https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:18:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812888 Tue, 28 May 2013 11:18:55 +0000 blackbird 812888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I watched a lot of tv, got the house sparkling, and went online shopping. Oh I also downloaded new books to my kindle! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812824 Tue, 28 May 2013 11:03:59 +0000 GrapeCrush 812824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I relaxed. and walked around hobby lobby for a few hours because everyone told me I needed to 'make him uncomfortable' and 'walking! it's what sent me into labor!' it didn't work....haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812802 Tue, 28 May 2013 10:55:26 +0000 maybebaby 812802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Absolutely! I just made a homemade "Febreeze" and shower spray/counter cleaner the other day. Haven't tried the laundry detergent yet--great idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812800 Tue, 28 May 2013 10:54:21 +0000 T.H.O.U. 812800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could attempt to make some homemade goods like laundry detergent. Dont know if thats up your ally but thought I'd offer the suggestion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812799 Tue, 28 May 2013 10:54:13 +0000 Mrsbells 812799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby: my baby was born at 40 w 5 days and I was very anxious by then. I stayed active by taking walks and going to work </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812798 Tue, 28 May 2013 10:53:35 +0000 maybebaby 812798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: mmmmm that sounds perfect. I love their red velvet!<br /> @T.H.O.U.: awesome, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812796 Tue, 28 May 2013 10:53:07 +0000 T.H.O.U. 812796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby: I had to get it from a natural food store (like Earth Fare). You can also order on Amazon because it can be expensive. Or if you have a beer making supply store they should have it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812794 Tue, 28 May 2013 10:52:53 +0000 hellobeeboston 812794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby: perfect! Enjoy!! maybe stop by Sweet &amp; get a cupcake too ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812777 Tue, 28 May 2013 10:46:31 +0000 maybebaby 812777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Where does one get brewer's yeast? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812774 Tue, 28 May 2013 10:44:54 +0000 maybebaby 812774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Awesome, thank you for the link. A trip to the grocery is on the list for today! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812765 Tue, 28 May 2013 10:43:15 +0000 T.H.O.U. 812765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby: I second making lactation cookie! It looks like that link above is bad but I really liked making them like monster cookies instead of the traditional ones with flour.</p> <p><a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moster-cookie-lactation-cookie-recipe#post-202143" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moster-cookie-lactation-cookie-recipe#post-202143</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812757 Tue, 28 May 2013 10:41:43 +0000 maybebaby 812757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you so much for all these amazing suggestions!! I have my work cut out for me :)</p> <p>@aprk: Fun! DH loves puzzles. Maybe we will start a new one tonight.<br /> @kml636: We've been taking nightly walks to our favorite fro yo place about a 30 minute walk from here--those are my sanity :)<br /> @rachiecakes: I've gotten the mani pedi and haircut, went shopping at the Wrentham Outlets Saturday and been enjoying lots of meals out. The announcement design is SUCH a good idea--totally doing that today!<br /> @MsLipGloss: hahaha that is so cute--ok now I am going to round up my two kitties AND some kitkats :) Thanks for the movie suggestions, added to my queue!<br /> @runsyellowlites: I REALLY need to take the nap advice. This has been on my list every day and in the past three weeks of having been home (I graduated/left my interim job when my coworker's maternity leave ended) I have maybe taken 2?<br /> @hellobeeboston: headed to DH's work in Cambridge today and bringing a picnic--maybe I will bring a book and linger afterwards to enjoy the weather!<br /> @hergreenapples: I've done almost everything on that list (and have another induction acupuncture appointment for tomorrow!) but the lactation cookies are SUCH a good idea. I think we have JUST enough room in the freezer. Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812521 Tue, 28 May 2013 09:30:05 +0000 heartonastring 812521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, I so feel for you as I was in your shoes a mere five weeks ago. DD was born at 42w1d and I started mat leave at 39 weeks, so I had three weeks of total boredom! I had already gotten everything ready for baby, so had nothing to do.