https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:35:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/covid-rant#post-2919442 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:46:07 +0000 MrsSCB 2919442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: glad I could help! FWIW, my friends daughter (at a different school nearby) had her actual teacher test positive recently. The health department contacted my friend directly to talk about isolation, etc. I haven’t heard anything from the health department, and I know our school was in contact with them, so they must have decided our exposure risk was low. I also find that comforting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/covid-rant#post-2919440 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 14:14:17 +0000 JennyPenny 2919440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: Thanks for this - it makes me feel much better. It wasn't DS's class that had the positive and I was pretty hesitant to send him back today. But in theory they're keeping all the classes separate for this reason. I guess time will tell if the processes they have in place work... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/covid-rant#post-2919439 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:58:54 +0000 Chuckles 2919439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: Yuck, I'm sorry. That is both stressful and annoying. DS is still remote, but we've had a few students and staff members have to quarantine because of symptoms at my school. Luckily we've only had one confirmed case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/covid-rant#post-2919438 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:04:35 +0000 MrsSCB 2919438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: The testing situation is so ridiculous. Luckily when my daughter and I were tested, we each were able to get an appointment the day we called about symptoms through our PCPs. But my husband doesn't have a PCP (a whole other annoying issue) and we had to call so many place to get him an appointment to be tested. In all cases, it took 2-5 days for a result. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/covid-rant#post-2919437 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:02:30 +0000 MrsSCB 2919437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry, it is so stressful! We had a teacher test positive last week, but only that class was required to close for two weeks. Our center keeps the classes very separate, and that classroom is even on a different floor than either of my kids' rooms. It's now been a week and a half since she was last at the school and I haven't heard of any more positives, thankfully. Still, it's nerve wracking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/covid-rant#post-2919434 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 08:52:43 +0000 JennyPenny 2919434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: Ugh! That's how it was when my son was exposed this summer...1-2 weeks in order to get results. Thankfully it seems to be better for us here now, but it can always change. </p> <p>@Miss Ariel: Thanks for sharing! It wasn't our class at least, so DS can still go, but the other class and teachers are all out for 2 weeks! </p> <p>@Jess1483: Yikes! This is all stressful enough, I can't imagine having issues like a water main break on top of it. Guess stress comes from so many sources </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/covid-rant#post-2919433 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 08:48:40 +0000 JennyPenny 2919433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies! The commiseration really helps. This whole pandemic just really sucks... I'm hopeful for the day that we can look back at this time and see that it is behind us. *fingers crossed* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/covid-rant#post-2919432 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 08:11:04 +0000 erinbaderin 2919432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no, I'm so sorry! </p> <p>Our province just moved from 'show up and wait in line' testing to 'book an appointment online' testing - they shut down all testing on Sunday and reopened it under the new protocol on Tuesday. My friend's four year old started coughing on Sunday, so she went to the booking system, went through the process, and the appointment it gave her is NEXT TUESDAY. Nine days! Plus then it takes 3-5 days to get the test back, which means he's out for at least two weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/covid-rant#post-2919431 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 22:46:29 +0000 Miss Ariel 2919431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So crazy! We went back to daycare in July. Since then, we’ve had 1 teacher test positive but none of the kids. The closed down the daycare for a couple days and weekend when it happened and also had the rest of their staff tested and all came back negative. So we’ve been really lucky! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/covid-rant#post-2919430 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 22:34:30 +0000 Corduroy 2919430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: Argh, double bad luck! A totally deserved rant. Hopefully the two positives mean the other parents are taking Covid seriously and following protocols. Sending you negative (testing) vibes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/covid-rant#post-2919427 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 21:08:08 +0000 Jess1483 2919427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry, that’s so tough! </p> <p>We opted for on-line this year, but still get our home school’s emails. The kids are in a hybrid model, twice a week for 5 hours. Now a water main broke and they are out of school entirely for two weeks. I can’t imagine the childcare headache. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/covid-rant#post-2919425 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:33:14 +0000 Portboston 2919425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow that SUCKS!!!!!! I’m sorry bee. This whole covid thing is complete crap!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/covid-rant#post-2919424 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:21:38 +0000 gotkimchi 2919424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry friend! My lo was sent home from 9/21-10/1 For exposure so I can relate. But we made it through and I sent her back. What can you do </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/covid-rant#post-2919423 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:35:40 +0000 JennyPenny 2919423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There’s no point to this, but I just need to rant. DS2 went back to preschool on Monday after the center had been closed since March. We got a notice today that a kid tested positive today who was in school yesterday! Seriously!?! The first day!?!? DS1 also did one week of summer camp this summer because there was a positive COVID case the first week and after the subsequent quarantine I was too nervous to go back so I cancelled the rest of the summer. Grr! I’m just so frustrated! I know so many families who’ve been in daycare all summer without a single case! