Baby shower but on bed rest?

manda1129 · January 2012

Just wondering what you who are on bedrest are doing for your shower. My aunt is throwing me my shower and Im on strict bed rest. We were planning on having it at my aunts house but now with me being on strict bed rest Im wondering what would be best. My house is much smaller and I certainly dont want everyone hanging out in my bedroom lol My plan now is to just stay in the recliner with my feet up at my aunts...thoughts?? Or ideas on what any of you on bedrest are doing?

MrsMincks · January 2012

When a friend of mine was on strict bed rest, she turned her shower into a pajama party. They served breakfast foods and everyone wore their PJs. I just saw the pictures last week and LOVED them. If I was having a shower, I'd be all over that theme whether I was on bed rest or not! It looked like so much fun and everyone had a great time.

SheenaNash1 · January 2012

MrsMincks:
When a friend of mine was on strict bed rest, she turned her shower into a pajama party. They served breakfast foods and everyone wore their PJs. I just saw the pictures last week and LOVED them. If I was having a shower, I'd be all over that theme whether I was on bed rest or not! It looked like so much fun and everyone had a great time.

This sounds so fun! I love this idea!

OP- is there any way to have it at your house?

manda1129 · January 2012

MrsMincks:
When a friend of mine was on strict bed rest, she turned her shower into a pajama party. They served breakfast foods and everyone wore their PJs. I just saw the pictures last week and LOVED them. If I was having a shower, I'd be all over that theme whether I was on bed rest or not! It looked like so much fun and everyone had a great time.

Thats adorable! so she stayed home?

manda1129 · January 2012

SheenaNash1:

MrsMincks:
When a friend of mine was on strict bed rest, she turned her shower into a pajama party. They served breakfast foods and everyone wore their PJs. I just saw the pictures last week and LOVED them. If I was having a shower, I'd be all over that theme whether I was on bed rest or not! It looked like so much fun and everyone had a great time.

This sounds so fun! I love this idea!

OP- is there any way to have it at your house?

we could but our home is very small and with it being at my aunts, i can leave if i get tired and wouldnt have to worry about clean up or entertaining or cleaning b4 know what i mean?

manda1129 · January 2012

Excited30:

I'm not on bed rest but I was at the beginning of my pregnancy. My first question to you would be, are you sure that you should be making the extra trip over to your aunt's place? I imagine that you have to go out for a doctor's appointment, but that's probably all they're letting you do. Could you not transfer from your bed to the couch or recliner in your own living room and have the shower at your place? It might not be as convenient, but at least you'd be following doctors orders. If it were me, I'd do that, and maybe switch it to an open house shower. It would involve a bit of phone calls to "educate" people of what's going on, but if they love and care for you, they'd step up to the challenge:) That's my two cents.

Oh, and I want to add, I'm sorry to hear that you're on bed rest. It's never fun. I once had to have my birthday party 2 days after surgery. I was camping out on my mom's haida bed, and was in my pj's..had my girlfriends over and they waited on my hand and foot while we had a girl's evening and watched movies, chatted, etc..made the most of it, but it still felt weird for me. I have to say, they seemed to love it though. The opportunity to love on their friend was a blessing to them. I would imagine that your friends and family would see your up and coming shower the same way.

All good points, My aunt lives less then 10 min away so it wouldnt be a long haul there but for sure wanna do whats best for LO. Our home is so small Im worried about everyone fitting lol and the reasons I posted above...

MrsMincks · January 2012

manda1129:
MrsMincks:
When a friend of mine was on strict bed rest, she turned her shower into a pajama party. They served breakfast foods and everyone wore their PJs. I just saw the pictures last week and LOVED them. If I was having a shower, I'd be all over that theme whether I was on bed rest or not! It looked like so much fun and everyone had a great time.

Thats adorable! so she stayed home?

She did! She hung out on her sofa for the occasion with her feet propped up. She got lots of fruit, a selection of pastries (chocolate croissants, especially...yummm), lots of juices, champagne for those who wanted a mimosa, etc. and her husband got her a special pair of satin pajamas for the occasion. So sweet!

ETA: If you can't do it at home, just make sure you're resting from the moment you get wherever you're going!

manda1129 · January 2012

MrsMincks:
manda1129:

MrsMincks:
When a friend of mine was on strict bed rest, she turned her shower into a pajama party. They served breakfast foods and everyone wore their PJs. I just saw the pictures last week and LOVED them. If I was having a shower, I'd be all over that theme whether I was on bed rest or not! It looked like so much fun and everyone had a great time.

Thats adorable! so she stayed home?

She did! She hung out on her sofa for the occasion with her feet propped up. She got lots of fruit, a selection of pastries (chocolate croissants, especially...yummm), lots of juices, champagne for those who wanted a mimosa, etc. and her husband got her a special pair of satin pajamas for the occasion. So sweet!

ETA: If you can't do it at home, just make sure you're resting from the moment you get wherever you're going!

i really love this idea, I just might make this the plan thank you sooo much!

MrsMincks · January 2012

manda1129:
MrsMincks:
manda1129:

MrsMincks:
When a friend of mine was on strict bed rest, she turned her shower into a pajama party. They served breakfast foods and everyone wore their PJs. I just saw the pictures last week and LOVED them. If I was having a shower, I'd be all over that theme whether I was on bed rest or not! It looked like so much fun and everyone had a great time.

Thats adorable! so she stayed home?

