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okay so ive been on bed rest for 2 wks im starting to loose it anyone have any tips or something what did u do to keep busy im just so bored. so the last two days i felt a lil better( had a car accident 2 wks ago started having contractions and hurt back a little) so i did laundry and dishes and tok a short drive and went to the store

well i got im trouble by my Dr and had contractions
so im staying kaput. what did u guys do ???
Posted on 04/15/08, 08:04 pm
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Reply #1 - 04/15/08  9:38pm
" i read, napped drew painted, got a laptop and played silly internet games for a month till i was hospitalized. for 12 days before i had my girl...
there was nothing to do there at all so try your best to stay at home lol.. "
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Reply #2 - 04/16/08  1:21am
" I'm sorry that you're having a tough time! I can't imagine how frustrating that must be.

Try out your local library (have someone go for you). You can search most library's catalogs online, and either place a hold on items online or call the library to put them on hold. Then, have a friend stop by and pick them up (but give them your library card). Don't worry if you don't like reading! Libraries nowadays even have entertainment DVDs, documentary DVDs, etc. Some will even let you borrow magazines.

You can also try doing some little crafts, scrapbooking, cross-stitch (if you are looking for some a little more interesting try: www.subversivecrossstitch.com)...

Invite friends or family over for a movie night, start a blog, give yourself a manicure, learn how to make henna tattoos, plan a future vacation, prepare your grocery list, call someone you haven't talked to in awhile...

hope that helps. good luck! "
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Reply #3 - 04/16/08  3:06am
" Craft Craft Craft! Have a friend go and pick you up lots of baby craft stuff and start getting everything organized. I made a huge star, I'll post pics if you want and picture frames! Its SO time consuming but pretty cheap! Good Luck! "
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Reply #4 - 04/16/08  10:23am
" wow thanks there all good ideas i think ill look into making something for her room
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Reply #5 - 04/16/08  1:15pm
" lol i read a lot of books lately and watch a lot of films but it is hard when all you want to do after the first couple of days is get out of bed and get on with everything lol. how far on are you?? im guna assume 30weeksish lol. try crafts, books internet dvds get your family and friends to visit as much as you can stand. even tho im on bed rest i do occasionally go out to my mum or dads or in laws where i just sit on the sofa and get waited on hand and foot but i have company and can sleep if i get tired. but i always get them to cme pick me up and as its my grandad who drives he loves it. i only gte taxis if grandad is working which isnt often. all il say is dont go out out like shopping and stuff, dont do housework, and DNT use buses. there are ways of staying on bedrest but still having somesort of life and as i said if you can get someone to drive for you and you can rest and not move at the places where you are going it shouldnt be too much of a problem. talk it over with your doc but my doc here in uk suggested doing it this way to stop me getting deppressed and getting up and doing stuff cos i was majorly bored. its an idea so if it helps cool. good luck and i hope your baby stays where its supposed to til its supposed to come out lol "
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Reply #6 - 04/16/08  1:18pm
" can i also add that iv been on bed rest since i found out i was pregnant at 6 weeks and im now 20 weeks and i think im going slightly insane lol. if you have msn message me on here if you want to start nattering away at me. im on most days all day lol "
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