Bedrest
DarkAngel
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Who has been on bedrest before? Help me entertain myself. I am in the hospital now but should be home later today. I don't have to stay in the bed but I can't actually do anything.
It's been a crazy few weeks. I was having severe anxiety problems as I got closer to 34 weeks because that's when Xan was born. I talked to my doctor and he agreed to do whatever it took to help calm me down but also told me that everything looked great. I was seeing him and the perinatologist and was released from the peri about a month ago.
Around 32 weeks, my anxiety lessened because I knew my chances of a healthy pregnancy were pretty strong. At 33, I started getting antsy again but knew that I just needed to get to 34 and 3 days (this coming Friday) and I would have met my goal. Problem is, I forgot to tell Baby Brother the plan. I have been feeling contractions off and on forever. Docs say they are BH but I didn't feel most of my contractions on pitocin so that is bs. I started monitoring them Sunday and they were coming every five minutes or so. I didn't worry much but called the doctor yesterday morning. He had me come in. I went on my lunch hour because I fully expected that he was just placating me because of my anxiety and that all was well. I was so wrong. He sent me to the hospital for terbutaline which didn't stop the contractions. Then another medicine which didn't stop them either. Finally, after a bunch of IV fluids and maybe the combination of the meds, they slowed down. I am still here though. Waiting on one more test and then I can go home. I don't understand what my babies have against cooking to at least 35 weeks.
It's been a crazy few weeks. I was having severe anxiety problems as I got closer to 34 weeks because that's when Xan was born. I talked to my doctor and he agreed to do whatever it took to help calm me down but also told me that everything looked great. I was seeing him and the perinatologist and was released from the peri about a month ago.
Around 32 weeks, my anxiety lessened because I knew my chances of a healthy pregnancy were pretty strong. At 33, I started getting antsy again but knew that I just needed to get to 34 and 3 days (this coming Friday) and I would have met my goal. Problem is, I forgot to tell Baby Brother the plan. I have been feeling contractions off and on forever. Docs say they are BH but I didn't feel most of my contractions on pitocin so that is bs. I started monitoring them Sunday and they were coming every five minutes or so. I didn't worry much but called the doctor yesterday morning. He had me come in. I went on my lunch hour because I fully expected that he was just placating me because of my anxiety and that all was well. I was so wrong. He sent me to the hospital for terbutaline which didn't stop the contractions. Then another medicine which didn't stop them either. Finally, after a bunch of IV fluids and maybe the combination of the meds, they slowed down. I am still here though. Waiting on one more test and then I can go home. I don't understand what my babies have against cooking to at least 35 weeks.
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -- Theodor Seuss Geisel
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Mama to two wild superheroes and a curly-headed baby boy :love5:
How is Xan doing? Is he excited it's so close to his baby brother coming?
This. I got so bored on bed rest. I read a ton of books.
I pray none of you ever has to live in a communist state.
Geeky is my hero. She's the true badass. The badass who doesn't even need to be a badass. There aren't enough O's in cool to describe her.
I was trying to think of things that might help you feel productive, other than being a provider of live, that is. I've always fantasized about learning a foreign language, but never can never find the time to commit to it.
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I am sorry that you are having to go through this and I hope the baby stays in there just a wee bit longer!!
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Here's all you have to know about men and women: women are crazy, men are stupid. And the main reason women are crazy is that men are stupid. ~ George Carlin
Xander is super excited about his brother coming. I don't think he has any idea of how much is life is going to change.
Luckily, the house is pretty clean right now. I went on a cleaning binge this weekend. I think my body was sending me hints that it was done. I will try to get the menfolk to keep it clean.
I do want to take up knitting. I need to have someone bring me supplies. I am working PT from home this week to finish up a project.
The baby won't get steroids. My doctor thinks the risks outweigh the benefits at 34 weeks (Today!!!) but would have recommended them last week. I am not too worried. Xan was born in week 34 and did okay.
Any book recommendations? I live down the street from the library so I can send the husband to stock me up.
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -- Theodor Seuss Geisel
I just read Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay for book club and it was fantastic. I cried several times while reading it, and it was a quick read because I couldn't put it down. Short chapters too, which I always prefer.
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I like pretty much anything by Jacqueline Carey. Her Kushiel series is really good. The books are pretty big, so they'd keep you occupied!
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I second this suggestion. They are fun, funny, and highly entertaining.
You're a lawyer, DA? How about a treatise you own but never find the time to read? Well, maybe if you need help falling asleep that would be a good suggestion.
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Lolo, that's just a mean suggestion. Mean but a possible effective cure for my insomnia. I was in the middle of preparing to present 4 CLEs next week when all of this happened. I am still getting material together for other people to present. This stuff is boring!
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -- Theodor Seuss Geisel
I know. I just bought a book entitled Cross Examination: Science and Techniques. It sounds useful, but unless something unexpected occurs (like an extended bed rest), it is unlikely I will ever read it and certainly not cover to cover.
Well, it's now fall, so you maybe you could also break out Tolstoy? Nothing like Anna Karenina or War and Peace once the weather gets colder. I'm not being sarcastic either -- they are both books that took me awhile to read and required some concentration.
Are you feeling better? Any more contractions since you've been home? I hope you're able to relax some.
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It's interesting how some women tend to go early and some women go later. I wondered if this has been studied before.
DA...how about some Evanovich?
I can send you the books if ya want... :blob2:
WileE, I am working on an Evanovich now. I am not a huge fan but her books are mindless.
Medussa, it really is interesting to me how each of us seems to have our set point where I body finally declares "done!"
Small update: I am 35 weeks today or tomorrow. I've made it longer than with Xan so this is a huge deal to me. I may stop taking the Provera today. We have scheduled a c-section for the 14th of next month. That is the day I turn 37 weeks. I'm not as miserable or mopey now. I think having a plan makes me feel better.
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -- Theodor Seuss Geisel
I find myself lol to her stuff & then looking around to see if anyone is looking/watching me...lol