https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:35:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy/page/2#post-287363 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 07:47:35 +0000 anonysquire 287363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No I am not. But with depression and SAD I can't expect to be without treatment. I am very grateful for my life and what I have but very unhappy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy/page/2#post-287183 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:39:56 +0000 Springtime 287183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not happy happy but not unhappy either. Just going through a rough time right now. Like others have stated life is stressful, parenting is hard, and money is tight. DH lost his job a month ago and still has not found something. I'm working full time trying to keep up with bills and everything else. Career-wise I'm very unhappy, but I know I need to stick with it until something else comes along. Also I get depressed from time to time because I have no friends, all of my old friends no longer seem to take interest in my life because I am married and have a baby. DH is my best friend but it would be nice to have some close girlfriends. </p> <p>Despite all of this, I always try to look at the bright side of things, someone out there has it way worse. I have a very healthy happy DS who always puts a smile on my face, a beautiful home that we purchased in March and wonderful family around us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy/page/2#post-285552 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:55:54 +0000 Rosie Girl 285552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I'll join you :) I'm also not unhappy, but life is really stressful. Money is hard, working night shifts is really tiring and hard, but a must. I struggle with personal issues (weight, breaking out like I am just hitting puberty), and I love my DH with all my heart, but stress wears on us also. My kids are healthy though, and that is what really matters. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy/page/2#post-285531 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:52:32 +0000 looch 285531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am too stressed out to be able to enjoy my life right now. I am consumed with an international move, the uncertainty of my husband's job situation and the possibility of having to return to work...even though I want to go back to work.</p> <p>I have everything I want and more, but I can't seem to appreciate it right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-285498 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:57:12 +0000 mamabird 285498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm extremely happy, very blessed! Beautiful baby, awesome Hubs, and great health! Don't have very much money, but that'll change someday :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-285314 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 21:38:09 +0000 pinkcupcake 285314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm happy :) I'm blessed to have the opportunity to stay home with my lovely, healthy little baby. I have a husband who works hard to provide for us. I have great pets who only pee on the carpet once in awhile ;) If I get caught up in the details, I can find many things that stress me out and cause me anxiety, but everything that's really important is in place, and for that, I'm truly happy :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-285231 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:57:39 +0000 plantains 285231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am really happy in general, but I'm still kind of in a postpartum funk and I feel trapped and cooped up a lot of the time. Then I feel guilty for not appreciating my 6.5 month maternity leave more. It's a work in progress:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-285185 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:43:22 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 285185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am pretty darn happy! We're getting our dream house. The girls are completely precious and I have a really solid marriage.</p> <p>I do feel the work life balance tension at times, though. As I was scrambling to finish a work project today, I was desperately wishing for more time to get it done! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-285167 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:39:15 +0000 singingbee 285167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm happy, but there are days that I have bad moments. I was doing pretty well dealing with our loss, but coming full circle to trying for a year and dealing with our loss has weighed on me.</p> <p>I am teaching what I want to be teaching and I'm loving the switch that I made in my job. I know that that couldn't have happened exactly this way had I been out on maternity leave, etc. </p> <p>Hubby and I have a stronger, closer relationship than we've ever had and I'm so thankful for that. We could have drifted apart after our loss, but it just drew us even closer. </p> <p>Overall, very happy and honestly, I wouldn't change how our story has gone. I know there is a plan that God has for our lives and our family and we will trust in that. There are just a few bad moments here and there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-285138 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:29:02 +0000 Trailmix 285138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have really been struggling with TTC, to the point where it has absolutely affected my happiness. I am really having a hard time making any meaning out of this journey and it has affected my day-to-day happiness significantly. Big picture, I should be very happy and of course I am so grateful for all that I am blessed with but...lately, I have been having trouble finding joy in my life. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-285127 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:23:25 +0000 BeachMama 285127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm much happier than I was a month or so ago. Things with LO have gotten a lot easier and we've sort of fallen into a routine. And I'm sure the Zoloft I got prescribed doesn't hurt either! I am stressed about finding a new job, though, and it's really hard to job hunt and send out resumes when I'm with the baby all day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284989 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:48:57 +0000 mrsjyw 284989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>very happy, but also very busy to sit down and appreciate it every day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284740 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:51:13 +0000 tequiero21 284740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i'm very happy with my life right now, but so exhausted i don't always seem to feel happy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284658 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:21:56 +0000 SleepyMonkey 284658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>in general, i'm happier now than i ever have been in my life. things keep getting better. i love the life that i've built with my husband, and i am fortunate to have healthy friends &amp; family. i also think it has to do a little bit with age, i am just feeling more comfortable in my own skin and that leads to better relationships and advancement in my job. there are little things that will get me down and stress me out, but overall, i am enjoying life. we will see how this changes when baby comes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284592 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:57:36 +0000 Rubies 284592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not unhappy. But with the stress of life, work, and family, I'm definitely tired and worn out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284557 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:34:04 +0000 HLK208 284557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not happy but I think I'm going through a little PPD.