https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 16:46:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/norovirus-prep-tips-tmitriggers#post-2928063 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:42:42 +0000 Corduroy 2928063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pass out when I vomit (because I'm awesome like that) so I opt for vomiting into a waste basket instead of the toilet. I find throwing the bag away and starting fresh much more pleasant than washing a bucket between getting sick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/norovirus-prep-tips-tmitriggers#post-2928061 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 18:08:38 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2928061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, everyone, appreciate the suggestions! Hope to not have to deal with this but I do feel a little more prepared hearing the experiences. Appreciate it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/norovirus-prep-tips-tmitriggers#post-2928056 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 19:36:15 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2928056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Toilet for poo, bucket for barf. After a couple barfs not much is coming out anyways, so there’s not much to catch. </p> <p>I have serious anxiety around stomach bugs too, so I feel you. We got it bad last year, and honestly it was a bad 12 hours… out of an entire 365 days. So j keep telling myself if we get it, we get it. We will be fine. It will suck. We will survive. Good luck. </p> <p>Oh and we were not at all prepared so had friends drop off Gatorade and soup. So I’d keep that stocked! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/norovirus-prep-tips-tmitriggers#post-2928054 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:02:45 +0000 lady baltimore 2928054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it makes you feel any better, we had a bug come through the house last week. I ruled out Noro, since we only had vomiting, not diarrhea. Pediatrician said it still sounded like Noro to her, and it doesn't always present with both. Five of us caught it, but no toilet emergencies (compared to when my partner and I had Noro before kids, and it was both ends every time). Still good to be prepared, but even if you all get sick, it may not be as bad as you fear!</p> <p>Also, we have great puke buckets from the Dollar Tree. Lightweight plastic with handles and pour spouts, and they're easy to hold on a lap while sitting on a toilet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/norovirus-prep-tips-tmitriggers#post-2928053 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:05:27 +0000 caitcat 2928053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have great advice, but I totally feel this concern. Last week, about half of my second grader's class was out with norovirus. Somehow we made it through that round unscathed (probably only because my daughter was home sick with a cold) but I feel like it's coming for us soon. Eek. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/norovirus-prep-tips-tmitriggers#post-2928052 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:56:04 +0000 PinkElephant 2928052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also have vomit anxiety, and yeah...I've been hearing weekly reports of who threw up in what location at school for weeks if not months now. I'm currently having my kids take probiotic vitamins &amp; either eat lots of yogurt/drink probiotic/Yakult type drinks. I always make sure we have sick people food (Gatorade, Little Noodle soup envelopes, oyster crackers/saltines) in our house when bugs are going around so that if I'm taken down, I don't have to go out to get food supplies for sick kids.</p> <p>As far as mess management, we brought home the little pink tubs (emesis basins) from the hospital when kids were born, and those are my go-to barf buckets...they're for soaking stained laundry the rest of the time. I've kept crib mattresses and in the past have had sick kids lay on those on a hard floor (not carpeted rooms, in case of accidents) with a bowl/bin nearby and quick access to a bathroom. For two ends at once issues, I just send them to the bathroom with a small lightweight plastic trash can lined with a plastic bag and a few paper towels on the bottom (to absorb/prevent splashing). This is light and easy enough for them to hold, or just put between their legs on the floor.</p> <p>Also, have mattress covers like these on every bed in our house at all times - they don't cause a sweating issue for anyone, and we have several people who run very hot. It's a super thin waterproof lining topped by fleece or terrycloth:<br /> <a href="https://a.co/d/eqdsJuP" rel="nofollow">https://a.co/d/eqdsJuP</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/norovirus-prep-tips-tmitriggers#post-2928051 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:51:31 +0000 LadyDi 2928051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you use waterproof mattress covers and just put less blankets on top of her? Ours has really saved our mattresses when the stomach bug hits. I've also layered sheets, and lined the top of the bed with towels and put towels on the ground around the bed (none of my kids have been able to master getting to the bathroom in time). Plus lots of buckets. We had a particularly nasty bug last year and one of my kids had an accident on our couch so now we also line the couch with towels when someone has a stomach bug. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/norovirus-prep-tips-tmitriggers#post-2928049 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:40:14 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2928049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Years ago (pre-kid), I got a horrid case of norovirus and (I think) as a result I now have major anxiety about vomiting and stomach bugs in general. Of course norovirus is everywhere right now and the way I know to manage anxiety is to be prepared so I'd love your tips if you've lived this recently on what helped/would have helped, particularly around containing the mess. I have plenty of disinfectant, masks to try and keep the non-infected away from germs, trash bags, all that stuff. My biggest challenge, gross as it sounds, is how to manage when vomiting and diarrhea are happening at the same time. I remember very clearly and traumatically living the Bridesmaids scene with things uncontrollably coming out of both ends. My mom blissfully cleaned up after me then but what does one do with a kid who's not in diapers anymore in this eventuality? Multiple sheet sets to prevent the mattress from getting ruined? Laying down in the bathroom on something? We have small bathrooms so I'm not sure how to do that and overall I'm having a very hard time planning for that part of it. We don't use waterproof mattress covers because they're typically plastic and my daughter overheats easily so I'm just remembering how messy this was even for me as an adult and trying to minimize the damage (recognizing it will still be a mess but at least I'll feel somewhat ready for it). Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adult-autism-diagnostic-testing#post-2923374 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:07:06 +0000 agold 2923374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeanon: I came across a support group forum chat that will be happening for women with diagnosed or suspected ASD. I only looked quickly, but it doesn't seem like it is limited to women specific to the county in which this is being held. Maybe you can check it out and I hope it can be of some resource to you. </p> <p><a href="https://www.memberplanet.com/s/ocasg/woman-group-4-17-21/4CA1050DE6" rel="nofollow">https://www.memberplanet.com/s/ocasg/woman-group-4-17-21/4CA1050DE6</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adult-autism-diagnostic-testing#post-2923251 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:23:15 +0000 Chuckles 2923251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wanted to throw out there that there's a huge community of autistic people, especially on Twitter, who have connected around getting diagnosed as adults and feeling like their life makes sense with the perspective of having autism. Some hashtags to look for are #actuallyautistic. #autisticjoy. #AskingAutistics </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anxiety-during-your-period#post-2923235 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:55:26 +0000 jennlin821 2923235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@karenbme: I'm glad you are willing to try B6 and exercise, however you said that its affecting your life in significant ways - so I'm worried that you'll put off going to the doctor.<br /> Taking antidepressants takes time, because it needs to build up in your system, so depending on when you start taking them in your cycle it can take 6-8 weeks to get fully up and running. Plus time for you to get a doctor appointment. </p> <p>Its easy to feel brushed off or have your symptomps dimished by a </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anxiety-during-your-period#post-2923220 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:35:54 +0000 Lowell 2923220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This happens to me too but includes the week before my period too. Low dose Zoloft (I break a 25mg tablet in two) just during these 10ish days does the trick for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anxiety-during-your-period#post-2923210 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 23:04:40 +0000 meadow 2923210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@karenbme: @foodiebee: my dr recommended 1000IU of D3 at dinner time and 50-100mg of B6 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anxiety-during-your-period#post-2923207 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:10:36 +0000 karenbme 2923207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, ladies. Glad to know I’m not the only one. </p> <p>@meadow: I actually have b6 in my cupboard because I took it for morning sickness and will try adding it back. I’m taking a postnatal and a separate calcium supplement that together have 150% DV of vitamin D, so I hope I’m covered there.</p> <p>@Jessiemuller88: I know I need to get back to exercise, I just don’t know when to fit it in my day. Weekdays are so hectic and I don’t sit down until usually right around 9, which is not the ideal time to work out.</p> <p>@jennlin821: Thank you for sharing. I definitely see myself in your comment. My anxiety is more focused on keeping my family safe. I should probably call my doctor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anxiety-during-your-period#post-2923202 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:37:48 +0000 foodiebee 2923202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: I'm going to try this! I noticed post having my DS that I get anxious and worked up easier leading up to my period, and I was never like that before. I noticed the pattern but didn't know what to do about it. It doesn't sound as debilitating as OP, but I have noticed it and am hoping this can help ease it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anxiety-during-your-period#post-2923199 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:08:04 +0000 jennlin821 2923199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sounds likes PMDD to me. I go through something similar - the week before my period is terrible for my mental health. Some days I would sit at my desk at work with " I can't do this" repeating over and over in my head. I couldn't function at work or at home. My whole life was overwhelming even if there wasn't something going on. </p> <p>I realized that it wasn't normal and that is was greatly affecting my daily life; so talked to my primary care doctor about it, and she said that for PMDD she recommends very low level anti-depressants. Some you take only that week, and some you take every day.<br /> I'm on 25mg of Sertraline every day, and it has made a HUGE difference. You really don't know how bad you are feeling until you are out of the 'fog'. </p> <p>PMDD is a real diagnosable disorder and you recognize that your life is being affected. Make an appointment with your primary care or gyno, and tell them what is going on. </p> <p>Much love. Mental health is a very hard thing to recognize and even harder to talk about. There is no shame in needing medicine to regulate your hormones - no one shames a thyroid patient for needing to take daily meds to regulate their hormones! </p> <p>If you are having trouble talking about this, come back and we can come up with a script for you to use to talk to your doctor. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anxiety-during-your-period#post-2923188 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:36:18 +0000 ilovepie 2923188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've noticed more anxiety the week before my period. CBD oil helps take the edge off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anxiety-during-your-period#post-2923186 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:12:56 +0000 Jessiemuller88 2923186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@karenbme: the same thing happened to me after the birth of my twins in December 2019. Mine isn’t necessarily debilitating, but I am very anxious when I’m on my period now. I haven’t asked my doctor about it yet, but I have found that making sure I exercise and meditating when I’m feeling especially anxious seems to help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anxiety-during-your-period#post-2923185 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:14:16 +0000 meadow 2923185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine wasn't debilitating.....but did experience a noticable increase in anxiety. I told my OB &amp; she suggested b6 &amp; vit d supplements. </p> <p>I take them daily &amp; oh my gosh they make a huge difference w anxiety &amp; mom rage! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anxiety-during-your-period#post-2923182 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 20:56:43 +0000 karenbme 2923182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi, my daughter was born in October 2019 and my period came back in December 2020. Since then I’ve had debilitating anxiety with every cycle. I can’t take hormonal birth control for a number of reasons, so that’s out for me as an option. Everything that is causing problems is stuff that I’m anxious about anyways (because pandemic parenting, etc.) but for a week every month it gets so bad that it’s disrupting my life in serious ways. I still hope it will go away with time, but I don’t know if anyone else has been in this situation and what their outcomes were. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adult-autism-diagnostic-testing#post-2923103 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:10:54 +0000 Rocker2014 2923103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work in the field, and if you have health insurance I agree with starting with a psychiatrist, or even a therapist who specializes in autism spectrum disorder and start there (try your health insurance or the Psychology Today therapist finder to find someone with that specialty). Either one can review your concerns and make a treatment plan based on that, a licensed practitioner in either field is qualified to make an Autism Spectrum diagnosis. Psychological/Neuropsychological testing can potentially help with diagnostic clarity, and if the request is made by a psychiatrist/therapist it may be covered by your insurance.</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adult-autism-diagnostic-testing#post-2923100 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:09:31 +0000 agold 2923100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Could you get your insurance to cover a psychiatric visit to help you cope with the issues you are having? I think a psychiatrist would be able to diagnose you. I know someone who recently received an autism diagnosis that way. Good luck and I hope you find the answers you are looking for. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adult-autism-diagnostic-testing#post-2923098 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:50:28 +0000 hellobeeanon 2923098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Posting anonymously.</p> <p>I have struggled with various things in my life that make me think I may have autism. I would be interested in getting formally diagnosed, but it is cost prohibitive right now ($1200 for the place I contacted).</p> <p>Has anyone pursued an adult diagnosis of autism or had a spouse or close family member who did? Has anyone had luck getting the test covered by health insurance? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cbd-oil-for-anxietydepression#post-2922913 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:19:11 +0000 ChitownRo 2922913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take CBD 10 mg (Martha Stewart’s brand) and it takes the edge off my low level anxiety. I started it about one year ago, at the beginning of covid. I don’t take any medications at all, think there can be some drug interactions if you do take antidepressants or Rx drugs in general. So def ask your pharmacist (pharmacists generally know drug interactions better than providers). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cbd-oil-for-anxietydepression#post-2922911 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 14:00:39 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2922911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone tried CBD oil for anxiety and/or depression? If so, how did it work for you? Were you also taking prescription drugs at the same time? Where did you get it? Would you recommend it? Thank you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-start-therapy#post-2922872 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:32:56 +0000 hellobeeboston 2922872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: Oh yay! That's exciting! Good luck! I hope you like her, if you had a good feeling then hopefully that bodes well.... I hear you, I dread it every week TBH, and cry a lot which is frustrating to me, but I feel good after and feel like it's definitely good to tackle instead of just burying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-start-therapy#post-2922871 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:17:40 +0000 SweetCaroline 2922871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: Hi!! My first appointment is today. I'm equally dreading it and looking forward to it. I am so appreciative of your advice. I pray this is a good fit. I went with a working mom in hopes that would help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-start-therapy#post-2922868 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:50:03 +0000 hellobeeboston 2922868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: Hey --- did you ever find someone and get started? I must say, as hard as therapy is, i feel really good about doing it and wish I had started much sooner... anyway, I hope you found someone you like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-start-therapy#post-2922639 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:46:46 +0000 MoonMoon 2922639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry you're having a tough time. I had to start video therapy sessions last spring because of the pandemic too. Finding a therapist is daunting.</p> <p>What worked for me is asking a friend who seems happy with her therapist her therapist's name. I called her asking if she's taking new patients and she wasn't, but she mentioned her husband was. I reached out to him and that's how I found my therapist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-take-care-of-yourself-right-now#post-2922621 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:12:00 +0000 808love 2922621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I trade Saturday hours with DH. I must be out of the house (or locked into room) until noon. He is out noon until 430.<br /> I didn’t know what to do with myself at first but to have a luxury of routine time to fritter away is reassuring. . I try to make plans, catch up with errands and do miscellaneous concentration things then.. DD knows what to expect. I try to make a safe play date for her on Sundays sometimes. And yes to bubble baths and tea. Liquid, sleep, and scents. The simple sensory things. DD’s thing is stuffed animals. Lots of them.</p> <p>Oh and I used to do the drive thing. I’d get in the car with DD and she would say where are we going? And I would say Don’t ask me! </p>