https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:07:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845720 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 16:37:54 +0000 MrsSRS 2845720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: @SupernovaJ: @Mama Bird: thanks ladies </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845306 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:37:25 +0000 Foodnerd81 2845306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m proud I found the right schools for both my kids. My older daughter is doing an extra year before starting K and I really stressed finding the right school for this year, because is not an easy kid and had a lot of trouble with school (emotionally, socially) last year. The class she is in now is just what she needs and the teacher is really working with her. I’ve also been proactive with already having a meeting with the teacher so we can work together to help my spirited girl and I feel so good about it. But my younger one is just starting preschool and I wanted her at the preschool my older one went to when she started because I loved the environment for the little ones. So I’m inconveniencing myself with two drop offs in opposite directions but I feel like it is really worth it because I am sure they are each at the right school for them. (And it’s only for one year since the older will take the bus to K next year). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845283 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:18:26 +0000 Mama Bird 2845283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: me too! It's one of the few things I'm doing right. I've got horrible teeth, and if I can help the kids keep theirs healthy I'll consider that an accomplishment. Of course, I'm their Exhibit A of what can go wrong - if they try to slack off with the brushing, I just open my mouth and let them see all my fillings :grin: </p> <p>I'm proud of keeping DH and the kids fed and sane this summer while MIL was dying. Mostly sane anyway, I think we still haven't really processed all the feelings, because you can't stop and feel stuff with the kids around. But at least we got through this without anyone getting dropped off at the wrong camp, or leaving the house in the morning with no pants, or coming home to no dinner in the fridge.</p> <p>@MrsSRS: I'm sorry... It will get better. Soon, I hope. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845254 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:16:02 +0000 Sams Mom 2845254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: Thank you! I started Zoloft when my son was about 4 months old for PPA, weaned off of it for over a year, but then TTC for so long knocked the wind out of my sails. I wish they had a 75 mg (I know they can prescribe a 50 &amp; a 25 together) because I feel like that could be my sweet spot... But I definitely needed 100 right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845253 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:11:45 +0000 Mrsbells 2845253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: thanks! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845207 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:43:19 +0000 smuckers 2845207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You are all amazing, and these are all fantastic things to be proud of! </p> [attach=8242/18/pf0987.245x180.4fbcdf80-9e72-0132-44ec-0ebc4eccb42f.gif] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845203 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:12:37 +0000 Mrs. Cereal 2845203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm proud that I am taking on a role that makes me really uncomfortable, but I am doing really well in it. I can feel my balloon inflating at each event and speech, and it is sort of strangely awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845191 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:54:06 +0000 crazydoglady 2845191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: That's awesome. I have been on Zoloft for 10+ years and have always tried to the the lowest dose I could but, since becoming a mom, I am on the dosage that is right for me. I still deal with anxiety but it's more manageable. I wish there wasn't a stigma when behavioral meds help so many people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845189 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:45:19 +0000 Sams Mom 2845189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been thinking about an answer for this since it was posted. I am proud of my husband and son obviously, but that was an easy answer. So honestly, I'm proud that I was able to nut up and ask my dr to raise my zoloft dose. I'm high strung, I operate on an insane level of anxiety riddled neurosis when things are going good. But my husband has had some health scares, my work is going through major changes, working towards guardianship/adoption of a family member, we're a year and a half into TTC #2; all things that make me extra neurotic by themselves and they're happening all together. I wrote and rewrote that e-mail at least 10 times to my doctor. Good thing is, I'm already feeling better after just over a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845183 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:36:08 +0000 crazydoglady 2845183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nutmeg36: Thanks for making this. It's so easy to be critical of ourselves, but my guess is most of us do more things "right" than "wrong." :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845181 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:34:54 +0000 crazydoglady 2845181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm proud of how diligent I've been about DS's speech therapy and getting him services. We've had lots of setbacks, getting evaluated and qualified for services that he never received, driving through rush hour to get to his appts at a different agency, and getting him qualified and receiving services through the district the moment he turned 3. I am proud of that especially since I had so many people telling me to just wait and I was pregnant. DS has made HUGE strides so it's all been worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845171 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 10:48:36 +0000 Dahlia 2845171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am proud of how much I've chilled out since having DD. I still am more anxious than many people, but somehow having a kid has made me less anxious rather than more!</p> <p>Also proud that we are currently living abroad with DD. It hasn't been easy, but it has been so much fun and she's picking up the language so fast. I wish we could stay longer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845146 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:32:22 +0000 snowjewelz 2845146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My patience and ability to stay unruffled. My 2nd LO loves to throw tantrums anytime anywhere and I've been able to stay super calm, unruffled while throwing said child on my shoulders and keep walking in public places :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845121 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 08:32:44 +0000 Pumuckl 2845121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am proud that I have finally pulled the trigger and stopped nursing my twins. It has been nearly 20 months. So over the last 5.5 years I have nursed one or two children at once for a total of 48 months (aka 4 years) between 4 kids. </p> <p>Also a no screen time household here although I am not a SAHM so my kids are in daycare. That is something both my DH and I are very proud of though as sometimes plopping them infront of the TV would have been easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845117 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 08:06:18 +0000 SupernovaJ 2845117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSRS: So sorry to hear that. Seems like you are truly handling all the transitions very well. Not sure I could say the same for myself in a similar situation. Sending you strength to carry on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845107 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 07:47:58 +0000 ElbieKay 2845107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prepped my son really well for becoming a big brother. We planned out a few key transitions ahead of time and managed his schedule carefully to keep certain things consistent. He has been a great big brother so far and is very proud of his twin sisters!