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Introducing myself

EAngEAng member
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I have officially been put on bedrest.  I went to my routine checkup last Friday and my bp was high and I had protein in my urine.  I did a 24 hour urine catch on Sunday and went for a follow up appt yesterday.  They called me today with my diagnosis of mild pre eclampsia.  I am to rest as much as possible and see the doctor 2 times a week and will deliver at 37 weeks.  These next 4 weeks are going to creep by!

Any advice on how to not go crazy is appreciated. 

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  • BottomStarBottomStar member
    I don't have any advice, but I just wanted to wish you good luck with the remainder of your pregnancy!
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  • tonjalatonjala

    Sorry to hear you are joining us bed rest ladies. I've been on BR now for 4 weeks and from my experiece, the first 2 weeks were hell! It's gotten alot easier though. I spent several days just crying over everything. My advice is to get netflix that way you can watch entire seasons of tv shows and movies and it'll keep you occupied for a while.

    It's also a great time to read all those pregnancy books lol. And the ladies on here are great for listening when you need to vent or offering support or advice. I usually check in here a couple times a day. You can also start a blog or a pregnancy diary to keep you busy. And it helps to set a schedule for yourself too. I wake at the same time every day, eat breakfast and lunch at the same time, take a shower every day, etc.

    Good luck and hang in there!!

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  • RedheadJennyRedheadJenny
    All of the boards on here keep me occupied. I also watch tv, read books, and learned to crochet from youtube! Welcome to bedrest. It's great that you only have 4 weeks though! I'm sure it seems like forever to you, though.
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  • EAngEAng member

    Thanks ladies!  I cannot imagine being on bed rest longer than 4 weeks.  You ladies are troopers.

     My MIL had open heart surgery Monday and it was very touch and go for awhile.  She is 3 hours away, but I need to get to her and see her!  I am hoping my doctor will allow a quick trip if I promise to not overdo it!

    I have already subscribed to Netflix and this gives me time to finish knitting the baby blanket that I thought I would not finish. 

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