https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:21:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1515755 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 18:37:42 +0000 artsyfartsy 1515755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Valley because the new baby stage is getting to us! Sleep deprived and tired. Can't shake the feeling that I'm doing everything wrong...but I think this is all normal. DH and I snap at each other more than normal from the stress but it's not bad. We have good times too!</p> <p>Although we are doing really good financially and making a lot if efforts to save money and have a set plan for our future. So we're on our way back up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1515742 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 18:30:08 +0000 loveisstrange 1515742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Valley, but starting up the hill, I think. We're in the midst of some major life changes for the better, but the future is still kind of uncertain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1515736 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 18:26:33 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1515736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're doing pretty well right now. We're not on the top of the mountain, but we're pretty close. With my mat leave rushing by, its important for me to enjoy this time, rather than worry and focus on going back to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1515712 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 18:06:06 +0000 googly-eyes 1515712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Valley. We've just got so much going on it's hard to enjoy anything. </p> <p>Plus LO and I have been sick so I'm negative nancy right now!! Next week I might say hill, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1515650 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:42:28 +0000 snowjewelz 1515650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think marriage wise we're on top of the hill; we're still kind of newly weds and we are really enjoying ourselves. But we're definitely going through some valleys due to DH's work. And We're in limbo in the TTC sense... Not really in the valley but def not on a hill until a BFP! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1515059 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 08:20:16 +0000 Cherrybee 1515059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're right on the top of the hill but instead of looking round and enjoying the view I'm looking wistfully down into the valley, remembering the hard times and worrying myself silly about future landslides. I need to be a bit more present and focus on the now, really. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1515055 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 08:17:58 +0000 jhd 1515055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're in a good place, and ever so thankful. We've had a rough few years job and health wise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1515051 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 08:16:23 +0000 lovehoneybee 1515051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Relationship-wise we're having a rough time of it right now. Nothing that isn't fixable, being worked on, but I'm having a hard time of it. Life-wise we've been a not-good place, but we've gotten some pieces in place that will rapidly improve things soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1515043 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 08:13:10 +0000 Bookish 1515043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know? Financially and such we're good, work is good, but I'm having a really rough time lately with my anxiety, so for me personally, I feel like I'm in a bad place. I'm working on climbing out of the pit though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514996 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 07:22:43 +0000 mlm2934 1514996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is a plateau an option? :) things are good with us, we are thrilled that we get closer to our baby being here every day, finances are moving right way, etc. but we are just kind of bored with life lately!! We are making some sacrifices to get out of debt so we can make some big life changes, plus my pregnancy has put some constraints on us the past few months, just coming out of winter blues, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514845 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:16:46 +0000 gingerbebe 1514845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our relationship as a couple: solid. </p> <p>Pregnancy: started off pretty rough, but I'm getting more good days.</p> <p>Work: my job is a good fit for me and I like my coworkers and bosses...BUT I wish I didn't HAVE to work.</p> <p>Finances: on paper we're fine, but we're trying to pay off student loans as fast as we can and so the thought of making a limited income for around 9 months after baby comes (maternity leave, unpaid leave, going back part-time for a while) plus daycare costs bums me out. DH will also be taking a slight paycut this fall to be around a little more and we're moving over to his health insurance, which costs more so, that's another bummer.</p> <p>House: inexpensive rental in a very expensive town surrounded by friends and community who love us. BUT the house is rundown and old. Wish we could move to something nicer and more updated (which we can afford if we move out of this particular area).</p> <p>So, I think we're on a hill looking at the unknown. Anxiety is useless and unproductive, but its a daily battle to not to worry. We're having a baby after years of trying so we tell ourselves we're incredibly blessed and lucky, and we will still have enough money to live on, despite the reductions in pay. </p> <p>We choose to be thankful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514844 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:16:11 +0000 StbHisMrs 1514844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If a valley is not good that's where we are. We 're working on it, but it's going to be a long road. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514809 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 23:25:35 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1514809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're slowly moving up the hill too. Our lowest point was probably around a year after lo's birth. But we take good steps forward each day. Marriage sure is a process! