https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:59:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185477 Thu, 21 May 2015 10:02:09 +0000 brownie 2185477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Daddy's in the hospital for a tune up so it's me and a 5 week old who refuses to sleep in her cosleeper (wanna wake her up just put her in there) and a 2 year old that went to sleep a bit later than usual. Violin this morning so no sleeping in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185463 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:56:26 +0000 BeachMama 2185463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Because my 9 week old still wakes every 3 hours. I was up at 1, 3, 4, and 6:00. And I have a really hard time falling back asleep if I can hear him grunting and moving in his pnp. I think he's going to move to his nursery this weekend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185460 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:55:02 +0000 SwanSong 2185460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am 6 weeks pregnant and my husband snores like a lumberjack... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185458 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:54:53 +0000 twodoghouse 2185458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: Unfortunately this isn't too unusual for them, so I'm kind of used to it. Someday they will sleep through the night. Hopefully...? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185455 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:54:09 +0000 Hope 2185455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am tired because I have been cleaning all morning (in constant pain no less), and nowhere near done before company comes next weekend. Wondering how much I'd have to pay for a one-time maid service.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185449 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:51:16 +0000 lovehoneybee 2185449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: It's a relief to be out of our apartment. It was getting so suffocatingly small! My calves are burning from all of the walking up and down stairs on Tuesday (3 flights of stairs total, although I was mostly only using 2 of them), and I'll be much happier after I get our clothes put away...I was digging through boxes this morning trying to find something to wear to work! But we're so happy to be there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185443 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:46:49 +0000 ValentineMommy 2185443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm tired today because I'm 30 weeks pregnant and I get up at 5am for work. Plus, I'm doing no caffeine in pregnancy. No matter what time I go to sleep, 5am is still 5am lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185439 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:43:21 +0000 .twist. 2185439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@twodoghouse: haha that just sounds exhausting! Hopefully they have a better night tonight for you! </p> <p>@autumnlove: Do they ever just hook up? lol</p> <p>@Truth Bombs: oh no! that is the worst. I hate thinking about work at home. </p> <p>@kiddosc: Are you putting parchment paper in the bottom of the cake pan? I've heard that helps with getting them out. Although, I'm no baker, either, so take my advice with a grain of salt. Good luck tonight!</p> <p>@Mrs. Taco: Congrats on your coffee fix! lol That first tri can be so frustrating.</p> <p>@sera_87: We take our wins where we can, amiright? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185435 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:40:58 +0000 avivoca 2185435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a full day of work events on Sunday, a 12-hour day on Monday, a funeral and a job interview on Tuesday, and on Wednesday I had to deal with a co-worker who can't get her sponsors to respond to her, delaying the events calendar for work. I'm tired and a little hangry right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185434 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:40:52 +0000 yoursilverlining 2185434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I woke up at 2:30 because LO was jabbering loudly in her sleep (was only awake for a few minutes before she calmed back down), and then I had a nightmare and woke up at 4:15 all amped. Just as I was finally getting back to sleep, LO decided 5:08 was the right time to wake up. "Sun! It's morning!" MUST GET BLACKOUT CURTAINS FOR ALL THE WINDOWS</p> <p>I'm running on coffee and Swedish fish today. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185427 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:38:13 +0000 sera_87 2185427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Because I'm 7wks pregnant &amp; was up until 1am unable to fall asleep and then baby decided to wake up and party until 2 anyways. Fuuuun. </p> <p>(On the bright side, he then slept in until 8:15 instead of his usual 6:30. So. Yay! Small victories). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185418 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:35:31 +0000 Mrs. Taco 2185418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awe, I hope it was just a fluke and doesn't resurface today!