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Surviving Bedrest: Things to Do

As you can see I’ve been thinking a lot about bedrest lately.  It was only five months ago that I was on bedrest, and I now have a friend that I’m helping who is facing a couple of months of bedrest because of preeclampsia.  I hope that I never forget what it was like so [...]

Bedrest and the Live-In Mother

Mothers are wonderful.  If you have to rely on someone to take care of you and your family while on bedrest won’t you choose your mother?  I was delighted when my mother told me she would move in to help and greatly anticipated her arrival.  She sacrificed so much to leave her own home and [...]

The Trial of Bedrest

Pregnancy bedrest is something that many women have to face, though with different limitations and time commitments.  Bedrest during pregnancy can be a huge struggle and inconvenience for women who face 3-4 months of strict bedrest.  Other women may face a few weeks of bedrest with only minor physical limitations.  However, each woman who goes [...]