17+2 with my second baby girl.
My first pregnancy was a dream. Aside from a little bit of early spotting, I wasn’t sick, had no weird cravings, I exercised regularly up until birth, and I felt great. My waters broke at 34 weeks, I was induced at 35 weeks, and after fairly traumatic birth for both of us and a week stay in nicu, a week later we brought home our perfect baby girl.
This pregnancy, I’ve had regular early spotting, followed by a heavy bleed at 15 weeks. All fine with the baby, and scans showed a low placenta.
I also had the complete NIPT test at 11 weeks, (I’m 39) showing high risk for trisomy.
Had the amniocentesis yesterday where a subchorionic haematoma was found. Drs are concerned due to the size, and told me bed (sofa) rest only.
I have daily progesterone suppositories to take and will have weekly check ups.
The haemotoma has now taken over our worries about the amnio results and I really am resting now. I can’t even pick my 13 month daughter up or stand for too long.
How do I cope with bed rest??!! There’s a chance it could be for the rest of my pregnancy.
I’m a SAHM and I’m usually really active. Everyday is filled with bootcamp (my daughter comes and ‘joins in’) cleaning & tidying, playing, dog walking etc etc.
We’re really lucky that my partner works from home, but there’s only so much he can help with before having to go back the computer.
The house isn’t too bad, but I can’t cope with mess. I can’t sit and do nothing. I miss cleaning and it’s only been 2 days! I exercise for my mental health and to try and balance what I eat, but I know I’ll eat all the wrong things and put on extra weight, which stresses me. My daughter can’t walk yet, and doesn’t understand why I’m not available like I used to be.
What do I do for the next few weeks, or more if needed?!