I'm 24 weeks pregnant and ordered to do BEST REST!!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

yorkieK9trainer · 12-06-2006, 12:51 PM

Help, guys! Anyone here ever have to go on bed rest?
Yeah, looks like I've been ordered to do so until the baby is born! Nothing too serious, I was just having mild contractions for a day or two because of stress. Doc. says I need to make it to at least week 30 before they can consider delivering early if needed.

Do any of you have suggestions on activities to do while on best rest, other than spend more time here on YT? lol

Thanks!

Tiger's Mom · 12-06-2006, 12:59 PM

I have never been on bed rest but just wanted to let you know to take really good care of yourself . . . sending tons of hugs!

red98vett · 12-06-2006, 01:07 PM

That's too bad -

But - there's an advantage to being single .... you KNOW the remote is yours - just lay back and enjoy & no stress !!

Good Luck

chloeandj · 12-06-2006, 01:13 PM

I have never been on bedrest either but I do want to say, make sure you do it! My nephew was the size of my hand when he was born because his momma didn't listen to her doctor. Make yourself comfy on the couch and enlist some friends to help you out. Take care!

ARCHIE · 12-06-2006, 01:17 PM

Sorry but it could be worse. Enjoy the rest and post on YT or read.
Just stay in bed and do as your told to keep you both safe.
My daughter went through hell for 9mos throwing up, in and out of the hosp, hooked up to IV for 2mos and in bed and lost 22 lbs the first 4mos. She gets a disease called
Hyper Immesis something. This was the second pregnacy and it was worse the second time. Baby Isabella arrived safe and sound but the 9mos to get her here was very difficult. She was also an invetro baby. So when the going gets tough just think of someone who had it worse. Just take care of yourself and that little one. Good luck to you and keep us posted.

Carol & Buddy

Patti · 12-06-2006, 06:10 PM

You could make fleece blankets, reading, and resting once the baby is here you wil wish you could go back on bed rest!!!
Aren't you living in Northern Il now? If so if you need anything let me know. I'm in Gurnee

Erin · 12-06-2006, 07:16 PM

Do you do anything crafty? Like sewing or painting?

You could work on your baby shower registry!

I would read all the dog training books piling up on my book shelf, watch Judge Judy and Animal Planet, download recipes from food network, watch an entire series on DVD (try Netflix or iTunes or a friend with a good collection), watch movies, listen to podcasts and eat ice cream.

yorkieK9trainer · 12-06-2006, 07:40 PM

THANKS!
lol, some of those suggestions I may have to just try.

And Patti, Thanks for the offer. Yes, I'm living in Zion actually. About twenty minutes from ya! I'm staying w/ my folks for now since the rest of my stuff is actually still in Arizona.

A friend of mine already started my registry at Babies R Us. She's so sweet, she's in Monterey, California w/ a wee one of her own and she was so nice to suprise me w/ that.

I had/have A LOT of things to be Thankful for this Thanksgiving and holiday season!

kitty · 12-07-2006, 05:48 AM

I was ordered to bedrest at 12wks in my first pregnancy. It is long and boring after a while. I read alot and watched t.v. (It was before I had a computer.) I also learned to cross stitch and embordery. (I tried crocete but never quite understood it.LOL) It is important that you eat right while you are on bed rest. Since you have less activity it is easier to gain the weight. Good luck!

carleirulesme · 12-07-2006, 06:08 AM

I was on bedrest for 2 months because of my Hyperemesis. I just watched tv, read, played with my family while in bed, people came over to help... do anything you like but do it in bed. I listened, wasn't going to risk it.
I wish you the best! Take care of yourself!

Kaluiah · 12-07-2006, 11:59 AM

My sister was ordered on bed rest at 4 months. She went into labor, luckily they got it to stop.. She was on complete bed rest and the only thing she was aloud to do was get up to use the bathroom. At the time I was still in high school so she moved back home and I was her entertainment.....

