And I've been put on bed rest :(

[formerlyak]

I went in for my NST this morning and my blood pressure was higher than the doc would like (on the high end of normal, but definitely high for me) and my swelling is really bad. She sent me to the hospital for labs and further monitoring - blood and blood pressure to see if I was developing preeclampsia. She said depending how those labs came back, we'd assess the risks and see if keeping the baby in longer was less risky than delivering now (I'll be 36 weeks Friday). Luckily the labs came back great and my blood pressure went down a bit in the hospital. I was having contractions 10 minutes apart but at this point they said unless they hit 3 minutes apart and stay that way for an hour they aren't worried.

But, in an attempt to get my crazy swelling down and keep my blood pressure at an acceptable level, I was pulled from work. I'm not on full in bed all day rest. I've been told it's ok to walk around a little to stretch out and stuff but I need to take regular rest breaks all day and lay down.

Any entertaining reading or netflix materials to recommend?

[catsarecute]

I'm sorry! I hope things go back to normal fast. Any chance the bed rest won't last?

I suggest binge watching: House of Cards, Orange is the New Black, Breaking Bad. There are some good documentaries that were nominated for Academy Awards also on Netflix. Kinda dark and deep, but good. I like rewatching old episodes of favorite tv shows like The Office (season 3 is the best).

Take care of yourself!

[formerlyak]

Bed rest will be for the duration. I delivered at 37 weeks with DS, and it sounds like at this point the doc just wants me to get to that point next Friday and re-evaluate.

[Deleted]

You are close! Hope your baby stays put a little longer and you get some relief! On the fun topic of shows, have you watched Orange is the New black, or House of Cards? What about any of the AMC shows, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Walking Dead, etc?

ETA: or ditto catsarecute. Lol

[SJ]

I'm sorry- I hope it passes quickly and that you & baby stay healthy!

[pinotgrig]

Ditto pp's on tv recs. I liked the Divergent series - they're quick and easy reads. How about some magazines too?

I hope it goes by fast for you!

[MrsDarcy]

All the recommended shows are great (I think there was a thread about this just recently too you could reference), two shows not mentioned that I loved as well are Friday Night Lights and Felicity. Also, I just started watching Drop Dead Diva, and it's super cute. All three are on Netflix.

[IndiaInk]

Aw man sorry to hear that. I'm glad you don't have preeclampsia, but bedrest sounds rough. Take it easy and keep baking that baby!

[lulu21]

Sorry! Glad you don't have PE! I had that scare, it stunk.

I'd recommend scandal, breaking bad, true detective... I've been recommended to watch house of cards, blacklist and orange is the new black.

[bowies]

That stinks. On the bright side, at least you're near the end.

I just finished binge-watching Veronica Mars for the hundredth time, and I recently added Orphan Black to my watch list. I'm getting more into the AMC/BBC shows these days. Oh, and the USA shows. Those are some hidden gems.

[mrssandro]

I am currently watching Gossip Girl. The seasons are really long. It's okay but I love the fashion part of the show. Even if it's old trends.

Mad Men if you have seen it is addicting.
Walking Dead
Grey's
Parenthood
Breaking bad


Hopefully you won't be too bored during bedrest.

[ringstrue]

Argh! well good thing it came so close to 37 weeks at least.

[robinsbff]

sorry to hear about your bedrest - but best wishes that it helps with your BP and swelling and keeps baby in for a few more weeks!

[pacificrules]

I'm sorry. Hopefully these next few weeks go quickly. Good job taking care of yourself and baby!