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Mommy`s who had bed rest for 2+
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I was put on bed rest today after waking up to bleeding and having placenta previa. How did you deal with not being able to pick up your oldest (I know it is best for everyone). He will be going to the babysitter for the day and we are staying with my mom and dad so they will help with whatever we need. Just any advice would be helpful (my oldest will be 9 months next Friday).
Loving life with two boys who are 10 months apart and can't wait for team green baby to join us and thinking daily about our angel who was with us for a very short time. (CP at 4 weeks and 5 days)
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Re: Mommy`s who had bed rest for 2+
I was put on bedrest (some home, some hospital) from weeks 31-37 when I was pregnant with #2. We had to send DD to daycare full-time during that time. My DH did the best he could juggling her and his work - but we also had to have family come in town to help out. It was crazy, but we made it work. My DH was exhausted during those 6 weeks.
Good luck!!! I wish I could tell you that it was easy.
My mom was on bedrest w. two toddlers and had her two sisters go to our house to help out. She said she did more of a 'couch' rest but the sisters did most of the work.
That's the only experience I personally know of. G'luck finding what will work for you and your family and with the rest of your pregnancy!
I just delivered my 3rd baby on January 2 after 6 weeks of bedrest in the hospitals long term care unit for complete previa. It was the most difficult thing to be there w 2 kids at home. I have an 8 year old and a 12 month old. Oddly, my 3rd child was born on the same day as my 2nd child - so they are exactly 12 months apart! Anyway, I had multiple bleeds so that's why they kept me in the hospital.
If I were you, knowing what it was like for me being away, I'd be thankful for every day you are at home. Lay on the floor while he plays, read to him, etc. just take it easy and remember that you are near the end. My csection was scheduled at 34 weeks bc the baby dropped from the 22nd percentile to the 9th. My placenta was not delivering the nutrients well anymore and the doctors believed he'd be better off out of me, than in. He spent 15 days in NICU. What you're going through is tough, but an end is in sight. Take good care of yourself and rest, your baby will be here soon and you'll be able to catch upon snuggled w your older LO.
I was on bedrest from 31-36 weeks for the same reason as you. DS went to daycare during the day and DH took care of him when he was at home. If he had to work late MIL would come over to help. It was horrible not being able to hold him and do all of the things that I was used to doing with him.
The best advice I can give is to stay "busy" during the day, reading, watching movies, crafting, whatever, so you don't go crazy. Because your LO is so young, you should still be able to get in plenty of cuddle time. Remember that this won't last forever and it will be so worth it when your healthy baby is born.