Sunday Bedrest Check In

kneenah1231

Happy Sunday

How did everyone sleep?

Milestone, updates?


Qotd: Describe your personality in 3 words?

kneenah1231

I have no idea how woman make it past their due date. My back is in so much pain. I can't seem to get comfortable. I am so over this, I need some type of relief. I don't know what's more frustrating the fact that I can't sleep or the fact that I turn to DH and he is sleeping. My head hurts from lack of sleep. I am about to kick him off the bed to come to the livingroom. I am honestly holding out up until my baby shower next Saturday after day the cerclage is removed and I am walking a mile to try to dilate.


Yesterday went to an Italian restaurant and stuffed my face. DH also put LOs dresser together. All we have to do now is organize her clothes in it.

Qotd: straight-forward, independent, open-minded

Roses87

I slept like a rock last night! It was great. I started up late watching the baseball game, we had ppl over for it. So I decided to take my procardia an hr early instead of having to wake up am hr later to take it. Great decision because that's meant I slept solid from 1 to 7. I am shocked I didn't even wake up to pee!

Happy 26 weeks to us!

Soft spoken, patient, friendly.

sftbalbabe

Roses- congrats on 26!

Kneenah- sorry you are so uncomfortable.  Do you have a recliner or something like that that you might be more comfortable sleeping in? A heating pad works well for my back. 

I slept pretty well last night.  Fell asleep around 10:15 and got up at 8:15, and only woke up a few times in between.  DH was out and didn't get home until after 4am- apparently he went to some after hours club.  Every time he goes out, I get nervous that I'll go into labor and not be able to reach him, or that he'll be drunk!  His friends from way out of town are coming in next Friday to Monday, and when they all get together the one or two times a year they see each other it's a nonstop binge drinking fiasco, so I'm really worried about that- I told him he's not allowed to get drunk, but I know he'll have more than he should with those buddies around.  Anyone else trying to impose any restrictions on DH so he's always ready just in case? 

QOTD- laid-back, driven, independent

smscartozzi

Kneenah- kick DH out! Haha, in get pissed every AM when DH complains about his "broken" sleep...his life is terrible, ha!

Roses- yay for 26w! Seems like time is flying!

Sftbal- I would drive myself before getting in the ca with DH if he had anything to drink....side note my DH doesn't really drink but maybe a beer every 3 months. I don't its too much to ask him to not drink for 3 more weeks. Once the baby comes he can drink all he wants!

Yay, made it to 34w! Can't believe I have been on bed rest for 5 weeks. Never thought I would make it this far. I slept great last night, DS never woke up over night! So curious...if any of you ladies have stopped taking procardia, did you slowly wean off or go cold turkey?

Qotd: independent, caring, fun....and DH threw in bossy. He's crusin' today.

Roses87

smscartozzi- congrats on 34 weeks!!!! Did your dr say when you can be off bed rest?

mamaj1220

I slept alright I was just too hot to sleep. And in upstate NY it's pretty darn cold right now so I couldn't turn the heat off on SO and the animals. Nothing too new here just lots of random contracting still when I stand too long. I have my weekly appointment first thing tomorrow morning which is already getting annoying I spend more in the doctor than anywhere I swear!
QOTD: compassionate, laid back, goofy

JandM524

How did everyone sleep?

I was a little restless last night and I'll tell you why (sorry if TMI).  I have been laying with my legs elevated for over a week now and it's been tough on my lower back.  Last night I suddenly had really intense back pain that lasted for about 10 minutes.  Then I had diarrhea...I never get diarrhea.  I am so regular its ridiculous.  So, I thought I could be in labor because some people don't get normal contractions and they are in the form of back pain.  Well, the pain subsided but I was still riled up from the experience because it was strange.  We almost went to the hospital but waited and three plus hours later the pain never returned.  I woke up a bunch in the night checking myself to make sure I was still ok.  It was weird, has that happened to any of you?

Milestone, updates?

I am 26w6d, 8 more days until 28 weeks and when I break my record with my previous pregnancy.  


Qotd: Describe your personality in 3 words?

Loving, motivated, anxious

hjweber

Morning, ladies.  @roses and @sms- congrats on the milestones!  

