https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 23:41:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2191545 Thu, 28 May 2015 09:48:36 +0000 looch 2191545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was off for 6 weeks, I met friends out for lunch and spent a lot of time in the pool, swimming.</p> <p>I didn't make a single freezer meal, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2191352 Thu, 28 May 2015 05:38:37 +0000 ValentineMommy 2191352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely freezer meals. And naps, lots of naps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190900 Wed, 27 May 2015 15:28:47 +0000 yoursilverlining 2190900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had (not by choice) several weeks off before LO was born. Omg, most boring few weeks ever. We didn’t make a lot (read: any) freezer meals, but if that’s your plan, that would be a great time to do so. Just enough your time – don’t feel guilty about spending time on yourself, or time with your partner. Sleep in, take naps, lay around. Don’t feel like you must rush and fill your days – pampering yourself is productive too.</p> <p>Things I did that helped:</p> <p>Pedicures - the warm water and massage felt like heaven!!</p> <p>Pick out the birth announcement and get all the text set up that you can – then you just have to pop in the photo you want to use and the birth stats, and order them. </p> <p>Laundry – wash EVERYTHING you plan to use within the first month. </p> <p>Get your car seat installed/check your installation at a local place</p> <p>Get any work done you can - oil changes, hair cut/color, home repair - it will be easier to do things now! </p> <p>Compile viewing lists (DVR stuff if you have a DVR, compile list of shows available on Netflix or Amazon prime you want to see)</p> <p>Pick up a couple of easy-read paperbacks, or download a bunch of stuff to your Kindle/ipad/similar</p> <p>Make yourself a couple of “sanity-saving baskets” to set near places where you will be most often with baby. For me, this was by our rocker in the living room, and by the bed. Baskets with stuff you might need while you’re soothing a baby and can’t easily get away to grab: wipes, burp cloths, nail clippers, nail file, blanket, phone charger, junky/fun magazines or books to read, bottle of water, couple of granola bars, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190889 Wed, 27 May 2015 15:19:45 +0000 sera_87 2190889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>make ahead freezer meals!</p> <p>and sleep. omg, sleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190827 Wed, 27 May 2015 14:29:01 +0000 turkeylurkey 2190827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Test your breast pump and get all the parts ready. I discovered that I need a different size shield and only could find the size online.<br /> I took off the 3 weeks prior the last time. I remember sleeping a lot. By that point I was having contractions and didn't feel like doing much. got a few massages and pedicures. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190821 Wed, 27 May 2015 14:24:13 +0000 dolphin 2190821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A night away with just DH! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190812 Wed, 27 May 2015 14:14:01 +0000 pmerr 2190812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 2 months off before DS was born (worked in a school). I did most of my final touches then, but it was also summer so I rested. A lot. Make sure you do that some! &amp; pamper yourself!</p> <p>Make freezer meals (lots of them!)<br /> Stock up on food/household items (use paper products for meals at first if you can. Then you don't have to stress about as many dishes!)<br /> Thank you cards<br /> Clean<br /> Empty phone memory<br /> Finish baby book</p> <p>You're lucky to have DH helping you all day for 5 weeks. I only had a few days with DH and the first couple of weeks it was a little rough with moving around and getting adjusted to pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190782 Wed, 27 May 2015 13:53:25 +0000 chibee 2190782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 3 weeks off before I had my baby - it was the best! I got my hair done, mani/pedi, and just hung out by the pool every single day and napped a LOT and ate whatever i wanted and watched a LOT of netflix. man, i miss those days - it was the vacation of my lifetime! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190774 Wed, 27 May 2015 13:50:08 +0000 Corduroy 2190774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm taking off (hopefully) four weeks now. I didn't have anything prepped for LO2 so I am doing a lot of baby prep. We moved into our house when LO1 was 8 months (a year and a half ago) so I'm also trying to do a lot of organizing/unpacking that I never got around to. </p> <p>Cleaned out the pantry<br /> Got haircut<br /> Helped DH paint nursery<br /> Stocked up on disposable stuff<br /> Finished LO1's baby book<br /> Called some contractors regarding random house stuff<br /> Stocked up on birthday/father's day/etc and gifts</p> <p>I'm still hoping to make progress on organizing my room, the garage, getting rid of some of LO1's clothes. If I cross everything else off my list I will move on to rolling over 401ks and stuff that I will never have a chance to do otherwise. When did I get so behind in life? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190773 Wed, 27 May 2015 13:49:14 +0000 turquoisemama 2190773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Take lots of naps! And make sure your house is spotless and organized. Find a bunch of shows to DVR. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190770 Wed, 27 May 2015 13:47:58 +0000 Tidybee 2190770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Relax! I was only off for a week, but my fondest memory was sleeping in (til like 8), putzing around in PJs, making a nice breakfast and having a cup of tea while I watched the morning news and then Kelly and Michael. I then took the dog for a reeeeally long walk. And then just did something on my to-do list that PPs have mentioned -- cook a freezer meal, read, organize pump parts, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190763 Wed, 27 May 2015 13:43:33 +0000 macintosh 2190763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I remember getting advice to wash bottles and pump parts to have them ready. I didn't because I didn't expect to need them right away. Of course, I totally needed them. I also had to go out and buy bottles for supplementing because I hated the Medela ones I had. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190746 Wed, 27 May 2015 13:36:49 +0000 birdofafeather 2190746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we had the holidays and a babymoon, then i also crafted for the baby's room, went through every random drawer and got rid of stuff, got my nails done, went to the movies, went out to nice dinners, visited friends and family, etc. i only ended up with 3 weeks off because she came a little early. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190744 Wed, 27 May 2015 13:36:21 +0000 Chillybear 2190744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go to the movies!<br /> Weekend getaway<br /> Stock pantry/freezer<br /> Find a great lactation consultant<br /> Look around for any new mom groups (my LC had one at her office for free)<br /> Pedicure<br /> Lunch with friends<br /> Dinner out<br /> Step up and test out all the baby gear - return/exchange </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190743 Wed, 27 May 2015 13:35:46 +0000 youboots 2190743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ah yes. Backup and remove photos from your iPad/iPhone. Buy 1-2 extra long chargers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190741 Wed, 27 May 2015 13:34:39 +0000 Banana330 2190741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bake/cook meals that you can eat with one hand. Stock up on household items(TP etc). Go out for meals! Clean the house, buy thank you cards, charge camera and clear memory cards. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190739 Wed, 27 May 2015 13:34:20 +0000 plantains 2190739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also go to the movies, a lot. It will be a while. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190737 Wed, 27 May 2015 13:33:55 +0000 plantains 2190737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pamper yourself! Relax, read lots of books etc. When baby arrives it won't be about you for a loooooong time so make it all about you right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190733 Wed, 27 May 2015 13:32:23 +0000 youboots 2190733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had time off. Make freezer meals. Do a big grocery shopping trip to Costco. Go anywhere you would not want to go with/ could not take a newborn: the mall, get a facial or massage. Go on dates with your hubby. Stay out late. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190728 Wed, 27 May 2015 13:30:50 +0000 lamariniere 2190728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Get a haircut! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-month-off-work-before-your-edd#post-2190725 Wed, 27 May 2015 13:30:23 +0000 simplyfelicity 2190725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What would you do?<br /> My last day of work is Friday and my EDD isn't until July 1st. My nursery is set up, clothes have been washed and I really just need to install the carseat and pack my hospital bag. We are taking care of things like cleaning out the garage, getting a new a/c, etc...<br /> What are some things that would make life "easier" that I can do now?<br /> If it makes any difference, DH won't be going back to work until 5 weeks PP. </p>