Modified Bed rest is ... Interesting

It's funny how people who have not been on bed rest will express jealousy over someone's mandatory laziness. Bed rest has never been something that sounded even remotely pleasant to me - I'm just not good at sitting still or remaining inactive. So, I knew on Thursday night that this would be tough for me.

It's been two full days so far, and I have noticed that my contractions are less frequent. So, between the increased medications and the resting, something is working. I am very grateful for that and hopeful that at least the next 2-4 weeks will remain relatively uneventful

But, oh boy, this is tough. Those who know me well probably have seen me in action at home. I'm not good at letting things wait until later. Dishes, laundry, jackets draped over chairs - these things drive me batty. It is difficult for me to truly relax until I have accomplished at least a few things around the house. So you can just imagine how sitting on the couch for 80% of the day makes me feel.

But, there are good things about it too. Most importantly, it is giving Joaquin every opportunity to grow big and healthy. But also, I am reminded all over again what a great husband I have. Jay has really been awesome. He is cooking, cleaning, taking care of the dogs and not complaining at all. I am so lucky. I would never be able to relax the way I should without all of his help.

Tonight, Jay made dinner. It was a simple dinner - grilled chicken and rice. After a few mishaps with the rice, we ate a delicious dinner and Jay admitted that it was really stressful juggling making dinner. Trying not to burn the chicken while figuring out the rice is not as easy as it looks. And then he said he had a whole new appreciation for what I do (or at least used to do when I cooked dinner on a regular basis).

So, even though this is tough on both of us, we have each been reminded of how much we do for each other. We are very lucky.