I slept ok last night.  My lower back has also been killing me.  I don't know if it's from baby or from sitting/laying all day and night for over a month but I do know it hurts so bad, it's almost impossible to get comfy.  Then DD was up by 7 am and DH got all butt-hurt because he wasn't ready to get up and was upsetting DD (which upset me).  So I came out to the living room to check on her and give her some hugs and once he got her milk and laid on the couch with her, I went back to bed and he said "see you at noon" with an attitude.  Gave him a piece of my mind and am giving him the cold shoulder today.  He just doesn't get it.  

32w4d today.  

Qotd:  compassionate, soft-spoken, anxious (especially right now!)

lindsleek

I slept okay last night. DH had a bachelor party and her didn't want to go. I begged him to go because he has not gotten to do anything fun since this whole ordeal started. So his mom came over and got our 3 year old and he left. It was actually nice to be alone for a couple hours last night. I watched 3 episodes of Parenthood on netflix. Well I didn't sleep great because I was up rolling around wondering when my H would get home and then when he got home he was drunk so he snored. I guess that is what I get for wanting him to go so bad, lol.

lindsleek

I hit enter to soon. Anyway, this morning I have been feeling very weird . I tried taking a shower and I got really light headed and nauseous and had to get out before I was done. Now every time I try to really stand up I get dizzy. No bleeding or cramping at this point so I am hoping it is nothing and it will pass.

Roses87

@ lindsleek. If that keeps up I would be calling ur dr. Are u on meds? Ur a placenta previa right?

PinkinProvence

I fell asleep late because I was obsessed with searching for an accent piece for our master bedroom.  But then I slept until almost 11 this morning so I am fully rested!

I was 30 weeks yesterday - not really a milestone but I am glad to be in the 30s now.  I have a doctor's appointment and US tomorrow so I am hoping and praying that my cervix at least stayed the same but I have been having weird sensations in the pelvic area so I am really nervous!

My personality?   Sarcastic, nurturing, responsible

hjweber

@pinkin, 30 weeks is a great milestone!!  Hope you last a little longer.  Remind me- were you having pre term contractions?  IC?  My last U/S to check cervical length was almost 2 weeks ago & I won't be getting any more checks.  I'm very anxious to know how my cervix is holding up.  Lol.  I have had lots of pelvic pain so it makes me nervous.

smscartozzi

Hjweber- I have the same anxiety. I am done cervix checks until 36w and I lost my mucus plug a week ago so I wanna know what's going on down there! Plus I am wondering if all the lightning crotch I am having is making progress in dilation. Ready to have these babies:)

lindsleek

@roses87 - I have a partially abrupted placenta. I have a dr appt tomorrow and will def bring it. I plan to call if I have another episode like that today. I am not on any meds.

PinkinProvence

hjweber said:

@pinkin, 30 weeks is a great milestone!!  Hope you last a little longer.  Remind me- were you having pre term contractions?  IC?  My last U/S to check cervical length was almost 2 weeks ago & I won't be getting any more checks.  I'm very anxious to know how my cervix is holding up.  Lol.  I have had lots of pelvic pain so it makes me nervous.

My cervix went under 3 at 25 weeks and under 2 at 28 weeks. I also had a positiv Ffn at 28+4. Otherwise, I have had no contractions or BH and surprisingly I feel great! The bedrest is actually the only thing that has taken on toll on my body so far this pregnancy.

morgandegan

@Roses, Pinkin and SMS-Great milestones!  Congratulations!
@JandM-I've had continuous bowel issues; one extreme or the other.  I think bed rest is a huge part of it.  Maybe something you ate?  I get nervous too from the cramping for all the obvious reasons.  Glad the pain didn't return for you.  Hope you're feeling better. 

Slept not so great last night.  Is anyone experiencing muscle pain right below their sternum?  I'm not sure if it is the bed rest, or the growing uterus, but it was annoying enough to wake me from sleep several times last night.  I don't know what it is or how to help it.  Suggestions? 

QOTD: loving, sarcastic, accepting

JandM524

Thank you @morgandegan! I am feeling much better.  My aches have been in the sternum area too but not so bad that they wake me up.  I know you're on bed rest and probably dont want to push it but I know there are chiropractors who specialize in pregnancy care who might be able to help.  Maybe try a hot or cool pack?  I mess around with wedging pillows in different places to get myself comfortable.  

morgandegan

@JandM- I have a wedge pillow to prop up the bump so it doesn't pull on my stomach, but thinking the bump is getting a bit large.  Thank you for the suggestion, maybe a body pillow is in order?!  Under normal circumstances I would go to a chiro or acupuncturist, but I'm too paranoid about PTL right now :-(  Hopefully the human sized pillow will do the trick!