Update
So, my doctor has taken me off work indefinitely due to the symptoms I was having at even the THOUGHT of being there. (Chest pain, hot flashes, couldn't eat/drink while there). But in addition to that, I started having BH Contractions already. Measureable, and increasing in strength with activity. So, I ended up on modified bedrest. Which is basically same as bedrest because anytime I do attempt to clean around here, or heck even went across town to visit my mom I end up cramping.
So DH has me on lockdown. No stress (with three little ones running around thats tough lol) I am considering taking up crocheting? I don't know I want to feel productive somehow! Any ideas on things I can do from bed/couch? I have hit up Netflix a bit, and probably could re-read all the Harry Potter books again ha-ha...This will be a long 17 weeks (if she makes it that long, fingers crossed!)
So DH has me on lockdown. No stress (with three little ones running around thats tough lol) I am considering taking up crocheting? I don't know I want to feel productive somehow! Any ideas on things I can do from bed/couch? I have hit up Netflix a bit, and probably could re-read all the Harry Potter books again ha-ha...This will be a long 17 weeks (if she makes it that long, fingers crossed!)
I was put on modifed bedrest at 20 wks with my twins. To pass the time:
~ I caught up on several TV series I wanted to watch (MadMen, Lost, House) thanks to free DVDs from my local library
~ Organized all the boxes of photos I had lying around into photo albums
~ Started a baby album for the twins
~ Learned to Crochet and actually became really good at it- http://www.amazon.com/Taught-Myself-Crochet-Beginners-Kit/dp/B000WV84ZA
~ Made a family cookbook of recipes I had writen on scraps of paper/index cards/cut out of cooking magazines. Organized everything into a nice binder
~ I caught up on several TV series I wanted to watch (MadMen, Lost, House) thanks to free DVDs from my local library
~ Organized all the boxes of photos I had lying around into photo albums
~ Started a baby album for the twins
~ Learned to Crochet and actually became really good at it- http://www.amazon.com/Taught-Myself-Crochet-Beginners-Kit/dp/B000WV84ZA
~ Made a family cookbook of recipes I had writen on scraps of paper/index cards/cut out of cooking magazines. Organized everything into a nice binder
Sorry you're on mod bedrest. But I know you're happy to not have to work anymore. Courtney had some great suggestions. I'd add... maybe take an online course in something you've always wanted to do but never had the time. Take it easy and i hope that you and your little one get the rest you both need.
SO GLAD you don't have to go back to that job for now. Do you have any old tv shows that you liked? That really does kill time. I have the NYPD Blue seasons 1-4. Awesome show. Just got the X-files complete series. And worked our way through the Soprano's a couple years ago. I know these shows aren't exactly mind-stimulating but will kill an hour at a time. I found out you can get used sets on Amazon.com for like a fraction of what they cost new. I love me some bargains!!
Other than that, no advice. Have fun :)
Other than that, no advice. Have fun :)
I've been on bedrest too and it sucks. I am living on Netflix as well... I have taken up knitting and sewing some this go around. I have some patterns for baby boots and booties if you want them... PM me. I made the cutest little ones with trains on them. :)
I feel your pain. Sometimes I can't even walk to the bathroom without having contractions. It sucks. The othernight I had them all night long. I actually thought that I was in labor... ha ha... nope. :(
Hang in there and don't go stir crazy.
I feel your pain. Sometimes I can't even walk to the bathroom without having contractions. It sucks. The othernight I had them all night long. I actually thought that I was in labor... ha ha... nope. :(
Hang in there and don't go stir crazy.
~Victoria