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Im trying to find ways to keep myself busy while on bed rest. Any suggestions?
Hi ladies!
I went on strict bedrest at 29 weeks due to complete placenta previa and had to lay down the whole time exept for bathroom breaks and a 5 minute minimum shower. I have to say, the time went by really fast because I was working a ton before the bedrest so I really looked at it as a time to relax and I did work from home via wireless. If you are not planning on working at all I would recommend the following:
1. Go to sidelines.com for other women on bedrest
2. Get a book on learning how to crochet or knit. Believe me, this can knock out HOURS of time LOL.
3. Have a friend of yours come over with some strawberries and melted chocolates, etc. so you can make something for hubby. they tend to take on a lot more than what they are used to as well, especially if you have an older child at home.
4. Movies, Movies, Movies. find something that you wanted to catch up on and they tend to have whole seasons on Netflix, etc.
Good luck. For us, I ended up going four weeks longer on bedrest and had my girls at 33 weeks 6 days and they are now 10 months old and both have caught up to their "normal" gestation peers : )
~t
I went on strict bedrest at 29 weeks due to complete placenta previa and had to lay down the whole time exept for bathroom breaks and a 5 minute minimum shower. I have to say, the time went by really fast because I was working a ton before the bedrest so I really looked at it as a time to relax and I did work from home via wireless. If you are not planning on working at all I would recommend the following:
1. Go to sidelines.com for other women on bedrest
2. Get a book on learning how to crochet or knit. Believe me, this can knock out HOURS of time LOL.
3. Have a friend of yours come over with some strawberries and melted chocolates, etc. so you can make something for hubby. they tend to take on a lot more than what they are used to as well, especially if you have an older child at home.
4. Movies, Movies, Movies. find something that you wanted to catch up on and they tend to have whole seasons on Netflix, etc.
Good luck. For us, I ended up going four weeks longer on bedrest and had my girls at 33 weeks 6 days and they are now 10 months old and both have caught up to their "normal" gestation peers : )
~t
Jakesgal: I have to lay down, unless I'm eating. Then I can prop up a bit. I can only get up to use the restroom, occasional showers & my doc appts. Dh has taken great care of me, made me an awesome Christmas breakfast & we're about to have dinner, turkey with all the trimmings :) He's awesome! :)
crumbs: Your doc would have been clear if you were being placed on strict bedrest. It sounds like yours is modified. Mine started out that way. Take it easy & best wishes! :)
mysty: I totally understand :) I think my modified bedrest was worse 'cause I felt good & wanted to get laundry done, etc. After going to the hospital the second time, I realized how important it was for me to rest. I'm only 26 weeks & want to give the babies the best chance ;) I hope you don't have more bedrest; but if you do, you can definitely handle it ;)
crumbs: Your doc would have been clear if you were being placed on strict bedrest. It sounds like yours is modified. Mine started out that way. Take it easy & best wishes! :)
mysty: I totally understand :) I think my modified bedrest was worse 'cause I felt good & wanted to get laundry done, etc. After going to the hospital the second time, I realized how important it was for me to rest. I'm only 26 weeks & want to give the babies the best chance ;) I hope you don't have more bedrest; but if you do, you can definitely handle it ;)
I only had 4 days and I went nuts crazy
I had a laptop - I could not have survived without that
Best of luck
I had a laptop - I could not have survived without that
Best of luck
I'm almost 21 weeks and also on bedrest since last wed cos I had bleeding due to low lying placenta. I've been surfing the net on my phone and watching DVDs. My sister is having her school break now and I have her company! My husband took a few days off from work to keep me company too. Hopefully I will be well enough next week to go back to work. But I'm definitely going to take things easy and try not to stress too much.
I'm also wondering, does bedrest mean that u can't sit up on bed? My doc wasn't too specific on the details - just no walking around too much and definitely no shopping. I didn't think much about sitting up in bed till I saw your posts...
I'm also wondering, does bedrest mean that u can't sit up on bed? My doc wasn't too specific on the details - just no walking around too much and definitely no shopping. I didn't think much about sitting up in bed till I saw your posts...
Sounds so tough, you guys are awesome for enduring that! Have any reading you've been wanting to do? On strict bedrest do you have to lay on your side or can you sit in a reclining position. If you can sit up a little you could play cards or something with DH. I hope for the best for both of you! Stay positive and imagine how cute those babies are going to be and how nice it will be to hold them! Enjoy your holidays!
How far along are you? Are you on modified or strict bedrest? Christmas Eve is at my mother-in-law's, but I can't go. I can only get out of bed to use the restroom & for appts. Merry Christmas!
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