It's hard enough to keep myself entertained, but having an almost-one year old that you're not supposed to lift or chase around is no piece of cake. Thankfully, I am allowed to get up every once in awhile for short periods of time, so I think we'll be okay! The goal is to keep me rested, off my feet, and to keep baby girl in there as long as possible. I'm officially 28 weeks, which is quite a bit sooner than we'd prefer for her to arrive. We'd like to get me to 36 weeks (although it'll probably be sooner) and will definitely be a C-section.
Any other mamas out there have experience with high-risk pregnancies, or being on bed rest? It definitely came as a shock, and while I feel so much better now that me and baby are healthy and stable for the time being, it's still a bit overwhelming. Thankfully I've had amazing family and friends visit and offer help, so I know we can make it :)
In the week I've been in the hospital/on bed rest, I've been trying to come up with some ways to occupy myself and make this as enjoyable as possible. Here are a few tips that have taken the edge off a bit:
1. Still pamper and try to feel good about yourself. It might sound silly, and I'll admit my initial thought was, "Heck ya, I'm wearin a messy bun and no makeup every day", but that has really done more harm than good. Eventually, you will feel like the smelly homeless person that took up residence on your couch, which won't do anything for your mood on the daily. Just putting on a cute (yet still comfy) top, some mascara, & painting my nails has made a world of difference.
2. Invest in a planner. I've had my weekly planner from Plum Paper Designs for awhile now, and I am completely obsessed with it. I continuously buy different washi tape, stickers, & metallic pens to make it even more fun and a great creative outlet. Even though I'm stuck in bed, life still goes on, and a planner is a great way to keep track of Carl's work schedule, Dr. appointments, birthdays, etc.
3. Take up a new hobby. I once took a very short-lived excursion into the world of crocheting, which admittedly, I quickly gave up. However, I did really enjoy the small amount of time that I did spend and I would love to try and create something more than a 4"x 4" square. After Pinteresting some ideas, a scarf is in the works and a future picture may be posted! (no promises, tho).
4. Remind yourself it's for your baby. It has been very easy so far for me to worry, which leads to stressing, which is the opposite of what I should be doing! I am constantly reminding myself that this is what's best and I can't change the circumstances, so worrying will get me nowhere. Every minute that I'm laid back and resting, I'm keeping Charlotte healthier and growing. It may seem like a long stretch now, but it will be so worth it in the end.
And that's all I've got for now, thanks so much for reading, and please let me know if you have any other bed rest tips to keep me sane!
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