https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 08 May 2026 10:20:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiding-morning-sickness-from-toddler#post-2927058 Wed, 18 May 2022 18:37:58 +0000 togetherthroughlife 2927058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@caitcat: yes!! They catch on so fast. :)</p> <p>@karenbme: I forgot to add…a bath!!! Give her a daytime bath. You can sit by the tub and just chill and watch her play. Give her toys she doesn’t always get in the tub. Or a lollipop or a popsicle (minimal cleanup because it’s the tub!) — bonus points you can soak your own feet ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiding-morning-sickness-from-toddler#post-2927055 Wed, 18 May 2022 08:06:45 +0000 caitcat 2927055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@togetherthroughlife: I did this often when I was pregnant with my second. I brought a some toys into our guest room and just let my daughter play while I rested. The room was pretty sparse and my daughter hardly spent time there before, so she thought it was novel/special to be in there...and it was easy to kid-proof and close us in. I rested while she played and babbled about whatever she was playing. She eventually sorted out that while we were in there, she would play more independently than when we were in other parts of the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiding-morning-sickness-from-toddler#post-2927054 Wed, 18 May 2022 07:10:55 +0000 togetherthroughlife 2927054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think a level of “guilt” (even though you didn’t use that strong a word here!) is very common when dealing with pregnancy symptoms and later on newborn days…all with a toddler who previously got all our love. I know I dealt with that! You said you’re worried that she’ll tell people at school you aren’t feeling well. Is there someone you could tell at the school that would keep it private? An adult who could know that if your daughter starts saying that, it’s definitely not about Covid? But in general I wouldn’t worry that a toddler’s hearsay would get you in trouble with Covid restrictions! I also don’t think it means you need to tell everyone before you’re ready. I think a happy medium could be found with just one trusted, professional adult!</p> <p>I really struggled with being tired in that same window. After preschool pickup but before my husband got home from work to relieve me. TV didn’t keep my kid still. One day I woke up to him crying because he had opened the fridge, opened some hot sauce, and drank it. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I had fallen asleep on the couch. I think just creating a “yes environment” and then allowing yourself to rest is perfectly fine. Maybe you both go in her room with some toys, you lay on her bed, the door is closed to keep her safe, and then you allow yourself to just rest or sleep while she plays in that “yes environment?” Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiding-morning-sickness-from-toddler#post-2927053 Tue, 17 May 2022 20:59:14 +0000 karenbme 2927053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So we tried some TV time today, and even though she sat and watched Bluey, she is very much in a questions phase and I wound up needing to watch closely so that I could answer all the questions she had 🤦🏻‍♀️ Ultimately, I just have to accept that I’m not going to be able to be available 100% of the time, but it’s so hard when we only get a few hours together on weekdays..</p> <p>@Lahela017: I haven’t tried Preggie Pops, but just ordered some from Amazon. Thanks for the rec.</p> <p>@Chuckles: Thanks! We’re still not out of the woods, but it’s getting more real.</p> <p>@winter_wonder: That’s an idea, too, there are three other families on our block with two year olds, but with the pandemic none of us have really connected or had play dates yet. I’m in the northeast where cases are high right now and I think we’re all just anxiously waiting for a vaccine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiding-morning-sickness-from-toddler#post-2927049 Tue, 17 May 2022 10:16:59 +0000 winter_wonder 2927049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is so hard ❤ could your toddler do a play date with a family friend or neighbor a few times a week? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiding-morning-sickness-from-toddler#post-2927048 Tue, 17 May 2022 09:12:37 +0000 Chuckles 2927048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have any suggestions, but I wanted to say that I'm just so excited that you're still pregnant and things are going well so far! Yay and congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiding-morning-sickness-from-toddler#post-2927047 Tue, 17 May 2022 08:08:17 +0000 LadyDi 2927047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have tips for the sickness, but screen time or TV time would have been my suggestion too. Sometimes it's just about survival and if you need 30 minutes then letting her cuddle on you while she plays a game on an ipad or watches a show it'll be fine. The same applies for the 4th trimester :)</p> <p>Re: her telling people at daycare, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Kids at that age say crazy things anyway, so I think the teachers probably don't put too much thought into their babblings about home. And even if they did it's none of their business to ask you...you could have a chronic illness or something else going on other than covid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiding-morning-sickness-from-toddler#post-2927046 Tue, 17 May 2022 01:07:46 +0000 bhbee 2927046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m so sorry, it’s awful! My first thought was tv too. Maybe you lie down and she gets to cuddle in a little nook behind your legs and watch a favorite show for 30 min while you close your eyes. Could be a helpful routine for 3rd tri exhaustion too. </p> <p>I never had much that would help me feel better except time. And sleeping on the floor or couch while my kids played or had a show, even 20 minutes. I did find with my third heartburn was awful and making me sicker, but hopefully you don’t have that piece. </p> <p>Kids are pretty oblivious so hopefully with a little distraction she won’t say anything. Or they might assume but wouldn’t ask. </p> <p>Here’s hoping things start to improve, 8 weeks is such a hard time! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiding-morning-sickness-from-toddler#post-2927045 Mon, 16 May 2022 20:21:49 +0000 Lahela017 2927045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, sorry your dealing with being sick. It's even worse when you have to take care of a little one too. I'd let your kiddo watch some special TV while you get some down time between work and dinner. I'm currently pregnant and have a three year old. I've definitely let go of the screen time limits I had pre-pregnancy. I don't go too crazy, but some days I just really need the break, and that's ok.</p> <p>Also, for the nausea, have you tried Preggie Pops? They are sour hard candy, and the only thing that worked for me. They only work while you are sucking on them, but it was a glorious 10-15 minute break from being sick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiding-morning-sickness-from-toddler#post-2927043 Mon, 16 May 2022 19:20:14 +0000 karenbme 2927043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m wondering if anyone has any advice on being pregnant while parenting a toddler and working full time. I’m 8 weeks along with number 2 and my morning sickness gets cumulatively worse all day. My two year old has started noticing (and crying about) the fact that I need to take 15-30 minutes to lie down most evenings between daycare pick up and dinner when my symptoms get bad. I try to graze and not let myself get too hungry, but most days I just feel exhausted and very sick by the end of my work day. Mint gum helps a little bit, but I have no luck with ginger tea or gum and carbonated beverages definitely make it worse for me. Any advice would be appreciated. </p> <p>PS- I’m also a little bit worried that my daughter is going to tell people at daycare that I’m not feeling well, which given Covid restrictions could mean that we have to choose between telling before we’re ready and keeping DD home. If it comes down to it I’d tell, but since I’ve lost 4 pregnancies in the past I’d really rather wait. </p>