</p> <p>I hate admitting to that because I have two healthy, amazing children, good health, food, a house, and DH works very hard. But lately I get sad so easily. I've become really sensitive and that's not who I am. It has to be hormone related. </p> <p>I always want more and better. I feel empty when I'm alone. I'd really love to work but I can't put LO's in day care. I have realized I'm in control of my happiness though. DH and I sat down this morning and reassessed our 5 year and 10 year plan. Which helped to keep me hopeful and even a little excited. I have to remember our goals and work toward them without getting distracted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284550 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:24:10 +0000 Mrs. Train 284550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I sit and think about my life and where I am I know that I am happy but minute to minute I am often stressed and aggravated. With four kids it seems like someone is always fussy or yelling My house seems to be perpetually messy. But when I stop worrying about all the little stuff I am happy. I have a great husband and four beautiful kids. I just need to relax and enjoy them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284542 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:13:24 +0000 regberadaisy 284542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! We have so much more than a lot of people. True love, a healthy happy baby, a home, jobs and wonderful family.</p> <p>I consider myself lucky! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284431 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:08:37 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 284431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm happy! I have a great job, a wonderful husband, a beautiful daughter who I couldn't be more in love with, and everything I've wanted out of life is coming true. </p> <p>Sure there are days when I get stressed out but overall, I'm so happy and feel so lucky to be living the life I have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284365 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:38:45 +0000 Mrs. Pen 284365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I'm not happy... lol funny to be "bragging" about this haha.</p> <p>Mommyhood has been a lot harder than expected. I've had a hard time adjusting and kind of just wished I'd waited to have kids (I'm only 22). But such is life :) I love my son to death, and yes he does make me happy. But i think I would be happier if I felt I was doing something more meaningful. I know DH wants me to be a SAHM, but I don't want to be anymore.</p> <p>Sad thing is I don't really have an opportunity to work unless I get a retail or weekend job and that would mean time away from DH and DS together on the weekends which would suck.</p> <p>Idk how to be happy again at this point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284348 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:32:13 +0000 mrsjazz 284348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Not everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284321 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:18:43 +0000 Running Elley 284321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: @mrbee: I think part of it is that when you’re thinking of answer to the question and you are adding up the good things in your life it helps you remember them and feel more grateful? I know that in my day to day life lately I’m not all sunshine and rainbows but when I add up the good it outweighs the bad and that makes me feel happy…even if I’ve been in a bad mood! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284312 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:13:12 +0000 mediagirl 284312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, I'm not overly happy right now. I go back to work on Tuesday. That sucks. When I left I was sure I would look forward to going back. I don't. I'm angry that we have to send our baby to daycare. I'm frustrated that we never seem to be able to get ahead. I hate that we live in a neighborhood we love but will have to move out of before M goes to school. I could go on. </p> <p>All that being said, if I look at this moment, right now and don't think about anything else, I'm happy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284294 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:02:33 +0000 Andrea 284294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: my thoughts exactly</p> <p>@mrbee: I'm the same as you Mr. Bee. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284281 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:53:40 +0000 mrbee 284281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: Leason learned!!</p> <p>Well I'm glad people are happy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284278 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:52:02 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 284278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I don't think a lot of people like to cop to being unhappy ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284274 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:50:02 +0000 mrbee 284274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow everyone is happy?!</p> <p>I am not unhappy but I'm not really happy either. Life is stressful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284273 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:49:26 +0000 Mrs. Lovejoy 284273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oddly, yes! Despite the fact that my DH has been unemployed since April, we've been doing alright and there's a strong glimmer of hope for where our future is heading. He's started a company and there are a few opportunities that he is pursuing.</p> <p>His old company is trying to file a lawsuit against him because of a non-compete he had with them, but they have no grounds because he wasn't violating it. Regardless, there was a dry spell for months (felt like eternity) where we(I) thought there was no hope in sight, and just within the past 2 weeks, he's had 3 first round interviews. Just keep praying, smiling, and hoping :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284269 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:47:35 +0000 Mrsbells 284269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dont like taking my baby to the daycare, so thats bringing m down.<br /> Other than that I can say I am happy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-happy#post-284265 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:46:20 +0000 Amelieisme 284265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Overall, yes! I'm pretty happy (although I don't necessarily have a "happy disposition"). I have an awesome husband, a healthy baby boy, a sweet dog, a good job and high hopes for the future. Before meeting the hubs, I went through a pretty lonely period which makes me appreciate my current situation even more!</p> <p>The major thing that brings me down is my family (my parents and sibs)...some of them are going through some pretty tough times and it makes me sad for them. </p>