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Unexpected Bedrest

blueberrymommablueberrymomma member
in February 2016 Moms
Went in for my 37 week appointment today and my blood pressure had sky rocked to 134/100(normally I'm 90/60). So my doctor sent me to labor and delivery for tests and to be monitored. No liver enzymes in my blood and BP did go down to 134/86 once I started laying on my left side. They also did an ultrasound and baby boy looks good. Doctor put me on immediate Bedrest and I have to do a 24 urine collection. Have an appointment Thur to get rechecked.

Any advice for Bedrest besides sleeping, TV, and pinteresting. I'm lucky my MIL lives around the corner and can watch DD during the day and I'm sure my mom will come down for the weekend
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  • FLsquirrel80FLsquirrel80 member
    I was just on unexpected bedrest for the same thing. I binged watch shows on Netflix, made list of things to do after baby is born, read, and worked on a needlepoint project. Bedrest is not easy. I had a hard time sitting still and reliying onnotners to cook and clean for me. Also, my anxiety was through the roof thinking about my blood pressure and the delivering early. You will get through this and get an amazing gift at the end. I delivered early on the 16th and my little girl is perfect and myn levels are now back to normal.
    Me - 35   Hubby - 38 
    Married 10/2007 
    Baby girl - 2/6/16 




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  • VitaLunaVitaLuna member
    Have someone pick up knitting/crochet supplies for you and learn how to do that? My friend was on hospital bed rest for 2 months and got pretty good at it!

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  • jenniv82jenniv82 member
    I have been on bedrest since mid December. I have watched a lot of tv, Netflix, read books, make meal plans for my husband, order last minute items for our little guy online. it's definitely not easy. Can get pretty boring, but it's only for a short time. Good luck
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  • blueberrymommablueberrymomma member
    @FLsquirrel80 I understand the anxiety, I have it in general but this has definitely elevated it.
    @VitaLuna I tried crocheting when I was pregnant with my first and I'm terrible, I can sew but not while laying on my left side lol. Which is a bummer because I wanted to make some more burp cloths
    @jenniv82 I already have several items in my Amazon cart....don't want to overspend before baby
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  • brushesnbrunchbrushesnbrunch member
    Have any last minute correspondence (thank you cards, etc) you need to get out? I'd write those..
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  • kalenvankalenvan member
    I'm not on bed rest but I have been staying in bed more because I been having lots of cramps when I move around and I been super tired...I been playing candy crush, watching Hulu/Netflix, labor and delivery videos on YouTube (I cried a lot watching those lol) and online browsing for baby.
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  • funkypineapplefunkypineapple member
    Learn how to knit!

    I know you said you tried to crochet but it's worth a shot to try knitting too. They're a bit different and usually people find it's always easier to learn one over the other.

    I tried teaching myself how to crochet when I first started and I couldn't "get" it and tried knitting. I found knitting was much easier for me to grasp.

    You could also do some reading or do something like start writing letters to your baby on what you're going through/feeling right now.

    Either way, hang in there! 
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  • robinj716robinj716 member
    This just happened to me today! I will be 38 weeks tomorrow. My BP was 160/130 then 133/90 then 128/94 so I have to do the 24 hour urine test and get some blood drawn. She will re check BP on Tuesday and said she may induce that day or put me on bed rest and induce on 1/31. My BP has been perfect up until 36 weeks. Not what I was looking to hear at my appt today!
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  • txbrideinbluetxbrideinblue member
    I just did my 24 hour urine test on Tuesday. Waiting to hear back and wondering what lies ahead. This is my third baby and this is the first time this has happened!
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  • blueberrymommablueberrymomma member
    Well after my appointment yesterday they said my 24 hour urine showed minor preeclampsia. So they sent me to be induced. I was 1cm and 50% when I came in. Was 1cm and 60% at midnight. Going to check again soon and decide on the next step.
    I have been feeling stronger and more consistent contractions so hopefully that means everything is moving along. I really need baby boy to drop down and engaged
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