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I Wish Someone Had Told Me
What I Needed to Know About Bed Rest
By Kendeyl Johansen
"No one told me how much work it would be to stay in bed! You picture women on bed rest as lounging around all day in their satin jammies, catching up on their favorite soaps, and eating bon bons, but let me tell you, when you're put in that position, the only thing you really want to do is go out for a good hard run! And I hate running."
Carrie Myers Smith, Landaff, NH
"I wish I had paced myself. I did most of what I had planned to keep myself busy during the first two days. After that, I was racking my brain trying to find new things to do or something to keep my mind off the fact that I was stuck in bed."
Carma Shoemaker, Chester, Va.
"The first thing that surprised me about bed rest was how little rest I actually got. It was a very stressful experience. I could not relax because I kept thinking (worrying) about all the things that needed to be done (housework, etc.). Women on bed rest really need to ask people for help. Since I didn't have any help, I violated the bed rest orders frequently to chase after my toddler."
Bobbi Dempsey, Hazle Township, Pa.
"I wish someone had told me not to lean on one elbow when reading in bed. I developed bad bursitis in one elbow/arm due to many hours spent reading and doing crossword puzzles propped on one elbow. My doctor told me this happens to lots of people who read in bed! Get hold of interesting audio tapes, and a good mattress with support for your shoulders and back."
Jonette Stabbert, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Bed Rest: I Wish Someone Had Told Me by Asha on 07/09/2009 06:34AM
I bed rest for nearly 5 months.one month i didnot even get up to go to toilet or to bathe.i used bed pan .My mom and papa and my husband were all there to help me assure me. I never think about anything rather than my first baby to come in to this world.I imagined everyday how nice it would be to have a baby.and i had courage to be in the bed for 5 months.Strictly bed rest.I advise don't think about anything.just think about your baby.it is worthwhile. I advice you have to have a helping hand to get the things for you.