Being stuck in a bed for weeks without the freedom to move around really puts a damper on things. I remember feeling so much anxiety and at times so much sadness for not being able to spend my time with my family. For missing out on Halloween with my 5-year-old. For not being able to be by my husband’s side at night…
I thought maybe if I had done things differently. If I would have stayed off my feet more and did less, would I have gotten to this point of preterm labor anyway?
There was only so much I could do from the hospital bed at 30 weeks. I cried. I prayed. And I meditated. Every morning I would make it a point (and I still do) to express my gratitude for the blessings I’ve been given. I know that things could always be worse no matter what, and I was in the best place possible for my baby and me.
Whenever my anxieties would start to creep in, I would hold on to my amethyst and practice some breathing techniques that I had learned along the way through guided meditations.
Some days when I couldn’t quiet down my thoughts and concentrate on my breathing, I would listen to uplifting music. If that didn’t work, I would watch something funny, and when all else failed, I wrote. I wrote to myself. I wrote to my husband, or I would call my family.
They surrounded me with so much love, prayers, and strength that I honestly can’t ever repay them but spread that same love, prayer, and strength to those that might be needing it.
I know that it doesn’t always work out this way for every Mama, but regardless of the outcome, I am a firm believer that the universe has a plan for you. Often times, it’s so much better than what you had envisioned in your mind. It is important to keep an open mind and an open heart. Whatever you are going through today, know that it shall pass. There are even more beautiful things waiting for you out there! Stay strong, my Humble Mamas.
Sending you tons of love, light & positive vibes!
Humble Mama 
I’ve never had children myself, but my best friend had a high-risk pregnancy with twins that had her on bed-rest for more than half of her pregnancy. Reading your thoughts reminded me so much of that time and how she struggled with so many of the things you’ve mentioned here. Thank you for sharing. I really hope some moms see this and feel less alone.
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Thank you so much for your comment. So many women have similar experiences and I know when I was in the thick of it I wanted to so badly hear from other women and their experiences and even just their family members, relatives, or friends. Hearing those stories helped me to hang on to hope.
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