https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:05:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-28573 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:43:03 +0000 heffalump 28573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mommacommaphd: I also finally started saying yes to invitations out... as long as they're after my LO's bed time! But I still feel bad leaving my hubby home while I'm out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-28526 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:06:50 +0000 mommacommaphd 28526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband is the stay at home parent, so I feel guilty taking me time for 2 reasons. First, because he's home with her all day, I want him to have a break. Second, I feel like I don't get much time with my daughter as it is, so I don't want to miss out on the time I do get.</p> <p>That said, once a month I'll go for a mani/pedi during her nap. Most times I'm lucky and get back before she wakes up, so I don't miss anything.</p> <p>I also try to accept invitations when I get them to go out- concerts and shows and such. However, that's usually only once a month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-28113 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:35:09 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 28113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Read a book, sometimes in a bubble bath with a drink handy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-28004 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:51:47 +0000 Rosie Girl 28004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I get me time, I will do my nails, or a craft/scrapbooking, and if I have a book, I will read. Sometimes I will just sit though! And of course, play on the computer :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27964 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:10:57 +0000 sbjmorgan 27964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: I also love art! Lol I am just better at sewing so that's my hobby for now, with LO. But our living room is in desperate need of some artwork, so I guess I'll be getting on that soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27875 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:08:48 +0000 Miss Adia 27875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Artbee-I use to go walking with my daughter when she was smaller. I had one of those strollers that you could jog with. As she got older she no longer wanted to ride and of course she's not going to power walk/jog with me for 5 miles so she stays home now unless it's family walk where we are just strolling around the neighborhood. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27842 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:43:35 +0000 ecogirl 27842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Artbee I think they do but I was only just able to do it without my muscles shaking violently when I wasn't pregnant haha! I am signing up for a pregnancy yoga class that happens during Liam's tumble time next week. This sounds much easier :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27775 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:31:14 +0000 heffalump 27775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ecogirl: Do they not have any pilates for pregnant women?</p> <p>@NYCaliMama: I always considered getting my eyebrows done a treat! Especially when I was in grad school and I had no time for it... I used to love taking 15 minutes to get a wax!</p> <p>@Andrea: A bath sounds amazing! We actually moved like 6 months ago and have this amazing tub. The only time I used it was when I was in labor. I need to get in there!</p> <p>@Miss Adia: See we go on lots of walks... but those always inclue the baby and dog. Still fun though!</p> <p>@SBJMorgan: I wish I knew how to sew! I do love art though, I don't get to do it enough.</p> <p>@Cupcakemama: People watching is a good idea. You can never go wrong with that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27735 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:48:10 +0000 looch 27735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do lots of things, depending if I am at home or not. If I am at home, I read, craft, work on my Montessori coursework, bake, research stuff, etc.</p> <p>If I am not at home, I am meeting friends for lunch or coffee, getting a beauty treatment, window shopping, etc. I really need to work in more exercise! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27678 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:58:21 +0000 mrsjyw 27678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I'm alone in the house, I try to workout and take a relaxing bath. I also read endlessly. </p> <p>Outside of the house, I like to get my Starbuck's, run errands, eye-shop at our local mall, and mani/pedi. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27676 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:56:59 +0000 cupcakemama 27676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go to the gym or go for a run. Occasionally I have gone to a cafe, read the paper in peace and just people watched. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27614 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:50:51 +0000 sbjmorgan 27614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I quilt, it's definitely good stress relief - and how can you be sad while sewing a blanket? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27603 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:37:10 +0000 Miss Adia 27603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go to my Weight Watchers meetings or go for a nice long walk after dinner. I also play The Sims 2 and meditate either at home or at the temple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27590 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:12:06 +0000 Andrea 27590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go to the gym 3x a week and the nail salon every 2 weeks. When I am feeling run down, I will take a bath to help relax. I go out a couple times a month with friends. And of course I am always on the computer whenever I can! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27588 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:06:44 +0000 SAHM0811 27588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: funny how pre-kids, all this stuff was just maintenance, and after kids it's like a treat! I just remembered I do want to get a facial too... I haven't had one in years and I used to always go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27586 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:01:49 +0000 ecogirl 27586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have to go to the gym each morning or I go crazy. I also like to volunteer and take classes. I am taking a French class now but I was taking a great pilates class before I got pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27585 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:59:18 +0000 heffalump 27585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NYCaliMama: That sounds awesome! Love getting my hair done. And eye brow waxes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27580 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:52:52 +0000 SAHM0811 27580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to go out for a run... but lately I haven't been motivated. I've been hanging out once a week with a non-mommy friend lately. A week ago, we saw a girlie movie and yesterday we had brunch/morning tea. For my next "me" time, I'd love to get my hair did :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-27570 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:38:57 +0000 heffalump 27570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't take very much "me time." Even if I've had a screaming, fussy baby all day, for some reason I don't like to leave her. But I get migraines so I get massages at least once a month to help with that, and I'm forced to leave my LO for an hour. Afterwards, I'm always glad I did it.</p> <p>I also have some me time after my LO goes to bed and I can play on the computer for a bit some times. </p> <p>What do you do to take some time for yourself? </p>