Bed rest

I’ve been eating a lot for someone on bed rest. Considering that my activity level has dropped to 10%, you’d think that calorie intake should be commensurate. But no. At least I’m trying to eat semi-healthy, snacking on carrots and pita chips with hummus and pomegranate Jamba Juice. And I’ve been subsisting on miso soup and white rice with wakame furikake. It’ll be chicken soup for dinner.

It’s been only 22 hours since I’ve been on bed rest and already my back is aching. Elevating my legs helps somewhat, but I can’t shake the desire to go outside and take a nice, long walk around the wooded neighborhood. At least I can see the trees through my window as I’m lying down, contemplating life and the possibilities of motherhood.

Sometimes I talk to the snowflakes. I believe they need love and encouragement, too, while they’re trying to stick and grow. Stick and grow, my little snowflakes! You can do it!

I love being able to lie here with no concerns except to rest and relax. Reading for leisure is a rare luxury which I am enjoying immensely. I suppose I should cherish this time because it will be over soon enough.

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