https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:54:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2849128 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 01:48:23 +0000 SweetCaroline 2849128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm big on podcasts and audiobooks. If I had a long day and I'm tired, I veer toward working mom podcasts. If I'm energized, I veer toward motivational productivity/leadership podcasts.</p> <p>Sometimes I just listen to music, some days I find some awesome jams and sing my heart out :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2849126 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 01:35:13 +0000 bees_knees 2849126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@codeitall: this isn’t the same as journaling really, but I started keeping little quotes/memories of my kids on an app in my phone. My goal is to someday put all of those memories and pics into a photo book type thing. You know, some day when I have time in 2042 😆 Better than nothing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848772 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:52:59 +0000 codeitall 2848772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: That is awesome!</p> <p>@Amorini: Appointments are a great idea!</p> <p>I haven't found anything that really does what I want, so it looks like I'll be doing some audio recordings, and uploading them for transcription separately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848600 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 08:21:12 +0000 snowjewelz 2848600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: That is AMAZING! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848548 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 22:05:32 +0000 Bluebonnet 2848548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Audiobooks! I’m hooked on Audible (and library audiobooks) and listen to books when I’m driving or doing mindless chores (folding laundry, washing dishes, etc). Books hugely boost my happiness and that is time well spent for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848515 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:36:50 +0000 Amorini 2848515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have about 25 mins between daycare and work in the morning. And then 15 minutes home in the evening. I do a variety of productive and zoning-out things depending on how I feel and what I need to do:<br /> - get a dose of world news/public radio<br /> - audiobooks rarely except for longer work travel<br /> - call my sister or best friend (usually this is on the drive home and these are close people who are okay with a short catch up session)<br /> - work calls and sometimes conference calls that I end up finishing at the office in the morning<br /> - make appts (dentist, vet, hair, car, etc.) I hate the hassle of making appts. And it’s something you can really only do during business hours. So this is one of those chores that feels good to get out of the way while I am my own captive audience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848508 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:13:05 +0000 Silva 2848508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I listen to podcasts I enjoy or call a friend, occasionally. Mostly I just enjoy the time alone. That feels pretty useful to me. In the morning I bring my breakfast and coffee, and eat peacefully alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848507 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:07:44 +0000 Pollywog 2848507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I run home. My goal is to beat the bus :-). I'm decompresses and exercised by the time I get home </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848437 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:16:31 +0000 hellobeeboston 2848437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I consider my commute time, ME TIME... I'm in the car an hour each way, sometimes more :(</p> <p>When I used to take the train I loved to read, so now I listen to audiobooks the majority of the time (Free on Overdrive or Libby through your library). In between audiobooks I have a bunch of podcasts I like. I also sometimes just want to listen to music, although I do that almost all day long while I work.</p> <p> I also use my drive-time as a time to talk on the phone with friends and family! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848433 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:13:28 +0000 looch 2848433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I am driving, I am either listening to WNYC or I am conducting conference calls for my volunteer role.</p> <p>If I am on the train, for about 50 minutes, I use the time to watch shows. I don't like to carry my laptop with me, so the most I can do is reply to short emails. Sometimes I bring magazines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848431 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:11:44 +0000 snowjewelz 2848431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drive 20 minutes each way to/from work and honestly, I just love listening to music and spacing out (in a safe way, lol) because that's literally the only alone time I have! Even podcasts are too much for my brain lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848426 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:53:06 +0000 erinbaderin 2848426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make my commutes my decompression time between being a functional working adult and a parent to two small kids. So I have a bunch of podcasts, and I keep some snacks in my car, and I consider it personal time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848424 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:34:35 +0000 codeitall 2848424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spend about 25 minutes in the car to and from work without my kids. Some days I can take the train and get some work and meal planning in, but when I drive, the most I manage is to listen to NPR or some classical music.</p> <p>I'd love to be able to do some vocal journaling for my kids. I'm terrible at actually writing anything down and I remember being fascinated when I found my mom's high school notebook and wishing she had some when she met my dad and when I was born. Maybe I just need a voice recording app because I'm not finding what I want in Google Play.</p> <p>Any tips? What do you do to make your commutes useful? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-prenatal-exercise-app#post-2792843 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:54:47 +0000 Bluebonnet 2792843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its not an app, but I'm a huge fan of MommaStrong.com - its $2 a month and they have prenatal work outs (as well as programs for postpartum). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-prenatal-exercise-app#post-2792746 Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:55:02 +0000 summerfruit 2792746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have apps specifically for prenatal exercise, but there are some that I'm using for exercise during this pregnant time. </p> <p>I am a fan of the runtastic series of apps since I'm into running. They have a pedometer app and also a squats app that seem pertinent for maintaining prenatal fitness. Both are fun, but you have to pay a bit to unlock all the features. