https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:28:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2794080 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 13:18:38 +0000 periwinklebee 2794080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Best: getting pregnant and having healthy NT/anatomy scans with this pregnancy</p> <p>Worst: pregnancy loss</p> <p>Looking forward to: our LO being born; I have a couple of job offers in the works that will hopefully come through in the next couple of months, which would be *amazing* if it works out </p> <p>Change/continue: We're expecting a baby within the next couple of weeks, DH is starting a new job in a completely new industry Jan 1, and there's a possibility next year that I may be switching jobs, which could involve a long distance move. So basically it feels like everything is up in the air and about to change. I just hope that I can maintain perspective, not get too stressed, and remember to live in the moment and enjoy the good parts of it all... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2794064 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 12:33:22 +0000 IRunForFun 2794064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is kind of hard!</p> <p>Top from 2017: Having our baby girl at the very beginning of the year! DH getting a big promotion/raise/way better hours and work-life balance toward the end. Also my trip to Seattle for professional training was awesome. </p> <p>Worst: Well, Trump being president is the universal worst. More personally and a total first world problem worst would be getting almost no house projects that we had planned done and discovering mold growing in the finished part of our basement. </p> <p>Looking forward to: Growing and expanding my business! Taking a nice vacation with DH (hopefully.) Possibly TTC #2 in late summer or the fall. </p> <p>Changes: I really, REALLY need to get more organized and keep a better house. And we want to get at least 3 major projects done on the house, too. I'd also love to get back into decent running shape. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2794059 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 12:23:20 +0000 petitenoisette 2794059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Top event: getting pregnant with our healthy second baby girl arriving end of February/March. </p> <p>Worst: The Trump presidency has been even worse than I ever could have imagined.<br /> More personally, I guess it’d be the massive amount of dental work both me and my DH have needed which was a lot of $$. </p> <p>Looking forward to: the birth of our baby girl and the new kitchen my husband is currently putting in. We just got our new range delivered today and I’m pretty excited to cook on something that isn’t from the 50s with only 2 working burners that only worked on a few settings :silly</p> <p>Change/continue: I feel like this pregnancy hasnt been fantastic for my marriage so I feel we have some work ahead of us to reconnect emotionally/physically. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2794041 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 11:25:26 +0000 mrswilson2012 2794041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The top event from 2017: Giving birth to our first baby, who seriously lights up our lives.</p> <p>The worst event from 2017: Job stress which has gotten A LOT better.</p> <p>Things to look forward to in 2018: Moving into our new house, which should be built and completed by April.</p> <p>Things you hope to change/continue: 2018 is going to be the year of self care. Being a new mom I put a lot of focus on DD &amp; DH, but next year I plan to spend more time on myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2794036 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 11:11:33 +0000 Tanjowen 2794036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Top: After miscarriages and unexplained infertility, getting pregnant with our son, who I'm currently staring at while napping. </p> <p>Worst: A major fallout with DHs family that was hard to watch him suffer through. </p> <p>Things to look forward to: Being done with babies and planning the future. Getting out of the newborn stage and my PPA getting better. I really struggle with this stage emotionally and physically but know from my first it does get better and quick. </p> <p>Change/continue: Hopefully DH starting a position in March where he would be home every night. A big change for us will be our oldest starts pre-K and will have school every day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2794030 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 10:44:27 +0000 catlady 2794030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is so hard for me because I feel like this past year was a big blur with no major "events". I'll try though...</p> <p>Top: Family trip to Disney, and/or literally any of the days that I got a decent amount of sleep</p> <p>Worst: LO2's feeding delay, which is a struggle every day and has been for months</p> <p>Things to look forward to: LO2 sleeping through the night, and hopefully starting to eat</p> <p>Change/continue: Hoping to wean LO2 and finally be able to stop pumping in 2018. Hoping to continue having one date night per month, which really helps me and DH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2794017 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 09:45:45 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2794017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Best: getting pregnant by our 1st iui and having Evelyn in November<br /> Worst: finding out we need a new heater on Christmas<br /> Looking forward to: a first author publication, watching Evelyn grow and become her own person<br /> Continue/change: figuring out how to be parents while also maintaining a good relationship<br /> as a couple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2794008 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 09:25:53 +0000 josina 2794008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Top: Having my dd in February and watching the love between her and big brother.</p> <p>Worst: Health issues with DH, which ended up being minor but still cost us an MRI</p> <p>Things to look forward to: Getting our wedding 'blessed' in the catholic church 2/4. Having PTO again!! Woot!</p> <p>Change/continue: DH and I definitely need more quality one-on-one time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2794006 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 09:09:34 +0000 skinnycow 2794006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Top: I started a new job and it's been a wonderful change! Also watching my 21 month old develop and turn into a little person.