we went to, I had to just grin &amp; bear it &amp; be polite to keep the festive feel of the event we attended.<br /> Share your annoyances, please! I can't be the only one this stuff bothers, am I? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/remnants-of-your-before-kids-days#post-2780423 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 10:10:56 +0000 808love 2780423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you hold on to something that has no use for you anymore but you keep it because it reminds you of your ‘free time’ /pre-parentdays?<br /> I still get bimonthly emails to volunteer for a local annual film festival. It is a mass distribution list and I haven’t been involved in over 9 years. I don’t unsubscribe because maybe one day I can stuff envelopes and arrange chairs to watch a free indie movie. Haha, so many other projects have bubbled up to the top since motherhood. It is definitely an activity of yesteryear. Anyone else have something they still cling on to? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-podcasts-for-ttc-pregnancy-and-parenting#post-2773261 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:39:12 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2773261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Couldn't find a proper category for this. Hopefully this will work. </p> <p>What are your favorite podcasts for infertility/TTC, pregnancy and being a mom/parenting? </p> <p>Mine are:</p> <p>Infertility/TTC<br /> -Beat Infertility<br /> -Creating A Family </p> <p>Pregancy<br /> -Pregtastic (this is older)<br /> -Preggie Pals (also a little old)<br /> -Hello Bump </p> <p>Parenting/Moms<br /> -Coffee &amp; Crumbs<br /> -The Mom Hour </p> <p>Would love your suggestions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mil-vent-for-monday#post-2763606 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:23:45 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2763606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh. I had a dream about a big fight with MIL last weekend and I swear it was foreshadowing for the annoying conversation we just had. </p> <p>She lives about 25 min away but we don't see her all that often because she doesn't drive except in her immediate area (for the most part...that's a topic for another day!). Usually my husband brings my son over to her house once or twice a month when I am working. They went over on Saturday, and when I was chatting with him Sunday about how it went, he mentioned she was very concerned about his stuttering. He is 2.5 and its true that in the last few weeks he has started stuttering a lot. But, he doesnt always do it, and from what I have read it can be totally normal at this age, especially the way in which he does it. He's quite a verbal child, and it's insane when you think of all the ways their minds and vocabularies continue to explode every single day at this age!</p> <p>So, fast forward to today, when we got my son a haircut. She's always been obsessed with how long and unkempt his hair is, and so I sent her a pic of the haircut process and the after cause I knew she'd get a kick out of it. She sent a nice message back and then called me, and sent another message saying to call her when I get a chance. I called when DS went down to nap. So, what she wanted to discuss with me was his stutter. She is extremely concerned, she said I probably haven't noticed it since I am around him all the time, she also said I haven't noticed it since I work all the time (how do those two go together again??). Then she said We should really get his lead levels rechecked (they were high in the past, like at 1, we did some abatement in our home and when we rechecked they were almost normal so we never checked again since the developmental age for putting things in mouth as much was over and it was clearly improved). I guess implying that maybe he could be stuttering from having high levels? Like WTF? </p> <p>Then she went on a tangent about how smart he is. Followed by another tangent about an article she read about antibiotics and not finishing the courses as a good thing. Meanwhile, my son has never been on antibiotics, I haven't for years, and she's the one who always suggests we need antibiotics when he has a cold. </p> <p>My plan when she says freaking irritating stuff like this is to just go "hmm. thats interesting" and then change the subject. I know in hindsight this time was no different, I should have just made an excuse and got off the phone. But its so hard! Can anyone relate? Please chime in with MIL/whoever vent! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-if-youre-ready-to-have-kids#post-2754765 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 07:58:12 +0000 erinbaderin 2754765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This made me laugh so hard: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/are-you-ready-to-have-kids_us_592f8023e4b0d80e3a8a333b?utm_campaign=hp_fb_pages&#038;utm_source=parents_fb&#038;utm_medium=facebook&#038;ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000037" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/are-you-ready-to-have-kids_us_592f8023e4b0d80e3a8a333b?utm_campaign=hp_fb_pages&#038;utm_source=parents_fb&#038;utm_medium=facebook&#038;ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000037</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-year-old-random-naughtiness#post-2737605 Thu, 18 May 2017 19:00:24 +0000 erinbaderin 2737605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yesterday, out of nowhere and for no discernible reason, my three year old dumped a cup of water over my one year old's head. When I asked why he said "um....I was washing his hair."</p> <p>What random nutty naughty things have your kids done lately? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lo-looks-so-much-like#post-2729974 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:21:52 +0000 DesertDreams88 2729974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Um, am I the only one who gets annoyed by this question / comment?<br /> "Who do you think he looks like?"<br /> "I think he looks just like...."</p> <p>In the beginning I used to reply "Well, he's chubby and bald, so hopefully neither of us!" And now I just say, "I think he looks like himself." When they tell me he looks like his dad, I just smile and nod, but inside it kind of bugs me, haha. I think part of me is like, I grew him and nursed him, there's got to be some of me in him too!</p> <p>FWIW, he's got features that come from both sides. </p> <p>This is a pic of LO on the left and my brother on the right. </p> [attach=5393/17/op31sg.600x400.Josh-and-Grant.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-is-your-biggest-unexpected-critic#post-2700851 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 20:06:18 +0000 skipra 2700851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there someone in your life that has a lot to say about your parenting style that you didn't really expect to ever critique it?</p> <p>Just thinking about this today because as I was chatting with my dad I mentioned we are pulling our middle son out of his part time preschool and I was surprised when he made a comment to the effect that we never should have put him in (he is 2 and it's only 6 hours a week). He has also made several comments about my kids' diets, breastfeeding, sleeping, and rear facing in the car seat. I never expected him to have so many opinions because he was very hands off when I was little.</p> <p>So who has surprised you with their many opinions? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-a-mom#post-2691236 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:57:45 +0000 bubblegum 2691236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lately I've been feeling down and getting a lot of comments that refer to me "just being a mom". </p> <p>Perfect example: I'm still in school, finishing up my degree, and decided to take a writing class just to fill in space. I really enjoy painting and wanted to pick up another area of "arts". Long story short, I wrote a story about a mother and daughter and was it was not "compelling" and not a piece "worthy of her time". However, my other piece that had nothing to do with children was high drama and did not carry the "tender, domestic" tone of my other story. And was told to NOT write "tender, domestic" stories. "DOMESTIC" really bothers me. </p> <p>Maybe my pregnancy hormones are getting the best of me but I feel like I am a lot more than just a mom. I work full time, go to school, am a wife and mom. </p> <p>AND if I was a stay-at-home-mom, that's EVEN more work at times!! I really just wanted to write this post to say ALL of us are not just moms, we're fucking rockstars!</p> <p>That is all :silly: </p>