https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:02:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2411328 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 13:06:44 +0000 Mrs D 2411328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: In addition to a TJ's shopping trip to stock up you could also make some food and freeze it in individual containers...then have DH be able to easily bring you some home cooked meals? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2411289 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:38:19 +0000 sunny 2411289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Veggiemama: @Littlebit7: @Corduroy: @lilyofthewest: Thank you for all the great ideas! </p> <p>@Mrs. Tiger: @autumnlove: Thank you! Hugs. :)</p> <p>@regberadaisy: I'll wall you :)</p> <p>@sandy: @erinpye: You ladies are so sweet. I'm looking forward to your visit. I ordered some crafts for my LO to do while she's visiting. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2409414 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 20:55:48 +0000 MrsSRS 2409414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lilyofthewest: It depends! My hospital's antepartum wing had pretty nice Tempurpedic mattresses. But the pillows suck. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2409369 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 20:31:27 +0000 autumnlove 2409369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so sorry. Hugs. You have some great suggestions from other bees! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2409364 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 20:27:27 +0000 erinpye 2409364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll be visiting you too! My step-grandma always gets me a People Magazine subscription, I'll stockpile some and bring them! I second Sandy's puzzle suggestion, and definitely Netflix series. Do the adult coloring books like Bao suggested! I thought they looked intimidating too, but they're actually really fun and relaxing-- I like the Fiskars gel pens for them 😘 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2409263 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 19:47:06 +0000 lilyofthewest 2409263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hospital mattresses are sad. Very sad. A memory foam (or even just foam eggcrate) topper, your own pillow, and a pregnancy body pillow will improve your quality of life a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2409257 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 19:44:31 +0000 regberadaisy 2409257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: :( sorry to hear you'll be in bed rest. Did I miss why?<br /> You've already got great suggestions. Hope the time passes quickly!</p> <p>@bluestripedbee was on hospital bed rest. Maybe she has some other ideas as well? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2409254 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 19:41:08 +0000 winniebee 2409254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was on home rest, but having a "routine" to my day really helped. Showering at same time, checking emails, making phone calls, having designated TV time and visitors. I was able to work from home some and that helped a lot too. I have a good book to read if you wall me your address : ) :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2409228 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 19:19:11 +0000 Corduroy 2409228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend did a needle felting craft kit like this, She said it was a good stress reliever.<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dimensions-Needlecrafts-Needle-Character-Penguin/dp/B007QNVG3Y/ref=pd_sim_201_1?ie=UTF8&#038;dpID=519m6YFacFL&#038;dpSrc=sims&#038;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&#038;refRID=0FV828K4GGM61211KGQB" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Dimensions-Needlecrafts-Needle-Character-Penguin/dp/B007QNVG3Y/ref=pd_sim_201_1?ie=UTF8&#038;dpID=519m6YFacFL&#038;dpSrc=sims&#038;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&#038;refRID=0FV828K4GGM61211KGQB</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2409123 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 17:09:30 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 2409123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No additional suggestions except for an extra long phone charger but good luck! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2409000 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:39:34 +0000 sandy 2409000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: you already know I'll be visiting you while you're in the hospital so just let me know if you think of anything you need and I can bring it it you!</p> <p>Do you like doing puzzles? I believe there's a puzzle tray you can buy to do puzzles if you don't have a large table available. I can bring you some puzzles if you want!</p> <p>I had several things for C to play with when she visited me. Like some coloring and sticker activity books, some puzzles and small toys. I also had snacks for her in my room for when she visited. </p> <p>Bring whatever will make you feel more at home - slippers, quilt, pillows, etc. </p> <p>All your favorite snacks. But for me I didn't have much of an appetite bc all I was doing was laying around. So maybe stock up at home and have it packed up for your DH to bring to you. </p> <p>I brought my own tea that I liked and honey</p> <p>A robe</p> <p>Also, email/text Michelle bc she was on extended bedrest with her LO too (I think a little over a month). I bet she will have some good ideas!