https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:39:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386634 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 19:49:53 +0000 HLK208 2386634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: just wanted to chime in and say you've got this!!!! You're SO CLOSE! And J is still young so he won't remember the entire holiday season. You're giving him a huge gift by graduating :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386536 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 15:42:51 +0000 TrailRunner 2386536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This has been the week from hell. My dog had acl surgery last week and had soooo many complications. I got like no sleep staying up with her and giving her injections via an IV catheter. We've been in and out of the vet everyday bc of how sick she got (keeping in mind I am still working full time bc I can't take any leave bc I need to save it all for maternity leave.) THEN I got food poisoning last night. We have so much we have to catch up on and I just don't see how it's possivle when I'm laying in bed puking constantly. My OB said I may have to go to the ER this weekend to get fluids. I just want this nightmare to end. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386530 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 15:23:09 +0000 Applesandbananas 2386530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Count me in. Between the crap news about LO and a never-ending list of appointments, my parents spending the holidays with their new step kids, and this lovely back pain, bah humbug is all I'm feeling :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386519 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 14:46:56 +0000 tofuwad 2386519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is such a great thread! I keep typing out all the stupid things I want to gripe about but they make me realize I'm being such a brat! I'm really stressed because instead of my daughters first Christmas being fun and relaxing with my immediate family, my father surprised us with tickets to Hawaii to visit my grandparents and aunts. I'm really dreading it because I don't know my extended family very well and my daughter is a terrible traveler and doesn't nap well to begin with, let alone while we are traveling. Ugh so this trip is stressing me out majorly, in addition to costing my father a ton of money (which I'm super upset about -- he has a ton of medical bills he needs to pay!!), and it means I won't have any real vacation during the holidays because my family has this huge itinerary planned with all-day events planned everyday. I love griping because writing out all of this makes me realize how much I need to change my attitude and be thankful for what I have, slow my roll and realize that my attitude is the only thing that's making my life difficult. </p> <p>Omg and there is a seemingly never ending trail of ants in my bathroom no matter what I spray and clean and remove. End rant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386332 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 08:00:05 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2386332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsH: I'm in haha. I have a couple friends who unfortunately parents this year too, but honestly life is so busy I have barely seen them. :( I probably should make time for an actual support group or therapy....the circumstances of my mom dying are a little more complicated...but with two kids who have had ear infections constantly since September (both now have tubes as of this week!) who has time for that?<br /> ugh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386331 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 07:56:49 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2386331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bubbles: one stress doesn't invalidate another. sorry you are dealing with all of that! :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386327 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 07:32:53 +0000 nana87 2386327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fil just passed away last week, so things are definitely difficult here! Dh is going back out of town to his mom's house today for the weekend and I totally support him doing that, I know his mom needs him...but selfishly I need him too, I am so tapped out from solo-parenting alone for most of the last month and I have a big work deadline for Jan 1 that I'm so behind on...and lo senses what's up and is so clingy to me right now. I'm so overwhelmed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386300 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 02:53:59 +0000 Bubbles 2386300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry about you guys losses. My complaints seem trivial in comparison! We are having a bit of a stressful holiday season as we are supposed to be buying a house and moving in before LO2 arrives in Feb, but it is all taking soo much longer than expected. And now our seller has lost patience and told us if we can't get it done by Christmas he's pulling out. Happy Christmas to you too mate! But this will be the first Christmas where LO1 really understands and I am really excited for him, so just trying to focus on that :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386269 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 23:17:22 +0000 cmomma17 2386269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsH: I'd join a dead parents club. I feel like people in real life are sick of hearing about it already and it's barely been an year! Oh you're STILL sad about your dad dying? Umm yes, and I will be FOREVER! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386267 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 23:15:54 +0000 cmomma17 2386267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: I think it will be harder unfortunately :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386255 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 23:00:33 +0000 MrsH 2386255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: @Greentea: @cmomma17: maybe we should start a support group. I feel like none of my IRL friends get it :( and I hate to play the dead dad card. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386253 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:58:28 +0000 MrsH 2386253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: seriously :( so rough. I would quit but then my type A self would feel like a quitter :silly: </p> <p>On the parent note - I'm not sure it gets easier. It hits me a lot watching my littles and knowing my Dad won't ever be around to see them :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386251 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:54:45 +0000 MrsH 2386251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: @Greentea: so sorry ladies. It is really hard - I'm three years plus losing my dad and it is still hard. If you ever want to talk, let me know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386249 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:45:43 +0000 Greentea 2386249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: I CONCUR!!! Thank you sweetheart. We deserve at LEAST 20 more years, right?