https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2516123 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 13:31:22 +0000 arosebyany 2516123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mentally....so much mentally lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2516113 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 13:25:59 +0000 Foodnerd81 2516113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: c yells NO without actually knowing what she disagrees with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2516108 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 13:20:57 +0000 Cherrybee 2516108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think mentally. It's just so draining. I feel like all I hear is "Muuuummmmyyyy!". Half the time, she doesn't even know what she wants!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2516099 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 13:11:22 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2516099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: This is pretty spot on, and I only have one kid. Plus I'm a hardcore introvert, so being in a job where I'm "on" all day (which I love but...) and then coming home and being "on" until bedtime, my brain is utterly fried. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2516082 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 13:01:00 +0000 rachiecakes 2516082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: the other gem from last night was, " I quit.. Q-U-I-T.. I quit love, I quit love"<br /> DRAMA :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2516076 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:57:53 +0000 Foodnerd81 2516076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: I feel like a terrible person because I almost LOLed at "my heart is broken..." </p> <p>Whenever I yell or put C in timeout she comes out with "mommy? Can you hold me?" Which sounds sweet but she says it in the absolute most annoying voice ever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2516073 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:57:08 +0000 ValentineMommy 2516073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both! Or maybe the mental exhaustion makes me physically exhausted? Either way, by 6pm I just don't want to move or do anything! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2516071 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:56:14 +0000 Foodnerd81 2516071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both. But more mental emotional I guess. It's the constant thinking of everything, who needs what next, what's going on tomorrow next weekend this month... Triaging tantrums and meals and crying babies. </p> <p>I'm so tired all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2516066 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:53:59 +0000 rachiecakes 2516066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mentally.<br /> Mondays are hard for me, first day back at work for the week, I miss my little nugget all day. I got home yesterday and he was being the biggest brat ever; wouldn't eat dinner, everything he said was rude &amp; sassy. We sent him to bed early because he was being so terrible and he cried for a good 30 mins, "I miss mommy... my heart is brooooken... I'm soo lonelyyy" Ugh, it killed me! But I wanted to keep firm because his behavior was so awful!<br /> Pass the wine..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2516039 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:39:50 +0000 nana87 2516039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Physically, My 2 year old always wants "up-y" or to be in my lap. I'm mentally exhausted though by the combination of her and my work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2516027 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:36:09 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2516027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both for sure. I'm zonked by noon. DH doesn't understand why I need complete silence midday for at least 30 minutes but honestly it's what gets me through </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2516024 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:34:46 +0000 Truth Bombs 2516024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The three year old is more mentally exhausting and the 4 month old is more physically exhausting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2516012 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:25:05 +0000 lovehoneybee 2516012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mentally/emotionally for sure. I mean, I'm always tired from interrupted sleep, but by the end of the night I really just want to lock myself away in the bathroom with a big glass of wine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2515992 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:12:35 +0000 runnerd 2515992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It used to be more mentally exhausting with a good mix of physical when he doesn't STTN which is often. Now it's mostly physical since I'm nearly 7 months pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2515990 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:11:07 +0000 mrsjyw 2515990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mentally/Emotionally for me. I actually go the gym at night, to get my physical activity in for the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2515985 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:07:29 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2515985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both.<br /> From carrying around a baby elephant and a very capable but unwilling to hold hands toddler to trying to reason with a too smart for her own good three year old I have very little capacity for anything else mentally or physically.<br /> My brain is pretty mushy but my arms are cut though. :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2515967 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:53:51 +0000 snowjewelz 2515967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is still young-ish and I still have to carry her around a lot so for me it's more physically. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2515962 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:52:25 +0000 petunia354 2515962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mentally, for sure. I don't have the best patience so it really takes a lot of metal strength to power through tantrums/whining/why's/neediness. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2515958 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:50:58 +0000 hilsy85 2515958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mentally/emotionally. Not like I"m using my brain too much, but more the tantrums and whining and yelling and constant planning and organizing just takes a toll! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2515950 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:46:11 +0000 Adira 2515950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm... I was going to say it's more emotionally draining. Like I feel like I get stressed out and frustrated when I'm parenting. And I tend to go from "Yay! I love this!" to "OMG, WHEN IS BEDTIME???" very easily. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-parenting-more-physically-or-mentally-exhausting#post-2515944 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:43:32 +0000 Bao 2515944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At the end of a long day parenting, do you feel more physically exhausted or mentally exhausted? Or do you feel like it's a good mix of both? </p> <p>I feel like lately parenting is more mentally draining for me. I kind of wish it were more physically exhausting vs mentally, but right now with a 2 and 3 year old it definitely causes mental exhaustion. They really like to test their limits these days. </p>