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How to relax

Today I was told by my doctor, a bit firmly, to relax and take it easy, to work from home if I can, keep my feet up, and reduce stress. Her exact words were, "I'm not putting you on bed rest but I will." Then she looked at me sternly, like a parent would when threatening something a kid just knows she really means. I find out Thursday if they'll induce me- as early as this weekend!! That sounds super nice, though it comes after finding out I have symptoms of preeclampsia- which didn't sound like too big a deal at the time but the more I research the more I realize how serious it can be. At least the baby is okay- she's tough. :)

So... I've decided that maybe I do need to relax. I'm not really sure how though- I can sit for a few minutes with my feet up but then have this urge to get up and clean, cook, work, or just do something. Continuing to mow the lawn is out of the question, and really so is being on my feet all day. Which makes work become a bit of a change, along with doing much in the house. I feel like such a slacker!! How long can one actually read, crochet, surf the web, blog, write in a journal, or do any of those other "resting" activities without losing her mind?

What exactly does one do when relaxing?

If you have any ideas, shoot them my way!

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  1. KelliMay 26, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Hang out with me! But kyle says not resting is a good way to get the baby to come early. You told me to pray...

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  2. Jan BeckMay 27, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Hang in there. Enjoy the quiet time you have with Tim. I can't wait to have Copper in our lives. I'm so proud of you and Tim you will be outstanding parents. Love you even though Tim wint admit this I know I'm his favorite! Mom

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  3. KlinMay 27, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    One can read, go get a massage, watch endless hours of stupidity on TV, call friends and talk on the phone, get all the baby stuff out and while resting on your bed ooh and aah over it and don't forget to smell the baby lotions and baby baths stuff.

    You can surf blogs by clicking on the side bars of those you know and waste endless hours taking silly quizzes with poor grammar on face book.

    Do you think you can manage now? ;)

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  4. RachealMay 28, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    I sure wish I knew how to sit and relax. ;) My cousin Hillary was on bed rest for 60 days when she had her first baby. Maybe she has some ideas. I guess you could scrapbook. Let me know if you need anything. It's exciting that you are going to have a baby.

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  5. MichelleMay 29, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    I think maybe I should come and visit! Call me and I will. I would even mow the lawn for you, after all, I do like to mow :)

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