</p> <p>I'm tired because I am 9wks pregnant and for some reason woke up 4 times last night. But I did stomach coffee for the first time in 5 weeks this morning so thats a win :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185417 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:35:20 +0000 kiddosc 2185417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't bake, but decided to make the cake for E's party. The first tier overflowed the pan and took forever to cook, then didn't come out of the pan. The second tier worked out great, but didn't come out of the oven until 11:15. And now I need to do it again tonight to make another tier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185415 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:34:24 +0000 Truth Bombs 2185415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was up for a couple of hours in the middle of the night stressing about stuff I have to get done for work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185414 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:34:09 +0000 autumnlove 2185414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: I like Agent Morgan but not his banter with Garcia! :-p </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185413 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:33:06 +0000 twodoghouse 2185413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both kids had a rough night of sleep. Blake was up for about two hours and just wouldn't settle down. He's got to little teeth spots this morning so I assume that was the problem. Half hour after I finally got him down, Alice was up. After an hour and a half I tried co sleeping with her but she just wanted to talk to the dog and climb on daddy. She finally went down after I let her cry for a few minutes. They both slept for 2 hrs after that! Hallelujah! But still not a great night! Another "oh, you think twins would be fun?" type of experience. :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185412 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:32:23 +0000 .twist. 2185412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dandelion: I understand your pain! Despite being up half the night, L thought it would be a good idea to get up before 6, too. What is with these kids?! :P </p> <p>@lovehoneybee: I know you're exhausted, but exciting! Are you loving the new house?? How's it all going? </p> <p>@travellingbee: Oh! :( I do not envy you. With the first tri exhaustion + a toddler, I can't imagine how wiped you are! Poor mama! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185404 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:29:00 +0000 travellingbee 2185404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm tired because I am 7 weeks pregnant and my 2 year old DS decided to wake up at 5am. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185398 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:26:48 +0000 lovehoneybee 2185398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: Oh, poor baby, poor mama!</p> <p>We moved on Tuesday, and I've been running full speed on empty for weeks. I was hoping last night to go home to my new house and relax, but I ended up having to run to the apt and pick up D's computer and E's pillow, and then go grocery shopping because all we had in the fridge was applesauce. We didn't get home until after 8, and E wasn't asleep until 10. Neither of which were terrible, but I'm 9wks pregnant and so tired already, and I'm ready to drop. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185392 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:25:19 +0000 Dandelion 2185392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Because M thinks it's ok to wake up before 6 am. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185383 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:22:46 +0000 .twist. 2185383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: I love that show!!!! I think I've watched all the reruns on TV. hahaha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185361 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:16:51 +0000 autumnlove 2185361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aww, I hope he feels better soon!</p> <p>I stayed up late watching Criminal Minds on Netflix! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-tired-today-1#post-2185357 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:15:14 +0000 .twist. 2185357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, life constantly seems to make us tired by doing crazy things to us. </p> <p>Tell me why you're tired today!!!!! </p> <p>I will start, I am tired because I was up until midnight, then again at 2:30 &amp; 3:00 because my kid was puking everywhere. No fever or anything and he woke up really chipper asking for milk and crackers. I think he must've eaten something off? </p> <p>Anyway, I AM TIRED TODAY. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-doesnt-understand-how-tired-i-am/page/2#post-2160631 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:15:50 +0000 HourThyme 2160631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: Actually your post really helped me step back and maybe consider things from his perspective! It was really useful bc right now I am sorta feeling a little Me Me ME and it's easy to forget he's dealing with a lot too and that there are some things he just doesnt get because it's not his body and he's never been there before. Sometimes he says things that to me are soooo annoying like "the doctor said you need to exercise" when I can barely keep my eyes open and sitting on the couch reading emails is taking all the energy I have to give. Out of context he would seem like an ass, but really I think he's trying but you know, just doesn't get it.... </p> <p>I definitely think we have to take time to find our groove and both learn a little more about give and take and balance! </p> <p>It's a tough time right now with him trying to find a job, me trying to get my professional license, trying to buy a house, and then throw in the baby into the mix! