Nathan and the kids went to church today.I miss going. We were gone for Easter and I’ve missed two other Sundays now. I’ll miss at least 3 more. That’s 6 Sundays.
I received a comment on Facebook today about how bedrest sounded good to her. I wonder how many people who know I’m on bedrest are equally clueless. Maybe an explanation of what it’s really like would be helpful.
This is what bedrest is like for me:
I need to spend most of my day lying on my side- not my back or my tummy. I am on my side for about 22 out of every 24 hours.
If I’m not on my side, I need to be reclined at least 45 degrees.
Sitting upright in bed or on the couch with my feet up isn’t much of an option since it doesn’t reduce the pressure on my cervix.
Try it for a while. See how many things you can do while lying flat on your side.
Try it with the knowledge that the health of your baby depends on this working and how well you can stick with it.
Imagine doing it while you watch your husband juggle a full-time job and then come home to take care of all the household and parenting things.
Imagine hearing your kids cry and not really being able to do anything about it.
Imagine only leaving your house for doctor appointments.
This isn’t a vacation. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done physically and emotionally. It’s not just boring. It’s lonely and uncomfortable and terrifying.
