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Bedrest
In my last post, I mentioned that I was on hospitalized bedrest for 7 weeks. I am often asked how I survived laying in a hospital room for that long. Here are some things that I did to pass the time: Handheld Yahtzee or Any other Handheld Game: This saved me! I cannot tell you [...]
Waiting to Conceive Again
My husband and I have decided that a number of conditions will have to be met in order for us to consider having another baby. 1st – We have to feel ready and willing to have another preemie (the risks are great enough that we have to be prepared for it) along with any extreme [...]
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 [...]