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-doesnt-understand-how-tired-i-am/page/2#post-2160622 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:09:54 +0000 HourThyme 2160622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity:<br /> Thanks for your kind response! I was definitely extra frustrated in my original response and sat down and typed it up in the moment. </p> <p>I was on weddingbee before and really looking for a similar community in this next step, especially before the 12 week mark when I can finally let people know! Even then though, I don't have a lot of friends who have had children so I think I'll be sticking around here for a while :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-doesnt-understand-how-tired-i-am/page/2#post-2157773 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 06:08:31 +0000 looch 2157773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aren't you sorry you asked? Kidding, kind of...this forum can get rather intense when someone writes a long post and details all the things that are bothering them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-doesnt-understand-how-tired-i-am/page/2#post-2157656 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 20:56:34 +0000 jedeve 2157656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HourThyme: I hope you didn't take it as me saying that you were the problem or anything! I just felt like I related to your DH on some things. And it's always easier to fix yourself that someone else, you know? </p> <p>And yeah, sometimes relationship advice on this forum can get a bit...intense. Sometimes you just need to vent! For whatever reason it seems easier to remember to take the whole picture into account when listening to a friend vent about her guy, but online when we know less we start diagnosing more. And it's not super helpful to spend your time defending someone when you just want a solution to your problem, or someone to understand and say yes, pregnsncy fatigue SUCKS! (And I really don't think some guys (or women who didnt have it) get it. Like, they understand that pregnancy makes you tired. But that is a whole different ball game than "I can barely keep my eyes open to drag myself to eat a cracker" first trimester fatigue!) I actually worried about you for a couple hours later! </p> <p>This too shall pass. And with every new change in the relationship, it takes a bit to find your :bfn: groove. And there is always give and take. Like, I wanted DH to give me foot rubs when I was pregnant and he refused because he thought it would send me into early labor. :silly: And I'm totally going to make DH call the insurance company tomorrow while he is at work because I can't deal with them any more. Which means he will have to stay a little late and I will have kids on my own a little longer. It's all just give and take. Just keep explaining where you are coming from and be open to hearing his side! You'll be fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-doesnt-understand-how-tired-i-am#post-2157480 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 17:44:01 +0000 simplyfelicity 2157480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HourThyme: I am sorry you thought some responses were harsh. I am wondering if you were extra frustrated in your original post (which is totally warranted-- especially in pregnancy.) Hormones are for real! I got this impression of a controllin and unreasonable husband. I am glad to read your update as it added much more context and details. For example, you said he gets on your case if you eat something snacky is very different than him suggesting you eat something other than cookies for breakfast.<br /> So much gets lost "in translation." :happy:<br /> I will say that, out of most online communities, HB is less likely to recommend divorice. I didn't notice anyone suggest it, rather their concerns that you find some common ground with your husband before your baby arrives. I read "red flags" as in some relationship "housekeeping" may be in order before parenthood.<br /> Anyway, I see that you are pretty new to HB and I hope you don't feel put off. People frequently post about relationship struggles and, sometimes, we just need to vent.<br /> Welcome to HB. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-doesnt-understand-how-tired-i-am#post-2157450 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 16:52:34 +0000 HourThyme 2157450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaCate: I loved your idea of how to set limits and have started to incorporate that, all in all loved your advice! </p> <p>@jedeve: Ohhh boy did your post make me think a few things over! Maybe straight when I come home is not the best time to demand my "alone" time... My hubs has some social anxiety and I have a lot of anxiety about talking on the phone. I basically avoid it at all costs... Even talking with friends is hard for me.. </p> <p>@catlady: you and several other ladies hit the nail on the head I think with some men not really realizing how pregnant we feel when we are not showing, and in fact Hubs admitted to that the other day! He was even like "I think this will be easier when you're showing because right now I KNOW that you are but sometimes I forget that you feel different. </p> <p>@T.H.O.U.: oh my goodness, your post made me laugh! that is just nuts! I don't think we're quite that bad but I certainly see that I have in the past been the one super on top of the email because I check it all day long. Work lately has been busier which clearly doesnt help in my situation and my opportunities for emailing have diminished... </p> <p>@gingerbebe: We are actually in the process of buying a home and are looking at a few fixer uppers, I was VERY CLEAR that I can do NONE of the physical labor, including scrubbing the new home clean. He was fine with that and said he would do it all, we can hire people to come in and clean before we start fixing it up and that my job can be ideas and decorating --which I can get down with. I also talked to his brother who is on board and helping us out! </p> <p>@Mama Bird: thanks for your post, I really felt like you "got it" ugh, being made to sit down to eat when I juuuust cannot handle anything sucks! but I know that it's because he cares. Still it makes me irrationally mad... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-doesnt-understand-how-tired-i-am#post-2157445 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 16:42:35 +0000 HourThyme 2157445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh and update, after following some of the advice of some of you wonderful ladies and listening to my own heart Hubs and I did have a talk and he has made a much greater effort to incorporate my rest times into his routine, telling me he'll take care of pesky to-dos while I rest. It is nice. I don't want to "abuse" it of course and still pitch in where I can but it's nice to get those rest breaks. I am feeling much better after several of those this weekend! </p>