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June 2013 Moms
boodapug77
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PreE. blues
boodapug77
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So I am on my 5th week of bed rest for preeclampsia. I am 36 weeks! so it is working for me. Hoping to make it a couple more before they induce me. I just can't wait to have my baby and be able to do things again! I feel like such a big ol' whale. I feel huge...puffy, and all this bed rest makes me feel like I have no muscles left. I used to run before I was pregnant and just keep thinking how hard it is going to get back to where I used to be. Of course the 6-8 weeks after birth I can't workout but hopefully I can go for walks with the baby. I get so mad when I go on Facebook and everyone is outside doing exciting things...and I am home either in bed or the couch or Dr. appts. I know I am just having a pity party day but I guess that is normal when you are on bed rest for so long.
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Re: PreE. blues
I am not up for company either. Only from my mom and sister. I just don't want my friends to come by or my in laws. I know they mean well but until you are on bed rest- you have no idea what it feels like. Worrying about your baby and scared that it could get worse overnight and things to come(inductions/birth). Does anyone know what I am talking about?
Yeah, everyone keeps telling me, "Oh, I know you will be okay," but I spent at least a week or two crying randomly after my diagnosis because I was so overwhelmed with all of the "what ifs?" I am doing better now, still scared, but a lot less crying!
CJ 05/29/2013
Oh I cried so much the first 2 weeks after they told me I had pre E. It's still scary! I have good days and bad days still. Some days I get in such a mood that I just don't feel like talking to anyone. But my husband and family/friends have been so good to me so I am lucky:) Good Luck with the rest of your pregnancy!