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Passing the time on Bedrest

MommyMals2012MommyMals2012 member
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I have offically been on bedrest, due to having contractions as well as a opening in my cervix,so I am just  trying to just relax, but I have to say, it is really hard. I am greatful for my mom and my husband being here with me,but next week, they will be back at work. I can only get up to shower or go to the restroom. I am so excited to get out to go to weekly OB visits! For the ladies on bedrest or just out on maternity leave, what are you doing to pass the time?
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  • ninascninasc member
    I was put on bedrest at 24 weeks 4 days. I have a 2 year old that I need to entertain all morning (I have a nanny come in the afternoon until DH is home) which keeps me busy but for my 'free time', I made a list of things I want to accomplish. Random things like organizing my jewelry, making a photo book of my son's 2nd year, organizing the thousands on pictures on my computer, backing up files, making a mobile for the baby, getting addresses ready for birth announcements and addressing/stamping the envelopes, etc. You could also research baby products, order baby supplies online and research different parenting styles.
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  • avalovesartavalovesart member

    A few ideas, some of them you would need a laptop or other transportable computer device:

    - organizing digital photos

    - make photobooks online (using mixbook or something else) using the digital photos you've just organized :)

    -  learn to knit or crochet

    - read books from the library

    - write thank you cards for Christmas gifts and/or shower gifts

    - take an online class in a topic you're interested in

     

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  • kjg5445kjg5445 member

    i had this problem as well! i was only on BR for 5 weeks but it was a looong 5 weeks. 

    it gets better after the first week. you get "used" to it i guess. i had lots of visitors, read a lot, bumped a LOT, caught up on all the good movies, caught up on sleep....yeah its boring =/

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  • sunnyt154sunnyt154

    I am also 31 weeks and on my 3rd week of modified bed rest.  I really relate to being excited about going to the doctor.  Listening to the radio in the car was a real treat for me this week.

    So far some things I have done to pass time are: checking out the high risk forum and posting on the daily check-in, planning our next vacation (Disney), planning future vacations (we will have to win the lottery to actually go on all of them), organizing photos and using mixbook, T.V., internet shopping (don't actually buy anything), movies, finding new recipies to try when I can cook again, and reading.  I also have a 4 year old so in the evenings I play games, color and watch cartoons with him.

     

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  • MommyMals2012MommyMals2012 member
    imageLeah&Jack:
    I was on bedrest for 10 weeks with my second baby! It sucked. Are you also on a drug like terbutaline?
     
    I had Netflix and the Wii to keep me occupied. I also ordered books through my library and had DH pick them up for me. Sometimes I had him bring boxes up from the basement and set them near me so I could go through them and organize. 

    yeah I have been put on two types of meds, they help, I am just trying to hold him in as long as I can. I am stating to play the online games now. pretty fun. Thanks ladies

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  • SuperDuperGirl23SuperDuperGirl23 member
    I don't know if you're the crafty type, but I can spend hours on Pinterest.com
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  • kyethrakyethra member
    I've been watching tv and reading journal articles in my field.  I've also been reading baby books looking at clothes in the size I was when I got pregnant (I stopped weighing myself, I know I gained at least 50, but I like to pretend).  I plan on getting our mailing list up to date.  I play with the dogs from bed-- a laser pointer and hand mirror are apparently some of the best toys ever.
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  • LesleyjkingLesleyjking member
    Going on my 4th wk... Tv-baby story on tlc Movies Visitors Words with friends via iPhone/iPad Online shopping Folder baby clothes Reading Will be taking online birth classes And yes being very very bored. Normal I'm always on the go and workout 6 days a wk, this has been very hard
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