Hellobee Boards Topic: If you have a long drive to work, how did you keep yourself awake during the drive?

Hellobee Boards Topic: If you have a long drive to work, how did you keep yourself awake during the drive? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 19:14:16 +0000 jhd on "If you have a long drive to work, how did you keep yourself awake during the drive?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-long-drive-to-work-how-did-you-keep-yourself-awake-during-the-drive#post-2057817 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 15:00:15 +0000 jhd 2057817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Mine was an hour each way while pregnant. I called my mom a lot and DH too if I got sleepy. I tried to make sure I didn't get too warm. And I also listened to the radio or books on cd. Anagram on "If you have a long drive to work, how did you keep yourself awake during the drive?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-long-drive-to-work-how-did-you-keep-yourself-awake-during-the-drive#post-2057797 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:48:25 +0000 Anagram 2057797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I've never felt like I was going to fall asleep in the car. I have a 50 minutes commute, twice a day. But honestly, sometimes I have issues sleeping at home, in a nice bed, with curtains drawn and white noise going....so a car, upright, in sunlight--no issues whatsoever. MrsADS on "If you have a long drive to work, how did you keep yourself awake during the drive?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-long-drive-to-work-how-did-you-keep-yourself-awake-during-the-drive#post-2057776 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:41:57 +0000 MrsADS 2057776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I listen to podcasts in the AM, talk to my mom during the PM. It sucks though. My commute in the AM is about 40-45 mins and in the PM closer to an hour. Honestly, I don't know how I'm going to do it with a new baby. :sad: lazypanda on "If you have a long drive to work, how did you keep yourself awake during the drive?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-long-drive-to-work-how-did-you-keep-yourself-awake-during-the-drive#post-2057733 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:23:29 +0000 lazypanda 2057733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Audio books, learning language tapes, NPR, & more importantly snacks & water! NorCalWayfarer on "If you have a long drive to work, how did you keep yourself awake during the drive?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-long-drive-to-work-how-did-you-keep-yourself-awake-during-the-drive#post-2057710 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:16:30 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 2057710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I always drink coffee in the morning. And listen to A LOT of NPR! ETA I have a 1.25 hour commute each way and rarely ever felt drowsy. Frustrated at the long commute and tired of commuting, but not drowsy :-) jape14 on "If you have a long drive to work, how did you keep yourself awake during the drive?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-long-drive-to-work-how-did-you-keep-yourself-awake-during-the-drive#post-2057649 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:47:12 +0000 jape14 2057649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @bluestriped bee: Talking on the phone and eating candy. My evening commute was 45-60 minutes and it sucked during first trimester exhaustion. I usually took a nap as soon as I got home! Espion on "If you have a long drive to work, how did you keep yourself awake during the drive?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-long-drive-to-work-how-did-you-keep-yourself-awake-during-the-drive#post-2057648 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:45:16 +0000 Espion 2057648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had an audible subscription and listened to books on tape. As long as it was something funny or really engaging, I had no problem staying awake! autumnlove on "If you have a long drive to work, how did you keep yourself awake during the drive?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-long-drive-to-work-how-did-you-keep-yourself-awake-during-the-drive#post-2057647 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:45:00 +0000 autumnlove 2057647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @bluestriped bee: on a good day it was 2! Don't miss that at all! I think talking on the phone with my mom was the best way to stay awake! BSB on "If you have a long drive to work, how did you keep yourself awake during the drive?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-long-drive-to-work-how-did-you-keep-yourself-awake-during-the-drive#post-2057639 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:40:41 +0000 BSB 2057639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @autumnlove: 2.5- 3 hours?!?! OMG!! I struggled with a 30 minute drive. autumnlove on "If you have a long drive to work, how did you keep yourself awake during the drive?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-long-drive-to-work-how-did-you-keep-yourself-awake-during-the-drive#post-2057633 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:38:57 +0000 autumnlove 2057633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Ice water, open windows, snacks, talking on the phone. I really struggled with this during my pregnancy with LO 1. My commute home took 2.5-3 hours and I was soooo tired. BSB on "If you have a long drive to work, how did you keep yourself awake during the drive?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-long-drive-to-work-how-did-you-keep-yourself-awake-during-the-drive#post-2057628 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:36:59 +0000 BSB 2057628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm so grateful that I'm part of a vanpool that takes me into work. I only have to drive 15-20 minutes to the pickup location. But today, I had to borrow the car to go to a dr appt. I was fine going there but on the way back the 30 minute drive back to work was tough. Coffee (decaf/ caffeinated?), candy, snacks, beverage? Luckily, I had some tic-tacs in my purse and that chewed on to get me to work. I think this is why my pregnant co-worker works from home as much as she can. Her commute is much longer than mine.