Bedrest Type: Complete. May raise bed up to 30 degrees to aid digestion during meals. No bathroom privileges (yes, this means a catheter and bedpans).
Food: Whatever I want. Including afternoon and midnight snacks such as cheesecake, fresh fruit or shakes. Best food items so far: fresh grapes and pineapple, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, cereal, and the pizza we ordered in.
Necessary Items: iphone, computer, books, lip junk, facial wipes (so you don't have to wait to clean your face in the morning), breath mints (so you can kiss your hubby without knocking him over), your own pillow, a pen (for luxuriously choosing your hospital oh-so-delicious meals and snacks in the morning), a huge cup for water, TV series on DVD (my choice today - Alias Season I), family and friends ready to text, call, and facebook, a complete lack of dignity and modesty, and a sense of humor.
Items Still Lusting After From Afar: Kindle (dammit they just came out with a new one but it won't be ready for delivery until September), an air mattress bed (mine is far too uncomfortable--might I mention there are only two in the prenatal ward--hello going too be here for a loooong time!)
Activity of the Week: shooting trash across the room at the bin and completely missing many times until there is a little pile of garbage on the floor.
Favorite Moment: having pizza and movie with hubby yesterday
Least Favorite Moment: breaking out into contractions during pizza date and requiring anti-nausea and anti-contraction meds. Thankfully it only took one shot to get them under control.
Move Status: We closed on our house Monday before I came to the hospital. Now my fantastic hubby has unpacked 75% of the house along with a huge list of things required when you move into new construction such as ordering blinds, arranging for landscaping, etc.
Work Status: I called my scheduler and quit all of my online classes as soon as this happened. I don't want any stress!
What I miss: my dog.
Attitude Status: I no longer cry when my hubby leaves after visiting. Pretty mellow for the rest of the day. Not angry. Not sad this happened. Just taking one moment and day at a time. Happy that we reached 28 weeks.
That's it!
xoxo
wow, that is a lot to take in.... i wish i could do something from afar. i am sure you have some wonderful nurses and doctors. :) i am always available to text as needed.
ReplyDeletecongrats on 28 weeks!
Oh Jen, it sounds so miserable! A catheter and bedpans? Ugh. All I know is that I'm nominating you for mother of the year. Your son is so lucky to have a mom who would go through all of this for his health and well-being! Hang in there!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are still hanging in there and making the best of the situation.
ReplyDeleteYay for a new blog entry!!!! I wish I was there with you!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you are staying sane! But I am glad babyh is staying put and getting those lungs in working order!
ReplyDeleteOh, I endured just one day of that complete bedrest, no bathroom privledges - and it was on one of the hardest beds in the world - turns out it is because it was a birthing bed. The next morning when I was allowed out of bed, they put an egg crate foam material on it and it was much better. So, if someone else is hogging the air mattress, maybe you can ask if they have some foam they can add to the bed? hang in there!
ReplyDeleteWoah, when did this happen and how did I miss it!?! Sounds like you're in good spirits though, you're a trooper! Hoping all goes well, baby hangs in there a few more weeks and that you have oodles of patience. Sending lots of love!!
ReplyDeleteSuper Trooper! Stay tough -- you are doing great!
ReplyDeleteIt takes a lot of strength to go through this! Hope it's over soon!!
ReplyDeleteMan, Jen, I still can't believe that this is happening to you. I think someone else said that they wish there was something they could do from afar, and I'm saying the same thing. Is there anything? Do you need me to text you or email you funny jokes or something? Anything? Do you have to have the catheter all the way until delivery? Stay positive, girl! We're all rooting for you! ;)
ReplyDeleteYou're so positive - love your attitude! Thanks for sharing all the details - I wonder about what bedrest is really like. One day at a time!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! You have such a great attitude about this, but really you have to be postitive or this experience could make anyone depressed. Bedrest was my worst fear. I love the activity for the week!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a trooper! I would lose my mind in less than three days...and would probably back up and die from constipation as I have never and will never poop in front of anyone! Ahrg....everything else I could handle...but that one...Oh no....it might be the end of me. I admire your good attitude through it all. So happy you are to 28 weeks...with this attitude...you will make it well into the safe zone and your baby boy will be all chubby and breathing like a champ when he is born. hang in there.
ReplyDeleteYou're doing great! Praying that you/baby can hang in there as long as possible.
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