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how can you ladies be on bedrest

chapman73chapman73
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so long ? I've only been on bedrest for about 3 days and I 'm going crazy and in so much pain,I have rheumatoid arthritis, a pinched nerve,2 slipped disk,anxiety and depression , I could'nt stand the pain on my back plus my anxiety kicked in, so I told dh take me out of here, we went to visit the MIL and just sat there visiting her for a awhile ,went out to eat now I'm back lying in bed again,I really really do want this baby and I know I should follow dr's orders but with this pain and anxiety and not able to take any of my meds, it's really hard.I really need something to do to take my mind off of the pain and anxiety,any Ideas ladies?

 

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Re: how can you ladies be on bedrest

  • ourkybabyourkybaby

    You can do it!  I'm not sure which is worse, having pain and having to be still like you or feeling perfectly fine and not being able to move like me.  We are all in diff situations and seems like we've all found a way to adapt.

    Hopefully you can find a way to be somewhat comfortable.  I'm in the hospital, week 4 on Saturday, and I'm somewhat glad for the hospital bed so I can adjust to diff positions without hurting my back.

    Feel free to vent to all of us!

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  • GiGi1221GiGi1221
    The first week is the worse! After that it gets a lot better.  I've been on bedrest for over 5 weeks and I just keep thinking it's this or a premature baby or hospital bedrest.  I would take this anyday.
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  • miaomimiaomi
    You can do it!  The first couple weeks are the worst.  I've been on br for about 21wks now.  And I have some major back/pain issues as well, so I hear ya!  Are you taking anything for the pain?  They have me on some meds.  I took them very sparingly in the beginning and now I'm grateful for it as the pain gets worse as you get larger.  Just keep focused on the end game.  Don't think about how long you are going to be on br, just focus on each week.  It will get easier when your baby gets bigger and you feel a lot of movement also!  Hang in there!
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  • BeccaLandesBeccaLandes member

    Also, you should be able to ask your doctor about medications you can take-- you should be able to take something for your pain and for your anxiety.  That might help.

    But I agree with everyone else, the beginning is the worst!  Eventually you get into a routine and adjust and time will move more quickly, I promise.

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  • chapman73chapman73
    thank you ladies I can't believe you gals have been on bedrest that long now I feel stupid complaining about 3 days of br. tomorrow I have to go decorate my daughters grave, she would've been 4 already ,(another I lost at 6 months.) there is'nt much walking there but after I'm back home I'm back to br until the 22nd when I see the dr. thank you so much. and G/L .
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  • scott&kimscott&kim

    I have done 5 weeks so far and have at least 4 if not 5 more weeks to go on bed rest.  It isn't easy for me or my family but we are making it.  As I have gotten further out from my hospital stay for pre-term labor and the medication is work I have started doing a little bit more but nothing too strenuous.  

    I go to dinner or take a quick one hour tops trip to the store or to watch my daughters gymnastics class on Saturdays.  Aside from those trips I'm only out to go to the doctors office.  These are also okayed by my OB; I didn't move much at all until I got the clearance from the OB.  I did not want to risk my baby.  

    I was put on bedrest at 27 weeks though; I can't imagine being put on at 15 weeks along with the problems you are facing.  I am also able to work from home via computer/internet so I stay pretty connected to the outside world.

    Best of luck; don't push your limits too much. 

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  • miaomimiaomi

    imagechapman73:
    thank you ladies I can't believe you gals have been on bedrest that long now I feel stupid complaining about 3 days of br. tomorrow I have to go decorate my daughters grave, she would've been 4 already ,(another I lost at 6 months.) there is'nt much walking there but after I'm back home I'm back to br until the 22nd when I see the dr. thank you so much. and G/L .

    Don't feel stupid complaining.  As we all said, the beginning is the worst and we all remember those feelings of panic, frustration and helplessness.  Your situation is compounded by your pain and your losses.  I can't imagine what must go through you head as you fear for this baby.  Our T&P's are with you and your LO.  Stick baby Stick!!!  Please keep us updated on our board here and lean on us when you need it.  It's just as helpful to a br girl to give support as to get it.  Gives us some purpose, ya know?!!

    I'll be thinking of you today as you decorate your daughters grave.  My little sister died when she was 2 and I know there is nothing worse then visiting the grave of a child.  I hope you find some peace today while you are there....

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  • chapman73chapman73
    thank you so much I will keep you ladies updated and oh how I love love this board.
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