https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 02:20:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-solo-parenting-two#post-876504 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 13:09:37 +0000 ALV91711 876504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wine for when they go to bed. Maybe some frozen meals you can just throw in the oven for yourself. </p> <p>Hope the week goes good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-solo-parenting-two#post-876503 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 13:09:13 +0000 Andrea 876503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: maybe he can cook a few things tonight for you to freeze? I did crock pot dinners when DH was traveling. It's like barely cooking. I love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-solo-parenting-two#post-876498 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 13:06:36 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 876498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: No, my parents are about an hour away and those his parents live closer (30 minutes away), they left town today and aren't expected back until next weekend. I have a few friends you might stop by but otherwise I'm alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-solo-parenting-two#post-876497 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 13:05:33 +0000 chopsuey 876497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OH! Stock your fridge and pantry before he leaves!<br /> Do you have family that can come by and help a little? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-solo-parenting-two#post-876496 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 13:04:45 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 876496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: H's nap schedule is established - nine to eleven, three to four - but he's been known to sleep more or less. I think he's about to transition from two naps to one. Em doesn't really have a nap schedule yet. She sleeps when she wants.</p> <p>As for play dates, we don't know any other moms with young children. </p> <p>@Andrea: I think that's my biggest fear right now is cooking more than anything. I scrape by on breakfast, do okay during lunch, but suppers are DH's specialty. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-solo-parenting-two#post-876494 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 13:03:36 +0000 chopsuey 876494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH travels and I solo parent quite a bit.<br /> I've figured out what works for us and sometimes I feel like solo parenting is easier than having my DH around! </p> <p>My kids are 21 months apart though.. </p> <p>I don't have too much advice, but don't be afraid to sit your son in front of the tv/ipad if you need to put the baby down for a nap or feed her! </p> <p>And it's okay if your DD cries a little while you're tending to your son! </p> <p>Good luck :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-solo-parenting-two#post-876493 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 13:01:40 +0000 Andrea 876493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am sure you will do great! Solo parenting seems daunting, but you'll be too busy to think about it. I would go grocery shopping today and meal plan. Food and cooking is the biggest pain in the butt for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-solo-parenting-two#post-876489 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 12:58:59 +0000 mrbee 876489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What up their nap schedules? Do they do playdates together well? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-solo-parenting-two#post-876485 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 12:56:24 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 876485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH will be gone starting tomorrow through Thursday evening late. I am internally (and externally to an extent) freaking out. How the hey am I supposed to manage with a nearly 17 month old and a nearly 4 month old?</p> <p>Advice? Support? Hugs? Alcohol? </p>