https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 13 May 2026 04:48:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-and-least-favorite-part-of-being-a-parent#post-1020010 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:03:13 +0000 LuLu Mom 1020010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Least: losing my spontaneity and ability to "catch dinner with friends" or "grab a drink quick" &amp; sleeping in. </p> <p>Favorite: That feeling of 100% unconditional love that I have for her and she has back for me. When she looks at me when I pick her up from daycare with that HUGE smile and crawls as fast as her body can to give me a hug, every time her personality peaks through and shows glimpse of mine or DH, our traits that she has inherited (whether they are good or not so good like a quick temper!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-and-least-favorite-part-of-being-a-parent#post-1019936 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 12:49:59 +0000 MrsRoo 1019936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Least: the worry and anxiety. feeling like I have to defend my<br /> parenting choices. </p> <p>Most: All of it! I couldn't have imagined the overwhelming love I have for her and the renewed love for my husband. Watching her learn things, seeing that she recognizes us, her adorable baby sounds and smiles, and the sense of possibility that is ahead for her- it's so much fun thinking about what her future holds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-and-least-favorite-part-of-being-a-parent#post-1019912 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 12:45:06 +0000 Smurfette 1019912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: I didn't realize how much I ran into a store really quick before. Now it is such a pain, I find I try and get everything just at Target! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-and-least-favorite-part-of-being-a-parent#post-1019898 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 12:43:01 +0000 .twist. 1019898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: ditto on spontaneity. </p> <p>Least: being a milk source (I do love nursing him, but I wish I could get a break!) and lack of spontaneity </p> <p>Most: smiles, cuddles, overwhelming feeling of love </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-and-least-favorite-part-of-being-a-parent#post-1019884 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 12:39:03 +0000 swurlygurl 1019884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Least: Anxiety and worry</p> <p>Favorite: Smiles, watching her learn and grow, cuddles, when she reaches her arms out to me, when she sees me and gives me a huge smile and crawls as fast as she can to get to me, when she sleeps in my arms. So, basically everything &lt;3 &lt;3 &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-and-least-favorite-part-of-being-a-parent#post-1019874 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 12:37:14 +0000 GrapeCrush 1019874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Favorite: the snuggles, the way he makes me laugh, pretty much most things. </p> <p>Least: not being able to just get up and go sometimes. Sleep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-and-least-favorite-part-of-being-a-parent#post-1019182 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 10:30:09 +0000 78h2o 1019182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Least: anxiety about losing her, inability to sleep in whenever I want (though DH often watches her in the morning on weekends), errands being a lot more cumbersome (taking her in and out of the carseat/shopping car).</p> <p>Favorite: everything... they way she smiles, laughs, squeals, nuzzles, and delights in playing with the dog...watching her learn and experience new things, getting to do fun/creative/kid-friendly activities with her that I enjoyed as a child... the way she gets excited to see me and is soothed by me, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-and-least-favorite-part-of-being-a-parent#post-1019152 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 10:26:10 +0000 loveisstrange 1019152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Least: Not getting to sleep in and not have the spontaneity and freedom I used to</p> <p>Favorite: Watching her grow up and learn new things and hit milestones. It's incredible how fast they change. Also, the look on her face when I go in to get her in the morning. &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-and-least-favorite-part-of-being-a-parent#post-1019141 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 10:25:10 +0000 regberadaisy 1019141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Least: the Velcro stage we have been in.</p> <p>Favorite: Everything but the velcro. ;) I love that she's such a comedian! And she is so sweet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-and-least-favorite-part-of-being-a-parent#post-1019130 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 10:24:02 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1019130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Least: the lack of sleep. My LO wakes up early and wakes LOTS overnight so I feel constantly drained.</p> <p>Favorite: the way she loves me and is always excited to see me, her sense of humor, watching her grow a fun personality, doing stuff that she enjoys like going to the zoo or park. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-and-least-favorite-part-of-being-a-parent#post-1018919 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:55:11 +0000 2PeasinaPod 1018919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Least: The worry...I worry about S all the time. I always feel like I'm screwing him up somehow!</p> <p>Favorite: His excitement to see me in the morning and when I come home from work. The gigglefest that occurs shortly after :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-and-least-favorite-part-of-being-a-parent#post-1018905 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:53:49 +0000 Smurfette 1018905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Least: never being able to sleep in on the weekends<br /> Favorite: Smiles, laughs, and snuggles </p>