https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:20:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-know-youre-a-parent-when#post-44868 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:14:55 +0000 heffalump 44868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: That's what I was going to say! My husband just did that on new years, he was shushing everyone even though my LO was fast asleep in a room far away. And then he'd have to appologize and say that he's just used to doing that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-know-youre-a-parent-when#post-44856 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:37:04 +0000 Rubies 44856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh! I got one! When there are loud noises going on around you and you start shushing but realize your LO isn't even with you. I do this ALL the time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-know-youre-a-parent-when#post-44847 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:54:19 +0000 Boogs 44847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When you catch vomit in your hand in hope that you won't have to change their outfit or yours! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-know-youre-a-parent-when#post-44815 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:01:40 +0000 Sweet T 44815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You bounce or rock back &amp; forth but you aren't even holding your little one. Seriously, I caught myself bouncing my grocery basket the other night like it was the carseat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-know-youre-a-parent-when#post-44808 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:07:33 +0000 cupcakemama 44808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovelife: agreed on the faces! Also, you think nothing of singing little songs to LO in public or having a running conversation about what you see. And you honestly don't care if anyone thinks you are nuts because they aren't the ones that will have to deal with a cranky LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-know-youre-a-parent-when#post-44795 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:22:46 +0000 mamimami 44795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mum Mums are excellent. I think with some egg bits, caviar and cream they would be even better. Although not as good as yogurt melts.</p> <p>I considered myself officially a parent when I decided that I'd rather stay home over this holiday and work on my babe's nap schedule than go anywhere exciting.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-know-youre-a-parent-when#post-44792 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:15:42 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 44792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I laughed so hard when I read the first line of this post. I don't have anything to add yet, but I'm curious when I'll get to experience the fun of all of that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-know-youre-a-parent-when#post-44783 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:28:04 +0000 MsMamaBear 44783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ohh, you have your baby in their carrier and you talk to her about the grocery store and don't care who sees.LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-know-youre-a-parent-when#post-44777 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:20:15 +0000 polkadots 44777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>*when poop is the main conversation piece in your house.<br /> *you find yourself talking to just about anyone about poo.<br /> *you can make every word in your vocabulary sound goofy.<br /> *you make funny faces at your LO in public.. when people are watching </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-know-youre-a-parent-when#post-44775 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:10:07 +0000 MsMamaBear 44775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: LOL! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-know-youre-a-parent-when#post-44774 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:09:34 +0000 Rubies 44774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsMamaBear: That's a good one, that's what I was going to say! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-know-youre-a-parent-when#post-44769 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:52:59 +0000 MsMamaBear 44769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You look at poop to make sure it's the right kind of poop.LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-know-youre-a-parent-when#post-44766 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:41:10 +0000 mrbee 44766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had my finger up Charlie's butt tonight in a failed attempted to relieve his conspitation and I thought to myself, "I guess I'm a parent now."</p> <p>Parenting really does change you! Let's each add a few items to this list:</p> <p>You know you're a parent when...</p> <p>* You invite your child into the bathroom to poop with you.<br /> * You constantly save napkins in your pockets, because you never know when you'll need a napkin when you're out with your LO.<br /> * Your back is freaking killing you, but you still carry your LO anyway.<br /> * You sneak into your LO's room at night sometimes and watch them sleep... and don't think this is weird at all.<br /> * You are at work and you listen to Barney and Elmo songs because it makes you think of your happy little one.<br /> * You kind of like the taste of Mum Mums, and wonder why they don't sell them for adults.<br /> * Your LO throws up on you, and you're happy because it's easier to wash your clothes than to clean the carpet.<br /> * Your iPhone wallpaper is a picture of your child.<br /> * You know the names of all the Thomas the Tank Engine trains, and even the diesel engines too.<br /> * You don't mind waking up at 5 am in the morning, because your LO lights up when they see you and that makes it all worth it. :-)</p> <p>What else? </p>