I thought I'd share what a typical day on bed rest looks like for me. One of the 'tips' I read over and over online about bed rest was the importance of creating a routine. This is the routine I have fallen into.
7:30 Wake up for the day. I am going to try to incorporate some morning stretches here. Wash face and brush teeth.
8:00 Breakfast! This is usually the best meal of the day so I try to enjoy it.
8:30 Touch base with the nurses for the morning (they come to say hi). Take morning meds (prenatal, iron, vitamin C).
9:00 Shower and get ready. Everything takes longer and I move slowly to draw things out.
10:00 Nurses do a check on vitals: temperature, blood pressure and babies heartbeats. Some days they do a NST, during which I lie in bed for 30-60 minutes just listening to the beats (and recording with a clicker when they kick). Meet the doctor on shift.
11:00 Read, catch up on email
12:00 Lunch. Usually DH or other visitors have arrived. DH and I will talk and hang out.
1:00-5:00 Nap, read, hang out with visitors. This is the longest part of the day but passes quickly when someone is around.
5:00 Dinner (so early, I know). After work, DH's brother and his wife come visit and bring me treats/food/supplies. DH and I have started playing Scrabble online against each other to pass the time.
8:00 Visitors go home (DH can stay a bit later if he likes). I usually catch up with friends/family online a bit.
9:00 Vitals checked again (some days they come more frequently to check throughout the day). Meet the night shift doctor.
9:30 Get ready for bed. Read in bed or watch a movie.
10:30 Go to bed. I'm often up 3-4 times in the night to pee and get comfortable but usually wake up feeling rested.
And that is a typical day in the hospital. I don't know if I'd be able to do it without DH or visitors coming to hang out.
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