</p> <p>Love you :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2408938 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:53:08 +0000 Littlebit7 2408938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>earplugs. sleeping mask. white noise machine.</p> <p>full size bottles of your toiletries. little dinky travel sizes make me sad.</p> <p>maybe a small portable bluetooth speaker</p> <p>comfortable robe </p> <p>your own giant water bottle</p> <p>body or pregnancy pillow </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2408923 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:46:58 +0000 Veggiemama 2408923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Flip flops and/or slippers for getting around your room, assuming you'll be able to get up to the bathroom. </p> <p>Lotion and hand cream, as previously posted, hospitals are so dry! </p> <p>Your own pillow, pillow case and blanket. </p> <p>Fresh fruit and vegetables to snack on, a friend brought me a huge container of fresh fruit after I had my LO, it tasted so good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2408914 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:41:03 +0000 MrsSRS 2408914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I watched a lot of Netflix and took a lot of naps! Hopefully your time passes quickly. Try to line up a schedule of visitors like a meal train. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2408908 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:38:31 +0000 sunny 2408908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: Wall calendar is a great idea! Adding to my packing list. I'll have to see what kind of container/carts we have at home that I can use/repurpose, but that's also a great idea.</p> <p>@MrsSRS: Oh yes... I'll definitely be bringing snacks and asking my husband to be bringing fresh fruit. I should probably go to TJ's and stock up on my faves this week.</p> <p>@Bao: I checked out some coloring books at the store but they look so intimidating! Netflix is already a given ;-)</p> <p>@agold: Yes! I am already telling my friends and I've been telling them that I'm going to FaceTime them too :-)</p> <p>@math.nerd: Humidifier is a great idea. I will definitely ask about that. </p> <p>@blackbird: I don't know how to quilt :-( But I do have some felting and hand sewing Christmas projects to work on. I am going to be SO READY for Christmas 2016 :wink: </p> <p>My packing list so far:<br /> * Clothing, toiletries, makeup<br /> * Dorm style tote/container for toiletries<br /> * Baby wipes<br /> * Clorox wipes<br /> * Tissue/TP from home<br /> * Calendar<br /> * Blank Cards<br /> * Towel from home<br /> * Hand lotion and lip balm<br /> * Blow dryer<br /> * Snacks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2408893 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:30:25 +0000 blackbird 2408893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any chance you sew? I'd pre-cut a bunch of shit and just piece together quilts all the live long day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2408892 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:30:09 +0000 math.nerd 2408892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Humidifier!!! (Just be sure to check with the hospital staff first before you plug anything in). Books, DVDs and a way to watch them, something pretty to look at. </p> <p>I took up cross stitch while I was on bedrest in the hospital. I loved the nurses and my doctor so I ended up making them little gifts while I was there.</p> <p>Something comfy from home - I have a favorite pillow that I bring with me everywhere and I brought a small blanket that I like. It's nice to have things of your own.</p> <p>And don't forget your chargers!! Phone, laptop, e-Reader - whatever!</p> <p>Good luck! You can do it!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2408779 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 13:39:11 +0000 agold 2408779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tell all your friends to come visit you on a rotating schedule. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2408749 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 13:23:27 +0000 Bao 2408749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Adult coloring books? Books! Could you use wi-fi and get into something on Netflix? Good luck :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2408739 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 13:17:41 +0000 MrsSRS 2408739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Snacks, eye drops, saline spray (hospitals are dry!!!), lip balm, more snacks, a pillow, a long charging cord, a hot spot if the hospital doesn't have great wireless. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2408722 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 13:10:00 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2408722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Something to do...a book series plus cross stitch? Snacks. A wall calendar to tick off the days. A dolly cart to store your stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-hospital-bed-rest#post-2408543 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 11:42:44 +0000 sunny 2408543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to be on a 3-4 week hospital bed rest starting in a few weeks. </p> <p>What are your best tips and what should be on my packing list? </p>