https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 13 May 2026 01:59:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800237 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 21:55:02 +0000 winniebee 1800237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan to ask my mom and MIL to come help for a day during the week or weekends when my Husband is on call. And otherwise lots of screen time and getting out of the house - if we are home he wants more hands on attention and if we are out and about he is more independent. I will be in the 3rd tri as T turns 28 months (next month). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800179 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:59:37 +0000 ElbieKay 1800179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly I would probably hire someone to pitch in for a few hours a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800171 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:51:15 +0000 GrapeCrush 1800171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@knittylady: my son was 15 months old when my DD was born, so a very similar situation you're in. I will freely admit, DS got lots of screen time. I was just in too much pain(bad sciatic pain due to her being breech) and too tired. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800129 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:26:14 +0000 Boogs 1800129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Screen time and snacks. I feel bad, but gotta survive. He gets a lot of time with cousins and when they all play I just have to watch them/break up fights. It's still easier than entertaining him solo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800123 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:20:04 +0000 emg86 1800123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am right there with you. I'm 780 weeks pregnant (Ok, more like almost 33) and my daughter turned 15 months yesterday. I want to die. Between the exhaustion, pains, the miserable heat and a kid who doesn't stop all day long...I just want to crawl into my closet and hide, lol. I've allowed screen time for my own sanity and because I was on partial bed rest with no help until my husband came home. We read the same books 700 times a day and I've purchased a few new toys &amp; puzzles to keep her entertained. She's also obsessed with magnets &amp; will stand at the dishwasher for almost an hour playing with her wooden Melissa &amp; Doug magnets. Once a week I do try to get out of the house for a "big" activity. Whether it's story time, the zoo, arboretum, museums and such. I also found that she loves it if I color with her or do stickers with her. Today we went to the mall and I just let her walk to burn some energy and that way I didn't sweat to death. It sucks :-( I feel so guilty about being so uncomfortable &amp; pregnant &amp; not being able to really get down and play with her. When my husband shows up, she is thrilled &amp; gets her shoes ready so he can take her in the backyard or go to the park--I can't do the park cause it's usually wayyyyy too hot or cause she'll climb up high &amp; if she were in danger I probably couldn't climb up fast enough to get her, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800113 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:11:14 +0000 cmomma17 1800113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@knittylady: what about apps on a phone or tablet? Worth a shot? My LO is currently loving one called Science museum splash, and he also loves just looking at pictures of himself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800097 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:01:01 +0000 Boheme 1800097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Will he play in the tub? I let C play in the bathtub while I sit next to him in the bathroom, and he'll keep going as long as I rotate toys. Foam letters, bath crayons, stacking cups, squirt toys, boats, whatever. If I'm sick and need to buy myself an hour of sitting, it's bathtub time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800090 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:57:41 +0000 matador84 1800090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DS was 16 months when I was 36 weeks and whew, was I tired! Pretty much anything went. Screen time, I would hire a baby sitter so I could rest, (I solo parent the entire week and often weekends too), chick Fil a, roaming around target, I had to wear him out! You can do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800071 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:42:45 +0000 knittylady 1800071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swedishfish: Family is two hours away and my main mama friend is gone this whole month! Ack! :shocked: </p> <p>If only LO watched TV. And oh man have I tried. I'll keep trying too! The only shows he shows even a slight interest in are mickey mouse clubhouse and little einsteins. And so they will be on!</p> <p>We've been doing a ton of story time too. I don't care if I have to read a book 20 times in a row anymore. The sitting time is so precious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800060 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:36:40 +0000 skipra 1800060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of walks in the stroller. Like multiple times a day. If we were stuck around the house then reading lots of books. And when I was too exhausted and just needed a break, I put on some videos of him and gave him a snack. He loves to watch himself and I could close my eyes for a couple minutes. Also just take advantage of nap time and sleep too. I needed that nap more for myself than anything else.</p> <p>ETA: for bathroom breaks, I took him with me and just had sometoys in tthere </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800033 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:06:52 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1800033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm right behind you! I'll be 36w this weekend. My lo is 34 months.</p> <p>Lots of screen time and sit down activities, like coloring, painting and play-doh. Smaller outdoor activities like picnics for lunch, playing in her clubhouse, throwing the ball &amp; her water table. </p> <p>I can't do things like chase her, so solo outings are mostly off the table. I can handle a quick run to target or the market, but couldn't do a grocery store. Sometimes we go to the malls indoor play area. It's enclosed, I get to sit, and she can burn off a ton of steam. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800029 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:03:37 +0000 swedishfish 1800029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@knittylady: hugs! :heart: you need to do what you can to get by. DVR episodes of LO's favorite show so you have them at the ready when need be. Is there any family around who could give you a break? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800026 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:02:34 +0000 cmomma17 1800026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following for tips, eek! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800023 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:00:21 +0000 regberadaisy 1800023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of screen time and snacks. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-parenting#post-1800016 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 18:58:18 +0000 knittylady 1800016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any tips on how to solo parent/sah etc., in the 3rd trimester??</p> <p>LO is 14 months old and EVERYWHERE and I've just hit the dead person/pee every twenty minutes stage. (36 weeks). I stay at home and DH is on his OB rotations which means we pretty much won't see him during the week and some weekends until mid-September.</p> <p>How did you survive parenting a LO in the 8th month? </p>