I'm 35wk's pregnant now, and usually home alone during the day while my partner is at work. I can't think of anything to do...i've already cleaned as much as i can handle, all my friends are working full time, and i've already bought all the baby things we need.
I thought about going for a walk/trying to get some exersize done - but after 5 minutes on my feet they go red, swollen and sore...
Does anyone have a suggestion of things to keep me busy in then next few weeks?
2007-02-20 10:21:03 · 18 answers · asked by priestessofthepixels 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
-Read as you will not have much time for that after the baby comes (books you have wanted to read for a very long time, baby books, parenting books, magazines etc.)
-Another great way to exercise that would take some pressure off of your feet is pre natal water aerobics or yoga.
-Have you washed all of the baby's clothes and blankets? That needs to be done prior to them being used (you probably already know that).
-Go to your favourite local coffee shop with some good magazines and have a decaf latte and enjoy your own company (you will not often have "you time" after the baby comes).
-Write letters to friends and family and pick up some thank-you cards for all of the baby gifts you are going to receive.
-Pamper yourself with a manicure/pedicure or a prenatal massage (wonderful for your back and a great way to relax in preparation for labour).
-Enjoy this quiet time and catch up on sleep and don't feel quilty for sleeping in as late as you want to!
2007-02-20 10:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by melissa j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pamper yourself. Light a scented candle, take a shower, then use your favorite lotion. Give yourself a manicure and a pedicure. Rent some romance movies or whatever kind you enjoy. And just take advantage of relaxing. Pretty soon, you are going to be very busy and living off of very little sleep. Go online and look up recipes and try experimenting with new dishes for you and your partner. That is if you like to cook. Or you could read a good book. Write a journal. These are just a few things I did when stuck at home being pregnant. It just really depends on the things that you find interesting. Congrats!!!
2007-02-20 10:31:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone already took my idea! Scrapbooking is the key! Start on cute layouts for your baby and when you develop the pics of your baby you can just insert them....or make a page for yourself and your hubby! I've been there before and I know how it feels to be home all day when your man is at work and then you want to go out when he comes home but he is too tired so basically your entire day is being at home. I understand. If you live near alot of shops you should go to the bookstore and read magazines or books. Try to get in photography! Make your hubby invest in a good camera for you! Also you can get into painting!
2007-02-20 10:50:53 · answer #3 · answered by Bella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can relate. I am 9 weeks and everytime I try to do somthing I get sick. Going for a walk is a good idea. Or maybe reading a good book. I have a membership for the local zoo out here, I like to go for walks there. Its fun and I get to see all the animals while I get exercize. I also know there are alot of baby classes or Mommy classes you could join that get together and discuss baby issues.
Regardless good luck with everything!
2007-02-20 10:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by Angel V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know what ur going thru! i clean all the time (not so much now im getting fed up with it) i rearranged me and the babys bed room put things in place for when baby gets here. i am native american so i just finished beading a barrette that i did in like three days. i tried to knit a scarf but i stopped because i got really far and found a hole in part of it. but i am getting kinda scared being here at my house during the day i am 39 wks and three days i am almost done. try to rearrange a room in your home it will take some time off part of a day take naps, baths, play games on your computer, i like to make a mix of variety music and i need another cd case to hold most of them now, just any little thing you can think of will keep you busy.
2007-02-20 11:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did the physician show you how to already know to regulate your pastime point by using Braxton Hicks? it may be something to invite approximately! i come across the choice is real for me, it incredibly is whilst i'm inactive and sitting on the settee that i'm getting the warmth-up exertions. If i'm getting out strolling or swimming I hardly get them. If the physician enables you to, please get out and approximately in this type. you will run a marathon in approximately 7 weeks, and the extra exercising you get until eventually now it, the extra advantageous you would be waiting to deal with the workload after it. exercising provides power, power provides stamina... and you may wish all the above! On yet another be conscious, I did a being pregnant palates software on the community artwork-out center and enjoyed it lots.
2016-09-29 09:40:26 · answer #6 · answered by barksdale 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer loads of questions on here,
Play solitaire on your computer.
I used a big puzzle book to stop me going spare when I was flat on my back for 30 weeks of pregnancy- I was so dizzy I had to leave work at 10 pregnant because I kept passing out!
2007-02-20 10:27:58 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I learned how to knit and sew. I also started a baby book for my baby. When I couldn't handle getting up a lot, I worked Sudoku puzzles.
2007-02-20 10:27:47 · answer #8 · answered by momof3 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just like someone already mentioned scrapbooking will keep you busy for hours! I just started and even my hubby said it was fun (coming from a guy)! Good luck!
30 weeks with my first!
2007-02-20 10:28:07 · answer #9 · answered by Claudia-Elena's Mommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Learn how to knit or crochet and make the baby a hat to wear home from the hospital.
2007-02-20 10:25:38 · answer #10 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