bedrest? are u kidding?

[MrsMacmodels]

I have had a long week, I ended up in the hospital last night because I started spotting, my dr says i am at a high risk miscarriage and has put me on six weeks bed rest....um, that is near impossible for me, with work and the other children...I dont know how I will manage. My husband finally came home late last night....he cried when I told him what the dr said because now he feels its his fault because of the fight and him leaving....it is not his fault, it takes two to tango and the amount of stress we've been under has been hard on us both. IT''S in God's hands now, I have a 50/50 chance of going full term or loosing the baby, and I am willing to accept either one because I have no control of what lies ahead, all I can do is take good care of myself and be a good wife and mom...thats my job! The kids have been my greatest help, my 8 year old does more around the house than he needs to , I feel like I am making him grow up to fast sometimes....he has so much responsiblites already! He loves to help mom though, and he knows I am not feeling well, so he is spoiling me now.....I should be taking care of him, not him taking care of me and his siblings. My husband works 12 hour days, so this bed rest thing is got me somewhat depressed, I have 4 kids, I have dinner to make, laundry to do, baths to give, practices to go to, errands to run, how do i just slow down all that? Life is throwing to much at me at once and I am feeling overwhelmed here!!! I am just thankful I have 4 beautiful children already, and I know what ever happens is just God's will...

[scoobysmom]

Jun. 17, 2007 at 8:19 PM I hope that you take your Dr.'s advice at least so much as you can. I was put on bedrest for 6 weeks as well and abided by it and I still ended up having my baby prematurely. (He is fine though) Listen to your body as well. Lean on whoever you need to (esp. if it is a question of pride) If it is a lack of resources, get help whenever it's possible and don't overexert yourself. I hope that everything will work out for you. I know that in an ideal situation without the stresses of money and obligations that you would probably not think twice about doing anything that could complicate your pregnancy. It just doesn't always work out that way and with the demands of children and finances it seems almost impossible. Please take it easy as much as possible and don't turn down a chance to rest if you find one. I wish you the best in your pregnancy.