</p> <p>Worst: Miscarriage last month </p> <p>Things to look forward to: Disney World in May, trying for another baby in the summer</p> <p>Change/continue: Stop being so angry about plans for our family not panning out and just enjoying time with our daughter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793995 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 07:57:19 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2793995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793994 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 07:54:14 +0000 LadyDi 2793994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The top event from 2017: Finding out I was expecting #2 and generally loving the stage my toddler is in. </p> <p>The worst event from 2017: Job struggles for me and watching my best friend go through a divorce.</p> <p>Things to look forward to in 2018: Baby #2's arrival and transitioning to be a SAHM :)</p> <p>Things you hope to change/continue: I hope to focus on patience, particularly with two little ones and to find a happy balance with my stay at home life! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793967 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 21:36:21 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2793967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Best: having my second baby</p> <p>Worst: getting diagnosed with cancer</p> <p>I’m looking forward to a getaway with just DH and clean scans at 6 month and 1 year follow up appointments.</p> <p>I hope DH and I both find new jobs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793962 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 21:26:06 +0000 Mae 2793962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The top event from 2017: Having my second, and last baby.</p> <p>The worst event from 2017: Every single thing Trump did/feeling like the world was falling apart on the weekly.</p> <p>Things to look forward to in 2018: putting the "baby" phase of my life behind me.</p> <p>Things you hope to change/continue: I want to figure out a balance in my life between kids, husband, job, and self that doesn't drive me crazy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793955 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 21:01:22 +0000 summerfruit 2793955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The top event from 2017: Trip to Hawaii. Now I understand why people love it so much!</p> <p>The worst event from 2017: DH not able to find another job in our area. </p> <p>Things to look forward to in 2018: baby arrives</p> <p>Things you hope to change/continue: Our whole lives are going to change with the arrival of our daughter. I can't begin to imagine. DH and I have a strong relationship, and I hope that continues despite the stress of a baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793950 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 20:44:28 +0000 cake2017 2793950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Top event in 2017: LO was born!He was an answer to prayer for a couple of years! Being pregnant and having him has just strengthened our faith! It’s been an amazing year!<br /> Worst event in 2017:Dad diagnosed with an illness<br /> Things to look forward to in 2018: What the Lord has planned! Expecting great things!<br /> Things I hope to change/continue: Growing closer to God and my marriage growing stronger! Excited to see what 2018 brings! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793942 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 18:38:21 +0000 SweetCaroline 2793942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The top event from 2017: Watching our 2 year old grow by leaps and bounds, watching her personality develop.</p> <p>The worst event from 2017: DH was injured in November and I have been largely and unexpectedly solo parenting for the past 6+ weeks. Sept-Nov is my busiest season at work, so I was way behind with all things in life when he was injured!</p> <p>Things to look forward to in 2018: Getting DD potty trained (looking forward to the outcome, not the process!), getting DH back to health, starting to TTC for #2 :shocked: </p> <p>Things you hope to change/continue: I need to put substantial work into taking better care of myself and handling stress better. In January I'll be starting pelvic floor therapy, getting a stand up desk, hitting the treadmill and reading Present over Perfect. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793940 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 18:22:15 +0000 jhd 2793940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tops from 2017: DS1 has made incredible progress with his speech and loves his preschool he started at this fall; finding out we are expecting DS2</p> <p>Worst from 2017: IL drama and some health issues for DS1</p> <p>Things to look forward to in 2018: DS2 arriving in March; smaller scale-getting our basement remodeled next week</p> <p>Things I hope to change: work more on self-care which I know will look different during the remainder of my pregnancy vs newborn days vs once DS2 is past the itty bitty newborn days. I also need to adjust some of my expectations and let go of some of my people pleasing tendencies when it comes to certain Family relationships. Hoping that will lead to less stress. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793936 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 17:37:57 +0000 DesertDreams88 2793936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The top event from 2017: Getting pregnant on the first cycle with LO2 (with a lil help from metformin + progesterone, and cycle tracking) despite PCOS and some male factor</p> <p>The worst event from 2017: Having 12K of unexpected car crash and medical bills, which is 1/4 of our take-home income. </p> <p>Things to look forward to in 2018: having this baby in Feb 2018! Or maybe it will end up being March. </p> <p>Things you hope to change/continue: I hope that I will be better able to handle and enjoy and relax during the 0-6 month period with LO2, because I was an anxious mess with LO1. I have been much calmer this pregnancy so hopefully that's a good indicator. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793924 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:36:37 +0000 wrkbrk 2793924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: Awww thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793923 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:28:46 +0000 bubblegum 2793923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: Your top event is awesome!! You go girl! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793919 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 15:56:22 +0000 youboots 2793919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tops: reopening my photography business and getting established with commercial clients. </p> <p>Worst: losing my dog we rescued 11 years ago. It was devastating for some weird reason. Also, always the family drama.</p> <p>Looking forward to: maybe TTC, more clarity for our long term plans. </p> <p>Continuing: working on important relationships, going to therapy (currently 3 1/2 years in). Always working on strengthening my marriage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793918 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 15:54:19 +0000 wrkbrk 2793918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: Top event of 2017: Tied for making partner at my law firm and building and moving into our new home! Worst event: Not selling our other house - Womp womp. Still on the market nine months later and it’s killing us financially. Thing to look forward to in 2018: First family vacation in Janurary!! Thing to improve: Weight (ugh) and mindfulness. I just started a new daily meditation app and it’s great so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793911 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 15:13:53 +0000 mrsjd 2793911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Top event from 2017: Starting a new job that I love (same career).</p> <p>The worst event from 2017: An appliance in our house caught on fire and we were out of our home for three months. From 6-9 months of LO's life, we lived in a tiny Airbnb with two sixty lb dogs, two adults, and a infant. It sucked majorly. </p> <p>Things to look forward to in 2018: So much, LO will hit full on toddler stage - turning two. I'm excited to continue to thrive in my career. </p> <p>Things you hope to change/continue: I hope to get more one-on-one time with my husband. AND, I desperately need to take better care of myself. Diet/exercise have to start happening. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793910 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 15:00:31 +0000 Bibliolove 2793910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great reflection! </p> <p>Top: Having my child in September!! He is a joy.</p> <p>Bottom: The shit storm of a birth. Being unable to have more children as a result. The struggle with depression and anxiety.</p> <p>Looking forward to seeing my baby grow up, spending holidays as a family, finding a church for us to join, joining a mom's group.</p> <p>Hope to change: to be more at peace. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793907 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 14:42:38 +0000 Rocker2014 2793907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll play! </p> <p>Top event from 2017: LO FINALLY sleeping through the night (after 2.5 years of nightly wakeups!)</p> <p>The worst event from 2017: Marriage struggles</p> <p>Things to look forward to in 2018: Not sure - maybe a family vacation?</p> <p>Things you hope to change/continue: I started focusing on self care in the second half of 2017, and it really made me a better mom, employee and person. I'm hoping to continue taking care of myself to better take care of others! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793902 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 13:47:57 +0000 bubblegum 2793902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everyone's hope to change/continue are great! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793861 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 09:58:13 +0000 crazydoglady 2793861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The top event from 2017: There wasn't one event, really, but we moved DS to a preschool and it's been great for his speech delay.</p> <p>The worst event from 2017: Infertility </p> <p>Things to look forward to in 2018: Hopefully getting pregnant. After 6 months of going back and forth with our county resource for speech therapy (such a waste of time and effort,) DS is starting speech privately. </p> <p>Things you hope to change/continue: continually putting my trust in God no matter the outcome. Trusting that His plan is the best one I can be on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793860 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 09:54:17 +0000 Lahela017 2793860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The top event from 2017: Passing my professional exam so I could become a licensed engineer!</p> <p>The worst event from 2017: BIL continues to deal with alcoholism which is sad and hard on DH and his family. I've also been going through a tough time at work (high stress)</p> <p>Things to look forward to in 2018: Buying a house in the spring and TTC in the fall- 2018 could be a big year for us!</p> <p>Things you hope to change/continue: I need to learn to deal with my job stress and depression better. I should really get back into yoga and other relaxing hobbies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793858 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 09:52:14 +0000 snowjewelz 2793858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The top event from 2017:<br /> We launched our own church while LO2 was 2 months :shocked: </p> <p>The worst event from 2017:<br /> I def hit some personal low lows with 2 kids, a job, etc. And marriage probably hit some lower points as well </p> <p>Things to look forward to in 2018:<br /> LO2 walking, taking a first family of 4 road trip, hopefully being able to loose some weight after weaning, maybe a first family vacation via plane, and my sister may be married towards the end of the year! </p> <p>Things you hope to change/continue:<br /> Now that LO2 is no longer a baby, I really need to do more self care and prioritize DH as well </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/goodbye-2017-hello-2018#post-2793852 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 09:39:18 +0000 bubblegum 2793852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>2017 is coming to a close and this year was filled with amazing memories and some not so good. I can't believe how quickly this year had come and gone. I'm a huge fan of reflection so let's collect our memories and place them here and move on to the new year!</p> <p>The top event from 2017: Having my daughter, who absolutely completed our little family.</p> <p>The worst event from 2017: Going throughout the whole year without my best friend. </p> <p>Things to look forward to in 2018: FINALLY graduating from college!! </p> <p>Things you hope to change/continue: I strive daily to just be a better me. More empathy and more strength then the day before. </p>