</p> <p>@cmomma17: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386248 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:43:42 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2386248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: I'm so sorry to hear that :( ugh. we are too young to be losing our parents :( </p> <p>@cmomma17: same here. last Christmas was odd and confusing. Hopefully this year will be better, but I won't be surprised if it's actually harder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386246 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:37:35 +0000 cmomma17 2386246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsH: oh honey that's a lot! And all at once. The sleep issues definitely make everything worse, so I hope that phase passes soon for you. Blah to the work issues, I have been there and it's rotten how that negativity affects the rest of your life :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386245 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:36:11 +0000 cmomma17 2386245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: thinking of you and your family! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386241 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:34:31 +0000 cmomma17 2386241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: you know I'm down for similar reasons :heart: I keep saying it's the first Christmas without my dad but technically it's the second. Last year was a blur. Thanksgiving was weird. I just miss him and nothing is the same.<br /> I told my mom she is never allowed to date. :silly: </p> <p>Add my dead dad depression to financial troubles and marriage stress and I am just a ball of fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386240 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:34:31 +0000 Greentea 2386240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: :heart: my Dad passed last year Oct. and last Christmas was really rough. Hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386237 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:32:05 +0000 cmomma17 2386237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbird: oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that! I hope you're okay! My sister is actually having surgery on the 18th. And she just bought a house yesterday and moved. She stressed to the max too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386233 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:26:54 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2386233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsH: :heart: I've heard men respond a lot differently. my mom died very unexpectedly, and he still told me 3 months later that he was joining match.com. :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386228 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:19:39 +0000 MrsH 2386228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: :( my Dad passed a couple years ago and my mom is really young but I can't even imagine her dating. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386226 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:18:16 +0000 MrsH 2386226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: me! Work stress (frustration, under appreciation, anger) plus ppd, ppa and four month sleep regression and the beginning of the terrible twos (22 months) and just I can't even right now :( I just want it to be 2016. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386220 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:06:26 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2386220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm trying my best to make it fun, but I'm feeling all the feels with my mom being gone and my family falling apart. my dad has a new gf and i just got a call yesterday that my brother is in jail and I can't contact him. :shocked: I swear.. you can't make this stuff up. </p> <p>But elf on the shelf brings us holiday fun every morning and I'm trying to soak up all the cuteness. lo is at such a fun age and understands a little more this year. taking it all one day at a time. lot of hugs @cmomma17 :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386217 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:04:40 +0000 yellowbird 2386217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have to have surgery in Monday and i am insanely stressed out about it and worried about how hard recovery will be. Definitely not feeling magical. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386211 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:57:32 +0000 cmomma17 2386211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: oh gosh that sounds awful! I hope you all feel better soon and get some sleep!<br /> Enjoy the nutcracker! You just reminded me I haven't watched or listened to the nutcracker yet this year! Maybe that will lift my spirits. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386210 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:56:38 +0000 cmomma17 2386210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: Oh man, I'm sorry. That sounds terrible! :( :( Vent away if you need to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386209 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:56:12 +0000 cmomma17 2386209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: take a deep breath! I worked with a ton of nursing students and what you are accomplishing right now is AMAZING! You are working so hard and you will get through this! And it will be worth it, I promise.<br /> As soon as you're done with your exam you can celebrate! Hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386202 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:51:12 +0000 Foodnerd81 2386202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 39 weeks pregnant and my toddler had hand foot and mouth disease this week and gave me a nasty cold. Haven't really slept all week. It could be a lot worse but it's been a really rough week! </p> <p>But we have our tree up and living room is decorated and we are going to the nutcracker tomorrow so hopefully things are turning around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-having-a-crappy-holiday#post-2386197 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:48:57 +0000 anonysquire 2386197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm trying to ignore the negative but it's hard. My family is being "almost" emotionally abusive and it sucks. That's all haha. </p>