https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:05:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2086516 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:18:08 +0000 cascademom 2086516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Documentaries on Netflix or other recorded tv and candy to wind down on the couch. Sometimes, there's knitting in there. Not much, but still some. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2086506 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:13:18 +0000 Alivoo01 2086506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Read. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2086424 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:33:07 +0000 StrawberryShortie 2086424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I a big fan of a hot bath and a crossword. Bad Tv too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2086382 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:13:02 +0000 brady80 2086382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel you! I think we live in the same area. I just keep reminding myself that spring will come and hopefully we will never have a winter like this again! </p> <p>In terms of getting out, we have become mall walkers! There is a relatively quiet mall near us and my daughter loves to just run around. we do a few loops. Not the most exciting thing, but it's free and it gets us out of the house.</p> <p>I have been online shopping for spring clothes, it makes me feel better to not look at sweaters and coats!</p> <p> Just think, when it's 40 degrees in March, we will be playing outside in shorts!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2086169 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 08:19:57 +0000 Anagram 2086169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last weekend I practically begged DH to take LO with him when he went to a Sears to get the oil changed. I just needed to lay around at home in peace and quiet. They ended up being gone for 3 hours and I took a long, hot bath and then stayed in bed reading till they got home.</p> <p>Of course--that doesn't give DH a break! But I did watch LO that afternoon and kept her quiet while he napped a couple of hours, so he got a small break. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2086158 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 07:57:28 +0000 littlebittyhouse 2086158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: are you south of boston? there is a walking trail that is cleared down by the higham shipyard! I feel you though - pregnant + toddler + this brutal winter had me at my wits end! I did a massage and a yoga class, that helped but for me it is knitting, needlepoint and taking advantage of the 38 degree days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2086140 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 07:34:47 +0000 SweetiePie 2086140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been taking a lot of warm baths after I get LO to bed. I'm also currently binge watching Parenthood, so I watch an episode on my laptop while I'm in the tub with a hot chocolate. So relaxing!</p> <p>I've also just rediscovered reading. I used to read more when I was commuting on public transportation but now that I'm at home I got out of the habit. Last night I read for an hour instead of TV. It was really nice!</p> <p>Also, mani/pedis. But I have one right below my building so it's easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2086105 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 05:59:48 +0000 ElbieKay 2086105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yoga, preferably twice per week but at least once. (Three times would be amazing but too logistically advanced for me to pull off.)</p> <p>If I skip a week, I really feel worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2086099 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 04:53:21 +0000 Cherrybee 2086099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I really, really feel for you. It sounds as though you guys have been going through a similar patch to us - E isn't sleeping very well, there's always someone sick in our house (usually E) and you get to a point where you are so burnt out you can't go on..... Only you have to go on.... and on.... and on... </p> <p>I drink wine every.single.night. It's not a break - it's survival! I just reached breaking point myself so I took a days leave from work. I napped. I watched TV in bed. I just relaxed - and it was glorious! I felt so much better after it - and was much better able to cope with an hysterical E that night, when she woke up coughing. Do you have someone who would take C for you for the day - and grandparent, perhaps - so you can take a mental health day? Or could daddy take a day off work and take C out for the day? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2086093 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 03:18:17 +0000 nana87 2086093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a fan of a quick dance party. Lo thhinks it's really funny when I dance so that's a bonus ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2086035 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:25:00 +0000 AprilFool 2086035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go to a movie or yoga. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085860 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 21:13:54 +0000 Greentea 2085860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: you know what also really helped me recently? An aveda salon! It was so nice to relax and chat and drink tea and get cut and color and read magazines and get a head massage. It helped me out of the doldrums. 2 hour break did wonders. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085853 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 21:07:57 +0000 Charm54 2085853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I'm praying it's above -10C this weekend !! I really think one nice day outside would boost my spirits a lot </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085847 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 21:05:32 +0000 Foodnerd81 2085847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Charm54: we actually had a 38 degree day this weekend and took C sledding it was really fun. So there's that at least. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085845 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 21:04:04 +0000 ShootingStar 2085845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm feeling the same way. We don't have it as bad in the suburbs of Boston, but I'm still really worried our house is going to get damaged. And I'm so tired of the snow and the dirty muck that comes along with it. Plus my job is stressing me out. </p> <p>My only outlet right now is thinking about our vacation. We leave for FL in 2.5 weeks and I've been planning our activities, what I'm going to wear, what I need to pack for DS and I, etc. I'm just so ready to get out of here and exhausted every day after work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085834 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 21:00:38 +0000 Charm54 2085834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: have a wonderful trip :) just think, when you get back - spring is right around the corner!