bed rest check in 9.26

jandd2014

Hi ladies!
I know there are only a few of us on bed rest right now (hopefully we stay a small group!), but would you be interested in a weekly or every other week check in on how your bed rest is going? I know we've all talked about being on bed rest in other threads, but we could use this thread for bed rest specific issues/ questions/ venting.

How far along were you when you got put on bed rest?
Why are you on bed rest?
What are your restrictions? 
What do plan to do this week to stay busy/sane?
Anything else you want to share?

princesslockness

I think I can still fit here.

How far along were you when you got put on bed rest? 22 weeks.

Why are you on bed rest? Short cervix, that has since funneled past the cerclage + PTL lately.

What are your restrictions? 'Take it easy' I'm allowed to walk and sit. So I can go the movies, and shopping as long as I grab the motor carts.

What do plan to do this week to stay busy/sane? Try and keep L entertained, catch up on grading- if it's ever emailed to me, and slowly inventory my parents food storage so I can meal plan.

Anything else you want to share? This sucks, and I hate it. For FMLA reasons I need this kid to get here in the next month, but no one at the OB cares or will listen. So I'm going to try and get my cerclage out this or next week.

jandd2014

How far along were you when you got put on bed rest? 25 weeks
Why are you on bed rest? cervix started shortening and funneling
What are your restrictions? I was on very strict bed rest for the first few weeks, but my doctor has lifted some of my restrictions. I'm still supposed to be careful (no working or doing housework). I can go to the store but not push the cart. She wants me to be sitting down more than standing up and really limit bending/lifting. I have an appointment this afternoon and am planning to ask if I can do any kind of exercise (I was walking, swimming, and doing yoga before) 
What do plan to do this week to stay busy/sane? Today I'm going to finish sewing a mobile. I've been slowly working on stuff for my portfolio to clear my teaching credential, which is due in May. I've been looking forward to making (easy) dinner every night, since it gives me something to plan and do every day. 
Anything else you want to share? I agree @Kate08Young, this sucks! I'm annoyed at people who keep saying to take this time to relax and prepare for the baby. In my head, I get that and I am trying to look at it that way, but the reality is it sucks and I would rather be at work. It gets lonely sitting at home all day. I feel like I am not contributing anything and that DH is having to do it all (working and bringing in money and then coming home and taking care of the house and entertaining me). 

washyourhandsplease

How far along were you when you got put on bed rest?  29 weeks tomorrow 
Why are you on bed rest?  Short cervix 
What are your restrictions? Pretty much everything.  Very strict bedrest
What do plan to do this week to stay busy/sane?  I'm working from home 
Anything else you want to share?   While I'm supposed to be on strict bedrest, I don't feel I'm actually complying.  I have a 2 and 1 year old so it's hard to comply completely.