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High-Risk Pregnancy
Bedrest Mama's Daily Check-In***Wednesday
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
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 - If there was one pregnancy rule or bedrest rule you could break, what would it be and why?
Answer- Well, because I'm crazy like that, I'd break a rule that's both a pregnancy rule and a bedrest rule. I wanna go sledding!!! We've had lots of snow this winter for the first time in a couple of years. (wouldn't you know it) So, the last couple years the oppertunities were far and few between. But this year, man, it's prime out there. I'd love to feel the wind in my hair as I fly down a snowy hill knowing I'm gonna get some hot chocolate to warm up at the end. Booo. But here I sit, no sledding for me.
Updates- Here I am ladies, before 8am posting. Pretty sure I've never been on this early before. I've been taking Unisome for my morning sickness and ran out. Apparently, my sleep has become dependant on it. So once again, I went to bed at 4am and got up a few hours later. But, (keeping fingers crossed) I might have some good news to share. DH and I are not celebrating yet, so I hope I'm not jinxing myself by sharing...but....I've been able to eat and enjoy food again for the last day and 1/2. DH thinks it's the new iron supplements they have me on. I've been severly anemic and we are hoping that maybe with my iron levels going up, my body will become a little more normal.
Ladies, last night I finished my whole plate of dinner. I put it down like a freakin Mack Truck, then looked up to see DH staring and grinning at me. At first I was embarrased, but then realized the whole time I was eating I kept talking about how good it was. I haven't enjoyed a damn thing I've put in my mouth or been able to eat more then a snack at a sitting in SEVEN months. Can I say Christmas miracle? I'm so scared to be excited, this could just be a fluke...but if not, oh, Lord...this could make the rest of my pregnancy so much better and give Olivia the chance she needs to start putting on some weight. I even feel a bit better physically. I don't feel as gloomy and tired and weighted down...it's weird to feel a little more normal, but I'm hoping this means good things. We'll just have to wait and see I guess.
***Lauren...how's the pain issue? Have you found any relief at all and did you sleep last night? Also, did you see my post below yesterday's check-in about my dream with Little Buddy in it? Totally weird and funny...
***Michelle S...Lucas is my fav boy name. I would use it our baby had a penis. :-) Keep us updated on how you are coming along with that!..also, can you ask your doc to send one of those recliners to my doc? We don't have comfy chairs. :-(
***Brittany....Oh, hon. You've had such a rough few days. I hope you are hanging in there. Try and stay strong and focused. Your little Connor is going to do wonderfully, I just know it. Do you know if you have to go to Mayo? It would be so scary and tough without you having a reliable car, but hopefully, things are going better and it's not necessary! How is your BP and your arm today?
***Heather...Welcome to Bedrest, the funnest place to be!! OK, not really, but welcome anyways. Let us know if you have any questions as you go along and feel free to vent. That's what we are here for!
***Karen...That sucks about the computer. Mine is my lifeline and it would drive me nuts! When do you find out exactly what they are going to do about an induction. Scary situation you are facing! Keep us updated!
***Michelle...Your poop comment made me laugh! I think that's what a lot of people are worried about. I'm just planning on my baby not pooping. :-)
***Chelsea...Welcome back, you were missed! Yeah to making it this far and almost having an outside baby....oh, lucky you!!! Keep up posted, I'd love to see some pics of your LO!
***Lisa...Glad your babies are looking good, but holy cow...here's to hoping LO gets the heck out of your ribs! Not fun!
***Laure...Try not to think about all the bad things and stay focused on your closest goal. Every day is a victory for you and LO. Don't think about the far away ones, keep the close one's in mind, or you'll drive yourself nuts!
***Brittany...Glad Baby Sam is doing well and that you saw your doc. I hope the headache's turn out to be nothing and go away. Let us know how all your test come back...hoping for good results for you!!