</p> <p>Here are some ideas:<br /> -long walks every day (has the added bonus of helping baby drop lower)<br /> -daily naps<br /> -camp out on the couch with some movies or netflix you've been wanting to watch<br /> -if you haven't already, this would be a good time to make a few freezer meals<br /> -if you're planning to send birth announcements by mail, get the mailing labels done now (I am SO happy to I did this ahead of time!)<br /> -go for acupuncture or a massage<br /> -meet your DH or friends for lunch<br /> -if you're planning to BF, make a batch of lactation cookies that you can freeze and have on hand for when baby arrives (this was the recipe I used and they were really good: <a href="http://www.organicmamacafe.com/2012/07/flourless-lactation-cookies-monster-cookie-style/)" rel="nofollow">http://www.organicmamacafe.com/2012/07/flourless-lactation-cookies-monster-cookie-style/)</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812501 Tue, 28 May 2013 09:23:47 +0000 hellobeeboston 812501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby: i agree - movie theater if you are good sitting there for that long! I went knowing I wouldn't be able to go for a while and it was fun, but I got really uncomfortable.</p> <p>it's so nice out- can you get outside and hang out - maybe head to the charles river or something &amp; chill under a tree with some music and a book? we did a few picnics when i was overdue and it was so nice to sit outside and chill! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812460 Tue, 28 May 2013 09:12:11 +0000 lawbee11 812460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go out for lunch to a fancy restaurant--one that you wouldn't want to bring a baby to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812451 Tue, 28 May 2013 09:09:10 +0000 runsyellowlites 812451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spent alot of time sleeping! Got adjusted a the chiro, got a pedi, and just used my time as I please (as much as I could with a 7 y/o anyways). Oh &amp; I watched a few tv series... Monk, Numb3rs, Bones (started it &amp; got caught up), and SAB. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812414 Tue, 28 May 2013 08:59:42 +0000 Boheme 812414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby: Hugs! I have a feeling I'll be revisiting this thread next week for ideas. Go get a pedicure and eat all the places you won't be able to take a teeny tiny LO for a while! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812391 Tue, 28 May 2013 08:53:03 +0000 MsLipGloss 812391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby: lol - I meant my furbabies (I call them kitkats, cus they're kitties). ;) As for movie recs, I am not sure (I haven't seen one in forever!) . . . what about The Raven (John Cusack), Hunger Games (if you haven't seen it), Big Fish (great story), and The Paperboy (I haven't seen it yet, but I plan on it!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812387 Tue, 28 May 2013 08:51:23 +0000 rachiecakes 812387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>mani/pedi, haircut<br /> go out to eat<br /> shop<br /> start designing baby announcements and thank you cards online, get the mailing lists set up</p> <p>it's going to be hot this week, so keep hydrated and stay cool. </p> <p>I'm so excited for you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812381 Tue, 28 May 2013 08:49:08 +0000 kml636 812381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was 41 w and 2 days... Not gonna lie, it was awful. Try to stay active, take time for you and your husband, eat lots of good food, and try not to stress! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812374 Tue, 28 May 2013 08:46:02 +0000 aprk 812374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a LOT of jigsaw puzzles in the last days. It helped me to focus my mind on something other than how I was feeling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812371 Tue, 28 May 2013 08:44:53 +0000 maybebaby 812371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: Oh man, kit kats sound awesome right now! Any good movie suggestions? We have netflix and hulu. I know I need to enjoy these days but with the constant texts/calls/FB messages I feel like I am making everyone wait!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812365 Tue, 28 May 2013 08:43:17 +0000 MsLipGloss 812365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Movie fest . . . go go! Seriously, my LO came early (I had an unplanned induction), and I am (still) a little sad that I did not get a chance to queue up some movies on the Apple TV and chain watch them with my kitkats curled up on the couch next to me. </p> <p>I also wish I had had the chance to get a pedicure before delivering! </p> <p>I hate it for you, but hope you are able to make the best of it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-when-youre-overdue#post-812346 Tue, 28 May 2013 08:37:49 +0000 maybebaby 812346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sitting here, waiting impatiently for baby to arrive (40w4d). I've cleaned, baked, made freezer meals, napped, watched movies, etc. I am grateful to be on leave and that everything is healthy and feel guilty to admit I am BORED and impatient to meet baby!</p> <p>If you were overdue, what did you/would you suggest to spend this time? I know life is about to get crazy up in here and to enjoy these last days...help me relax and spend them wisely! </p>