</p> <p>Also my babies will be eight weeks old in two days, and I have 450oz of breast milk in my freezer! I was intimidated by tandem nursing, and we did have to supplement with formula for a few days while I established my supply, but overall nursing twins is going pretty well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845067 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:21:26 +0000 wrkbrk 2845067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: That is NOT a small thing. We brush once a day and haven’t even started flossing yet so .... I’d be proud too!!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845063 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:04:02 +0000 Lindsay05 2845063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cut my kids toenails yesterday (seems like I forget way too often). I spent the whole summer looking after 3 kids and we all survived AND still get along. I completed 20 hard minutes on the elliptical today that I really really didn’t want to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845045 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:57:50 +0000 Mrsbells 2845045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Religiously flossing and brushing my kids teeth twice a day.. Its such a little thing but it is so ingrained into them now and hopefully they will have much better dental hygiene than I have! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845038 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:38:48 +0000 LadyDi 2845038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Carrot: I’m very impressed with this, I have a short temper and am a yeller as well (raised by a yeller mom) so it’s something I’m actively trying to work on. I noticed that my patience is directly related to my hunger (hangry is real) and sometimes it’s hard to eat with two little ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845036 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:35:05 +0000 LadyDi 2845036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m proud of myself for trying to step out of my comfort zone. I’m a new SAHM and am pretty introverted, but I volunteered to help in my son’s preschool once a week and went to a “meet the parents” lunch at preschool, even though I’m awkward and small talk with strangers makes me want to die. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845017 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:46:02 +0000 wrkbrk 2845017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSRS: I'm sorry. That royally sucks. Sounds like you are handling it very well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2845014 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:45:14 +0000 wrkbrk 2845014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nutmeg36: You make such good threads! :heart: </p> <p>I am not proud of a whole lot lately, it seems at times that we are barely hanging on, and SO MUCH could stand to be improved (marriage, parenting, work, house). But, because you prompted me to think about it, I will say that I am proud of how flexible my kid is. I. Am. Not. And I was so hoping that he would naturally be a go with the flow personality. He IS - which is especially something for a toddler I feel! Now I cant really take credit for it but I am proud of him every time I see him adapt to a new situation with a smile! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2844987 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:32:36 +0000 MrsSRS 2844987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the middle of a divorce and just shifted my work week from 30 hours to 50 and my oldest just started kindergarten. I'm proud of the amount of balance I've been able to hold onto. I'm proud of the amount of time I'm doing my best to spend with my children. I'm proud of my consistent housework routine. I'm proud of the grace and space I'm trying to hold for the man who is leaving me. I'm proud of the work I've done to build a village because right now I'm having to utilize it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2844974 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:13:56 +0000 SupernovaJ 2844974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm proud of sitting down and doing weekly homework assignments with my four year old most weeknights, 30 minutes or even longer! This commitment is surprising after working a full day and sitting through a long commute, plus dinner and bath time routine for both LOs. We recently enrolled her into a language school on the weekends so that she can be fully bilingual and speak her grandparents' native language. It's a lot more homework and dedication than I thought, but it's really important to us that I've made it a priority. Not only is she learning but it's uninterrupted 1:1 time which we rarely have most weekdays. Luckily she doesn't have *real* school homework yet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2844962 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 12:47:10 +0000 erinbaderin 2844962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m proud of how well my boys have done with their recent transitions - last week one started kindergarten and the other changed to the preschool room in daycare and they’ve both handled it really well. For myself, I’m proud of how much my French has improved in the last six months - I’ve been working pretty hard and I think it’s being reflected in my results. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2844960 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 12:45:05 +0000 brownepiano 2844960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: we're a no screen time house (well except tiny bits for homeschooling now) and I've worked up to my kids playing by themselves too. I love it when I get to look over and see them immersed in their own thing. Ds1 didn't really start playing by himself till after age 3 so I really appreciate it. </p> <p>I am proud that even though I've had a cold this week, my house is still reasonable and we have gotten to our homeschool work this week so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2844959 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 12:42:26 +0000 Ajsmommy 2844959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am most proud that my kids are happy, kind, friendly, outgoing and have good manners. As for me, myself, I am proud that I have somehow gained an abundance of patience. Things that would have set me off pre kids just dont' anymore. I am very tolerant with my kids and I can count the number of times I've yelled on one hand in the almost 5 years of parenting. I am proud of that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2844958 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 12:41:56 +0000 Becky 2844958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: You should do a guest blog post on this 😉 I would be super proud of being able to do that!</p> <p>I’m proud that I have created what is right now a good work-life balance without much input from my husband (who has no work-life balance). I work about 42.5 hours per week, and I’ve come to terms with the fact that my house will never be perfect and that I need to prep super simple dinners during this phase of life and I’m not concerned about it at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-proud-of#post-2844950 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 12:31:30 +0000 annem1990 2844950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In terms of parenting, I am proud of how “go with the flow” I have been. Before our son, I was so uptight, had to stick to my schedule and rarely deviated. If things didn’t go as planned it would really bother me. I thought for sure it’d be worse after he was born, but it’s actually been way better. I want him to be flexible and I feel like my parenting attitude has allowed that.</p> <p>In my personal life, I’m very proud that I’ve lost all of my baby weight (60lbs!). I took a slow and steady approach and just counted calories. It took around 8months. I am so proud of the dedication and how it has allowed me to feel like myself and in control even with a small baby. </p>