***Becca...Hugs! Sucks that DH is out of town. Try not to miss him too much...maybe think about his worst habit a lot! :-)
***Laura....Hospitals suck. Plain and simple. I hope at least you'll get an awesome lunch today...I know, fat chance!
***Mrs.Wes2...hoping you are doing better. Lots of T&P's to you. Stay strong!
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Re: Bedrest Mama's Daily Check-In***Wednesday
Name - Christy
Due Date - 5/10
Date Placed on Bedrest - 1/12 (23 weeks)
Type - modified bedrest at home
Why - short cervix
Question of the Day - If there was one pregnancy rule or bedrest rule you could break, what would it be and why?
Answer- I've been on restricted activity since mid-December. I'm dying to do anything that requires moving around a lot outside. Like going for a run in the cold, or even just taking the dog for a 10 minute walk. I was running a lot (for me) when I found out that I was pregnant, and managed to keep running on and off until about 18 weeks. I feel so lazy sitting/laying on the couch all day!
Intro: I've been watching this thread for a few days, but always missed the chance to check in and introduce myself... I'm on week 3 of a possible 17 weeks of bedrest. At my 20 week ultrasound, there were some problems, including small size (possible IUGR) and low fluid. The baby's looking a little bigger now (but still measuring small), and my fluid is normal, but now my cervix is shortening. I've gotten the steroid shots in case the baby decides to make an early appearance, but I'm really hoping that I can keep this little one in for awhile!
Name - Stephanie
Due Date - 5/27
Date Placed on Bedrest - 1/20 (21 weeks)
Type -Now Hospital bedrest
Why - PTL
Question of the Day - If there was one pregnancy rule or bedrest rule you could break, what would it be and why?
Answer: I would give my daughter a bath and carry her and run around outside with her. I miss taking care of her so much.
Update:
Name - Christy
Due Date - 5/10
Date Placed on Bedrest - 1/12 (23 weeks)
Type - modified bedrest at home
Why - short cervix
Question of the Day - If there was one pregnancy rule or bedrest rule you could break, what would it be and why?
Update:
**Christy** welcome!
Name - Laura
Due Date - 6/5
Date Placed on Bedrest - 1/15 at 20 weeks
Type - modified bedrest at home
Why - short cervix
Question of the Day - If there was one pregnancy rule or bedrest rule you could break, what would it be and why?
Answer- I would go out for an ice cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc...or maybe two.
Updates- My spirits are better today. Keeping my eye on the prize. A bunch of friends and family have called and emailed asking to come visit- so my calendar is filling up! Yay!
Michelle- I'm so glad you can eat again! How wonderful! I hope it lasts for you- but just in case, I would plan on eating all your favorites this week.
Heather & Christy- Welcome!
Everyone else- I'm praying for everyone's babies to bake as long as possible!
Name - Karen
Due Date - 3/18, now set to be induced around 3/10
Date Placed on Bedrest -1/12 (31 weeks) at home
Type - Strict Bed rest at home
Why - Low lying placenta
Question of the Day - If there was one pregnancy rule or bedrest rule you could break, what would it be and why?
Answer - Well mostly it would be in being able to care for my DD....I confess I break the rule just a teeny bit by going into her room at night to sit in the rocking chair and read her bedtime story.
The frivolous rule I would break would be to be able to go out and get my hair cut..i was supposed to get it done a few weeks ago and got put on bedrest the day before my appt...it is so crazy long right now that it takes forever for it to dry on it's own.
Update: Had a stressful morning due to HR at my work. They were trying to deny me working from home even with my Dr ok....but after many calls I think I have secured it at least until 2/10 when I have my follow up U/S. I am afraid to be on leave this early as I will not be covered by FMLA after delivery if I do..and right now they have been laying off people left and right at work and if I am not covered by FMLA I am afraid I would be an easy target. So fingers crossed I am able to keep working for now.....
**miaomi - they are def inducing me. It is just a matter of getting the date on the schedule. The only reason they are planning an induction is because with my DD I had a high leak and was induced and I had a very fast labor 7hrs start to finish. So they are afraid that the 2nd baby may come even faster. But now since my placenta has not really moved up there is concern that I could have significant bleeding during labor so they want to make sure I am already in the hospital and being monitored the entire labor.
Name - Michelle S.
Due Date -03/01
Date Placed on Bedrest -33 weeks
Type - modified bedrest at home
Why - PTL Shortened cervix. On Procardia
Question of the Day - If there was one pregnancy rule or bedrest rule you could break, what would it be and why?
