https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 07:46:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-all-of-you-who-solo-parent-for-any-length-of-time#post-590038 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:32:56 +0000 littlek 590038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband works a lot so I end up solo parenting a lot on top of having a stressful job myself. It's hard work but so worth it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-all-of-you-who-solo-parent-for-any-length-of-time#post-590029 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:25:41 +0000 PrincessBaby 590029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: I think you'd be fine too if you solo parented for weeks at a time! You are strong! And really, mamas just do what they have to do and no matter how tough, just seem to manage. It's actually not as difficult as it sounds- but I still have wine after her bedtime every single night!!!</p> <p>Daddy has to go make that money so we get over it, lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-all-of-you-who-solo-parent-for-any-length-of-time#post-590023 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:20:06 +0000 travelgirl1 590023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: I do think of you when I'm mad that DH isn't helping enough, you are simply amazing! Three weeks at a time! You deserve vodka as well :)</p> <p>@rachiecakes: Ha ha, remember Mrs Train's post about her boys crib jumping? It might keep him entertained so you can get more stuff done :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-all-of-you-who-solo-parent-for-any-length-of-time#post-590015 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:16:23 +0000 rachiecakes 590015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: haha thanks! maybe I will!<br /> It is crazy the things you come up with to get stuff done. We have a giant circular gate in our living room that I have a video monitor on. So I can at any time either leave DS in the play area, or his crib or the bedroom (totally baby-proofed, gated and across from the bathroom), for at least a few minutes until I'm done putting on makeup, washing the dishes, folding laundry, etc.<br /> When DS learns how to get out of the crib and over the gates, I don't know what I'm going to do!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-all-of-you-who-solo-parent-for-any-length-of-time#post-590010 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:11:52 +0000 PrincessBaby 590010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I def have wine when H goes down for the night! DH works offshore 3 weeks at a time and we have no family here... He won't be home until March 14!</p> <p>I have thought the same thing about single parents! You hang in there! You're doing great, Mama!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-all-of-you-who-solo-parent-for-any-length-of-time#post-590009 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:11:42 +0000 travelgirl1 590009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: You deserve the wine every single day! I think the worst thing is wondering how the heck to go to the bathroom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-all-of-you-who-solo-parent-for-any-length-of-time#post-590006 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:09:50 +0000 rachiecakes 590006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also feel I deserve that glass of wine at the end of the week, so thank you. :) </p> <p>DH works most nights and weekends so when I'm not at work, most of the time I'm a single mom (DH HATES when I say that, haha). Brings multi-tasking to a whole new level! I'm super jealous of moms with family nearby or DH's that are home during the weekends, what I would've give for a nap or a solo shopping trip sometimes!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-all-of-you-who-solo-parent-for-any-length-of-time#post-590002 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:07:07 +0000 travelgirl1 590002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>...you are amazing! Fact!</p> <p>DH is laid up with a bad cold for the fourth day in a row and we have no family here so it's just me looking after A and trying to dodge germs in our one bedroom apartment. The day before this happened I told DH I was so tired I was dizzy and I needed him to give me a break the next day because I was running on fumes. He said he defo would, but then woke up sick. I think the excitement from A's tests on Friday gave me a boost that has got me through since then :)<br /> Anyway, I just wanted to say that anyone who does solo parenting regularly deserves a pat on the back, a medal, and a big, fat glass of wine :) </p>