</p> <p>I was telling dh tonight that I am so bummed out this winter and it seems longer than others, and he half-jokingly/half-seriously said "well not everyone gets to go to Jamaica every year". Cue tears, because that's not how I meant it, in a spoiled brat way - just that I'm so sick of cabin fever, I'm sick of being hormonal, I'm sick of dd going stir crazy (not her fault because I would too...), I'm sick of feeling nauseous - basically I don't feel like myself ! I desperately need some sunlight and fresh air. </p> <p>we've had 13 snow days this year , just had another one today, and I keep dd home from daycare because I feel guilty and I do want to spend the time with her. But it compounds the stir craziness. I'm really hoping this weekend is nice enough to get outside and do some snow shoeing or sledding. These first trimester hormones probably aren't helping anything either!</p> <p>Moral of my long rant: Enjoy the warm sunshine for me :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085828 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:53:14 +0000 Foodnerd81 2085828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: I know exactly what you mean about getting in the "flow"- it's exactly what I'm missing these days. </p> <p>I did get into my book after Lo finally went to sleep and it helped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085826 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:51:54 +0000 Foodnerd81 2085826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: same city. It's just unbearable! I think feeling trapped is a big part of it. Ugh. </p> <p>@Charm54: I might be being a little dramatic- we are going on vacation next week. But right now that's just adding to my stress- I needed to pack during the failed nap today. But in general, I need a better outlet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085798 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:36:45 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2085798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hotchildinthecity: it's embarrassing how long it took me to figure out that you meant lifting... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085794 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:32:22 +0000 Astro Bee 2085794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Long, hot bath and a glass or three of wine (pre-pregnancy, at least)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085790 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:29:38 +0000 bisous 2085790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ooh. Another fav lately--singing and dancing to my favorite music in my kitchen like a madwoman. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085781 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:24:56 +0000 catlady 2085781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: If I remember correctly, we are in the same city. I feel your pain! I have been having the worst time this winter too. We are having MIL come up the weekend and babysit LO for a little while so that DH and I can go out and have a relaxing lunch or at least coffee. I've been trying to meditate in the evenings after LO goes to sleep too (although not sure it is helping at all). Also, I just realized I've been reading way more trashy novels and eating more chocolate than usual. Heh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085756 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:07:59 +0000 namaste 2085756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wine or yoga. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085715 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:34:46 +0000 Charm54 2085715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I understand. This winter has been brutal - like -30 C every weekend so we can't do anything at all outside. Usually every march we go down south to the sun and that is a huge pick me up - I always look forward to it and it breaks winter up. But this year Dhs work is crazy busy so we aren't going. This winter feels like it's dragging and I'm so bummed :bummed: </p> <p>I can't wait for spring!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085694 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:16:58 +0000 jedeve 2085694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there a park that plows it's walking paths? A few of our local parks maintain trail and walkways. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085680 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 18:52:01 +0000 Foodnerd81 2085680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jhd: we have totally made unnecessary target trips over the last few months. </p> <p>@ladybee: he will :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085674 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 18:49:24 +0000 jhd 2085674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Exercise helps me, but like you I really like to get outside and walk and the snow/ice we have had lately doesn't make that possible. I also enjoy classes at the gym. It helps to have someone else tell me what to do. But even my gym has been closed some due to the weather!<br /> Today I went to Target despite the snow because I just couldn't take another day at home!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085673 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 18:49:05 +0000 ladybee 2085673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: DH won't pick you up some on his way home? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085671 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 18:48:21 +0000 wheres_c 2085671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take a warm bath </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-just-need-a-break#post-2085669 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 18:45:11 +0000 Greentea 2085669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In the moment, if I can get DH to help with LO so I can just take a break, even just a moment of silence, laying on the couch can help. Ug.</p> <p>Creative projects, something that puts you in the "flow," (concentrating and using your skills on a challenge so you forget you exist). Okay, that sounded weird but hopefully you know what I mean. Playing guitar and singing, getting out to a festival or fun family activity, trying or doing something new, lots of books for LO from the library, playing poker. Working on "future" projects (like planning a vacation or staycation) or other goals or planning. Getting into an interest. </p>