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High-Risk Pregnancy
Bedrest Mama's Daily Check-In***Saturday
This thread is for any and all mamas on bedrest, in any form. We are stuck home or in the hospital, in a bed or on our couches, and could use the support of each other to make it through this time in order to get to a healthy baby! We all know how hard bedrest is and we wish everyone a healthy pregnancy!!!! Anyone is welcome to join, and anyone can start this daily thread. Just copy and paste this paragraph and info lines below if you get here and the thread has yet to start for that day!
Name - Michelle/miaomi
Due Date - 4/20
Date Placed on Bedrest - at 14wks
Type - modified bedrest at home
Why - herniated disks in back/now contractions
Question of the Day - Is there anything you do or turn to when you get frustrated with being on bedrest?
Answer- To my poor DH's horror, I shop online! I'm becoming something of an addict, which I feel kind of guilty about since I've been off work since 14wks! But it's either that or go insane or be grumpy some days. I love the shopping around, the anticipation of waiting for it to come, having something to look forward to and then getting it and opening it up. Silly, but it makes me feel like life is real again. Don't worry too much though ladies, I haven't bankrupted us and I am considerate of our finances!
Updates- Well, apparently DH decided that I was about to have a mental breakdown and needed to go out. He called an awesome resturant that's near our house and asked if they could have a table ready and rush our food in case we needed to leave due to our situation. They were super nice about it and he got me loaded into the car and we went out for a wonderful dinner!
I felt so much better mentally afterwards....Even though the waitress made a comment that made me cry. She asked how far along I was, then looked at my belly and asked if I was having a "mini-baby"! Ugh, I know that my baby is small and it's very upsetting to me! Who would want to have a mini-baby (whatever the F that is) and why would somebody say that. Now, I know she doesn't know my situtation and it was a totally harmless comment, but it still got to me. I'm over it though, and just grateful that DH decided we should break the rules and got me outta here.
**How are all you ladies doing today? I know a lot of us have had a rough week and am hoping to hear some good news!
**Lauren, was there more to your story yesterday? I wasn't sure if you ment you had a link to your good news or something, but I didn't see anything. I'm wondering if you got some good news about Little Buddy!
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Re: Bedrest Mama's Daily Check-In***Saturday
Name - Brittany
Due Date - 3/4
Date Placed on Bedrest - 1/18 34 weeks
Type - bedrest at home
Why - extreme swelling in feet and legs
Question of the Day - Is there anything you do or turn to when you get frustrated with being on bedrest?
Answer- thebump.com It has been a life saver.
Updates-I had my baby shower today! It was kinda a flop. My SO's family was all there and they were so wonderful. I got a lot of wonderful stuff. My sister was the ONLY one on my side to come. My mother was in Florida and the rest...no excuse. Other than that it was a lot of fun.
Feet are really puffy again though. They ballooned again last night when I took a shower. I was up for 15min in the shower and BOOM! Huge. We will see how things go though on my re-evaluation on Tuesday.
BrittAny Nicole
Hi, can I join you ladies?
Name: Lisa (lnle)
due date: 4/28 for a singleton, but with three we're hoping to make it to sometime in March (32-34 weeks)
date placed on bedrest: 1/22, after being in the hospital since 1/19
type: at home, only up for bathroom and showers (is that considered modified or strict?)
why: at my appt on 1/19 my cervix was 1cm dilated and I was having contractions. after getting stabilized in the hospital I was sent home on bedrest
QOTD: don't know yet, since this is my first full day. I've been done with work and lounging around home since mid-December but was still allowed to go out and do things. I'm afraid it will be tougher to be more restricted. My husband and I are trying to figure out a system for people to come and visit me at lunch.
update: will have an update after my next appt on Tues.
Welcome Lisa...3 babies! Whoo-hoo...I always get so amazed when I see those kinds of tickers. Try not to go too crazy, the first week is the worst. When you are struggling, feel free to come on here and vent. We've all been there and are here for you!
Brittany...I just posted on the 3rd tri board about this. Just wanted to send you some hugs. I hope your swelling goes down and your family finds a way to make this up to you!
Due Date - 4/16Date Placed on Bedrest - 12/31 @ 25 weeks
Type - strict bedrest at homeWhy - hypertension; pre-e risk
Question of the Day - Is there anything you do or turn to when you get frustrated with being on bedrest?Answer- I haven't figured this one out yet. I get on the Bump, I guess. And I start moving around more than I'm supposed too. Then I get in trouble with DH because I'm "not taking care of myself."Updates- My mom and her fiance are bringing dinner over tonight and we're going to put my cradle together (meaning I'm going to watch while DH, mom, and her fiance do the work). So, I'm excited about that. Plus, my wonderfully comfy glider came in today, so I can't wait for DH to go pick it up. Unfortunately it's raining here today, so it probably won't make it home until tomorrow. **Michelle- I already commented on 3rd tri, but I'm glad you got to go out to eat last night, and I'm sorry the waitress made you cry
Name - Nanny / Annie
Due Date - ...who knows?
My ticker says 3/20, but my US all say 3/6 or sooner
Date Placed on Bedrest - At 31 w 4 days
Type - Modified bedrest at home, with the option of going on weekdays to my job for 3 hours a day. (I picked getting paid over being able to do chores... hehe)
Why - PIH and high risk for Pre-E
Question of the Day - Is there anything you do or turn to when you get frustrated with being on bedrest?
Thus far.. Nap. Although I'm sure that will change as I am on BR longer.
