https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:08:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment/page/2#post-2073406 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 12:24:18 +0000 Mamaof2 2073406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment/page/2#post-2072177 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 17:03:44 +0000 meganmp 2072177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: :):):) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment/page/2#post-2072173 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 17:01:19 +0000 yoursilverlining 2072173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meganmp: Dang, lady! You are a 12!! :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2072152 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:42:53 +0000 meganmp 2072152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been keeping my cool, working 50 hours weeks, kept my house cleaning, and I have happy, healthy, smart twins toddlers. I'm a frickin' 12. https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2072151 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:42:40 +0000 Chuckles 2072151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave myself a 7, but my biggest issue right now is that I have been working more often and leaving pretty early in the morning, so I haven't been spending much time with LO. I should go to sleep earlier so that I can get up and get ready before LO gets up. That way, I could actually hang out with him before I leave, but I *really* hate waking up early. I always feel guilty knowing that if I'd gotten up even 30 minutes earlier, I could have spent that time with him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2072133 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:22:09 +0000 kgbee 2072133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Little Dude is about to turn 3, I'm 8wks pregnant, and I still gave myself an 8 -- he and I are totally rocking the relationship, he's being a champ about the changes happening to me with the pregnancy so far, and even though I'm tired and emotional, I'm still able to be patient with him (which is usually my most difficult task). Things are GREAT right now! (It undoubtedly helps that he's at school 3 full days a week, has swim lessons one morning each week, and that my husband is one of the most inventive and involved father's I've ever known.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071780 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 12:33:37 +0000 winniebee 2071780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's hard to say. Probably a 7. I could be a lot more patient with my 2.9 year old. But him plus 10w old plus living in below freezing temps with weekly blizzards has been a challenge. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071749 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 12:18:30 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2071749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: Thank you :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071745 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 12:16:13 +0000 Ree723 2071745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: Yes to everything you said!</p> <p>Our girls have two loving parents who do everything in their power to nurture their development, provide stability and security, and most of all, show them unconditional love and acceptance. Are we perfect? Of course not, but at the end of the day, our girls are happy and developing into two amazing little girls, and I'm feeling pretty good about the job we're doing. I rated myself an 8 though as there is always room for improvement.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071741 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 12:13:49 +0000 miramira 2071741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: Your LO sounds completely normal! You are doing great. Remember that some things are due to nature, not nurture! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071723 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:58:34 +0000 winniebee 2071723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: wow congrats!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071722 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:58:15 +0000 winniebee 2071722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: congrats!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071718 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:57:12 +0000 sarac 2071718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave myself a 7, so pretty good. Usually I feel like I'm kicking ass parenting wise, but pregnancy has made things harder. I've been really out of control emotional, which has been a little hard on my family. I also just don't have the energy to do as much as I used to, which is so disappointing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071684 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:35:35 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2071684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: Congratulations!!</p> <p>I voted a 5 for me. I'm in my first trimester, and I'm exhausted and sick quite a bit. When I get home from work and DH has LO, there are times when he needs to keep hanging out with him because all I have energy to do is sit on the couch. I feel like a terrible mom and wife, but it's all I can do to keep myself from throwing up everywhere!</p> <p>When I'm feeling ok, I try to pitch in as much as I can...but DH deserves a 10 on this scale right now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071666 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:22:17 +0000 Lindsay05 2071666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no problem rating/judging myself as a parent. I give myself a 10 because my kids are happy, healthy and learning good and bad things everyday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071661 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:18:46 +0000 babynumber1 2071661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Due to 1st trimester fatigue, I'm about a 5. Too much screen time and sandwiches for dinner :crying: Oh well, it will get better soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071571 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:37:14 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2071571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave myself an 8....I'm EBF my 3-month-old, we are getting into a decent schedule for nights and naps, etc. I could improve on tummy time and books/toys I guess, so I left room for improvement, but think I'm doing pretty well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071522 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:05:37 +0000 MoreCoffee 2071522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>7. I have so much more patience than I thought I would, and I'm energized by seeing the world through my son's eyes. I love playing with him and teaching him. I do wish I was less anxious and more resilient....I'll dwell on a cranky week, a bad night of sleep, illness, work stress, etc. and get stuck in negative thought patterns. I think I would be a better parent if I could focus more on the positive! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071514 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:00:00 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2071514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: congrats on #2!</p> <p>I gave myself a 10. Both of my kids are healthy, happy, eating and sleeping well and I've showered and cooked balanced meals everyday last week. I'm very proud of how we've transitioned into a family of four. There are still bumps, but it feels really good right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071505 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:54:14 +0000 .twist. 2071505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: Such an awesome answer! I'm a 10, too. :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071488 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:48:36 +0000 Mamasig 2071488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: thanks for that! I'm very hard on myself about parenting. I need to remember what you wrote! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071484 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:46:17 +0000 LuLu Mom 2071484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave myself a 7. I have a 2 1/2 year old who is very high maintenance right now and I'm 9 months pregnant. I have very little patience due to lack of sleep/feeling uncomfortable so I wish I wasn't so short with her when she gets to whining/throwing tantrums. However I'm really focusing on her for these last few weeks and coming weeks as I know her world is about to get rocked so I want to do as many fun things as possible before sister comes. I'm doing my best to balance but could be better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071458 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:34:26 +0000 artsyfartsy 2071458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lately I feel like I've hit a stride. It helps that T is at a good age. I gave myself an 8 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071361 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 08:28:52 +0000 Rocker2014 2071361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I give myself a 9, because just like @Tanjowen: I see what truly bad parenting is on a regular basis (I work in juvenile corrections). Everyone on here is doing great, I promise!</p> <p>I gave myself a 9 because I let my 4 month old watch tv. I love having the tv on and so she sees it sometimes. Oh well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071352 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 08:18:01 +0000 lamariniere 2071352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave myself an 8. I know I'm not terrible, but I think I could improve with things like patience.</p> <p>@dagret: congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071329 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 07:46:29 +0000 looch 2071329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, the only thing I know for sure is that I am not on the extremes of the scale. I'd put myself in the middle, 6, maybe? Reason being that I am short on patience and my son knows how to push my buttons. I shouldn't react, but I do at times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071327 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 07:43:59 +0000 dagret 2071327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Today I'm a 10 and deserve it bc I'm in the hospital, just gave birth to #2, and she's cluster feeding like a champ. And I miss my son but he had a fever on Friday so we aren't bringing him to the hospital to germify everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071324 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 07:38:42 +0000 illumina 2071324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted a 7. LO is happy 99% of the time, is well rested, I try and give her a varied diet (though I think there's room for improvement). I SAH with her and take her to toddler groups/activities 4 mornings a week so she gets chance to socialise and try new things. I could probably do better at playing with her more at home, but if I did then the other household chores would get neglected so I don't think I'm ever going to be a 10 parent for that reason! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071264 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 01:38:22 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2071264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>7. DD is 2.5 and I'm a full-time student. She's constantly demanding our attention and it's really difficult when I have a project or paper due. Lately, I find myself getting irritated a lot easier. She got a lot of chocolates in exchange for a few minutes of quiet time this weekend ... I feel bad about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-rate-yourself-as-a-parent-at-the-moment#post-2071191 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:41:47 +0000 yoursilverlining 2071191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: totally agree. If you even care whether you are a crap parent or not - you're a good parent. Real crap parents don't care, don't listen and don't worry. </p> <p>I rated myself a 9. I'm not perfect, but my daughter is being raised by parents who love her and love themselves and each other. She's growing up in a stable, calm and happy home. LO is told on a daily basis she's smart and caring and wonderful, and she never has worry that someone will snap and hit her (or worse), or that either of her parents will be violent with each other. I'm doing ok. </p>