This photo was posted previously, but needed to post it again with the great quote I discovered. This photo is of my big belly the second night of my hospital stay. Still here after 15 days, but Baby Josie is expected to be here via c-section at the end of this week. I am in my 37th week, which is great!!
BED REST MOMMY-TO-BE RESOURCES
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
| 33 | Hospital Bed Rest Mommy-To-Be Blogs
photo: beckyxo via ETSY |
http://msrachdiddy.blogspot.com/
http://exclusivelyevans.blogspot.com/
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Monday, July 18, 2011
| 32 | Advice from the Pros; Fellow (Hospital) Bed Rest Mommies
So today marks me at 35 weeks and 2 days; also, 1 week and 1 day in the hospital. I am holding up, as is my little favorite, Baby Josie. Really, it is just another waiting game. Soon this will all be a distant memory and goodness, I can not wait!
I asked some other hospital bed rest mommies some advice for getting through hospital bed rest. Below, I have some of that information for you. Also, do not forget to visit previous posts because a lot of the resources that pertain to at home bed rest mommies, overlap with hospital bed rest mommies.
All of these hospital bed rest mommies are from the Bed Rest Club via BabyCenter.com:
#1 | "Take your own pillows and pjs. Most doctors will let you wear your own pjs instead of hospital gowns. Makes you feel half way normal!!"
#2 | "Also, bring a bathmat and towels from home. I only got to shower twice a week for 5 minutes sitting down, but it was so nice to step out onto a bathmat and not a flimsy hospital towel. Also, I lived in yoga pants, sports bras and maternity tshirts. I had so many visitors for my 26 day stay and it was nice to get out of my pajamas daily and feel human. Also, my sister brought me some photos in frames from home and a nice cheerful quilt/bedspread to brighten up the room. I also kept lots of snacks in my room. I am not sure what the rules are at each hospital, but at mine I got to pick my meal choices for all 3 meals daily. There were forms for each meal and someone would pick them up daily. Ask the person if there are any specials and write them in if interested. I also learned you can write in special orders- if I checked off omelette, I could write in (add cheese and bacon), if I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich I could write in add grilled onions and provolone, etc... I could pretty much write down anything they had in cafeteria even if it was not on my menu. One last word of advice was bring a universal remote. My hospital room just had a remote with up and down buttons and it would take forever to get to channels I wanted. Brother in law bought me universal remote so I could punch in numbers."
#3 | "laptop or ipad for surfing the net! Bring your own clothes I agree with that. especially comfy bras."
#4| "Bring your own blankets and pillows. They're much more comforting than what the hospital provides you with. Get a big calendar so you can mark off every day your in the hospital, it helps you feel a sense of accomplishment!"
#5 | "It sounds kinda childish but I made a paper chain of the number of days I had till I was due and put an inspirational quote on each one and hung it up in my hospital room. It was nice to watch it get smaller and smaller and it was good to go back and read all the quotes and saying when I was down!"
I asked some other hospital bed rest mommies some advice for getting through hospital bed rest. Below, I have some of that information for you. Also, do not forget to visit previous posts because a lot of the resources that pertain to at home bed rest mommies, overlap with hospital bed rest mommies.
All of these hospital bed rest mommies are from the Bed Rest Club via BabyCenter.com:
#1 | "Take your own pillows and pjs. Most doctors will let you wear your own pjs instead of hospital gowns. Makes you feel half way normal!!"
#2 | "Also, bring a bathmat and towels from home. I only got to shower twice a week for 5 minutes sitting down, but it was so nice to step out onto a bathmat and not a flimsy hospital towel. Also, I lived in yoga pants, sports bras and maternity tshirts. I had so many visitors for my 26 day stay and it was nice to get out of my pajamas daily and feel human. Also, my sister brought me some photos in frames from home and a nice cheerful quilt/bedspread to brighten up the room. I also kept lots of snacks in my room. I am not sure what the rules are at each hospital, but at mine I got to pick my meal choices for all 3 meals daily. There were forms for each meal and someone would pick them up daily. Ask the person if there are any specials and write them in if interested. I also learned you can write in special orders- if I checked off omelette, I could write in (add cheese and bacon), if I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich I could write in add grilled onions and provolone, etc... I could pretty much write down anything they had in cafeteria even if it was not on my menu. One last word of advice was bring a universal remote. My hospital room just had a remote with up and down buttons and it would take forever to get to channels I wanted. Brother in law bought me universal remote so I could punch in numbers."
#3 | "laptop or ipad for surfing the net! Bring your own clothes I agree with that. especially comfy bras."
#4| "Bring your own blankets and pillows. They're much more comforting than what the hospital provides you with. Get a big calendar so you can mark off every day your in the hospital, it helps you feel a sense of accomplishment!"
#5 | "It sounds kinda childish but I made a paper chain of the number of days I had till I was due and put an inspirational quote on each one and hung it up in my hospital room. It was nice to watch it get smaller and smaller and it was good to go back and read all the quotes and saying when I was down!"
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"It may not be easy, but it is possible."
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
| 31 | A New Chapter - Hospital Bed Rest
My belly and rainbow in hospital room! |
I am still getting adjusted to this new routine and environment of the hospital, for it is my very first hospital stay ever. I just gained access of my computer today and will be sure to research some hospital bed rest mommy resources and perhaps some premie resources as well to share with you all. In the meantime, hold on and stay strong ladies.
To be continued...
Saturday, July 9, 2011
| 30 | It's Complicated
http://workisnotajob.com/en/work |
Today marks 34 weeks down for me and I can hardly believe it.
Anyway, today I have for you a recent article from Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine called "It's Complicated".
Take a peek at this article and share with other bed rest mommies as well.
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"It may not be easy,
but it is possible."
Friday, July 8, 2011
| 29 | Positive & Fun - The Welcome Home Outfit
photo: egallis vis ETSY |
Now I have lots of outfits for our princess and a few that I thought could be cute as her welcome home outfit, BUT I just really want something special and handmade. So where do I turn?! Well, www.etsy.com, of course ; )
I have spent the past hour or so looking for this special outfit (time passer, ladies) and I have a few that I like and need to narrow down to one.
Want to look at some welcome home outfits via ETSY? Click Here! There is anything from cute diaper covers, onesies, sweaters, etc. All handmade and most can be personalized.
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"It may not be easy, but it is possible."
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
| 27 | A Few Bed Rest Mommy Blogs
photo: jenniferramos via ETSY |
Below are two bed rest mommy blogs, which are current, and that I read often. And it's nice to be able to comment on their blog entries to provide them with some positive encouragement. We all know that we need that!
http://whatwhywhereandwhen.blogspot.com/
http://awaitingmybabyboy.blogspot.com/
Happy Fourth of July Weekend! And it is July... a new month, a month down, a month closer! You got this Mama's!
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"It may not be easy, but it is possible."
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