Answer- I want to do some major cleaning right now and sorting. With #3 on its way I realize how much stuff our 2 others have. I would love to take a bunch of stuff down to Good Will. I am glad my friend is having a girl so I can give my girl stuff th her.
Update: Got some stuff done on the computer done. uploaded pics to Walgreens (10 cent prints right now) Got my digital camera all cleaned out and ready for baby pics. Still do not have the crib up, but with this being the third I know DH can do that any time and we have a pack and play. We got the older kids bunkbeds up last Sat. and they are dong pretty good sharing a room, but the 6 year old keeps trying to sleep with his sister in the bottom bunk.
Name -Lauren
Due Date - 3/23
Date Placed on Bedrest - on modified bedrest all 1st tri, hospital bedrest began 1/4
Type - strict hospital bedrest
Why - IUGR
Question of the Day - If there was one pregnancy rule or bedrest rule you could break, what would it be and why?
Answer-I always joke that I want to go dancing down the hallways--I pretty much would just want to break the rule that I'm not allowed to walk anywhere, its either bed or wheelchair (with the exception of the 2 steps it takes me to make it to the bathroom) and I break alot of the pregnancy "rules" I drink caffiene and *gasp* eat turkey sandwiches--not even heated up turkey! haha
Updates- not really any updates just hanging out waiting for Feb 2nd to arrive so we can find out what the next step is...but I just need to vent for a second: To Whom It May Concern/Nurses who dont know me: Please dont come in and wake me up for no reason just becuase you dont have a lot of patients and think that I should be up at 9 am. Sleeping in is one of the few things that keeps me sane, if I wake up early my day seems to last forever hence me trying to sleep in until 10. Oh and 10 AM IS NOT SLEEPING IN LATE! esp. when I am woken up every 15-30mins starting at 5am to be checked on by 2 different residents, my peri, the PCA's, the breakfast people and you...coming to "check on me"/wake me up for no reason...let a poor girl sleep! ok vent over--can you tell I cant WAIT to be sleeping in my own bed where I dont have people checking on me (aka bugging me) every 20 minutes?!
As for my abdominal pain the dr's now think my muscles are separating by the internal scar tissue hence the searing pain and they think in the process I'm having some nerve irritation--Ive found that if the pain isnt at a super horrible point a heating pad helps a little but once it gets bad the only thing that works is darvocet which I sadly give in to taking :-/
I also had some friends come bring dinner last night to visit and this particular friend has been a kinda touchy relationship (she has a tendency to make really insensitive hurtful comments w/o realizing it) this friend also was just pregnant and has a 2 month old which is all she talks about which is hard for me since everything has gone ridiculously smooth for her but we somehow got talking about labor and she just makes comments like "oh dont be a martyr about taking meds you dont need to prove to anyone you can handle it" I dont not take meds to prove anything to anyone I do it because of my personal beliefs- she also said "well you will get to see when youre super uncomfortable at the end right before you go into labor" exept I wont get to see since I wont be going into labor naturally and I will never be getting big enough to get super uncomfortable--by the time she left I just sat and cried to my husband and felt really jipped by how things have unfolded but obviously I have a ton to be thankful for so I just dunno..I think this particular friend is just toxic for me to talk to/be around b/c everytime I do I just end up upset and now that my update is officially a novel...
**michelle- uhm we should TOTALLY get mighty mouse onesies made for Little buddy and Livy! That would be so cute!! And I think we both spend a little too much time on here when our bumpie friends invade our dreams-ive had it happen numerous times lol
**Christy- my baby is IUGR and I would be more than happy to share the info I have found so far w/ you--feel free to PM me if you have any questions!
**Stephanie--praying for you that you can keep those babies cookin!
**Laura- I'm glad your having a better day so far, it definitely helps to have some visits planned, it gives something to look forward to which helps brighten each day!
**Karen--I'm sorry work is so stressful, that is the last thing you need right now ugh! And you definitely made me tear up thinking about you going in each night to rock your daughter and read her a story, that is too precious! I am so impressed by all the 2nd/3rd time moms on here who have a child already--bedrest is hard enough as it is I cant imagine the struggle of having another LO to care for, it would be so so difficult!
