https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:29:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-meet-someone-who-gets-it#post-1496114 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 14:59:10 +0000 lizzywiz 1496114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lilbear: I second @beaker: I am SO sorry you are going through this and definitly use this forum to feel less alone. It really helps :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-meet-someone-who-gets-it#post-1490359 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 21:06:09 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1490359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: so glad she's doing well lately!</p> <p>I am yet to meet anyone IRL that I can commiserate with... I chat with the other parents in waiting rooms but I never see them again. I really just have you guys on HB!</p> <p>@Lilbear: oh gosh, so sorry to hear about your little girl! It must be scary. Not sure if you saw the other thread on this board but there's several of us dealing with these types of issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-meet-someone-who-gets-it#post-1490034 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:19:58 +0000 Lilbear 1490034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry you are going through this! I know exactly how you feel and it's the worst place to be ever. My daughter (10 months old) has been having seizures since she turned 6 months and it has required many hospital stays, ambulance trips, and missed work. We still can't figure out a medicine combination to make them stop. On top of being worried about her, I feel like such a slacker at work because I am missing so many days. Luckily everyone has been understanding (so far). </p> <p>I hope things get better for your baby soon! Big internet hugs!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-meet-someone-who-gets-it#post-1488402 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 08:02:32 +0000 MsLipGloss 1488402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>(((BIG))) hugs doll. It is so, so hard to try to be present--truly present-- while still making (at least mental) preparations in the event that anything goes sideways! (Or, in the alternative, to work as if everything is going to be just fine!) And there are so few who truly understand. So glad your client is one of them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-meet-someone-who-gets-it#post-1488375 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 07:48:44 +0000 lizzywiz 1488375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO has been doing ok. 2 episodes in the last month that we managed at home with medication. This means they were less severe and is giving us hope that she won't have to be on steroids the rest of her life.</p> <p>But, I still operate from a place of uncertainty. An episode means canceled work and social plans and a minimum 500$ co pay if we have to go in and this is always in the back of my mind.</p> <p>SO, I was at work, planning a meeting with a client and she asked if I would be in on Friday and would I have the report done then. A little frazzled, I responded,"I am supposed to be in on Friday and I think I can have it done. If not is there another day...?"<br /> Not super competent, eh? lol.<br /> I realized how flakey I must have sounded and knew this woman was a parent, so on Friday (when I did have everything done) I apologized and just told her my daughter has been ill this year and it makes me hesitant to commit because I have had to call off. She busts out with a hug and says," I know exactly what you are talking about. My son lost his leg two years ago and is fine now, but we still operate are a day to day basis, always wondering 'what if?'" We had a great conversation about all the weirdness illness brings.</p> <p>It was nice to be truly understood and not have to wallow in feeling incompetent :heart: </p> <p>That being said, I definitely need to leave the anxiety at home and be more 'present' at work! </p>