Bedrest

[HeavenLeigh]

I am not on total bedrest as of yet, but know from my prior complications w/ Darek and everything that is going on now.....it is coming soon enough. I'm on "Mostly rest" and "no lifting, bending over, pulling/tugging, walking more than 1/2 hour at a time, and carrying anything heavier than a gallon of milk" which is better than the alternative but still leaves a lot out. Especially the housework.
Any ideas on what to do about the mopping/vacuuming and tub scrubbing? Tommy works long hours and the last thing he needs to do is housework when he comes home. Darek could help more often but is busy w/ school and sports 90% of the time. I'm itching to do something, I have so much to do before the baby(s) get(s) here and/or before I go on complete bed rest.
Any ideas on how to make housework easier?

[jana]

Can you hire somebody? I'd vote for either that or let it go.

[mcmommy]

Krysti, I had 3 weeks of bedrest with my son (placental abruption and preterm labor history) and 6 months of physical restriction. Basically, my dh did everything. I wasn't allowed to do anything- not lifting a laundry basket, no vacuuming, etc. Dh would dump the laundry on the bed and I would fold it for him and he put it away. The house was messier than usual, but the important thing was I kept my son in until 36 weeks. If dh or ds can't do it, maybe a friend can help you out.

Does your son get an allowance? I know he is busy, but maybe he could be persuaded to help you guys out right now. Good luck, I know what a strain this is.

[HeavenLeigh]

I really dread later on.....hopefully this pregnancy will be much smoother in the end than it was last time. When I was pg w/ Darek I LOVED my bedrest. Gave me a big excuse to get away from the ex H but now it's different. I have a soon-to-be 12 y/o to take care of. Drive him back and forth to ball practice, go to his games, etc... Not to mention everything else I have to do during the week. I have been doing a little at a time (flylady method w/ a Krysti twist) during the day. Slowly but surely I'll get finished up. The clutter around here *tiny house* is out of control.

[Trina]

Hopefully, the remainder of your pregnancy this time will be smooth! I'll be keeping everything crossed that that's the case!

[HeavenLeigh]

Thanks Trina
I finished up my kitchen today. I'll probably go back up to Lexington tomorrow to visit T's Dad, he's still in the hospital but plan on tackling the hallway/computer desk area Tuesday. T actually cleaned out the closet for me in the bedroom but I still have some clothes to sort thru. Why is housework a never-ending task? With all of the technologies out today WTH hasn't someone invented a self-cleaning house?

[welsh mummy]

have you got any family who lives close that can help you out?