bed rest until August.. need advice and things to keep me occupied!

[ashlee6361]

I had my cervix stitched shut because it shortened so much and I could possibly go into pre term labor. I'm so scared because my last pregnancy I went into pre term labor with my daughter at 21 weeks due to my cervix shortening.. I really hope these stitches hold up until at least they weeks! Doctors told me to stay on need rest until august or further notice.. I need things to do and to occupy my time while I lay here.. It's going to be really boring but I have to do this for my daughter to stay in there until it's time for her to come out. Please pray for her and me! And please if any of you mommies and or soon to be mommies have any advice for me it would be greatly appreciated!!!!

[Knappcreek]

Hope things are going quickly and smoothly so far! Thought id share my favorite website that has great advice for couples, parents, children... articles, videos, and activities for all ages. Its all Bible based, so the advice is fool-proof. Its helping me and my husband feel more prepared while we wait, and we cant wait to teach these lessons to our little girl with the cartoons. Hope u like it too! Xoxo JW.ORG

[Knappcreek]

Hope things are going quickly and smoothly so far! Thought id share my favorite website that has great advice for couples, parents, children... articles, videos, and activities for all ages. Its all Bible based, so the advice is fool-proof. Its helping me and my husband feel more prepared while we wait, and we cant wait to teach these lessons to our little girl with the cartoons. Hope u like it too! Xoxo JW.ORG

[Nikki148]

I just got put outta work on Friday yeppie!!!! Was tired of workn anyway now I can rest n relax when I need to and do things around the house that I've been puttn off for months.... I don't need to rush now can take my time n get things done.... Just emptied one of my daughters toy boxes n threw things out.... Suppossed to do it n jan lol!!! I still gotta get my lil prince room ready my husband wants it ready by July....Trust you will find things to do to keep u busy...I'm Due in August also. But time will fly by b4 we know it.

[darshan1978]

I am also into the full bed rest since last 3 weeks.
I'm also getting bored with no activity. Sometimes I get kicks on the stitch part, that makes me more tensed. This is my 23rd wk.
I am from India.

[ashlee6361]

Thank you all for your suggestions, I went and bought some yarn and start crocheting my baby girl some blankets and maybe some hats and booties! I'm a newbie at crocheting so it should take me some time to do, haha. And no I didn't have any contractions this pregnancy nor my last, my cervix just shortened both times. I guess they told me my cervix is some weird name that I can't remember and that's why my cervix shortens. I do know I have an incompetent cervix so that's part of why it shortened. I just hope these stitches keep it shut for a while longer !

[Steff42]

I was on bed rest with my first and highly recommend knitting or crocheting.  Also Netflix and reading.  I think I watched all of Netflix.  

[Rachel__grace_]

I agree with the crocheting, i wish i had time to learn how to make the cute little flower hats & booties that i see on youtube videos. Also my mom used to make our clothes when we were kids, so i always thought it would be fun to try sewing. You can get a used sewing machine for cheap at the goodwill and walmart has cheap patterns & fabrics (or your mom or a friend could go out and get the things for you). Maybe you could even make matching dresses for your girls :) good luck

[Whyme1116]

Were you having contractions? Im getting nervous because I think I have been having them. I have my anatomy scan on Tuesday and they want me to have a vaginal one to make sure the cervix isnt shortening! As far as what to do, how about puzzle books, or book series......even tv show series...start a new one, a long one like greys anatomy or lost....I will be praying for you!

[ashlee6361]

Thank you!!! I may start making little hats and blankets for baby girl! I'm 22 weeks today so I'm hoping she stays in there! Thanks again for your suggestions!!

[0_LING_0]

I'm praying for u and ur baby!! Finding something constructive to do while being on bed rest would b a lil difficult. Maybe take up sewing or crocheting? Make the baby something? I know it sounds like a granny thing to do but hey at least it will keep u busy and u will b doing something for the baby. Look up cute ideas on pintrest for little things to do maybe. Sorry u have to b on bed rest but a healthy baby is the most important thing! I had my son at 25 wks. I get my cervix checked as well and am hoping it doesn't Start shortening. I wish u all the best and a big healthy baby!!

[ashlee6361]

By the way I'm going to be 22 weeks on Friday. So 8 more weeks until I'm 30 weeks!! I hope she stays in there!!