https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 05:15:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there/page/2#post-2589645 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:21:15 +0000 youboots 2589645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh my gosh I love you guys. She was up 4-5 times last night but has been asleep for 5 hours in a row. I'm just resting in bed. I got some sleep at least but the coughing kept me up. After DH gets home from work he's on primary kid duty for 2 1/2 days until he leaves for NY. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there/page/2#post-2589640 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:18:33 +0000 simplyfelicity 2589640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hope you are getting some much needed rest! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there/page/2#post-2589635 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:15:05 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2589635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hope you're feeling better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there/page/2#post-2589634 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:14:51 +0000 Mama Bird 2589634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sounds awful, I hope you both feel better soon!!! You've done a great job and hopefully you're through the worst of it now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there/page/2#post-2589560 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:00:06 +0000 Mrs. J 2589560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh my goodness, lady! I hope you and T are gettin some rest. Are you feeling any better??</p> <p>Seriously you're super woman. You're doing a great job. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there/page/2#post-2589542 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:40:46 +0000 magnoliamama42 2589542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: I'm so glad you're able to get some rest. I have a terrible case of bronchitis right now, and I can't imagine taking care of a sick LO all by myself on top of it. You are seriously superwoman. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2589460 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 04:10:58 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2589460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: ❤️❤️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2589390 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:30:40 +0000 winter_wonder 2589390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow that sounds rough. You deserve some easy breezy days after this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2589383 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:20:31 +0000 youboots 2589383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@magnoliamama42: on your suggestion I called my Drs office and they were able to read my chart notes from the ER and call in the good stuff.</p> <p>Ts pertussis swab came back negative.</p> <p>I have not been able to nap today but hopefully I can sleep tonight. DH got home at 10 and totally took over everything and cleaned the house with DD in her carrier. She also ate her first food in 8 days. Avacado and cheese. He's going to be gone for a meeting in the morning but we be home by the time naptime is over and take over. What a relief.</p> <p>Thanks everyone for talking me down. Man it's been a struggle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2589216 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 15:34:35 +0000 magnoliamama42 2589216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: Were you able to get a prescription for a cough suppressant? If not, see if you get yourself to an urgent care when your husband is back and settled in. Many studies have shown that over the counter cough suppressants really just don't work very well. You need a prescription. I hope you can get some rest, hon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588988 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:42:24 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2588988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: you are amazing! You are almost through the worst! And tomorrow you'll be an even better mother because you could handle today. :heart: doing this solo is so incredibly difficult and you're almost through! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588983 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:35:49 +0000 youboots 2588983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's for keeping me company. T is still asleep. DH just landed and should be home in an hour and a half.@oliviaoblivia: I know this was not the point but you win :silly: what a horrible situation you are amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588972 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:25:55 +0000 MrsBrewer 2588972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>:heart: :heart: Hang in there momma! Your DH will be home soon to take care of the both of you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588971 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:24:04 +0000 autumnleaves 2588971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope you and T feel better very soon! I would have been so frustrated with the ER. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588952 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:03:41 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2588952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry you're both so sick. Hopefully good health is around the corner.</p> <p>I still very clearly remember my worst day as a mom. Six days post c-section, in the ER with my 12 month old who had a 105°fever and was shaking, with my three year old and six day old in tow. On top of everything I was super sick and had an awful cough that hurt my stitches with every cough.<br /> I remember thinking that if I could just make it through that day with everyone still alive that I could face anything.<br /> It was scary and miserable and truly the worst day of my life but that day has empowered every day that has followed.</p> <p>This will be your worst day and if you can do this day, you can do any other day.<br /> You got this mama! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588947 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 09:56:19 +0000 travelgirl1 2588947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hugs mama. I hope you both feel better soon :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588904 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 09:02:29 +0000 MamaG 2588904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you get a steroid for the LO? I think they give that for croup, right? Hopefully you both got some meds and will be on the mend quickly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588897 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:58:43 +0000 Corduroy 2588897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: Hugs! What an awful week. They don't last forever though. It sounds sadistic but I like to take pictures of crappy times like this. When I look back on them it's pretty incredible that we made it through. Bourbon sounds like a good plan too. Hope hubby gets home soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588890 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:53:20 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2588890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Im the biggest complainer when I dont feel well. Maybe its a way of venting to make myself feel better. DH is used to taking the brunt of it now but when he's not around I'm lost (or turn to HB!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588863 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:32:12 +0000 youboots 2588863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: @Truth Bombs: you guys are awesome. I had a little chuckle and cough. Thank you. I'm feeling really bummed and it's too early to call my IRL support system. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588858 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:30:03 +0000 Truth Bombs 2588858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: I have cried more times in my pediatrician's office than I can count. Solidarity sister. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588854 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:28:55 +0000 snowjewelz 2588854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: Seriously! You know it's for real when you don't even have time time/energy to complain lol. Most important thing is both of you are alive! DH can clean up all the mess haha. You deserve a good break or a great treat after this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588850 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:26:19 +0000 youboots 2588850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: ha! I like your perspective. I did cry no less than 18 times in the past 48 hours sooooo there's that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588844 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:24:56 +0000 Truth Bombs 2588844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: Dude. Keeping both of you alive on a day from hell like that is a parenting WIN, not a parenting low! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588841 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:23:07 +0000 youboots 2588841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: thanks lady. I talked to a friend yesterday who was amazed that I was not complaining just trying to get through it. I have to because I don't have another choice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588838 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:21:46 +0000 youboots 2588838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Modern Daisy: 5am call times make for very long days! Sounds like a babysitter is a great idea.@LuLu Mom: her visit was a bit too much for me.@avivoca: yup. Watching TV. Maybe honey annnnnd bourbon. @Mrs. Sunshine: it's just been mostly great. I solo parent a lot for weeks in a row but this is too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588834 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:20:00 +0000 snowjewelz 2588834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sooo sorry to hear! This sounds HORRIBLE and I hope you all feel better asap and recover from this trauma!! :heart: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588833 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:18:40 +0000 youboots 2588833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HTownMom: sadly my Mom is out of town.@LulaBee: thank you. Not being able to sleep when T is sleeping is rough.@T.H.O.U.: that's what I always tell other people, hello from the other side. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588831 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:18:31 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2588831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man. I'm so sorry. Believe me, we've had weeks like this. Horrible horrible weeks. I'm glad your DH will be home soon. I hope you get some rest and you and your little will be one the mend soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/barely-hanging-in-there#post-2588830 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:18:09 +0000 avivoca 2588830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: Are you propped up? That tends to help when I have bronchitis. You've got this, you are almost through. Do you have any honey in the house? It will coat your throat and maybe calm the cough enough so you can sleep. </p>