FlDebra · 12-07-2006, 12:54 PM

[QUOTE=yorkieK9trainer]Help, guys! Anyone here ever have to go on bed rest? QUOTE]

I was on bedrest the last month of my first pregnancy. I crocheted like crazy. First son had more baby blankets than the law allows. It was pre-home PC days so I read books, did crossword puzzles and watched TV. But stand by because daytime TV is horrible -- bless TIVO!! If I am going to watch during the day now, I just pop up some program that I have recorded. It is also a great time to do an online or home study course of some kind. Maybe learn another language, knock out a credit to two towards a degree, or a just for fun course. Of course you can also get a ton of baby books from the library. Hopefully a friend or family member can help with the pick up and return. Maybe find a free website hosting site and build a web page or two.

I have been housebound for a little over a week now from foot surgery. I have not done any of those constructive things but.... I have spent a LOT of time here on Yorkietalk, learning tons and sharing some laughs. Good luck to you -- it will pass quicker than you think and be so worth it when you have that little one in your arms!

chachi · 12-07-2006, 01:10 PM

I was on be rest the last two Months of my pregnancy because of high blood pressure. I cross stitched, watched Tv, played on the computer, did crossword puzzles and read. Take care of your self and the bay. It will all be worth it when you have that baby girl. Mine was a girl too. Girls are so much fun and truly a blessing

Monday · 12-08-2006, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patti

once the baby is here you will wish you could go back on bed rest!!!

I whole heartily SECOND THAT!!!! Sleep will be a luxury!

I worked up until the day I cramped at night and gave birth the next day!

dcelmo · 12-09-2006, 06:48 AM

My daughter had two pregnancies that put her to bedrest. Not fun! SHe would do scrapbookking, reading and of course internet surfing. I would try to think of something special once in a while for her, but it is hard to fill the time. She delivered beautiful, healthy, but tiny babies, who are now 5 years and 23 months. So whatever you do to fill the time, know that you are doing the best for your baby. Good luck and rest well!!

12-06-2006, 12:51 PM	#1
yorkieK9trainer YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North eastern Illinois Suburbs Posts: 1,669	I'm 24 weeks pregnant and ordered to do BEST REST!!! Help, guys! Anyone here ever have to go on bed rest? Yeah, looks like I've been ordered to do so until the baby is born! Nothing too serious, I was just having mild contractions for a day or two because of stress. Doc. says I need to make it to at least week 30 before they can consider delivering early if needed. Do any of you have suggestions on activities to do while on best rest, other than spend more time here on YT? lol Thanks! __________________ "Big things come in small packages" http://www.myspace.com/yorkiek9trainer

12-06-2006, 01:07 PM	#3
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	That's too bad - But - there's an advantage to being single .... you KNOW the remote is yours - just lay back and enjoy & no stress !! Good Luck __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

12-06-2006, 06:10 PM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	You could make fleece blankets, reading, and resting once the baby is here you wil wish you could go back on bed rest!!! Aren't you living in Northern Il now? If so if you need anything let me know. I'm in Gurnee __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

12-06-2006, 07:16 PM	#7
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	Do you do anything crafty? Like sewing or painting? You could work on your baby shower registry! I would read all the dog training books piling up on my book shelf, watch Judge Judy and Animal Planet, download recipes from food network, watch an entire series on DVD (try Netflix or iTunes or a friend with a good collection), watch movies, listen to podcasts and eat ice cream. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

12-06-2006, 07:40 PM	#8
yorkieK9trainer YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North eastern Illinois Suburbs Posts: 1,669	THANKS! lol, some of those suggestions I may have to just try. And Patti, Thanks for the offer. Yes, I'm living in Zion actually. About twenty minutes from ya! I'm staying w/ my folks for now since the rest of my stuff is actually still in Arizona. A friend of mine already started my registry at Babies R Us. She's so sweet, she's in Monterey, California w/ a wee one of her own and she was so nice to suprise me w/ that. I had/have A LOT of things to be Thankful for this Thanksgiving and holiday season! __________________ "Big things come in small packages" http://www.myspace.com/yorkiek9trainer

12-06-2006, 12:59 PM	#2
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,339	I have never been on bed rest but just wanted to let you know to take really good care of yourself . . . sending tons of hugs!

