High-Risk Pregnancy
Daily Bedrest Check-in 9/27/11 (Tues.)
Good Morning Mommies!
It's so wonderful to hear that we all have amazing support systems and that our Moms are THE BEST, no one can compare. And Congrats to the ladies that are on their way off of bedrest, Good Luck with everything and keep us posted!
1.Bedrest is so frustrating at times and can get old really quick. What rule have you broken if any?
2.Do you prefer male or female when it comes to your obgyn?
3.What lesson(s) are you going to take away from this experience?
Updates &Vent
Hope you all have a good day!
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Re: Daily Bedrest Check-in 9/27/11 (Tues.)
1.Bedrest is so frustrating at times and can get old really quick. What rule have you broken if any? - I am in the hospital but really don't have ay restrictions. I can walk around my room if I need to...haven't broken any rule.
2.Do you prefer male or female when it comes to your obgyn? - Female but with being high risk I had to find a new OB, since my OB that I had been going to for the last 10 yrs did not deliver triplets - I found a pracatice with 3 men and 2 women and they have been great. They come and check on me each day in the hospital. They are very caring.
3.What lesson(s) are you going to take away from this experience? - We make sacrifices for those things that are most important in our lives.
Updates &Vent - no updates - no contractions
1.Bedrest is so frustrating at times and can get old really quick. What rule have you broken if any?
Some times I just have to get up and do a walk around my house or else I feel like I'm not mobile!
2.Do you prefer male or female when it comes to your obgyn?
Definitely female.
3.What lesson(s) are you going to take away from this experience?
Patience and giving up control. I'm a person who controls most situations by either rules, calendars, etc. and this is something I just can't control. I am learning to just just go with the flow.
Updates &Vent
Tomorrow is a week of bed rest and already feels like an eternity!
1.I've gone up and down the stairs a little more than I'm supposed to some days.
2.I prefer female but have had to see one of the male doctors a couple of times in the office.
3.The lessons that I learned are that its ok to depend on people and that you can't control life.
1.I'm in the hospital, there is really no way to break the rules but if I did it would be to walk right out the front door of this room even for a sec. It's 14 days tomorrow and I'm really hoping for wheelchair ride privileges.
2.I have no preference on OB gender. I have a favorite female and male OB right now. i just want them to take and interest and be proactive.
3.I'm going to take away being appreciative of the little things. It takes a scary situation sometimes to really appreciate what and who you have. And also, now I know who my real support is.
Updates &Vent
No updates, no contractions...just hanging out ;-)
1.Bedrest is so frustrating at times and can get old really quick. What rule have you broken if any?
I'm guilty of doing laundry and dishes. I like to clean when I'm frustrated.
2.Do you prefer male or female when it comes to your obgyn?
I've always felt more comfortable with a female. At the practice I'm at now there are 3 women and 1 male. I've only seen the male dr. like twice, I don't have a problem with him, but I still definitely prefer seeing a woman. I just feel like they're more understanding.
3.What lesson(s) are you going to take away from this experience?
That some times I need to take it easy. I've always been a "high-stress" person. I try to take on too much by myself. Being on bedrest has forced me to "take it easy" and I've also had to ask for help from others, which is something I don't normally do.
Updates &Vent
No updates today
My only vent is that I really, really, really want a pumpkin donut and a pumpkin spice latte. But starbucks and dunkin donuts are too far for me to drive
1. I'm on MBR, so I'm taking it easy, but there are some things I do that I probably shouldn't. I still clean. Nothing crazy, but I wipe down the kitchen and bathrooms. I clean for 10 minutes or so and then lie down for an hour or so, then clean another 10 minutes, etc.
2. Before pregnancy, I would have said female. But my obgyn is male, and the fertility doctor I saw was also male and like them both a lot. Now that I'm more used to the idea of a man doctor, I'm indifferent. I guess the most important thing is that they be competent, proactive, and have an ok bedside manner.
