Well it's official...

I had my first breakdown of my bed rest. Thankfully Braylen was occupied with his toys and I have a husband that cares enough to rub my back and just listen.

I have reached a point where everything is starting to take an emotional toll on me. Let me share my viewpoints on bed rest BEFORE I experienced it.

-Laying around and not doing anything by doctors orders is pretty cool.
-You get to catch up on missed shows and your DVR.
-Taking a nap is a wonderful luxury that you can do as you please.
-Getting to take a nice little vacation from work.
-It is the husband's turn to change that poopy diaper, cook dinner, and do the dishes...everytime.

And now 3 weeks of bed rest had led me to the following conclusions..

-Being forced to lay around is hard on one's body. My shoulders, arms, hips, back, and behind hurt! It makes it hard to get comfortable to sleep or even just sit.
-Daytime TV is the worst! I can only watch so much of it. I was lucky to get a week of the Olympics while I've been at home.
-Surprise..I miss work! Not only do I miss being around the people but I miss being busy. Plus throw in the fact that all of my paid time off has been exhausted so now we are down a paycheck.
-I am afraid my poor husband is going to be burnt out at the end of this. He is cooking, cleaning, taking care of Braylen, and semi caring for me as well. I am trying to do everything I can to help from a seated position but it's just not much. Throw in the fact that my C-section will mean that he will still be rolling me out of bed after this baby comes means there's no end in sight for him. (...we love you, hang in there honey!) So if you see him give him some credit!...and a beer!
-Not being able to leave the house is brutal. I haven't been to Target or HyVee in a month! I do sometimes get to ride in the car with Brett while he runs in to school to get Braylen or go by the bank. Don't get me wrong the fresh air is nice but totally not the same.
-I have become paranoid about this baby girl's health and going into labor. I think I am starting to go into labor at least once a day and am constantly monitoring my contractions and her movements.


So when I walk into my doctors appointment tomorrow and my poor doctor asks how I am doing....he may be sorry he asked. Hopefully he will loosen the reigns a little on my bed rest like he said was a possibility a few weeks ago!

Brett and I can't thank our family and friends enough for being there for us. As tough as this has been I know exactly why I am doing it and it makes it all worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat. We are ready to hold this little girl in our arms when she is good and baked.