https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 20:40:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-962168 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:14:08 +0000 2PeasinaPod 962168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely! I used to drink so much water when I was pregnant with him and ate incredibly well. Now...not so much. I'm trying to get back into it though now that he's older (10 months). Getting myself back into running with him and just taking some me time too... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-962161 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:11:35 +0000 blackbird 962161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go downhill fast if I don't take care of myself and it bums me out and negatively affects the rest of my life, so I put taking care of myself towards the top of the list. If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-962154 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:10:26 +0000 Aimed 962154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try not to as I know that it is bad for me, my marriage and my child to put myself last so I try to look after myself but things have definitely been streamlined since having a LO!<br /> Although part of the problem for me is that I really do have high needs for "me" time so marriage and a baby have been a huge adjustment on that front. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-961640 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 07:10:27 +0000 looch 961640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did and it affected my self esteem very badly. I finally have gotten it together (my son is 2.5) and I feel awesome. I am not talking major changes, but I gave myself the gift of weight watchers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-961549 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 06:10:36 +0000 butterbean 961549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: yes! i haven't gone for a run since last year and not that i'm an avid runner, it's a good way for me to exercise. i would love to have a spa day and get a massage/facial </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-961464 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:56:04 +0000 MrsMccarthy 961464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do and i pay for it. I was diagnosed with exhaustion and dehydration back in late May when we returned from Montreal. Since then i have been doing a bit better but its still a day to day struggle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-954521 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 21:18:02 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 954521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've just added back healthy eating and exercise, so that's a step in a right direction. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-954487 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 21:06:06 +0000 Mrs. Twine 954487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouln't say neglect... but I WOULD say 'streamline.' I make sure to take care of myself (sleep, eat well, etc.) but don't have a very high need for "me" time, so I just get what I get and don't worry too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-954422 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:51:39 +0000 Espion 954422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try not to, but there are so many things we would have done already in our new place if we weren't on an every three hour house arrest feeding this guy! We are making an effort, though. It really helps that DH is officially between jobs, so he helps a ton. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-954414 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:49:50 +0000 bpcmarj 954414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely. It's moved beyond basic needs at this point (like showers and food). I can usually get those things in. Now it's like my need for socialization and my need for new clothes. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-954412 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:49:26 +0000 cheert16 954412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely! I did a quick eyebrow shape up the other day... They were REALLY bad- they still aren't great! I find mysef snacking on junk because its easier than making something while trying to hold LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-954399 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:45:39 +0000 Pepper 954399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: Oh man I need an eyebrow wax and pedicure stat! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-954381 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:42:38 +0000 Boheme 954381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely. My eyebrows are scary right now! A shower and two meals a day are about all I can manage... And I use the term 'meal' loosely! It's more like whatever I can scrounge with one hand while holding my little guy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-954353 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:36:24 +0000 pl0508 954353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes - absolutely. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-neglect-your-needs-now-that-youre-a-mom#post-954346 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:34:57 +0000 Pepper 954346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely do. I don't eat as well or as often as I should. It's hard because in this newborn stage he is so needy... I just don't have time to cook when I'm by myself with him! </p>