Hospital Bed Rest anyone?

KariAnnM 23 · June 2014

Is anyone else on hospital bed rest? How are you coping? I was placed on hospital bed rest at 17 weeks when my water broke with twin A. We lost our little girl at 17w5d. Thankfully they were able to stop labor and I am now 23w3d pregnant with twin B. The plan is to stay in the hospital until I deliver. Anyone else in a similar situation?

KariAnnM 23 · June 2014

I have my good day and bad days. I try to look at things short term (make it to 24 weeks, make it to 28 weeks) instead of looking at the big picture (make it to 38 weeks). Pinterest has been my friend but I am running out of things to look at. I am also trying to catch up on all those guilty pleasure tv shows but after being in the hospital almost 7 weeks, I am starting to hate tv.

JessAnnJ · June 2014

Not in the same boat but have you read the Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum series? I think those would be good books to pass your time if you are getting sick of tv. Do you keep a journal? Or what about scrap booking? That is something DH could get supplies for and you can work on from bed. I could never get the hang of knitting, but do you know someone that could teach you? My MIL does a lot of cross stitching.

Liss1481 · June 2014

I'm so sorry you're in the hospital and for the loss of your little girl. Do you know how to knit or crochet? That might be something new to learn and help the time pass faster. Plus you could make some cute blankets, etc.

AmandaJean12 · June 2014

One of our friends was on bed rest for the second half of her pregnancy, not in the hospital but at her in-laws across the country from home (so possibly equally painful). I know she said she tackled projects she normally put off, like ordering photo books and filling in stories from trips... stuff like that.

Hope you find a way to stay busy! And even more importantly, that your LO holds on and stays in there for a while!

Runninggal28 · June 2014

I'm sorry for your loss of twin A!

I second what everyone else has said. Can you download books from your public library so you don't have to buy a lot of new ones? Blogging, crocheting, netflix, scrap booking, baby shopping, misc. online shopping?

Thinking of you and Twin B! Hopefully he/she will stay in there until 38+ weeks and that the weeks go by quickly!

kyashley1227 · June 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your little girl. Thinking of you!

suprsuz · June 2014

I am so sorry you are in the hospital and have lost twin A. I'll be praying for you.

vrj0522 · June 2014

I'm sorry about your loss! I'm glad they were able to stop labor but man, that is a long time to spend in the hospital. Thinking of you!

WiFiMom2be · June 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your baby girl and for your extended hospital stay! Keeping you and twin B in my T&Ps! I think PP's suggestion of a schedule sounds like a good idea. When I need to pass time, I like playing games on my phone - Sudoku and Whirly Word are two of my favorites.

MorganWP · June 2014

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I went into labour caused by dehydration at 33 weeks. They kept me on hospital bedrest for a week after. And then sent me home to do "semi bedrest" until 37 weeks. I could get up and walk around the house but couldnt leave unless I was going to be somewhere I could sit. No walking the dogs or going grocery shopping. It was only four weeks but ohmygoodness I was stir crazy by the end of it. I passed the time by doing lots of baby stuff like planning the nursery, picking out names (because we still hadnt decided then and figured we should if she came early - she didnt. Two days overdue) it was pretty productive and of course, watching tv and others mentioned knitting, I learned to embroider. But I already sew a little bit so it was easy to pick up.

Glas43 · June 2014

Thoughts and prayers for all. So sorry for your loss.

noellemari · June 2014

I worked as a nurse on our high risk perinatal unit and our long term patients often learned how to knit or crochet. Even if you just donate them to the NICU (our hospital has a store room of knitted hats and outfits for premies and losses). At least it will give you something to do! Scrapbooking? Photo books?

I'm not sure about your situation, but are you at least able to get out of your room and off the floor in a wheelchair? I know most people really appreciated that. Even if it was only around the hospital and to the gift shop or cafeteria.

I'm sorry for your loss and am glad they were able to stop your labor and keep baby B inside! Everyday in there is a stronger little one! Good luck!

bumpuser10309732 · June 2014

So sorry for the loss of one of your twins. T&P that the other one stays in as long as possible! I haven't known anyone on hospital bed rest. It'd be so hard to shut your brain off! I also like the Stephanie Plum series, they always give me a good giggle. We also didn't have and TV for a year and I watched many a series on Netflix. Weeds is a good one, so is Pretty Little Liars and Sons of Anarchy. I hope you find something to keep your mind off things and relax some. Thinking of you! Keep us updated!

CheesyPeas · June 2014

I don't really have any suggestions for making time pass faster other than lots of TV, reading, and crafts but just had to express my condolences. I'm so sorry for your loss, and pray that twin B continues to be a fighter and keeps on cooking!

ohioloveyou · June 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your little girl, but I am hoping and praying your other twin stays in and bakes for a while longer! Is Twin B a boy or a girl? Do you have a name picked out yet?

Honestly, the Bump can take up a ton of time, so I'm glad you're stopping by here! Other than that, I agree about finding some kind of craft or something that you can do to pass the time. Maybe take the time to learn a bit about a new language or something too? I also love to read, and like books by Sarah Addison Allen.

lrobi13 · June 2014

Very sorry for your loss. I have never been stuck in an spot for one day but I second setting a schedule of activities and getting into a long book series.

FX that you and Twin B stay strong and entertained.

KariAnnM 23 · June 2014

Thank you for all the ideas and thoughts and prayers! Twin B is a little boy we named William Oliver. I have some nursery crafts planned but want to wait a few more weeks to start them. We purchased our cribs, bedding, etc. prior to losing our little girl and had to return it all and I don't want to make nursery items until we have a better chance of taking William home with us. I'm not much into knitting or sewing and think I would get bored pretty easily if I tried to learn. Thank you all for the book recommendations! I will have to check them all out.

Raesofsunshine1 · June 2014

There is also a high risk pregnancy board here on TB that might be helpful for you.

cmcookaln · June 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine being stuck in the hospital for that length of time. I would definitely find some books to read and some type of craft activity (besides knitting or sewing) that can help occupy your time.

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