https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:44:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/backup-care-and-me-time#post-2912851 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:30:42 +0000 hummusgirl 2912851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You must do this, no question. </p> <p>I'd also consider just going for a walk or jog outside all by myself. But computer games and Netflix is fine too! Just don't fritter it away reading depressing stories about the virus like I probably would! :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/backup-care-and-me-time#post-2912848 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:50:15 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2912848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do it! I stay home with the kids and get small breaks during preschool hours and I’m dying for some alone time right now. Haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/backup-care-and-me-time#post-2912847 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:33:23 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2912847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do it! You are a priority too and honestly I am jealous. I could use some me time. DH has been home this week (I was on my own last week) and I have been sitting in the office even when I am done just to get a few minutes of peace. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/backup-care-and-me-time#post-2912833 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:38:54 +0000 Ms. RV 2912833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: Suuuuuch a good point. There is also the possibilty that I won't need childcare at all next Friday but to avoid her going to other families I will keep her on. </p> <p>@erinbaderin: Haha awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/backup-care-and-me-time#post-2912830 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:33:47 +0000 Orange Lily 2912830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do it! I am feeling a little guilty because I have some childcare through a tiny loophole/bit of grace where my childcare provider offered a very special and very limited opportunity, but I am using the time for work and well, alone time, so that I can be a better parent when I am with DD. May we all enjoy the occasional bit of cheer where we can, since we are in this for the long haul! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/backup-care-and-me-time#post-2912824 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:10:04 +0000 erinbaderin 2912824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dooooooooooo iiiiiiiiiit! </p> <p>From somebody currently in the office browsing Hellobee while my childcare (husband) is downstairs with the kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/backup-care-and-me-time#post-2912823 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:58:00 +0000 agold 2912823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely do it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/backup-care-and-me-time#post-2912822 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:41:22 +0000 PinkElephant 2912822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do it. You’re using the childcare anyway - having her there extra hours doesn’t increase your exposure. Actually, it probably decreases it because she’s not working with another family/being out and about when she’s not with you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/backup-care-and-me-time#post-2912820 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:25:57 +0000 Becky 2912820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/backup-care-and-me-time#post-2912819 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:03:38 +0000 KT326 2912819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do it. I have not had a break in two weeks (working from home full time and both kids home) and my mental health is suffering. I told DH last night that I absolutely have to have a break this weekend to either go for a long walk or bike ride. If I stay at home my kids are still on top of me no matter how many times I tell them I need a break. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/backup-care-and-me-time#post-2912818 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:58:41 +0000 MrsSRS 2912818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do it. The risk is the same and this is a marathon not a sprint. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/backup-care-and-me-time#post-2912815 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:43:02 +0000 Ms. RV 2912815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I are both in essential industries. We pay a daycare teacher to come to our house to watch our three LOs 7-3 M-F since one of us is physically at work M-F. My hours worked out this week that I will be done at 11:30 on Friday while WFH. Is it wrong if I just stay in my office and play some computer games or watch Netflix until 3? We pay the same flat rate if she stays a half hour or if she stays the full 8. But I kind of feel weird taking me-time because I know even just having childcare at this point is taboo. </p>