https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:10:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424476 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 07:07:39 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 424476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I needed this, thank you! I'm a perfectionist by nature. I don't like it and I struggle with it as I'm raising my daughter. This helps to put it back in perspective for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424458 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:23:39 +0000 loveisstrange 424458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love this! I think that our generation definitely puts too much pressure on ourselves as parents. I think that there is something to say for being a little more laid-back (although not laid-back enough to leave the sleeping baby in front of the store... lol). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424457 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:21:30 +0000 mediagirl 424457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Too funny. The part about putting your kid in the front lawn with the dog watching him? My Gram did this, minus the dog. Being outside was the only way she could get my uncle to stop crying as a baby. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424416 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:37:26 +0000 Sweet T 424416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love this!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424378 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:12:10 +0000 Mrs. Pen 424378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bebefly: I find myself using the moby lately because the extra layers keep him warm. So far I haven't taken him out in temps lower than 30 degrees. I put two pairs of pants on him, with shoes and leg Warmers under his pants/over his shoes. I put mittens on his hands, a light fleece jacket and a hat. Then I wear my coat over the wrap- if it's terribly cold I bring one of his blankets it and tuck it in around him.</p> <p>They do make baby carrier winter covers, like the peekaru and they're not too expensive but my method works pretty great this far and frankly I don't plan to go out walking in temps lower than maybe 20 for longer than 20-30 minutes so I'm not too worried. I find with the wrap I stay really warm as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424375 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:05:44 +0000 sera_87 424375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: ummm.....never actually thought of that. Another question - how do you babywear in the winter? :/ i'm just thinking logistics with the whole coat thing .... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424359 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:43:35 +0000 Mrs. Pen 424359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bebefly: I haven't used the ktan but I've heard it's easier to use than the moby. I watched a few videos on how to tie the moby and it only took about a week to get the hang of it.</p> <p>I love the beco! LO wasn't a fan when he was younger unless it was DH carrying him, he preferred the closeness of the moby or sling with me. But he loves it now no matter who carries him. </p> <p>The ring sling took a little practice too but I use it a lot! Especially this summer- it was the least hot. I actually loved it when he was a little baby too. Have you tried looking up some YouTube videos for some pointers on getting a secure fit? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424357 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:39:26 +0000 sera_87 424357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: i actually have the maya but i feel he's not secure enough whenever i try. i want the k'tan and the beco - how do you find them? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424356 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:37:40 +0000 Mrs. Pen 424356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bebefly: I have two, just ordered another one and still want more!!! They're addicting haha! I have the moby, beco, maya ring sling and still want a girasol woven wrap. Makes life soo much easier; and I don't even have an overly clingy baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424354 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:29:09 +0000 sera_87 424354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: mine is a little too young yet for any sort of independence....i'm REALLY hoping for a baby carrier for christmas so i can babywear around the house. my arms are getting sore! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424350 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:18:09 +0000 Mrs. Pen 424350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bebefly: I am trying, and have been his whole life, to engage him more in my activities such as menial chores, food prep etc. I do love babywearing for that reason. I definitely want to have devoted play time with him, but encourage independence! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424345 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:07:02 +0000 sera_87 424345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: YES. this. there are only so many times I can shake a rattle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424342 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:05:06 +0000 T-Mom 424342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great read after a day of mommy and just plain "life" failures! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424335 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:59:13 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 424335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LOVED this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424329 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:51:36 +0000 Mrs. Pen 424329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: that is an amazing post! She is so funny and down to earth. Truly awesome.</p> <p>Makes me feel not so guilty for not engaging my baby in continuous play during each waking minute :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424323 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:44:04 +0000 luckypenny 424323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love this! After over two hours of trying to get DD down for bed, this was just what I needed :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424319 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:38:52 +0000 HLK208 424319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally needed to read this. Had a guilty day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424316 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:35:44 +0000 sera_87 424316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FutureMrsMcK: thankfully Andrew's only been fussy the last....oh man, 4 hours.....and he'll sleep fine as long as he's cuddled into my neck/chest, but move him out of that position and you'll pay, oh my lord. Sigh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424308 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:28:57 +0000 lovehoneybee 424308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bebefly: ugh, Evan threw a fit anytime I put him down AT ALL today. He won't sleep at all. I've been trying for 3 hrs...started to get really frustrated so I handed him off to DH for a bit so I could recharge my patience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424294 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:25:15 +0000 sera_87 424294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FutureMrsMcK: i feel your pain. Andrew will only sleep tonight if he's on me/being held. yaaaaaaay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424288 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:21:09 +0000 lovehoneybee 424288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for posting this. My failing feeling tonight is due to a fussy baby who won't sleep, but even if it doesn't pertain to my particular night reading that was a balm...I was literally sitting just a few minutes ago thinking about what a failure I am... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/great-blog-post-why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother#post-424258 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:56:37 +0000 Mrs. Bee 424258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go moms! A great read:</p> <p><a href="http://www.pregnantchicken.com/pregnant-chicken-blog/2012/11/9/why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother" rel="nofollow">http://www.pregnantchicken.com/pregnant-chicken-blog/2012/11/9/why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother</a> </p>