Question for you ladies:
Anybody's H sort of not super understanding about BR? I think Bun is trying, but he is used to me pretty much doing all the chores and cooking lately, and the fact that I'm basically ONLY supposed to get out of bed to pee and shower, and he didn't hear that from the doctor (he was at work when I got my orders) is frustrating to him I think. Anyone else dealing with this?
Name -Lauren
Due Date - 3/23
Date Placed on Bedrest - on and off throughout pregnancy, officially 1/4
Type - strict hospital bedrest
Why -IUGR
Question of the Day - Is there anything you do or turn to when you get frustrated with being on bedrest?
I really just vent to my DH--he has been super supportive through this whole experience, Ive been really lucky b/c I know that me being in the hospital on bedrest is stressful on him too! (ex: he wakes up, goes to work 8 hours, stops at home to pick up anything I need/dinner, comes to the hospital, leaves hospital at 10-11pm, goes home, sleep, repeat next day) I also will vent to my older sister and a friend who had really really difficult pregnancy's it helps to just get it out--then I bump of course :-)
Update: No real updates--little buddy hasnt been as active which makes me kind of nervous but for the time being they are just monitoring him. I also developed some weird abdominal pain which the dr's think might be a torn stomach muscle--its fun let me tell you but other than that things are good!
**michelle--did you see my post about the generous donation? no updates on little buddy but a wonderful story about how supported my DH and I have been--its posted below, check it out if you havent seen it
**Brittany- yay for a fun baby shower! What was your favorite gift?
**Lisa--Welcome to the check-ins! I think you will find this board really supportive!
**Jennifer--how fun! Post pics once the cradle/glider and done!
**Annie--sorry that Bun is having a hard time w/ it, I was on bedrest my whole 1st trimester and my DH had a much harder time w/ it then because it was ony modified bedrest (and I didnt look pregnant and it was still sinking in that I was pregnant lol)--but like michelle said, its not worth breaking any doctors orders to try and keep the house clean, maybe just see if Bun can come to your next appt w/ you and ask your dr to go over in specifics what you can and cant do. Bed rest can be really stressful on couples, we've all had our fair share of meltdowns and arguments but in the end you know that both you and Bun want the same result: a healthy baby, just give him a little time to adjust and stick to your guns about staying in bed!
Lauren...So I scrolled down and found your post. I'm not sure why I didn't understand what you ment the first time! I've been struggling a lot lately with obvious things and the docs told me that my baby brain is worse because I'm deficient in so many things right now. So at least I have an excuse for being dumb! :-)
What a wonderful story...I'm crying my eyes out here. I'm soooo happy for you. It's great to know that there really are good people out there. Congrats to you and your family on the good news!
Name - Laura
Due Date - 6/5/10
Date Placed on Bedrest - 1/15 at 20 weeks
Type - modified bedrest at home
Why - Short Cervix
Question of the Day - Is there anything you do or turn to when you get frustrated with being on bedrest?
Answer- I haven't found one specific thing yet. I'm only one week in, so trying to not get frustrated yet. I bounce between the internet, the TV, and books. Next week, I'll start doing a little bit of office work from home, so that should occupy my time too.
Updates- Nothing new, really. My friend came over last night to visit and she brought me a delicious cannoli. It felt good to just gossip and I felt totally normal again for a few hours. It also gave DH a break, and he went out with one of his friends. I'm just taking it day by day right now.
Lauren- I loved your story last night. How generous! It made me feel warm and fuzzy all over!
Michelle- I'm so glad you got to go out on a date night! Too bad the waitress made you cry- but at least you got out, and it sounds like you have a super sweet DH!
Name - Mandy
Due Date - 4/8....C-section officially scheduled for April Fool's Day!
Date Placed on Bedrest - 17w (11.2.09)
QOTD---Is there anything you do or turn to when you get frustrated with being on bedrest?
Answer- Well, I will definitely say that it is quite a bit easier being on modified BR now. Just doing something as simple as going down to street with DH to the store for 10 minutes completely makes my day. When I was on complete bedrest, I would read A LOT. Between that and looking forward to my favorite shows on TV, it helped to keep me sane.
Update: Really not too much to update today. Have next doc appointment on Tuesday, and I think they are going to start my NSTs (yah!) Had a few contractions tonight, but nothing to write home about so I'm not too worried. Baby is REALLY low, so walking at all right now is quite painful. Otherwise, feeling extremely grateful to be almost to 30w and feeling pretty good.
**Michelle--Really thoughtful of your DH to get you out of the house and have a nice little date. Pay no attention to the nasty waitress.
**Brittany--So happy you got your baby shower today. Props for looking on the bright side to it all and not letting your lack of family spoil it---I know it can be hard. Hope your swelling goes down soon.
**Lisa, welcome! Earlier in my pregnancy when I was on complete bedrest, I lurked on the multiples boards quite a bit so I remember you. Sorry that you are on bedrest, but it's GREAT that you have made it this far!!! Keep those babies cookin.....you are amazing to carry three of them!
**Jennifer,so exciting that you are getting to put your baby stuff together (and getting company at the same time!!!!)
**Annie---Welcome! I didn't have a chance to reply to your reply on 3rd tri about your shower.....But I agree as well! Take it easy!!
**Lauren,You are doing so well cooking that LO of yours and toughing out hospital bedrest for over 3 weeks now! Really sorry about your abdominal pain, and I hope it resolves itself soon.
**Laura, I don't think I have said hello to you yet, so welcome! Visits from close friends/family are definitely a recipe for good mental health during these weeks!