Bed Rest Check-In 12/23

knjzacher · December 2014

I know we were talking about starting one of these check-ins last week, and we never decided on a day. So I chose today! Mostly because I was just put on bed rest like 20 minutes ago. Joy.

So let's start off with an intro, why you're on bed rest, how far along you are, what sucks about this week and what's good about this week.

Any other suggestions for weekly stuff we should do are welcome!

knjzacher · December 2014

I'm knjzacher, I'm 23w4d. I'm Canadian, and this will be my second daughter.
I'm on bed rest because my cervix is incompetent (that sounds so silly, like how did it manage to land it's job anyways, being as incompetent as it is... really). It's shortening pretty quickly. I had some severe cramping pains in the ute/abdomen region last week while at work, and I work right beside L&D, so I went over to get checked out. The high risk team gave me Prometrium capsules to be taken vaginally and told me they don't "believe" in bed rest. I felt uncomfortable with their decision, because I had very similar circumstances with my previous pregnancy, and bed rest worked very well. I carried my DD to term. Also, the reason my cervix is shortening isn't contractions: it's because of past trauma to my cervix because of a history of cervical cancer (in remission). Prometrium is to prevent shortening due to contractions. Anyways, I saw my OB today and he decided to put me on strict bed rest, despite what the high risk team said. I am happy with his decision.

What sucks: being put on bed rest 2 days before Christmas.

What's good: being able to see my DD open her prezzies soon! Can't wait to see her little eyeballs light up.

AMShark · December 2014

I'm 22w with twins. We've had a lot of struggles with IF, so these will be our first children.

At 20w1d the water broke on one sac (PPROM), and after a short stay in the hospital, I was discharged to a modified at home bed rest. I can walk a little, take showers, eat at the kitchen table, work at home on my laptop, but I cannot leave the house (except for dr. appointments), stand or walk for prolonged periods, or do just about anything that will make DH freak out (this is pretty inclusive).

What sucks about this week is its the first Christmas in my entire memory that I haven't made Christmas cookies - on the upside, there should be a lot less cookies in my house, which I'll appreciate later.

What's good about this week - I had a good OB appointment, and confirmed both LOs are still viable - two good heartbeats, and enough fluid in each sac to allow them to move (which is important for the development of lungs and limbs).

AMShark · December 2014

Merry Christmas to the ladies of forced leisure. If you're feeling down because you're missing out on holiday celebrations this year, remember that you're doing it for the best reasons possible.

twinklepits · December 2014

I'm a couple days late, but I'll play.

I'm 25 weeks today, and was placed on modified bed rest due to episodes of passing out that occur when I stand for periods of time longer than 20 minutes and when I exert too much energy. (Sweeping my kitchen and living room had me feeling like I was going to drop today.)

I have not officially begun my stint of rest because I needed the $ so my last day working full time in the office is the 31st. I just wanted to introduce myself since I am joining you ladies shortly.

What sucks about this week is I wish I didn't have to go in to the office anymore. I don't like doing something the doc recommended not to do, but at least my boss cut my tasks waaay back and I get to sit all day.

What is good about this week is I get to spend a long weekend home with my hubby.

Liana08 · December 2014

Hi there - 25w2d and on best rest as I went into pre-term labour at 24w5d. I went to hospital to get checked and had a positive result on the fetal fibronectin test. Was transferred by ambulance to another hospital with NICU and was told I may have this baby within the next 7 days! I'm currently on antibiotics to treat an infection and nifedipine to stop the contractions.

Positive this week was being able to leave hospital on Xmas eve which is hubbies birthday. It's been tough being on 'bed rest'. Yesterday and today I've just been at my parents enjoying lots of food but gosh I feel terrible. Tired and whoozy from the medication! I've been put on bed rest till 28w... Still such a long way away!

canadianttc1st · December 2014

Hi ladies, I'm also on bed rest I'm 26+3 with ds#2. I'm on bed rest due to bleeding from placenta previa and a small part of my placenta detaching.

What good about this week is that I was out of the hospital for Christmas and haven't had any more bleeding since being home(touch wood). Also Dh has been amazing with ds and trying his best to keep the house clean. This is amazing for him as usually I do everything.

What's bad is that I feel like a ticking time bomb 100% of the time and I have no clean laundry.

I also wanted to say that hopefully our bed rest does the trick and we all make it to full term. I am wishing the best for all of you ladies

Liana08 · December 2014

Is anyone struggling emotionally / mentally with bed rest? I feel overly anxious and constantly on edge - as if little one could just fall out of me! I'm a huge stress head and overly independent so I'm really struggling with having to rely on other people for everything....

jlb902 · December 2014

Hugs to all of you! I will most likely be joining you at some point in this pregnancy as I have complete placenta previa and most previas bleed. Prayers that all of your babies continue cooking for a while!

knjzacher · December 2014

@Liana08‌ Ya I find it emotionally hard. During my first pregnancy it was lonely and sad for me. I had a falling out with my mother and haven't had contact with her since, so I was very fragile. I was terrified that I would miscarry at any time. This time around, it's only been less than a week, but it's a different kind of hard. I have a 2 year old who needs my attention, and I can't be as strict with my bedrest this time. I have so much guilt because I feel like I'm not doing as good a job with bedrest this time as I did with DD and the last thing I want to do is be unfair between them.

canadianttc1st · December 2014

jlb902 said:
Hugs to all of you! I will most likely be joining you at some point in this pregnancy as I have complete placenta previa and most previas bleed. Prayers that all of your babies continue cooking for a while!

Hopefully if you take it easy it won't bleed at all

it's super scary to feel like a walking time bomb I know.

Lauracox3 · December 2014

Hi! I am technically on the May 15 group because I originally thought I was due May 5. Now my due date has been officially changed to April 29. I love having a bed rest check in, and I don't believe we have one in my board. I am currently in the L+D unit because I had my third bleed from complete placenta previa. I will be having an US tomorrow and waiting to hear if they will officially put me on bed rest. I have been on pelvic rest and adhering to it. But I am really depressed about bed rest, I must admit. Prior to my BFP I was so active, and in my first trimester I ran 2 half marathons. Now I'm in bed 24/7. Sorry for the vent. This is just really hard on me emotionally

hopefully this thread will connect me with some women who I can reach out to.

knjzacher · December 2014

@Lauracox3‌ Welcome, and don't apologize for venting. A check-in like this is meant for us to get it out. I will be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping for good results from your ultrasound!

queentw10 · December 2014

Hi I'm new to the boards. This is baby #1 for us and I'm 22w 6d and have been on hospital bed rest since the 24th due to an incompetent cervix. My husband and mother have been great but like many of you I feel emotionally drained by the anxiety and nervousness that I could go into labor any minute.

Liana08 · December 2014

@Lauracox3‌ I know how you feel - I was going to the gym and exercising right up until I was admitted to hospital. Now to be told you can't do anything except walk yourself to the toilet is driving me nuts! I feel isolated and I'm going stir crazy! I might head outside for some sunshine and fresh air today though - perhaps that will lift my spirits.

I'm so glad that I'm not the only one struggling with bed rest. It's funny, a few weeks ago I would have loved nothing more than to be told to spend the rest of my pregnancy in bed (rather than work), but now that it's an actual reality, I see that bed rest isn't fun at all! Might send husband off to buy me a book or something.

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