12-06-2006, 01:13 PM	#4
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	I have never been on bedrest either but I do want to say, make sure you do it! My nephew was the size of my hand when he was born because his momma didn't listen to her doctor. Make yourself comfy on the couch and enlist some friends to help you out. Take care!

12-06-2006, 01:17 PM	#5
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Sorry but it could be worse. Enjoy the rest and post on YT or read. Just stay in bed and do as your told to keep you both safe. My daughter went through hell for 9mos throwing up, in and out of the hosp, hooked up to IV for 2mos and in bed and lost 22 lbs the first 4mos. She gets a disease called Hyper Immesis something. This was the second pregnacy and it was worse the second time. Baby Isabella arrived safe and sound but the 9mos to get her here was very difficult. She was also an invetro baby. So when the going gets tough just think of someone who had it worse. Just take care of yourself and that little one. Good luck to you and keep us posted. Carol & Buddy

12-07-2006, 05:48 AM	#9
kitty My Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 2,258	I was ordered to bedrest at 12wks in my first pregnancy. It is long and boring after a while. I read alot and watched t.v. (It was before I had a computer.) I also learned to cross stitch and embordery. (I tried crocete but never quite understood it.LOL) It is important that you eat right while you are on bed rest. Since you have less activity it is easier to gain the weight. Good luck! __________________ Support our Troops :

12-07-2006, 06:08 AM	#10
carleirulesme YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 545	I was on bedrest for 2 months because of my Hyperemesis. I just watched tv, read, played with my family while in bed, people came over to help... do anything you like but do it in bed. I listened, wasn't going to risk it. I wish you the best! Take care of yourself! __________________ o0Tashia, Jonathan, Carlei, and Sophie0o CaSh

12-07-2006, 11:59 AM	#11
Kaluiah Ramsey little Devil in disguise Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here Posts: 985	My sister was ordered on bed rest at 4 months. She went into labor, luckily they got it to stop.. She was on complete bed rest and the only thing she was aloud to do was get up to use the bathroom. At the time I was still in high school so she moved back home and I was her entertainment.....

12-07-2006, 12:54 PM	#12
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	[QUOTE=yorkieK9trainer]Help, guys! Anyone here ever have to go on bed rest? QUOTE] I was on bedrest the last month of my first pregnancy. I crocheted like crazy. First son had more baby blankets than the law allows. It was pre-home PC days so I read books, did crossword puzzles and watched TV. But stand by because daytime TV is horrible -- bless TIVO!! If I am going to watch during the day now, I just pop up some program that I have recorded. It is also a great time to do an online or home study course of some kind. Maybe learn another language, knock out a credit to two towards a degree, or a just for fun course. Of course you can also get a ton of baby books from the library. Hopefully a friend or family member can help with the pick up and return. Maybe find a free website hosting site and build a web page or two. I have been housebound for a little over a week now from foot surgery. I have not done any of those constructive things but.... I have spent a LOT of time here on Yorkietalk, learning tons and sharing some laughs. Good luck to you -- it will pass quicker than you think and be so worth it when you have that little one in your arms! __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

12-07-2006, 01:10 PM	#13
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I was on be rest the last two Months of my pregnancy because of high blood pressure. I cross stitched, watched Tv, played on the computer, did crossword puzzles and read. Take care of your self and the bay. It will all be worth it when you have that baby girl. Mine was a girl too. Girls are so much fun and truly a blessing __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-09-2006, 06:48 AM	#15
dcelmo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 181	My daughter had two pregnancies that put her to bedrest. Not fun! SHe would do scrapbookking, reading and of course internet surfing. I would try to think of something special once in a while for her, but it is hard to fill the time. She delivered beautiful, healthy, but tiny babies, who are now 5 years and 23 months. So whatever you do to fill the time, know that you are doing the best for your baby. Good luck and rest well!!