https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 11:29:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-suggestionstips-would-be-awesome#post-1346753 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:21:45 +0000 Blueberry 1346753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These are all wonderful suggestions! Thanks ladies! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-suggestionstips-would-be-awesome#post-1346704 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:08:23 +0000 travelgirl1 1346704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second the routine/get out of house every day. If you can swing it, an annual pass to something like an aquarium or zoo will always give you a fun option if you're stuck. And try get some 'me' time on an evening or weekend to take care of yourself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-suggestionstips-would-be-awesome#post-1346651 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:56:19 +0000 immabeetoo 1346651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep out of the house every day! For me, setting one specific goal to accomplish during nap(s) works out well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-suggestionstips-would-be-awesome#post-1346632 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:53:18 +0000 looch 1346632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The biggest thing for me was to get a break, to do something on my own. We had a babysitter that came in for 4 hours a week, so I could either do big chores around the house, go to appointments, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-suggestionstips-would-be-awesome#post-1346595 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:47:53 +0000 fancyfunction 1346595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree. Try to establish a routine/schedule. Try to get out of the house everyday. Check out your local library for story time, music classes, etc. I met some moms there and now we have play dates. Also, make some time for yourself. Maybe your mom can watch the baby a few hours a week. It's great for your sanity! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-suggestionstips-would-be-awesome#post-1346523 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:34:19 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1346523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Find/make friends with other sahms so you have people to get together with during the week (I have found through meetup.com, classes, being connected via mutual friends, etc). Makes a huge difference in your sanity :) we also take a couple cheap classes throughout local park district. </p> <p>Leaving the house every day is a must. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-suggestionstips-would-be-awesome#post-1346470 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:24:40 +0000 hilsy85 1346470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely establishing a routine--we take a bunch of classes during the week so our routine is scheduled around them. I would find a mom's meet up group that you can join for socialization both for you and baby. </p> <p>For me, I find it helpeful to get us both dressed and out of the hosue every day if possible--makes me feel more put together and more productive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-suggestionstips-would-be-awesome#post-1346457 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:23:00 +0000 Blueberry 1346457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will officially be a SAHM to my 8 month old son by the end of the day Friday and I am nervous!</p> <p>I had a long maternity leave but DH was able to work from home during that time so he was always with me and baby. I LOVE spending time with my LO but I feel like I will not do so well. My mother has been watching him while we work and he is already super used to her. She only lives a block away from me so we will visit but I want to establish a routine for myself.</p> <p>Any suggestions to help me transition to the role? I truly am not the best with schedules (but I really want to be!) Any tips will be helpful! </p> <p>Thank you! </p>