Well... that day is here. The day I have been dredding, the day I have been hoping wouldn't come this soon, the day I go on Bed Rest.
Yesterday, my doctor decided to put me on mandatory bed rest. You may be wondering what all that entails so I will let you know (since I'm just laying here). It means I have to lay down at a 45 degree angle or less at ALL times. My only priveleges are to get up to go to the bathroom and when I shower, I must sit on our bench. So... I'll be doing what I can from a horizontal position until these girlies are born (about 3 months).
It may sound like I'm complaining but really I'm just trying to wrap my brain around this new lifestyle. I know it is what is best for the babies and me so I'm going to do this bed rest thing to the best of my ability. I'm going to ROCK this bed rest.
I do have this feeling of helplessness. My husband is already being a Saint. Making sure I have what I need, making me dinner, and checking on me. He is having to take on 100% of our housework, taking care of our dog, putting the nursery together, taking care of ME, and bringing in the dough at work... all while I lay in bed. This is just the beginning and I already can't give him enough kisses and thank yous for all of the work he will be doing for the next few months.
I'm also going to have to have someone here most of the time. Julie-sitting as Brian likes to call it. Someone to make me meals, refill my water, let Ryley out, and keep the house somewhat in order while Brian is at work. There is no way I'm going to be able to repay our friends and family for the sacrifices they are about to make. I can't thank them enough for wanting to help my growing family.
Now that I'm in bed, I will have more time to blog, make photobooks, and buy baby things. I guess you could say I'm living the "Ultimate Couch Potato Lifestyle".
Thanks to everyone in advance for all of your love, help, and support. We truely appreciate it.
8 comments:
Oh no :( So lucky to have such a wonderful hubs and friends & family to help you out. Rest up lady! This is all for the great good :)
Aww :( Girl I love your positive attitude, and I will absolutely be praying for you through this bed rest!! Can't wait to see those beautiful baby girls!
You're gonna be the BEST couch potato ever! I just know it. Don't you worry about ANYTHING except growing those babies. K?! I'm thinking we're coming over tomorrow to bring you lunch and anything else your little heart (heartS?) desires! ;) Just let me know. Katie is excited to meet you! Love you sister! This will all be over before you know it and you will soon have 3 beautiful princesses to cuddle! xo
You seem to have a good attitude about this! You will rock it. And you have the most important job - to grow those babies!! Hang in there!!
Aw, well at least you only have three months of relaxing ahead of you. Try and make the most of it, and keep a positive attitude. Maybe take up a new hobby-knitting? Good luck with everything, it will all be worth it in the end. :) Your girls will thank you for it later on.
Stock up on crossword puzzles honey!!!
Stephanie asked us to visit you so here I am! I'm sorry you are on bed rest. A friend of mine had twins just over six months ago and she didn't care for her bed rest, either... but at the end of the day she knew she had beautiful babies coming!! What a joyous thing to look forward to!! Congrats and enjoy!!!!
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Keep up that positive attitude!! You can do it and have such an amazing support team!! I pray all the time that I do not have to go on bed rest myself and I am praying for you and that this isn't too hard! :o)
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