https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 17:41:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-are-at-your-breaking-point#post-1075387 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:46:03 +0000 blackbird 1075387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Set her down in the crib (somewhere safe) and walk outside and take a few deep breaths. I watered a few plants outside once and when I came in, I felt ready to deal with the inconsolable baby. She's screaming with me or without me, at least with the latter, I could prepare to deal </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-are-at-your-breaking-point#post-1075365 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:35:03 +0000 deerylou 1075365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of the following:</p> <p>-Shove her in the stroller and take her for a brisk walk by the ocean</p> <p>-Call DH at work and ugly cry for a few minutes </p> <p>-Invite my dad over; he's retired and is always looking to cuddle the baby while I chill out </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-are-at-your-breaking-point#post-1075360 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:34:47 +0000 MamaBehr 1075360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have used the phrase "a mommy time out." I just make sure the kids are safe and I close my bedroom door and scream in a pillow, cry, or take a deep breath. It often helps just put it all in perspective :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-are-at-your-breaking-point#post-1075358 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:34:27 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1075358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have given C quiet time in his crib when I just can't take it. That or Sesame Street. Both work wonders on the mental health. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-are-at-your-breaking-point#post-1075351 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:31:47 +0000 lovehoneybee 1075351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One or more of the following: </p> <p>Put on a show for him.<br /> Take him outside and let him walk around for 10-15 minutes...the fresh air does us both a world of good.<br /> Put him in his crib and sit outside for a few minutes (where I can't hear him screaming) until I've gotten a hold of myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-are-at-your-breaking-point#post-1075337 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:28:12 +0000 Lindsay05 1075337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Today was definitely one of those days where I was constantly looking at the clock. LO was hyper and could have used and outing but we are leaving tomorrow on holidays so I am trying to get stuff ready. Stressful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-are-at-your-breaking-point#post-1075256 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:50:39 +0000 sarac 1075256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On my really tired and hard days, I marathon curious george for my daughter. Maybe order a pizza, grab some goldfish. Basically all the things I save for really low energy parental emergencies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-are-at-your-breaking-point#post-1075243 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:45:47 +0000 runsyellowlites 1075243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>^ that too! No screen time guilt here when momma needs a mental health break. It really is just better for everyone at that moment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-are-at-your-breaking-point#post-1075237 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:42:59 +0000 luckypenny 1075237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Put on some cartoons and relax. Oh and eat a snack! I'm usually "hangry" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-are-at-your-breaking-point#post-1075181 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:13:27 +0000 runsyellowlites 1075181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Put them in a safe place &amp; go decompress for a few minutes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-are-at-your-breaking-point#post-1075176 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:11:31 +0000 Bao 1075176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't been to this point yet, at least where I wanted to walk out. But I would put her in her crib and go lay or sit for a minute or ten. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-are-at-your-breaking-point#post-1075169 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:09:09 +0000 Lindsay05 1075169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Say you are exhausted and your LO(s) are being incredibly difficult and you feel like you could just walk out the door, how do you deal?</p> <p>Oh and you are all alone. </p>