https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 11:37:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-848146 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:50:13 +0000 doodlepoodle 848146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was first a member of WB then came over to HB. WB was great but now I can see how different it is here. We share our lives with one another. Our joys, sorrows, triumphs, downfalls. Everything. Having this community has changed.my life for the netter without question. Aaaand now I'm getting teary eyed :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-848120 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:44:11 +0000 immabeetoo 848120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like @rattles, I'm the first of our friends to get pregnant. We move a lot so I haven't had much opportunity to meet friends who live nearby - let alone to ask about postpartum questions or connect over babies! I'm so glad to have an online community! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-848059 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:29:13 +0000 MsLipGloss 848059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: I call those other forums "Cartman" forums (South Park) . . . the "screw you guys, I'm going home" mentality. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-848048 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:27:01 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 848048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The support during our TTC period (be it still in the early stages) has been wonderful. What a fabulous group of women! Thank you HB for providing this space for the exchange of knowledge and just for general support during this crazy time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-848017 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:22:02 +0000 sunny 848017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love all the support and great advice I get here. I also love that I can ask stupid questions and not feel judged! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-848013 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:20:54 +0000 rattles 848013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I 'm the first and only mama in my group of friends, so it's been so helpful to me to learn from all the mamas here and to find fellowship from other ladies in the same place as me. Plus I mooched so many of my registry and gear ideas from everyone here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847870 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:53:06 +0000 2PeasinaPod 847870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: Haha...we won't tell your DH ;o)</p> <p>@zippylef: I love that too! Yesterday's gun thread was perfect proof on how we can all have a civil conversation without it getting heated to the point where insults were being thrown!</p> <p>I also like that there are people from all sides of the parenting world here as well. We have breastfeeders and formula feeders...those who have gone through wonderful, natural birth while others who went through medicated births either by choice or by emergency. Just like that we can all share our experiences and you'll likely find someone who has gone through the same thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847856 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:49:17 +0000 Mrs. Pen 847856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: &lt;3</p> <p>Same- I have so many friends who are now real friends. I haven't met any in person but they are the best friends in my life. So much support. All of us believe different things, have different parenting techniques, come from different walks of life: essentially couldn't be more different but the support I have from these ladies is insane. They are my village. </p> <p>I love how HB gives us the chance to really "know" each other- know our hearts, our struggles, joys etc- we celebrate together and lament together! We all have each others backs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847825 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:45:32 +0000 Boheme 847825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its an amazing community. The knowledge, the support, the advice - I love it! I have so much more confidence as a new mama (and did throughout my pregnancy) due to what I've learned here on HelloBee! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847740 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:27:24 +0000 Bao 847740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The "small town" community feel of HB, I feel like we all know each other and aren't just a number passing through. The amazing support no matter how big or small the topic/issue. I get excited/sad/hopeful etc for all you bees because I feel like I know you personally which is a great feeling! I'm so thankful a place like HB is available to me, I couldn't make it through parenting/pregnancy and even everyday life in general without it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847739 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:26:41 +0000 photojane 847739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been on HB through my entire parenting journey... from baby fever through ditching the birth control, all the way to now, 4 months into my mamahood. I've learned so much from these ladies, and I feel like I've made some good friends along the way. I haven't been as active since Sadie's birth, but I still love to get on everyday and see what everyone's up to! It's such a wonderful community. </p> <p>I also made a pretty good friend through HB that I'm super grateful for! She's been an awesome support and encouragement to me. I hope we're able to meet IRL one day! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847730 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:24:50 +0000 Bookish 847730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just saw this! I love love love that I have somewhere to go to vent/ask questions/just talk with a community that is so warm, unjudgemental, and welcoming. I don't think I can express how much it has meant to me since I joined. I have a very small support group IRL, and HB has made my TTC &amp; pregnancy journey so much better. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847727 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:24:14 +0000 bunnylove08 847727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>community, support, advice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847720 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:22:28 +0000 TheReelDeal 847720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My reasons are the same as @Shutterbug. I've started to really lean in on you lovely ladies for support. No other woman in my life understands my struggle as intimately as you all do. And I enjoy the threads related to all stages not just trying to conceive. I've learned a ton here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847684 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:13:19 +0000 Adira 847684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely the community and support/advice that's here! I can't imagine having to go through a pregnancy and raising children without having all of you to turn to for advice, or even just to vent or find out that I'm normal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847677 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:11:15 +0000 BananaPancakes 847677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just really like the lot of you. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847656 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:07:25 +0000 Boogs 847656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The advice and support I get here is unmatched. Better than any book, video, even people I know irl. This community is just amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847647 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:05:33 +0000 loveisstrange 847647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely the community. I really appreciate how honest, yet tactful and respectful people manage to be. Even in a thread that would have BLOWN UP on another forum (like yesterdays about guns), things were civil.</p> <p>I really appreciate the lack of drama. Too many forums are just "oh, if you cant take it, get off the internet". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847606 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:55:52 +0000 MrsH 847606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the support and community. You all are wonderful people and I'm so glad to have found you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847592 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:51:26 +0000 birdofafeather 847592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>definitely the community. i trust the information i get on here and i can also get a wide variety of responses which also confirms that sometimes, you have to do what's best for you, but people respect that.</p> <p>i love checking in on the babies around Row's age and their mommas and it lets me know that we're normal! i know moms with older kiddos, but only 1-2 IRL with kids her age so it's fun to see the development of all the kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847589 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:50:56 +0000 T-Mom 847589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's been hard to meet other moms IRL so it is great to have an online community such as HB. It has been a great place to learn and also share what I have learned in my mommy journey. It's also my first online community that I have actively participated in, ever, so I am grateful for a sane and non-snarky place! I am also really grateful for recipe ideas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847582 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:49:24 +0000 BelugaBean 847582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish I had used HB more when I was pregnant but I started using it a lot after LO was born. It has helped me so much when I wasn't sure if something was normal or okay. It also got me through long growth spurts by giving me something to read and respond to. I also love how much everyone cares about each other and how supportive everyone is. I'm so glad I'm now more active on here for my next pregnancy and the next phases of LO's life. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847579 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:48:36 +0000 kiddosc 847579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: +1 on the maturity. It's so refreshing to be able to come to this corner of the internet and get honest, respectful opinions. </p> <p>@.twist.: +1 on feeling normal too... There are so many weird things that pop up when you have a baby that no one tells you about, but apparently happen to nearly everyone. We Hellobee ladies should write a book letting others know how it really is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847567 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:44:51 +0000 Shutterbug 847567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's the ONLY thing (other than DH!) that has gotten me through this horrible, long, and isolating infertility journey that I'm on. Knowing I'm not the only person in the world to have trouble getting pregnant takes some of the pressure off. I found HB before I started TTC, so I knew from the start that I wasn't alone, and I'm eternally grateful for that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee/page/2#post-847559 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:42:11 +0000 GrapeCrush 847559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I first joined HB, I just figured it'd be a place to read while being up late at night with DS. never in a million years did I think i'd actually become friends(yes, friends!!) with some of the ladies on here. the support that is here is great!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee#post-847556 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:42:08 +0000 heartonastring 847556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely the community and having a place to ask questions. It's also nice to be able to answer other bees' questions. I don't have a lot of mom friends IRL, so it's great to have some online! </p> <p>There are some threads that I've posted and have since bookmarked and go back to read them regularly because the support from the HB community in each of those threads is so kind and powerful.</p> <p>Also, what @mediagirl said about the level of maturity on HB! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee#post-847550 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:39:23 +0000 MrsBrewer 847550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love this thread! </p> <p>I am thankful for all of the support everyone gives. Everyone in this community is so loving and kind, and considerate towards others! No matter what question you ask, no one makes you feel stupid for asking it! Plus everyone is so genuine here :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee#post-847539 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:33:11 +0000 aprk 847539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Much more reliable and helpful than Googling basically any pregnancy- or baby-related question! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee#post-847538 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:32:16 +0000 mrskc 847538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely the community! I feel like I have real friends on here. I don't have a lot of IRL friends, so it's nice to feel a part of something and a place to go to for support. I also believe I wouldn't be the parent I am today if I didn't have Hellobee. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-are-you-grateful-for-hellobee#post-847534 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:31:36 +0000 teamjse 847534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Community-I'm the first one out of my group of friends to be a mom, sometimes it's lonely, but you never feel alone on HB. Plus the never ending resources is a saving grace for me. </p>