Fear Of The Creeping Depression

[nie]

I have now been on bed rest for 6 days. Every day it is more difficult to not be very sad. Last night I just cried for about 30 minutes. I know that what I ultimately want is a very healthy baby, and a healthy me. Logically, that all makes sense, but emotionally it is very difficult. I am used to keeping busy, busy, busy. I know that it is at most only 16 more days. I am just struggling to get through them one at a time.

 

[cat]

Hi nie
It was a long time ago but I well remember the frustration of bed rest, I had twins who will be 30 in July & was in hospital on bed rest for a month before. I took the opportunity to get ahead with things like birthday cards knowing I was going to be busy with the babies arrived. Do you have a hobby or maybe this it a time to try something new.
You are being very strong in just taking this one day at a time, by the time your baby arrives you will be well rested, but have you spoken to a doctor about how you feel emotionally, its just as important to have good mental health as physical at this time & baby drs don't always recognise that.
Are you having some visitors to help pass the time. I'm sure there will be plenty of 'online' visitors that will help you through this.
I look forward to hearing how you get on & news of your new baby, how exciting!

 

[Deleted member 541]

Laying in bed has got to be hard. Even when I am sick I have a problem doing it for more than a couple of days... Hang in there nie, and visit here often, play games, do whatever you need to keep your mind from going into the depression.......