I am going stir crazy - can't move, can't drive hardly at all, can't garden or clean or do much of anything! Sitting at computer is hard too, and there's nothing on TV worth watching, and I've read every book in the house. What are some good ways to pass the time until the baby comes? Due on the 17th, God willing.
2006-07-02 17:17:39 · 15 answers · asked by Samlet 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Go swimming and shopping with your friends.
2006-07-02 17:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by x0x0x_lauren_luvs_u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had my first baby three months ago and the anticipation I felt during the last two weeks of pregnancy still give me chills. All can say is keep on living as each day comes. And soon your days will be filled, and you won't know where they went. Trust me. It's 12:00 at night right now for me and my baby girls sleeping and even though I should be asleep this is the only time I've got to maybe read or use the computer. Also as much as you wish you'd goo into labor this very second, be proud you may be a women to have a healthy full term baby. That's what's best. Just remember your little him or her is growing bigger and more adorable every sec.
2006-07-02 17:31:15 · answer #2 · answered by Amina M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll day dream of this time after the baby is born... then your whole life changes... and you'll beg for some hours to sleep... do something nice for yourself, shop, walk, do jumping jacks do aroma therapy baths with candles, be as active as you can be, go to the library read a parenting book before you have a chance to be a parent, cuz you'll be low on time... call your girlfriend, have an "alfresco" lunch, you can even drink a small glass of red wine if that's an option it will calm you down... and spend a lot of time with your partner, he will also feel left out for a while, so make sure you will reassure him that you won't be there for him like he would want you to for a while and so spend as much time as you can with just the two of you...
Also instead of renting a movie, go see one at the theater, many women go into labor while watching a movie out...
Good luck and congrats!
2006-07-02 17:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by Pivoine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah, the countdown has begun and it seems like that's all there is to do-count, right? This is truly the hardest part. Is your husband at work all day? Your family and friends too?
I would invite someone over to keep me company. I'd also sit in a pool too since it's so hot and I'm sure your internal thermostat is not letting you forget it! I guess since you said you can't drive that might be hard to do. Got a friend or parent who could take you?
Something that may take your mind off your boredom for awhile might be putting together a pre-baby book for your husband. Fill it w/pics of you and him while you were dating, first married, with growing belly, etc. If you saved any love notes or movie ticket or concert ticket stubs, you could make a scrapbook. I know it sounds kind of lame but maybe it'll get you looking for stuff to put together which may get you on a clean-out-the-closet binge and you'll be able to spend a day organizing? haha That sounds REALLY fun, huh?
I was on bedrest the month before my daughter was born (and she had the nerve to be almost a week late!!!) and I thought I was going to throw my shoe (I couldn't wear thanks to swollen feet) at my husband every time he asked how my day was!!! Maybe you could put together a funny book for your baby about waiting for him/her to get here?
How about getting into the garage and sorting stuff for a garage sale? Even if you don't have a sale. I love to sort through stuff.
You know what? E-mail me through my ID and I'll try to entertain you! haha
God bless...hold on!!!!
2006-07-02 17:37:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one piece of advice on what to do: Enjoy these last few peacefull weeks. Rent movies, go for a drive or just lay there and do nothing. You will have PLENTY to do for the next 18 YEARS enjoy boredom while you can!!!! If that isn't going to do it for you take a mini vacation. Clearly you can't travel far from home right now, so instead go to a hotel in a nearby city. Get a nice one and spend some time w/ your hubby. try to find one with an indoor pool and go for a swim. I say INDOOR pool because if you are anything like me you are ALWAYS to hot to be outside.. But most importantly enjoy this time alone........ while you can!
2006-07-02 17:51:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for long walks, suck on a cup full of ice, or have sex these things are known to help speed the process. but u said that everything is hard, believe me i know how u feel, i am pregnant with my 2nd child (5months) and i feel like that now.i wouldn't do anything like gardening or house work that needs too much bending and heavy lifting which can stress baby.
just go for a few walks or something. good luck babe!
2006-07-02 17:23:07 · answer #6 · answered by Krissy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is rest because you are going to need it for that labor and delivery, and your not going to get much rest for awhile after you have the baby. I know it's hard but just try to relax and get some rest, and have everything ready for the baby. good luck and congratulations
2006-07-02 17:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by Katie R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah I'm due on the 16th and I am officaly going stir crazy, I've cleaned everything like 85 times
2006-07-03 05:05:58 · answer #8 · answered by Heather H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should make lists of possible names for your baby if you don't already have one picked out. Or draw pictures of what you think your baby might look like or paint a picture to put in your baby's room.
2006-07-02 17:28:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry the baby will come. Take a long walk like 2 miles this should help it come
2006-07-02 17:21:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