https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:56:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo/page/2#post-1974544 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 18:43:06 +0000 Corduroy 1974544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Quiet car rides. Losing my mind at the moment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo/page/2#post-1974369 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:28:37 +0000 daniellemybelle 1974369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only big thing is sleep. I used to love sleeping and sleep all the time and I miss it a lot.</p> <p>Other than that, yes, my life is different but in good ways. I definitely like to be lazy and have "me time," and that's hard to do now, but ultimately I feel like my days are much more joyful and full now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo/page/2#post-1974238 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:20:07 +0000 shellio 1974238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with guilt free alone time, and freedom to be spontaneous. Also, the ability to concentrate on a task. There are so many organizing projects I need to accomplish around our house that I have been hoping to get to for months/years and I really miss doing crafts too. Sometimes I try to work on something but with my 2 year old wanting me to play with him constantly and the 1 year old always discovering something dangerous, I get so distracted that it takes me forever to do anything and I just give up. I probably need to be better about delegating child care to DH so I can focus but since I WOH I hate to take weekend time away from spending time with my kids. </p> <p>But, I have to say, its totally worth it and I wouldn't change a thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo/page/2#post-1974234 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:17:34 +0000 JennyG 1974234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: @ElbieKay: My biggest miss is a combo of yours. I miss going to the gym after work. For YEARS, I went 3-4 days a week. Now, I can maybe get there once a week and even then it's a quick visit because I have to get home. I never thought I'd say I miss the gym, but that's mine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo/page/2#post-1974221 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:06:23 +0000 Anagram 1974221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I miss socializing a lot---I'm really into hanging out with friends and going out to new restaurants, events, live music shows, festivals, etc. And having a baby--well, my particular baby--who is a terrible sleeper and has to be in a specific place at a specific time to sleep, who can't eat "in public" because she's too distracted, who sleeps horribly overnight so I'm too exhausted to do anything after she's in bed.....</p> <p>I feel like a totally different person now. It definitely not all bad, but I had envisioned myself as a mom who just takes my baby to all these things (ha. ha. ha. Joke's on me, I guess) and after my baby was actually HERE, I quickly realized that I would be an awful mom if I chose fun activities over my own baby's eating and sleep needs....and I had to adjust.</p> <p>It was a bit of a rude awakening. And don't even get me started on the lack of sleep. =) And Lack of freedom. =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo/page/2#post-1974218 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:58:20 +0000 looch 1974218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing, really. My life both before and after my son was cool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo/page/2#post-1974192 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:28:08 +0000 ElbieKay 1974192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Alone time. Sometimes I wish my husband would go out after the baby's bedtime just so I can be alone in my own home and not have to talk to anyone.</p> <p>Time to exercise. I don't even like exercise, but it is almost impossible to fit it into my schedule. I work full time, so I try to spend most of my free time with the baby and only go to yoga on the weekends when there is no schedule conflict. I really feel physically crappy and wish I had the time and energy to work on that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo/page/2#post-1974161 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:55:59 +0000 Happygal 1974161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last night we wanted to get out of the house, so we did a trip to Target and then decided to go out to eat. Over dinner, we talked about how the days of that kind of spontaneity are numbered!</p> <p>My friend with a toddler also shared yesterday that she wanted to start getting up earlier. That surprised me since most people seem to do anything for a little extra sleep. But she explained that she would love to have just 30 minutes of time that is all hers in the day. I've thought a lot about her comment and just how full-on parenting is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo/page/2#post-1974146 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:34:21 +0000 krispi 1974146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in early pregnancy, but the thing we're most worried about is the sleep. I get grouchy and don't think well if I don't get enough sleep, and my husband likes to sleep in super late on the weekends. I'm sure we'll figure it out, but we've heard over and over that those first couple months are pretty hard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo/page/2#post-1974138 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:25:56 +0000 nana87 1974138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just the other night, dh and I were talking about this--we miss being able to go out to dinner at the drop of a hat. lo had gone to bed and we didn't have anything to eat at home and we're so so so sick of our delivery options. </p> <p>That and sleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1974097 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:45:34 +0000 Adira 1974097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Being able to just go shopping or meet up with a friend after work instead of having to rush to daycare pickup. Being able to stay up late and then sleep in just because. Traveling! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1974090 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:46:23 +0000 Cherrybee 1974090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its such a cliche but I miss sleep. So much! I would do ANYTHING for a full nights sleep followed by a decent lie in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1974049 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:02:12 +0000 anandam 1974049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How has nobody said sex yet?!<br /> I miss sex that isn't rushed or hushed.</p> <p>And all the things everyone else said about other freedoms. </p> <p>I do have to remind myself to be grateful sometimes. I think I miss my own naive notions and daydreams of what motherhood would be like. Enjoy those while you can! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973997 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 23:14:41 +0000 pui 1973997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sleeping the whole night with no wakeups is what I miss the most. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973996 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 23:14:31 +0000 jedeve 1973996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Being able to just walk out of the house easily. </p> <p>And being able to be selfish. I didn't think that I was selfish at the time, but it was so nice to think, "what do I want to do today?" and then do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973990 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 23:01:16 +0000 mrsjyw 1973990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Guilt free me time and spontaneity! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973985 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:48:44 +0000 sunny 1973985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I miss having time to myself that is guilt free. I occasionally am able to have a few hours to myself but I feel a bit guilty because I also want to be spending it with my LO since I don't see her that much during the week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973981 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:40:10 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1973981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Time to relax with no plans...just vegging on the couch watching tv and not worrying about anything. Second would be date nights at nicer places, but that I think I will get back if we move near family or when the kids can be left with a babysitter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973934 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:42:24 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 1973934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Travelinmoon: that makes sense but now that we have an LO I actually feel bad because I don't think of him as often as I should/would like. He deserves so much more than he gets from me &amp;it makes me sad, but I'm doing my best &amp; this is just a phase, one day I'll have more time to devote my thoughts to him! </p> <p>I miss sleep but I really miss quickly (&amp;quietly) running errands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973930 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:36:38 +0000 artsyfartsy 1973930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sleeping<br /> More money<br /> Doing whatever I please whenever I please<br /> My body :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973913 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:23:59 +0000 yoursilverlining 1973913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Freedom. </p> <p>A lot of the stuff listed we don't miss because it's a choice we made not to give up, and/or things out baby (now toddler) was flexible on. But I miss just the freedom in general of doing what I want to do without needing to think about anyone else's needs. That sounds super selfish, but it's little decisions and big ones - I can't skip out of work a bit early and hit a bookstore because I have to pick up LO and get her dinner quickly, etc. I can't sleep in if I want, unless my husband takes LO (which he does a lot, but that's not the point).</p> <p>I also really need time to recharge and time alone. And that doesn't happen without planning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973906 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:18:05 +0000 irene 1973906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, I have nothing to add. I am sad just reading everyone's response because it is so true! lol sob sob</p> <p>One more thing is, I miss having my life and ALL my time, all 24/7 of it, to myself and myself only. I have truly taken it for granted for 35 years pre-baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973903 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:12:09 +0000 MrsTiz 1973903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto to the sick days! I haven't had a sick day in over a year and have def needed a few!</p> <p>Quiet time. I am a loner by nature and I really need quiet time to recharge, having a toddler allows no "me" time, and when I do have it I spend it doing things that are easier when he's asleep (cleaning, showering, etc) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973887 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:54:46 +0000 keepcalmcarrie 1973887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Being able to really rest when I'm sick - that just doesn't happen now, and the few times I've been sick since J was born, it is SO draining.</p> <p>I try to keep my house looking pretty, but it's a constant struggle with one and I know it's going to be pretty much impossible with two, at least in the newborn days.</p> <p>Alone time. I will have to make that more of a priority once LO#2 is here and not nursing every 2-3 hours. I'm not good about it now just with J, but when I get 2-3 hours to myself to go to the salon or go shopping (that happens once every 3-4 months) it seriously feels as refreshing as taking a weeklong vacation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973858 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:17:09 +0000 HLK208 1973858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing! It's crazy to say that since I definitely didn't feel that way for the first two years of parenthood. I use to miss spending time and money on myself, frequent date nights, going where ever, when ever (hair appts, the gym, even the dentist). </p> <p>Now that I'm nearly 6 years into this role, I don't mind...I know when I need to make time for myself. Instead I feel accomplished running with all 3 kids, going to stores and keeping everyone happy, appreciating alone time at the salon...I'm use to it now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973854 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:13:56 +0000 avivoca 1973854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I miss going out to eat on week nights, having lots of time to get ready in the morning, and getting to sleep past 7:30. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973816 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:25:37 +0000 chanada 1973816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely sleeping and waking whenever I want! If I go out somewhere on a late night I know I will have an early wake up call the next morning!</p> <p>Flaxibility to go out and do stuff as many have mentioned. Also one on one time with DH. Going to the washroom on my own. Eating/drinking what I want in public (not having to hide junk food, etc or else toddler will demand it as well). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973807 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:18:23 +0000 blackbird 1973807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Going to the bathroom alone. I don't like pooping with a curious audience </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973789 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:54:40 +0000 Applesandbananas 1973789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Liking my husband. </p> <p>Leaving the house whenever I want. </p> <p>Taking vacation time just to do whatever. </p> <p>Going to the movies. </p> <p>Grocery shopping leisurely. </p> <p>Sleeping in my bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-about-life-pre-baby-or-what-do-you-think-youll-miss-once-you-have-a-lo#post-1973782 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:47:54 +0000 SleepyMonkey 1973782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>sleep. oh and flying with just the two of us...traveling without tons and tons of stuff. </p>