Not A Vacation

As of 23 weeks and 5 days I was put on strict bed rest due to some “issues” with our pregnancy. After a series of complications I was admitted to the hospital on bed rest, possibly for the rest of my pregnancy. So here I sit for the next 10+ weeks. As you can imagine, this is the furthest thing from fun or even relaxation.

Bless my friends, but I get a lot “you are so lucky to be on vacation” type of responses. Of course, I know that they say this to cheer me up. But I’ve come up with a list of things not to do on vacation:
1. Have your cervix sewn shut
2. Bleed from your vagina while not on your period
3. Never leave one place, specifically a bed
4. Never ever go outside
5. Have a catheter
6. Have an IV
7. Not eat anything but apple juice for 3 days
8. Worry that your kids will not be OK
9. Not wash your hair
10. Ask permission to get a shower

I think that covers the basics. There is nothing worse than hospital bed rest (except for my babies being born this early). I love the kind words and the encouragement, but this is no vacation. But thankfully Randy and Barbara are doing great and seem to enjoy the warmth of my womb. For now.