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514786 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 23:05:47 +0000 birdofafeather 1514786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're up pretty high. Doing well between us and when we're not, we try to communicate how to make it better. Circumstances aren't awesome now with work stuff, but my relationship is good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514781 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 22:58:21 +0000 Glitter 1514781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're in a good place. Pregnancy has been physically rough on me but we have bonded so much as a couple. He has really stepped in and shown how responsible and caring he is and we're so much more in sync now than pre pregnancy. I've also been spending a lot more time at home rather than at work (since I'm on sick leave) and that leaves me so much more emotionally available at the end of the day. That has definitely helped us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514775 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 22:52:59 +0000 Mrs.Panda 1514775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are doing okay, so maybe on our way up the mountain? I don't know how this saying works lol. We are fine and can provide for ourselves, but not save as much as I'd like. When I'm done with school and pass boards in a few years, we will hopefully have a house on the top of the mountain :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514698 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:40:26 +0000 LovelyPlum 1514698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're in an OK place, but I think we're finally moving towards a better one! We've moved into a place we love, and DH has finally finished school. Things are still stressful, especially with how rough this pregnancy has been on me, but we're learning to communicate much better than we ever have. I'm looking forward to seeing him as a dad! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514686 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:22:32 +0000 MrsH 1514686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are half way up/down one of them :) new baby (which has its ups and downs, DH is at home instead of working for the first time in his life which is good and bad, I'm the sole income (good and bad)..... Yeah..... We will see if we are on the upswing or the downswing sooner than later I guess. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514675 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:13:40 +0000 BabyMats 1514675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: thank u So true! We really are luckier than a lot of people. I def continue to count all of our blessings. Keep us posted about your MIL I have been following your story. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514674 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:12:39 +0000 Mae 1514674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>lol okay well… we're wherever things are good I think. The only thing that sucks right now is I hate my job and it is unsustainable, but I don't really know what else to do. But my husband's job is going well and he's doing well in school and we have a baby on the way. So over all things are good :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514673 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:11:45 +0000 babycanuck 1514673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Currently in an upward battle </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514668 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:09:31 +0000 regberadaisy 1514668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyMats: love your spirit!! Those are the things I remind us daily. We are luckier than a lot of people! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514667 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:08:16 +0000 BabyMats 1514667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Uphill battle, a lot of sadness and everything up in the air. However still grateful for my wonderful husband and healthy son. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514662 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:06:54 +0000 regberadaisy 1514662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: not sure either! </p> <p>We are OK. Doing the best we can in a all around hard situation. But I try to be optimistic!! :) </p> <p>I'll let you know after Wednesday when we get MIL 's diagnosis. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514661 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:05:57 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1514661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: that is great! STTN is such a game changer! Good luck with your condo buying! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514658 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:04:13 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1514658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: you know, I've always though of the valley as bad and the hill as good, but after posting this, I actually think it could go either way! Kinda like the phrase 'it's all uphill/downhill from here." From a Christian perspective, I've always heard, "The God on the mountain is still God in the valley," which I guess means that God is still good, regardless of whether life is going well (mountain) or poorly (valley). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514646 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:51:47 +0000 Foodnerd81 1514646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are in a good place, so whichever that is! Baby is at a great age, starting to STTN, happy and thriving. We are buying our condo and that's going well, but also means money is stretched a little thinner. But yeah, overall very happy with our current situation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514628 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:32:14 +0000 Mae 1514628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never heard this before. Which one is good? lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-in-a-hill-or-a-valley#post-1514622 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:26:06 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1514622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like we are in a valley, trending upward but slowly. I am pregnant, but had some unexpected news at our first u/s that has made me nervous. We are selling our house, but still have to go through the process of prepping the house for sale, and our realtor said it would probably take six months to sell minimum. Selling our house would open a world of career opportunities for me, so I am eager to do that. </p> <p>So we are moving out of the valley, but it is hard to see the end right now! Gears are moving, but of course I'd like to see them move more quickly (who wouldn't?). </p> <p>Are you in a hill or a valley at the moment? </p>