Last weekend when we had our ultrasound and learned of the Placenta Previa, initially they told us I should just take it easy, but today they called back and after reviewing the ultrasounds more carefully, they have decided that I have to go on "moderate bedrest" for the next 6 weeks until we can have the follow-up ultrasound to check on the placenta status (which should really be a name of an Indie punk band...."Give it up for THE PLACENTA STATUS!").As I understand it my limitations are...
- I'm not supposed to be lifting anything heavy, especially my children.
- I cannot do any "jostling" activities like horse back riding, roller coasters, etc. (What pregnant woman rides horses anyway?)
- No strenuous housework (yay!)
- Try and lay down when I can in a given day while going about my normal activities. (ummm...Mom of 2 lay down? Hmmm.....)
I am keeping myself upbeat by dreaming of all of the crafts I will be doing for each week of the "So You Think You're Crafty" contest and watching inappropriate amounts of reality television.
What would YOU do while on bed rest?
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I would watch all the tv i could possibly stand and eat anything I wanted!
I was on bed rest, but luckily for only a month. I did lots of reading, internet surfing, and sleeping due to medication! It was my first baby, though...I imagine with two kids it is much different!!! Good luck!
Oh that stinks, I'm sorry! You're right, laying down as a mom with any number of kids is a misnomer. Way to stay positive and hopefully things look better soon!
Awww Em, I'm sorry you're on bed rest! No fun!! For sure I would be crafting... :)
Wish I was closer to help out!
Been there, done that with the last pregnancy! I spent a ridiculous amount of time sleeping (it was at the end of the first/beginning of the second tri so I was still really sleepy all the time) and watched Cars repeatedly with my little guy. I also loaded my ipod with the last couple conferences to listen to when I got feeling sorry for myself. In retrospect, I should've sent someone to the library to get me A LOT of books.
Enjoy it if you can and hopefully the next ultrasound will clear you to be back on your feet with only a few light restrictions until baby comes!
Oh man! I'm so sorry! Bed rest is rough! But...In the months I was on bedrest I got caught up on ALL of my scrapbooking and made quiet folders for my kids. There are some perks...but man...I'm so sorry!!
Besides go completely nuts? As a mom of two (25 weeks pregnant as well), and husband who's job will take him away from home in another month I can't imagine what my first thought would be if the doctor said this to me...
But in answer to your question, as long as I had support so my kids had what they needed, I would scrapbook (digitally), quilt if possible, cross stitch, read, have my kids up to read (and cuddle) with me, and probably make lists...I'm really good at lists!
Hang in there, let people help and know that you and your family will be in my prayers...
I actually was taken off work and put on moderate bedrest for the last 10 weeks of my pregnancy for having an incompetent cervix (they come up with the most lovely names, don't they?) Luckily it only lasted 8.5 weeks in the end, but man it was tough! If you're used to doing everything yourself then it's really hard to get help. My mom and MIL each came up for a week to help me so that as nice, but they had to tell me to "sit down!" on more than one occasion!
I watched a lot of LOST, learned to knit (poorly), and did whatever little baby related tasks I could, like folding the tiny clothes...I did not enjoy it though.
I hope you have more fun and get to craft and rest like you want :)
I am a virgin to comments but I felt as a fellow bedrester I should respond. I am 35 weeks and have been on strict bed rest for two weeks now. Sorry to hear of your complications, I have mild toxemia and it is no fun to limited. This is my first baby (it's a boy) so I do not have any little ones to wrestle. My life savor has been Netflix, currently Prison Break (ultra addicting). I may start blogging as I find joy in reading your entries. You rock.
I'm pretty sure I'd call my BFF and talk for hours, especially about things like "Can I take off your bra when we get back to your house?"
The easiest thing is to think of things that you could do by yourself. But you've got the rest of the summer with two youngsters full of energy, and you're an awesome mom so I know they won't be ignored!
The best comparison I have is my marathon nursing sessions (45 min-1 hour each time). I would choose to sit on the couch where the kids play. They are SOO willing to let me watch and play on me and under my legs and around me. I also love to read books to them. They may be old enough to start reading favorite chapter books.
Let them do your hair or your make up or paint your toenails/fingernails.
Play sit-down dress-up with them.
Do a puppet show. And make the puppets first.
Play your guitar for them. Let them experiment music with you on any instruments you have.
Listen to/watch Peter and the Wolf with them.
Teach them how to sew...have them make stockings for Christmas...or help them make their own Halloween costumes out of fabric scraps.
Have Matt set up the kiddie pool in the backyard, then enjoy an afternoon (or several) out in the sun just watching the kids play. Maybe even make sure there is a bucket full of water and a water gun next to you so you can enjoy the fun!
Or watch them play in the dirt, let them get out the gardening tools and let them take care of the garden this year.
Bring out your camera and give them "photography" lessons...they take pictures, bring the camera back to you and you critique it, then they try it again. Then you can go back inside and photoshop the pictures with your kids...you let them make the calls.
Have your girls make up a story. Then record it on video together.
When you invite play dates over, ask the Mom to stay and keep you company! Maybe ask her to stop by the Farmer's Market for you and have her surprise you with the fruits and veggies she gets.
Invite yourself over to a friend's house for a playdate just to get out of the house...as long as there is no lifting involved!
I think one of the biggest things for you right now is to help your house be a child-independent house. Instead of being child-proof, you can look for ways to make things easily accessible for your kids so they don't have to ask for your help about everything. You probably already have it set up that way.
One great thing that comes out of a trial like this is FORCED independence ("Honey, I know you want me to do that for you right now, but I have to take it easy so our baby stays healthy. You can either wait for Daddy to come home or try to do it yourself.")
Sounds like you need to get a season pass to the local waterslides and float in the lazy river for an hour at least once a day.
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