One of the complaints many women have about pregnancy is having to wait nine very long months to meet their little one.
If you are having pregnancy complications and need to be on bed rest because you're having multiples, you might be spending each day praying you don't meet your little ones quite this soon.
Bed rest for an extended period can be beneficial in keeping those tiny babies healthy and free of premature birth complications, but it has its challenges. Lying in bed for days and weeks because of multiples can be physically uncomfortable. You are likely worrying about your babies growing inside, while also trying to find ways to cope with the endless boredom.
Keeping Yourself Sane During Bed Rest
Pick out baby names. It can be hard to find the right first and middle names for one baby, much less twins, triplets, quadruplets or other multiples. Since you're flat on your back for a while, create a list of your favorite names, including their meanings and origins, to find the best names for your babies.
Shop for baby gear. Take advantage of the quiet time you have now before the babies arrive and do some online research for the best baby gear. Read product reviews and watch videos on how the equipment works before you buy it. Find out from other parents of multiples on parenting message boards and forums on the must-have baby gear they couldn't live without.
Read parenting books. Bedrest is the perfect time to read up on parenting your twins or triplets. Read about your pregnancy and the complications you may be experiencing, but also about the many wonderful months and years that lie ahead of you when caring for your newborns and toddlers.
Make some online friends. Many women enjoy the connection they feel with other pregnant moms they've met through online message boards. You can share your concerns and excitement with other mothers going through the same thing you are, all from the comfort of your own bedroom.
Start a blog. You can keep friends and family updated, or research and write about something that interests you.
Learn a new skill or hobby. If you've always wanted to learn how to knit or crochet, here is your opportunity. There are many online resources and videos that can be found to help you learn and before you know it, your babies will be here and you'll have little knitted hats waiting for them to wear after their birth.
Make playlists of your favorite lullabies. Search for music to download that you feel your babies will enjoy once they are here in your arms. Create a playlist or burn CDs of your favorite music. It will likely have a calming effect on you during your bed rest, and your babies might just love it, too.
Take an online childbirth education class. If you can't make it to a local childbirth class, an online course, is a great way to learn more about what to expect during your pregnancy and will help prepare you for labor and delivery. You'll feel empowered getting educated.
As uncomfortable as it is to be on bed rest with just one or with multiples, you're doing the best thing you can do to protect your babies during your pregnancy from complications. Remember that they will be here in due time, and you'll have forgotten what life was like without them.
If you are having pregnancy complications and need to be on bed rest because you're having multiples, you might be spending each day praying you don't meet your little ones quite this soon.
Bed rest for an extended period can be beneficial in keeping those tiny babies healthy and free of premature birth complications, but it has its challenges. Lying in bed for days and weeks because of multiples can be physically uncomfortable. You are likely worrying about your babies growing inside, while also trying to find ways to cope with the endless boredom.
Keeping Yourself Sane During Bed Rest
Pick out baby names. It can be hard to find the right first and middle names for one baby, much less twins, triplets, quadruplets or other multiples. Since you're flat on your back for a while, create a list of your favorite names, including their meanings and origins, to find the best names for your babies.
Shop for baby gear. Take advantage of the quiet time you have now before the babies arrive and do some online research for the best baby gear. Read product reviews and watch videos on how the equipment works before you buy it. Find out from other parents of multiples on parenting message boards and forums on the must-have baby gear they couldn't live without.
Read parenting books. Bedrest is the perfect time to read up on parenting your twins or triplets. Read about your pregnancy and the complications you may be experiencing, but also about the many wonderful months and years that lie ahead of you when caring for your newborns and toddlers.
Make some online friends. Many women enjoy the connection they feel with other pregnant moms they've met through online message boards. You can share your concerns and excitement with other mothers going through the same thing you are, all from the comfort of your own bedroom.
Start a blog. You can keep friends and family updated, or research and write about something that interests you.
Learn a new skill or hobby. If you've always wanted to learn how to knit or crochet, here is your opportunity. There are many online resources and videos that can be found to help you learn and before you know it, your babies will be here and you'll have little knitted hats waiting for them to wear after their birth.
Make playlists of your favorite lullabies. Search for music to download that you feel your babies will enjoy once they are here in your arms. Create a playlist or burn CDs of your favorite music. It will likely have a calming effect on you during your bed rest, and your babies might just love it, too.
Take an online childbirth education class. If you can't make it to a local childbirth class, an online course, is a great way to learn more about what to expect during your pregnancy and will help prepare you for labor and delivery. You'll feel empowered getting educated.
As uncomfortable as it is to be on bed rest with just one or with multiples, you're doing the best thing you can do to protect your babies during your pregnancy from complications. Remember that they will be here in due time, and you'll have forgotten what life was like without them.
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