What to do on bed rest??

Originally Posted By ajsmommy

I have been sent to bed! UGH And me without a laptop. I have been told I am not on strict bed rest (yet) but that for the next 5 days I have to take it very very easy. The worst part is that the computer is downstairs. So I cant even play on the internet all day because I am allowed 2 trips a day up and down the stairs ....

so other then watching TV and playing Kingdom Hearts anyone have any ideas of what I can do for the next 5 days to make the time go by???

I do have some scrapbooking I guess I could do but there again all my stuff is down here by the computer and I have to keep my feet up and pretty much stay in a laying down position .. did I already say UGH!!

I know it could be worse so I am trying to just complain a small amount, sorry for my ranting

 

Originally Posted By melekalikimaka

Complain away! I remember thinking that bed rest would be nice but NO WAY. Warner was off at school and I sat alone all day. Actually, that still sounds nice but it's different when you are pregnant and aren't supposed to get out of bed. The second the dr. says stay in bed, you want to get up.

Anyway, do you have any good books to read like War & Peace, Lord of the Rings or Gone with the Wind? Or maybe Doctor Zhivago? Or you could do all of your Xmas shopping early by watching all of the home shopping channels. Your father would probably like a Diamonique pinky ring. LOL

I'm so sorry to hear that you're stuck in bed. Other than reading or doing crafts I don't really have any good ideas for you. Wish I could be of better help. Hang in there and be safe.

 

Originally Posted By peeaanuut

you could read a book, get a daily newspaper and actually read it cover to cover, yes even the obituaries. Also if you dont know origami, this might be a fun time to learn. Also, bubblewrap is fun to pop for hours. You could also learn the lost art of shadow puppets. Maybe take up sign language. If you have a child (which by your name suggests it) you could get a bell and ring it when they are downstairs than pretend to be asleep (holding the bell of course) when the kid/s come to see what you need.

But my main suggestion would be if your on the 2nd floor, get a telescope and see what happens.

 

Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan

How about audio books?

 

Originally Posted By RangerPooh

If you send out yearly christmas cards or letter you could start working on them now. I like to read when I can, Harry Potter is good.

 

Originally Posted By peeaanuut

do you have tiled ceilings? You could give them names. Or get a bunch of decks of cards and few hats and assign the hats points. Than you could toss cards, kind of like skeeball but with cards and hats. If you have stuffed animals you could give those to yourself as prizes.

 

Originally Posted By melekalikimaka

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We always take it on the plane with us.

 

Originally Posted By cstephens

ajsmommmy - Do you have a sofa or couch or something else downstairs where you could lay down and keep your feet up? Or maybe a nice sleeping bag or even moving a mattress downstairs, if that's possible? That way, you can make downstairs your base so you don't have to climb up and down the stairs, and that way, you'd have access to the computer and your scrapbooking things.

A few years ago after I had surgery, stairs were impossible on my own. I was home for about 6 weeks, and for the first couple weeks, I would wake up when it was time for my husband to leave for work so that he could help me downstairs, and I spent the day downstairs. I just made sure that I took whatever I might have needed with me. I generally didn't go back upstairs until it was time to go to bed in the evening, and he would help me up the stairs.

If that doesn't work, I think audio books and CDs are a good idea. Any friends who might have some time to visit to help pass the time, though I don't know if there's someone who could let them in so you don't have to navigate the stairs.



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Originally Posted By teddibubbles

if i am sick and stay in bed. I get my pile of books and GO TO TOWN! yay! I love to read!

 

Originally Posted By SuzieQ

Ugh. Bed rest was the worst for me! I'd agree with what the others are saying. Hang in there!

 

Originally Posted By Kimrue

teach yourself how to knit. NOt only does it take a lot of time, but you can have a nice baby blanket done by the time the baby comes! Pick up the phone and catch up with some old friends, God knows you won't have the time for that too often once baby is here, plus if you have another child...hooo boy!

 

Originally Posted By LPFan22

~~~you could get a bell and ring it when they are downstairs than pretend to be asleep~~~

I love that, lol!


Word search or crossword puzzles

Write some letters to family and friends... even thank you notes for those that are caring for you.

Can the kids come up and color or draw pictures with you?

Mad Libs

Rent a bunch of movies you've never seen or want to see again.

Get to know the Bible.

Solitaire

Work on those holiday to-do lists.

Christmas cards

Walk down memory lane by going through old photo albums / reading old letters.

Knit / cross stitch, crochet, etc.

Write a poem to your love

Plan your grocery list for a new recipe you want to try when you're feeling better.

Splurge on some magazines you enjoy but don't normally buy.

Give yourself a manicure

Phone a friend or relative you've been out of touch with.


Rest and feel better!

 

Originally Posted By peeaanuut

I have one more. If you havent done all the tickle the minds, you can print each one off, than write down your answers. Than come back here when your feeling better and type them all in.

 

Originally Posted By Ursula

You can get a black fine-point inkpen and draw tattoos on yourself to surprise the gyno on your next visit.

Manicures: you can get a toothpick and draw fine details on your nails like tiny dots and very small Mickey heads.

 

Originally Posted By Mary Poppins

Get a rug-hooking kit. It's very easy to do.

 

Originally Posted By smeeeko

CSI marathon time! =) (or whatever series you are into)

 

Originally Posted By peeaanuut

if you had an i-pod video, you could be watching some pixar stuff and desperate housewives and lost.

 

Originally Posted By Mrs 2oon

<<teach yourself how to knit>>

I agree! Learn how to knit, crochet or do needlepoint. It will pass the time, you'll feel like you're doing something productive and you can see your progress. Good luck!

 

Originally Posted By Dave

You wireless and take the laptop upstairs with you!

 

Originally Posted By melekalikimaka

Learn to tat, it might take the whole week just to get that stupid knot to flip over (which is one of the first steps).