3. At this point, I've been on MBR for 4 weeks and I'm looking at another 15 weeks if all goes well. I'm starting to worry a bit about what kind of effect this prolonged inactivity is going to have on my general recovery from delivery. I also imagine I might have less energy to take care of little one. If there's a next time around, I'm going to try to be in the best shape possible before getting pregnant. Not that I was in bad shape before this pregnancy, I just think I would have benefitted from more muscle tone.
1. I am seriously fighting the urge to clean my house right now, but considering my bed rest is supposed to be " up to the shower and bathroom only," and I am currently washing baby clothes....then I would say I'm cheating. I also have newborn size cloth diapers that I need to prep.
2. I have never actually seen a male ob. My preference is definitely female.
3. I'll probably get a little more prepared for baby early. I had no idea that I was going to go out at 34 weeks and not be able to make any other preparations, and rely on my DH to do everything. I mean he's been great, but sometimes it's just easier to do things myself.
updates/vents: I had a great check up at the ob today. My NST was excellent, but as far as my amniotic fluid, she said if my fluid levels were any lower then she wouldn't let me go home, but they were adequate. My bp was borderline, but I'm at home on bed rest until Friday, when u go back again. During my internal today, my ob mentioned my narrow pelvis again. She said, " If I have so much trouble getting my fingers in, then I don't know how a head is going to come out."
1.Bedrest is so frustrating at times and can get old really quick. What rule have you broken if any?
It does get old quickly. I have only cheated a couple of times to ride in the car to the drive thru with a friend. Other than that I just try to maximize any time I am up to the bathroom and stretch/stand for as long as I can!!
2.Do you prefer male or female when it comes to your obgyn?
My OB is female but I wouldn't have had a major problem with a male. I chose mine because she came very highly recommended from several friends!
3.What lesson(s) are you going to take away from this experience?
Patience is a virtue
And the power of prayer is amazing!!!
Updates &Vent
Appointment today went really well! NST was good, both babies got 8/8 on their BPP and growth scan measurements were 2lb10oz (A) and 2lb3oz (B) and my cervix was NOT DILATED!!! Yahoo!!
No vents at all!
1.Bedrest is so frustrating at times and can get old really quick. What rule have you broken if any?
I have been cleaning too much lately. the nesting instinct is hard to turn off!
2.Do you prefer male or female when it comes to your obgyn?
no preference, in fact people who say they are not comfortable w/ a man rub me the wrong way. my OB is a man but i've seen both and it's all about experience and bed side manner, not what parts you have.
3.What lesson(s) are you going to take away from this experience?
to never get pregnant again! this is my 2nd time on bed rest and i am so done w/ it! 2 kids sounds good to me!
1. Oh man, is it frustrating at times. I did break a rule last weekend. My friend was at a consignment sale and called me because she found a toddler bed for $35 and she knew I needed one for DD. So, I went. I'm glad I went, because I bought the bed, but I paid for it later.
I felt so silly too, because the ladies working there could tell that I wasn't feeling well and so they got me crackers, chocolate, and water and made me sit down. lol I stayed longer than I should have because I had to wait for DH to get there to help me.
2. I prefer a female obgyn, definitely.
3. I am taking away from this the lesson that I will do anything for my babies. Not that I didn't know that before. But this has really pushed my limits. It stinks being on BR, but I'll do absolutely anything to make sure my baby comes home safely.
update and vent: I had my 35 week check up today and NST. It went well and my BP is good. But my baby is breech again. I'm very worried that I'm going to end up having a c-sec. After 2 natural childbirths, I am worried about a c-sec. i'll have an u/s to check her position at my appt next tuesday. I really hope she flips back.
I have been on bed rest 18 days now. The first 3 were OK, then the next 14 were horrible. Since Sunday I have finally found peace with it and am embracing the down time while I have it. My cat and I have really been bonding! I do have wonderful support of family and friends but it still gets frustrating. Hardest part has been missing my 20 year class reunion, being in bed for my 38th birthday, and missing out on a few of my showers! But I have to accept that I will probably be on this for at least 4 more weeks.
As for cheating, I loaded the dish washer once, and I did sneak outside for some sunshine.
I prefer a female hands down (no pun intended). My midwifes are female and the perinates are male. But the guys know their jobs and treat me quite well so no complaints.