So I am currently sitting at home (more lounging, than sitting) trying to relax on my couch and becoming more and more bored as the minutes pass. I need to take up a hobby I can do while lying down. Any ideas?
After a not so fun few days, my Dr. has put me on a temporary bed rest. I went to the hospital Monday night with pretty painful cramps and contractions. After a few long hours at the hospital, I left with a shot to stop the contractions and a prescription for antibiotics for the stupid UTI that won't seem to go away and which seemed to be the cause of the contractions. The plan was for the contractions to stop and all would be better.
Unfortunately, they haven't yet stopped. So, after a trip to the Dr. today, I was told I need to be on bed rest until I go two full days without any contractions. I've already spent a lot of time working (and resting) at home for the previous two days since I was still in so much pain, so here I am on my 3rd day inside my house, and getting ready to go crazy. It doesn't help that Dave has had to work late the last two nights, so I've been stuck at home by myself with my two crazy dogs. AAAHHHH! I don't know how women do it who are on bed rest for months at a time.
In more seriousness, I am really hoping that the contractions do stop and don't lead to pre-term labor and/or don't lead to me having to be on bed rest until the baby comes. I think I had a mental breakdown today thinking about what we would do if that would happen. We couldn't afford it financially, and I am so not prepared for either of those things to happen. I still have so much I need to do at work and things I want to get done at the house, and I have so many preparations to still take care of, such as buying a crib for starters. I am wondering if these orders for bed rest have actually had the reverse effect of their intentions and just put under more stress than I should be dealing with right now.
Anyway, so I guess for the next few days, I will be spending a lot more time on the internet in attempt to communicate with the outside world. So feel free to send a message or two and be prepared for some more meaningless posts.
4 comments:
I hope the contractions go away soon! Bed rest stinks.. I was on "modified bed rest" for basically 17 weeks of my first pregnancy because of blood pressure issues. Luckily I never had problems with the twins til the day my body decided to get them out! lol Get some puzzle books, rent lots of movies, and (I know its hard..) but try to enjoy a little downtime.
I am so sorry bed rest stinks! I have been lucky never have had to be on it. I hope that will stay true with this little one. I would have no idea what I would do with the boys. As hard as it is enjoy the downtime now and try not to stress or think too much. It will be much harder to rest after the baby comes. Get a good book and try to relax. I hope the contractions stop soon!!!
I'm sorry Jen! I know it's easier said than done, but try not to stress:) Insurance will help out a lot, believe me I know! Try your best to enjoy some well needed rest, and hopefully it will all get better soon! Drink lots of water, that's what my cousin says who is on bedrest for the same thing. It helps with both the infection and the contractions. Good luck, you'll be in our thoughts!
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