Bed rest blues

Re: Bed rest blues

• amwenz member

  April 2014

  Maybe someone can come and give you a pedicure (mom, sister, friend, husband)? I am not at the hospital but felt sorry for myself on modified last night because my husband went out with a friend. It stinks but try to remember that it is really only a small portion of your life let alone of a year. Can you order so e new pjs or comfy pants? That makes me feel better:) I have also been creating an online journal on tiny beans that I will continue with when lo gets here. Hang in there and know that each day/week makes lo stronger!

  Started ttc may 2012 Me:32. Dh:31 SA- 4% morphology Fsh:9.1 possibly not always ovulating Hysteroscopy/lLap 7/13 resulted in polyp removal, uterine septum, and mild endo stage 1 removed 10/13 IVF #1 successful 

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• bluebird0521 member

  April 2014

  I just try to stay busy by reading, looking on pinterest, I'm planning a vacation in the Fall so that helps. I online shop for things. I have been looking into different exercise programs for after baby arrives. I have a large family so I talk to a lot of people on the phone throughout the day as well. 

  
  

  My best advice is to keep yourself occupied. If you have a patio lay out on the patio outside and relax for a bit and read or listen to music. That is what I do sometimes. My doctor said I can go outside as long as I am laying down. It is nice to lay outside and on a nice day rather than feel like I am trapped in the house. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

          
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• TRS48 member

  April 2014

  I know exactly how you feel. it sucks in the hospital. I was ok the first 4 days (one of which was my birthday if it makes you feel any better lol) but the last 3 I was a hysterical crying mess. I think that's why my perinatal discharged me honestly. The things that helped me were making the room my own (have your hubby bring you a pillow, blanket, framed pictures, etc), finding solace in others who have gone through it (online, etc), and making a routine for the day to stick with. I know it gets very depressing. Also some people say visitors help. I had some but not many because I wasn't ready for it yet. But when they did come, it really helped. Also my hubby brought dinner every night after work and although he couldn't stay long, it gave me something to look forward to all day. Thinking of you girl and please message me if you need to chat, I'm always available. Big hugs!

  
  

  

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• TRS48 member

  April 2014

  Oh also, i got a bag from a non profit group created by other women with former high risk pregnancies that were on bedrest in the hospital too and it had some items that really helped, maybe you can have your hubby pick some up for you? My favorites were a big hand sanitizer, normal hand soap for the sink, fuzzy socks, a journal with a pen, a dry erase marker (for the board in the room), and a soft blanket. It had tons of other stuff too like toiletries & such, which you could have your hubby bring. I had mine also bring me my own towels from home, my robe, clothes, & snacks among other things. That helped a lot. If I think of anything else I'll reply again. Xoxoxo!

  
  

  

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• TRS48 member

  April 2014

  Oh, also I put an air freshner in my room, it made me feel like it smelled less hospital-y and everyone who walked in complimented on how good it smelt def get one of those. I had like 4 huge bags of stuff when we left- it's a lot but it's worth it to cheer you up!

  
  

  

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• Ylvelill member

  April 2014

  @TRS48‌
  
  Wow lots more suggestions! I just added a bunch of stuff to the hubby shopping list from those
  
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  Short cervix, hospital bed rest until 28 weeks at least. Then they will see if I can go home.
  
  Thanks everyone for your support as always!

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