Bed Rest Blues
I was diagnosed with a shorten cervix and almost went into labor at the very beginning of April when I was 22 weeks and had a cerclage put in. I have been on semi strict bed rest since then and I have to admit it’s really hard. I used to be such an active person as a teacher and musician and now with all of it on pause I have days that it feels like a huge struggle mentally.
This is my first baby so I don’t have kids to keep my brain and heart as active during the day and my husband works so it’s hard being alone. Any support or advice on how to not sink into the bed rest blues would be really appreciated!
Following, I'm not on bed rest but am keeping it easy, I have a 21 month old which makes it a bit difficult as well as my husband working his lawn care business. Going out once a week for church and mainly just being home to do some light chores when possible and taking care of our son is feeling a bit lonely. Canceling appointments if they're not necessary and changing the ones that are to on the phone is definitely mentally draining when there's no socialization really. And trying to find tasks to keep me busy without being active and it not be draining is another subject as well, I'm trying to sew some of my husband's work jeans to help my sanity.