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Bedrest is rough.
jmayamama
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It's hard going to my birth month board and even the 3rd tri board and seeing everyone post about their exciting weekend plans, errands they are running around doing, and everything else.
I've watched every meaningless show on TV, zoned out on movies, read way too many research books, and have done little things around the house....I feel so lonely, bored, and just so bummed out.
My back hurts from laying down, my ribs hurt if I lay on my side, then I get uncomfortable if I sit for too long.
I feel like such a whiner--I'm just having a hard time today.
What are you ladies doing?
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Re: Bedrest is rough.
It is rough!! Whine away. Some days are definitely harder than others. Afternoons are the worst for me. Today is two weeks of hospital bed rest. I can't even leave my room, and I'll probably be here another two weeks! So, I guess be thankful you're at home?? I also have a hard time hearing from those who have uncomplicated pregnancies. I'll admit it- I'm jealous!
Thank goodness for visitors and my computer. I'd be going even more crazy if I didn't have wireless internet for online shopping and to keep me entertained! I'm shopping for DD's back to school clothes.
You are NOT alone. I feel the same way you do. I've been on strict bed rest (only allowed to get up for bathroom breaks) for 3 1/2 weeks now. Funny, I would have never thought bed rest would be this difficult ... but just keep reminding yourself that it's temporary.
Hang in there!
You have every right to whine. Bed rest IS rough. It is one of the toughest things I've ever had to endure, not sure how I mustered the will to do it a second time. Probably something to do with how ridiculously adorable and how much in love with my daughter I am...either way, here I am, going on 11 weeks of bedrest with another 5 to go hopefully and the *only* thing that keeps me sane is hoping that this time around I'm able to bypass the whole having a baby in the NICU part of the deal.
I also empathize 110% with you on being upset, and jealous at hearing other's stories of a normal pregnancy, one where they can shop, prepare and do all the things I've always envisioned myself doing when pregnant.
I have good days, and I have bad days. Today is an almost bad day, but I'm trying to hold on to some positivity.
Hang in there!
I think we have the same due date!! Bedrest totally sucks. It has been over 9 weeks for me. Soooooooooo boring. I have my share of whiny days. I wanted to be pregnant so bad and now that I am I can't do anything!! I actually want to go out in public and have crazies touch my belly!! LoL. And if one more person tells me to "enjoy it while you can" I will punch them in their face!!
Some days are better than others but if it means a healthy baby then it is well worth it. I can't wait to be a Mom.
I feel your pain. You are not alone in spirit. I have never felt like I fit in over on my birth month board or the trimester boards since being on bedrest since almost 8 weeks. For a long time it was modified, now it is supposed to be strict due to pre-e. Truly and with all my heart I say whine away. This is the place to vent where you can be understood. As one pp said if one more person tells me to "enjoy it" while I can I may have to kill them. If you haven't been through bedrest you can't understand the physical and mental strain it puts on you.
My latest thing to do is pick a TV show I have never gotten into before (currently it is dexter, before that Angel) and watch all the seasons in a row. I read in between watching TV. We have a four year old daughter and today my parents have taken her on a picnic because hubby is working and I can't do anything with her except watch TV and color.
I just keep reminding myself that pregnancy is a self limiting condition. It really will eventually end and all this "rest" will have been worth it.
Oh my gosh!!! I totally agree with this. It is not comforting to hear that and doesn't make me feel better about my situation.
Hang in there...we're all there with you! I'm 20 w 5 d and expecting twin boys in January (although my 37-week mark will be Christmas week! and a C-section is planned) I am currently on "house rest" right now...bed, couch, bathroom, no standing for more than 5 minutes. Shower sitting down.....
I usually try to follow a similar routine every day....Baby Story shows between 8 and 10 a.m.; computer for a bit, word puzzles, journal time, lunch, company stops by, a little more tv, nap time, phone calls, etc......before I know it, it's 6 p.m. and hubby is home to take over the end of day shift in the house...
Keep hanging in there, it's totally worth it!
yes it is horrible. I have been on bedrest for the past 8 wks and have 12 more to go. but i remember thinking at 20wks that i wasn't going to make it this far. I have watched most everything on tv at least twice. though I am looking forward to the new season that starts next week. I write, read, do puzzles, cross-stitch, and paint. and thank godness for the internet. I try no to look any further then my next nifedipine dose.
it rather comical for me when I'm in a good mood... I can remeber wishing for a break more then a few times over the last couple of years, now I have one I just want to be "normal" again. I swear once this is over I'll probably have a phobia of beds.
Thanks everyone for the encouragement!! It's nice to know there are other people out there and I'm not just feeling crazy.
I've been feeling better the past few days, I ordered one of those zero gravity chairs online the other day so I'm realllllly excited for that to come so I'll at least be able to sit (or recline
) out on our porch...and I started playing around with Microsoft Publisher designing art for LO's nursery. That's been fun and has kept me busy. I need to stop eating though, people have brought me over all sorts of goodies and I just keep pounding them all (ahhh!)
Well, hope you all have a good Tuesday