**T&P to all the mamas who miss their babies--You ladies are so strong and are already such good moms! Your LO's are lucky to have you!
Name - Brittany
Due Date - 3/4
Date Placed on Bedrest - 1/18
Type - started as bedrest at home then this most recent Monday because intencive bedrest in the hospital
Why - Swelling, BP, protien in urine, cramps, headache, low grade fever off and on
Question of the Day - If there was one pregnancy rule or bedrest rule you could break, what would it be and why?
Answer- Non. I am freaking out as is and really am getting so nervouse I am not sure if I feel ready to leave the safety of the hospital.
Updates- Things are pretty much the same. Still in the hospital. I have a low grade fever off and on. Swelling is still there and th last time my BP was taken it was 144/89. I will be finishing my 24 hour urine test in 30 min. They say I may not get the results till tomorrow which is frustrating.
Its getting hard for me. It may just be one of those days but I am getting so scared and I just want to know some thing. Will he be early, am I going to be sent home, will I need to go to Mayo? I just feel in the dark and I know there isn't much they can't tell me till the test results come in.
**Michelle-I am so glad you could not only eat but enjoy the food. That is so wonderful to hear. Good luck and keep munching!
**Christy- Sticky baby to you!! How did the shots go for you? God it killed for me. Its so cool to hear you were and are still(at heart) a runner. I was a runner and have really beat myself up for stopping. I was doing really well keeping it going past high school until 2008 when I got a staph infection in both legs. I hope to start running after LO comes.
**Stephanie-SUPER STICKY BABY!!!! I hope they stay in there! My thoughts for you and your little ones. Take care of yourself and cross your legs to keep them in!!!!
**Laura-I am so glad to hear you are having a good day. It raises my spirits a bit when other mothers do well. We need to just send eachother happy vibes.
**Karen-This economy makes having babies even more stressful. I wish you the best of luck and it sounds like you are really trying to keep your bases covered. I hope everything with everything goes well. I wish there was some thing perfect to say to make all worries go away.
**Michelle S-It must feel really good to be productive. Sounds like things are going well and I wish for continued good things.
**Lauren(Sky)-I totally hear ya on that vent. And even worse here they are replacing the floors. LOUD! Feb.2 is getting close. I bet its nice to have a day to look foward to. Some thing to see in the future. Waiting and not knowing when I will get answers is killing me. Some friends just don't get it. I think it is amazing though that you are going natural. I applaud you and the other mothers who are as well.
BrittAny Nicole
Name - Heather
Due Date - 3/19
Date Placed on Bedrest - at 32w3d
Type - modified bedrest at home
Why - PIH
Question of the Day - If there was one pregnancy rule or bedrest rule you could break, what would it be and why?
Answer- I feel so useless just laying around! I have a baby shower on Saturday and the house is a wreck! I want to do a deep clean of the house so it will stop bothering me!
Updates- LO got his 2nd steroid shot yesterday! I don't know if this is just a precaution or if my doctor is planning on delivering me early. I have another NST tomorrow. Hopefully I can get some answers then.
Since I am stuck on the couch, I have no excuse to not finish my thank-you notes for my baby shower that was on Thanksgiving
( we just bought a house so we have been busy).
I have another baby shower on Saturday! Super excited!
Have a great day ladies! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Name - Lisa
Due Date - 4/28
Date Placed on Bedrest - 1/22 at 26 weeks
Type - strict bedrest at home
Why - PTL/1cm dilated
Question of the Day - If there was one pregnancy rule or bedrest rule you could break, what would it be and why?
Answer-well right now it would be getting up to fix my own food! My husband is being super strict in his enforcement of my bedrest rules (only up for bathroom and shower). I know he's right, but sometimes I hate waiting for him to bring me a meal! (I have plenty of snacks nearby, but not meals).
Update: 27 weeks today!! I obviously want to get a lot further but I'm just happy to have another week behind me. Now on to week 28!
**Michelle - hope you get some sleep soon! and Yay for being able to eat something!!**