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-are-yall-gonna-have-a-baby-barely-an-acquaintance-asks#post-1846317 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 06:12:27 +0000 ValentineMommy 1846317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, I'm sorry. I don't know why people don't understand how intrusive those questions are. I get asked on an almost daily basis when we're giving DS a sibling. Someone actually asked me the other day "Oh, don't tell me you're pregnant too" (a lot of people are pregnant at work)...to which I replied "not anymore" (I had a m/c). Oops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-are-yall-gonna-have-a-baby-barely-an-acquaintance-asks#post-1846212 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 22:58:32 +0000 Crystal 1846212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jaguar: exactly this!!! </p> <p>@Mum: I'm so sorry, that is so rough. I wish I could have a snappy comeback ready. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-are-yall-gonna-have-a-baby-barely-an-acquaintance-asks#post-1846210 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 22:52:54 +0000 irene 1846210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hugs girl.... I've been there.<br /> I would have literally said, well, I would have been 38 weeks pregnant now if I didn't miscarry. I will let that awkwardness drown her. If she comes back with another stupid question I'd excuse myself to get a drink or something. I know she didn't mean harm but come on. She needs a dose of harsh reality. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-are-yall-gonna-have-a-baby-barely-an-acquaintance-asks#post-1846208 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 22:51:15 +0000 Jess1483 1846208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh. No one has asked me anything like that since my m/c, but I'm sure it's just a matter of time. I'm trying to figure out a diplomatic answer that also puts people in their place a bit...I'm open to suggestions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-are-yall-gonna-have-a-baby-barely-an-acquaintance-asks#post-1846205 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 22:47:41 +0000 mrs scrapbook 1846205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really sorry she said that to you. But your response was AWESOME! I hope she thinks twice before asking that to anyone again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-are-yall-gonna-have-a-baby-barely-an-acquaintance-asks#post-1846156 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:50:50 +0000 jaguar 1846156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely think it's a question from people who just have NO EFFING IDEA about falling pregnant being a difficult thing. Lucky them. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-are-yall-gonna-have-a-baby-barely-an-acquaintance-asks#post-1846085 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 20:49:09 +0000 Mum 1846085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, @Mrs. Champagne: @Adira: @AmeliaBedilia: @LalaLove: and @Hoots: </p> <p>It is nice to be able to get on here and have some people who understand! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-are-yall-gonna-have-a-baby-barely-an-acquaintance-asks#post-1846039 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 20:08:44 +0000 Hoots 1846039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, people just suck. I will always be in the camp that you should say something. Sometimes people need a wake up call that it's not an appropriate question and that not everyone who wants kids can have them right away or even at all. And you're not a mean girl for that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-are-yall-gonna-have-a-baby-barely-an-acquaintance-asks#post-1846033 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 20:03:11 +0000 LalaLove 1846033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry you had to deal with that. </p> <p>I'm always a little surprised when pregnant women ask this question. When I was in my early 20's and not thinking about babies yet, I definitely asked a few people not knowing how obnoxious I was being. Once I even started to think about babies I think I realized how delicate this subject is and it really should always be handled with care. You're right to feel the way you do and I think you handled it great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-are-yall-gonna-have-a-baby-barely-an-acquaintance-asks#post-1846030 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 20:02:29 +0000 AmeliaBedilia 1846030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hugs! I hate getting this question. I always want to give a sarcastic answer (like "when the condom breaks") and get so flustered or chicken out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-are-yall-gonna-have-a-baby-barely-an-acquaintance-asks#post-1846027 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 19:57:18 +0000 Adira 1846027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Boo, I'm so sorry!! :( I really think that people just don't know any better. Until you've had to try for months and months on end and suffered a loss or are familiar with others who have been through so much, it really doesn't occur to people that others might be struggling. I'm glad you said something to her though so maybe she'll think twice next time she feels like asking this question! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-are-yall-gonna-have-a-baby-barely-an-acquaintance-asks#post-1845996 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 19:41:25 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1845996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gah I'm sorry. I'm glad you said that to her! Hugs. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-are-yall-gonna-have-a-baby-barely-an-acquaintance-asks#post-1845993 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 19:40:16 +0000 Mum 1845993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh. So is this something only people who have to actually TRY to get pregnant, get multiple BFNs, and suffer loss know not to ask???!</p> <p>A (PREGNANT) girl who met me 5 minutes prior asked me at a party in my own home this weekend. Whenever people ask that question I get so mad on the inside. Thankfully I am at the point after my miscarriage where I can hear that question and not cry, but I may take the brutally honest approach from now on. </p> <p>I looked her in the eye and said, "We ARE trying, HAVE been trying for almost a year. It's not that easy. Trust me." </p> <p>Because seriously, unless you're about to become my confidant and be there for the BFNs, blood tests, TWW, etc., then why does it matter to you??? She was 14 weeks pregnant and proud, I should have been in my 38th. Maybe that's what I should have said to her. Or maybe I'm just a mean girl. Yeah. On Wednesdays I wear pink. </p>