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-prenatal-exercise-app#post-2792643 Tue, 19 Dec 2017 13:20:09 +0000 ineebee 2792643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm halfway through my second trimester, and finding myself in an exercise slump. I need to step it up and be in better shape, but I don't wanna do anything that's not appropriate for the pregnant body. </p> <p>Anyone have any favorite prenatal exercise apps? I see a few yoga-related ones, which are fine, but I'm also looking for cardio and/or muscle building/toning exercises. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-nutrition-apps#post-2749143 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:39:03 +0000 FancyGem 2749143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: I agree. I take a good quality prenatal vitamin and probiotics. I focus on eating clean as much as I can. It's good to get a mix of colorful fruit and veggies. I am food intolerances and allergies, so I have eaten healthy before pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-nutrition-apps#post-2749107 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:53:48 +0000 Boopers 2749107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was sick/nauseous until 17 weeks with my first and 16 weeks with my second. I also had a lot of food aversions. My primary goal was to just eat what I could stomach and once I started feeling better then I focused on eating a more balanced diet. If you do end up getting sick or have aversions, it's ok to cut yourself some slack and focus on eating the foods you can actually handle until you feel better! I'm all about survival, especially in the first tri! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-nutrition-apps#post-2749087 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:20:42 +0000 LBee 2749087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used Lose It during the second half of my pregnancy. I just changed my goals to gaining 0.5 lbs a week and went with that (I was trying to slow down weight gain). I don't think either has a specific pregnancy setting. I would research how much you are supposed to gain based on your BMI and start from there. </p> <p>FWIW, I only eat fish and chicken and my husband specifically asked my doctor about it with each pregnancy (two different doctors) and they said that I really didn't need to worry about altering my diet. She said I could be iron deficient (I was one pregnancy and not the other), but that good prenatals make up for a whole host of eating variances :silly: . I focused on getting a top notch prenatal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-nutrition-apps#post-2749079 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:13:26 +0000 dominobee 2749079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone use an app to track their food during pregnancy, to make sure you are getting the right nutrient mix?</p> <p>I was previously using MyFitnessPal as a way to shed a few pounds. Now I'm less concerned with my overall calorie intake and more concerned with getting the right nutrition. I'm pescatarian (but fish is expensive) so I'm especially interested in making sure I get enough protein.</p> <p>I actually feel like I haven't been as interested in food as I was before I got pregnant. Food was previously much more of a comfort thing for me and I'd sometimes have issues with bingeing. Now I just eat when I'm hungry and stop when I'm full, and I haven't been craving sweets as much either. I'm not experiencing nausea yet (only 5 weeks today) so that's not the cause.</p> <p>I've been so tired in the evenings this past week that I haven't even really cared what I eat, I just want something quick and easy to prepare.</p> <p>Anyway, I'd love to hear your recommendation for food tracking apps that are specifically geared toward pregnancy, or have a pregnancy setting. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-apps-for-first-time-mom#post-2639436 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 22:08:54 +0000 meadow 2639436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cleesmile: yeah .... I used Ovia when pregnant so it was nice and familiar.</p> <p>I do use baby connect for tracking diapers, nursing, vitamins ,&amp; pumping/bottles. The charts are fun!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-apps-for-first-time-mom#post-2639434 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 21:57:39 +0000 bees_knees 2639434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I may be an outlier here, but I didn't download any apps. I'm kind of OCD, so I knew tracking poo/pee/nursing would be too much for me! I relied on instincts and learning my baby's cues (read: when in doubt, whip a boob out. Works in many of life's circumstances! 😂 Jk. Kinda) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-apps-for-first-time-mom#post-2639322 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:25:38 +0000 cleesmile 2639322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: awesome! just downloaded Wonder Weeks one. Babyconnect seems intense but really awesome with all the charts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-apps-for-first-time-mom#post-2639321 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:24:44 +0000 cleesmile 2639321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow i currently use the Ovia pregnancy one so that sounds like a great next step. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-apps-for-first-time-mom#post-2639320 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:15:15 +0000 katsupgirl 2639320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The sprout baby app is a nice one. They give a little snapshot of what your baby should be doing and suggested activities </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-apps-for-first-time-mom#post-2639318 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:10:55 +0000 MrsKoala 2639318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd recommend Sprout or BabyConnect for tracking growth, feedings, diapers, immunizations, and milestones etc. I'd also recommend the Wonder Weeks app as that is helpful in determining what points of time that your baby will experience development and how your LO will react to that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-apps-for-first-time-mom#post-2639313 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:57:54 +0000 meadow 2639313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ovia just released a parenting one....I like it so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-apps-for-first-time-mom#post-2639311 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:55:21 +0000 cleesmile 2639311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All along pregnancy there have been apps that give quick blurbs each day on what to expect. Are there apps like that for after the baby is born?</p> <p>What are best apps for knowing what to expect for first time moms? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-new-fun-apps-for-time-wasting#post-2284945 Mon, 07 Sep 2015 14:18:32 +0000 MrsH 2284945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: @birdofafeather: @jlm22: okay I am officially obsessed with two dots because of this thread. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-new-fun-apps-for-time-wasting#post-2245467 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:43:40 +0000 jlm22 2245467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: obsessed with two dots! I recently got a new phone and my progress on two dots was all erases. Devastated, lol :grin: </p>