Those of you who knew me when I was on bed rest with Viv will not believe I am glorifying it now (I hated it!). But the grass is always greener. I’d give anything to lay down right now!
Most moms will tell you that pregnancy bed rest blows. You’re stuck home alone, like a prisoner wearing an ankle monitor, and the only person who gets to see your fabulous pregnancy glow is the UPS guy.
But I’m here to tell you, bed rest is not all bad.
I was confined to the couch from weeks 22-36 while pregnant with my 4-year-old. Now that I’m knocked up again, I’ve been expecting the same doctor’s orders, but incredibly, I’m still up and around. (My incompetent cervix gained competence. Must have been those graduate school courses I made it take.)
While I’m grateful to have my freedom, there are a few things I genuinely miss about bed rest, like never getting dressed. If you or someone you love has been sent to bed, here are some things to look forward to:
1) A Vacation from Work – Why bring home the bacon when you could be eating it? Getting sent home from your job when you’re hugely pregnant can be a real blessing. It’s a guilt-free excuse to escape the grind and put your feet up, just when you need to the most. I worked freelance, so I was actually able to quit my job and receive Disability—a.k.a. a weekly check for just laying there. Best. Thing. Ever.
2) Who Needs Maternity Clothes? – When you’re trying to save your cash for that fancy stroller, it can be annoying buying yourself a whole new wardrobe that you’re only going to wear for a few months. On bed rest, you barely need any maternity clothes because no one will see how ridiculous you look with your belly button and ass crack hanging out.
3) Taking Naps Whenever You Like – Pregnancy symptoms? What pregnancy symptoms? When you’re bed-bound, fatigue and back pain are non-issues. Now that I know what it feels like to chase a hyper preschooler while big as a whale, I can’t tell you how much I’d like a prescription to lay down.
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Haha I wish I enjoyed my bed rest :/ The thing with bed rest though for me is that I had it because I was so darn huge and miserable and had complications galore. I’d love it if I had a complication I couldn’t feel so that I could stay home and just read and rest. But no, I had the kind that made sure I couldn’t even sleep lol.
Glad you’re still up and about! The cervix has learned its lesson.
An excellent point. Couldn’t feel my cervix situation at all, which made it easier- although I had tons of energy and felt really constrained. This time even though I’m not on bed rest, I’m out of breath when I walk 10 feet. It’s hard!