She did! She hung out on her sofa for the occasion with her feet propped up. She got lots of fruit, a selection of pastries (chocolate croissants, especially...yummm), lots of juices, champagne for those who wanted a mimosa, etc. and her husband got her a special pair of satin pajamas for the occasion. So sweet!

ETA: If you can't do it at home, just make sure you're resting from the moment you get wherever you're going!

i really love this idea, I just might make this the plan thank you sooo much!

You're welcome! Please make sure to post some pics :-D

Babycakes29 · January 2012

Excited30:

I'm not on bed rest but I was at the beginning of my pregnancy. My first question to you would be, are you sure that you should be making the extra trip over to your aunt's place? I imagine that you have to go out for a doctor's appointment, but that's probably all they're letting you do. Could you not transfer from your bed to the couch or recliner in your own living room and have the shower at your place? It might not be as convenient, but at least you'd be following doctors orders. If it were me, I'd do that, and maybe switch it to an open house shower. It would involve a bit of phone calls to "educate" people of what's going on, but if they love and care for you, they'd step up to the challenge:) That's my two cents.

Oh, and I want to add, I'm sorry to hear that you're on bed rest. It's never fun. I once had to have my birthday party 2 days after surgery. I was camping out on my mom's haida bed, and was in my pj's..had my girlfriends over and they waited on my hand and foot while we had a girl's evening and watched movies, chatted, etc..made the most of it, but it still felt weird for me. I have to say, they seemed to love it though. The opportunity to love on their friend was a blessing to them. I would imagine that your friends and family would see your up and coming shower the same way.

I was about to suggest an open house shower as well. I'm not on bedrest anymore but when I was, my mom and I decided that an open house shower would be best. And also because the shower is at my house. My house isn't small but its a train wreck because there are a lot of unfinished projects! (We should never have bought a fixer!!!) I just don't feel like it's the house you host something at. BUT with it being an open house shower people won't be around as long and it won't be as formal so that way its more like a party so I'm hoping that will help distract from the house a little.

Babycakes29 · January 2012

MrsMincks:
When a friend of mine was on strict bed rest, she turned her shower into a pajama party. They served breakfast foods and everyone wore their PJs. I just saw the pictures last week and LOVED them. If I was having a shower, I'd be all over that theme whether I was on bed rest or not! It looked like so much fun and everyone had a great time.

This is such an awesome idea! I'm about to do this with my girlfriends just for kicks! You never think to do a pajama party as an adult really but it'd be loads of fun to pretend to be teens again!

dom922 · January 2012

I'm on strict bed rest and the Doctor willl probably put me on modified bedrest after 33 weeks (I'm 30 weeks now). So, I just let my shower planners know that I had a few requests: 1) Shower cannot be really long since I won't be able to hang out. 2) Shower would need to be at my house (Doctor was ok with that) 3) I won't be able to help with any set up or clean-up. I go back upstairs to bed once done. 4) Let's try to have the shower later on in the pregnancy rather than sooner. Because by then, my bedrest won't be as restricted. They were totally understanding and will to work around my needs. Just be clear with who is planning and they will work with you. Remember it's all about you and the baby....Good Luck!

rosesforme · January 2012

I don't know much about bedrest but the first thing I thought of when I saw your title was the show Gilmore Girls and how when Laine was on bedrest they just drove her bed to the shower. Probably not attainable unless you live in Stars Hollow but I thought I'd throw that randomness out there for a Saturday morning Big Smile

countrygrl5533 · January 2012

I would talk to your doctor. If your aunt is only 10 minutes away and you can stay in a recliner or sofa the whole time, they might say it is okay. But be prepared if they say not to.

I prefer the idea of the PJ party to the open house personally. Sounds like way more fun! But I'm not a huge fan of open houses.

LizzyBlueEyes · January 2012

I LOVE the PJ party idea! I am on strict bed rest too and was even thinking of just having my sisters and a few friends over to watch a movie and do this to pass the time.

I would talk to your doctor. As long as you can sit and have your feet up you may be okay to go. I called mine yesterday about going to apts. and things like that and he told me off my feet and laying down as much as possible, but can go to apts. and get up every once and a while to stretch and get blood flowing. Every OB is different, but if you are able to take it easy there, you may be able to go.

2dogmom · January 2012

I had the same problem with DD#1. We ended up moving the shower to my house, I stayed seated with legs up the entire time, mainly in the living room. It was a bit cramped b/c my house is small but everyone was just excited to see me (since I'd been hybernating) and glad it wasn't completely cancelled.

kel716 · January 2012

I would talk to your doctor too. I would ask him about the timing of it (maybe it would be better at 34-35 weeks?), the location, and what you should not be doing.

If it has to be at your house, I would remind your aunts that this is for the health and safety of the baby. I would also request that they help you clean and get ready for it as well as clean up completely afterwards. There are benefits for having it at your house... there's no transporting gifts afterwards.

BriLJL · January 2012

Last year, DH's cousin's wife was on strict bed rest. For her shower, her husband showed up to open their gifts for her. It was a unique shower, to say the least, and it was funny to watch him try to figure out what all the presents were (a great learning curve for him, though.) It was still pretty nice.

clarks415 · January 2012

I was on bedrest during my shower, but managed to make it there and sat in one spot the whole time with everyone gathering things for me. I felt pretty spoiled really but it was what I needed to do to make it through. As long as you're off your feet I think that is all that really matters.

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