Bed rest & anxiety

AmandaG225

This is for all the other bed rest mamas.... I have only been on bed rest for 6 days and hopefully only have another week or so of bed rest left but my anxiety level is through the roof. I was very anxious at the beginning of my pregnancy (just fearful of something terrible happening) but as I have gotten further along, I have really calmed down. Since bed rest has started, I guess I have the time and my mind is constantly wandering. Fear is taking over again. Now every little pain or twinge or anything out of the ordinary freaks me out. I have called my OB everyday....they must think I am crazy! I am struggling with....is my mind getting the best of me or is all this legit?! Any advice on what I can do to calm down and relax?

flerlgirl

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12318978/bed-rest-boredom#latest

lellymine

I just remind myself that the baby is doing fine and when I have a freak out I just keep repeating that it's my anxiety that's making me feel this way and it's not helpful to worry unless the dr is worried.

MrsP419

CAMag said:

I was just placed on modified bed rest yesterday. I've already cried about 20 times. I am 31w4d, so know things with the babes are likely ok, but I'm actually struggling with nerves of them coming soon (too soon emotionally and I want them to be big and fat and healthy), frustration about not lifting/restricted mobility, worries about the decreased intimacy with my SO and increased demands on him... I hope to get a grip soon! I'm feeling your pain, sister! I've been thinking a gratitude journal and some proper outlets for crying (sad movies) as well as some positive reframing/meditation is the way I'll go... Starting tomorrow .

@CAMag , Hugs, LB.  You are amazing!  Your boys are going to be just fine, and so are you!  I would come watch sad movies with you if I could.

MarciP83

Oh girls, I feel for all of us bed rest mommas.  I spent weeks 21-32 on bed rest, and just this past week got officially moved to "modified" rest.  Honestly, it sucks.  You can only watch so much TV, knit so many blankets, read so many books, etc.  I wish I had some great advice, but I simply don't.  My anxiety was/is at an all-time high, and my moods have been crazily unstable.  BUT BUT BUT...the end is nearing and it will all be a memory soon. I will continue to pray for all of us! Much love!

MrsCase1

I do NOT mean this to be patronizing at all so I apologize if it seems that way, but...

If you're genuinely having such extreme anxiety that you're calling your doctor every day, you might want to seek help from a psychiatrist or counselor. This can be a pre-cursor for post-partum anxiety and.or depression. Best to try to get a grip on all of it before you have a baby to tend to. At the very minimum discuss it with your doctor at your next appointment. It is vital that you take care of yourself in this way.

Hope you feel better soon!!

MarciP83

@CDK211 thank you!! I am struggling a bit to find "that line" of what is truly modified, and what is too much. I am overwhelmed with the condition of my house since I've been in bed, but I know it's too much for me to tackle right now, too. So, I just keep reminding myself that it took 3 months to get this way, and it will all still be here after baby bit finally arrives, too. How are YOU feeling nowadays?

Bellsmom09

I've been on modifed be rest for pre-e since 26 weeks and I'm now 32 weeks. It sucks

LttleJess

Not a bed rest Momma yet, just dealing with mass amounts of irritable uterus and trying to do whatever I can to keep the contractions at bay, which is why I am posting. I am still able to work (light duty only) but have been banned from housework, cooking, cleaning, doing anything aside from sitting down when I get you can afford it, I highly highly recommend hiring a housecleaner. It was a huge hit to my pride to have to do so, but has taken a mass amount of strain off of me and allows me to truly relax when I get home, drink the amount of water I need to and give my body and my babe the rest they need. Hang in there, I feel for all of you!!

LttleJess

When I get home. If you can afford ... *** stupid phone.