I'm going to be on a 3-4 week hospital bed rest starting in a few weeks.
What are your best tips and what should be on my packing list?
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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.
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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.
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Adult coloring books? Books! Could you use wi-fi and get into something on Netflix? Good luck
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Tell all your friends to come visit you on a rotating schedule.
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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.
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.
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.
And don't forget your chargers!! Phone, laptop, e-Reader - whatever!
Good luck! You can do it!!!!
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Any chance you sew? I'd pre-cut a bunch of shit and just piece together quilts all the live long day.
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@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.
@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.
@Bao: I checked out some coloring books at the store but they look so intimidating! Netflix is already a given
@agold: Yes! I am already telling my friends and I've been telling them that I'm going to FaceTime them too
@math.nerd: Humidifier is a great idea. I will definitely ask about that.
@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 My packing list so far:
* Clothing, toiletries, makeup
* Dorm style tote/container for toiletries
* Baby wipes
* Clorox wipes
* Tissue/TP from home
* Calendar
* Blank Cards
* Towel from home
* Hand lotion and lip balm
* Blow dryer
* Snacks -
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.
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Flip flops and/or slippers for getting around your room, assuming you'll be able to get up to the bathroom.
Lotion and hand cream, as previously posted, hospitals are so dry!
Your own pillow, pillow case and blanket.
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!
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earplugs. sleeping mask. white noise machine.
full size bottles of your toiletries. little dinky travel sizes make me sad.
maybe a small portable bluetooth speaker
comfortable robe
your own giant water bottle
body or pregnancy pillow
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@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!
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!
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.
Bring whatever will make you feel more at home - slippers, quilt, pillows, etc.
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.
I brought my own tea that I liked and honey
A robe
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!
Love you
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No additional suggestions except for an extra long phone charger but good luck!
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My friend did a needle felting craft kit like this, She said it was a good stress reliever.
http://www.amazon.com/Dimensions-Needlecrafts-Needle-Character-Penguin/dp/B007QNVG3Y/ref=pd_sim_201_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=519m6YFacFL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0FV828K4GGM61211KGQB -
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 : )
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@sunny:
sorry to hear you'll be in bed rest. Did I miss why?
You've already got great suggestions. Hope the time passes quickly!@bluestripedbee was on hospital bed rest. Maybe she has some other ideas as well?
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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.
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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
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I am so sorry. Hugs. You have some great suggestions from other bees!
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@lilyofthewest: It depends! My hospital's antepartum wing had pretty nice Tempurpedic mattresses. But the pillows suck.
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@Veggiemama: @Littlebit7: @Corduroy: @lilyofthewest: Thank you for all the great ideas!
@Mrs. Tiger: @autumnlove: Thank you! Hugs.
@regberadaisy: I'll wall you
@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.
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@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?
But I do have some felting and hand sewing Christmas projects to work on. I am going to be SO READY for Christmas 2016 
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