https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 13:10:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-actresses-or-theatre-people-out-there-i-have-a-question-for-you#post-795900 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:22:53 +0000 loveisstrange 795900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I havent done anything in the theatre world since becoming a mom, but I have to agree that I couldn't imagine starting rehearsals 1 month pp.</p> <p>My daughter is 14 months old and I just now feel like I would be ready to leave her enough to do a show. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-actresses-or-theatre-people-out-there-i-have-a-question-for-you#post-795887 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:17:44 +0000 wheres_c 795887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@greenebee: that sounds easier then....my brain is such a fuzz post pregnancy, I think learning lines combined with staying awake would be the two hardest parts.....and you already know the lines! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-actresses-or-theatre-people-out-there-i-have-a-question-for-you#post-795326 Mon, 20 May 2013 11:32:18 +0000 greenebee 795326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh boy. Thanks for the input!</p> <p>Well, it's a show that I did last year and I am reprising my same role, so hopefully there will be flexibility with my schedule of rehearsals since I've done the show before. Good thing about the four month mark - I've got another one that will definitely be more regular rehearsals by then! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-actresses-or-theatre-people-out-there-i-have-a-question-for-you#post-795282 Mon, 20 May 2013 11:20:25 +0000 wheres_c 795282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How frequently are the rehearsals?<br /> Honestly, I couldn't have imagined starting rehearsals a month after giving birth.....not because of the pumping, but just how demanding LO is.<br /> If it was one or two nights a week, that would be more doable.<br /> I would say it was about the 4 month mark where I would have felt comfortable doing something with SO watching the baby-work, a show, etc.<br /> I haven't done any performing since LO was born, but I would feel ready now @5 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-actresses-or-theatre-people-out-there-i-have-a-question-for-you#post-794982 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:43:03 +0000 greenebee 794982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was wondering if there were any ladies out there who have chosen a career in acting or theatre who have had or are having children recently/soon? </p> <p>I am seven months preg and planning on finding a new job after my maternity leave that will allow me time with my new LO and still allow me to pursue acting. I know a few ladies who have done it -- and I've already thought of the changes that I'll need to make (not doing as many shows per season, new work plan, etc). </p> <p>But my question is a little more specific: Did anyone start a show just after giving birth ? If so, how was it and were you able to breast-feed? I'm due in August, and I'll be starting rehearsals for a show in Sept. and just wanted to gauge other peoples' experiences. My husband will be able to take care of our LO in the evenings when I will be in rehearsal, but I know I'll have to pump while there, and will probably be exhausted. Is it doable?</p> <p>(Sorry for the long lead in!) Thanks in advance for the advice! </p>