My doctor put me on "pelvic rest" today.
pelvic rest. seriously. It's a real thing.
What the ?
They didn't laugh like I did, when I thought she was telling a joke.
The nurse then rattled off a list of a million activities I am not to participate in until my 20 week appointment the first week of January.
She mentioned no more exercise a few times.
I laughed (again) at the thought of me doing anything that could be considered exercise lately. My muscles are so underused that I can't even keep from peeing my pants when I throw up. Does that sound like hard core muscle control to you? At least I know I have plenty of support from Aaron. He clearly feels that we are in this together... Together, we polished off an entire bag of chocolate covered peanut butter cookies, and fought over who had to get up off their butt to answer the phone and find the remote while we watched the Biggest Loser finale in our "fat pants" the other night. That's true love right there.
No exercise going on in this house, Doc. Rest assured.
But the rest of the list... no lifting, running, stretching, standing for long periods of time, wrestling with kids, wrestling with Aaron, working, swimming, carrying children, laughing, smiling, breathing...
Basically no doing anything but staying off my feet and "taking it easy", and just being grateful I'm not stuck on bed rest.
Question:
After hearing the list of no-no's...how is "pelvic rest" any different than bed rest?
Question:
How is this possible for anyone with two young children?
One more reason my 20 week appointment can not come soon enough! I am grateful our post Christmas plans did not get canceled. Staying at Grandma's is like visiting a bed and breakfast, but with really awesome toys.
7 comments:
That sucks. I have never even heard of that before. Let me know if you need any help. I'm not due for 4 more weeks and I'm sure Hannah would love to play with Quincy and Reese.
OH I love that movie!!
I am so sorry for this. I got put on "Pelvic rest" at about 35 weeks with Lucy.....uh yeah....that didn't happen. But your baby is still so tiny....but really, how can you?? I wish I could help...move closer!....oh wait...not allowed.
Let me know if you need anything. I hope everything is okay. Are you in for Christmas?
You didn't tell me this offical term when I talked to earlier! You tell Aaron to keep his pelvis away from you! ha ha
I have an idea. We'll have you over for dinner and you can "rest" on my couch while I wait on you.
Question: Does Rock Band count as exercise if you're sitting while playing the drums?
Thanks, I actually feel really great..which is why I'm a little bummed this is happening. Hopefully, I can go back to my regular "exercise routine" in January. (hahahaha exercise)
oh meg i wish i lived closer. you know j and i would be fighting over who got to take care of you and the girlies!
poor Aaron...no pelvic lovin...
Pelvic rest = Santa aint gonna be stuffin the stocking this year :(
Bed Rest=hell and torture for someone as active as you.....I will come and read you books and fold your laundry.....and maybe even paint your toesies.
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