Time warp at 27 weeks

I feel like I'm in a time warp. I just looked at a calendar yesterday and I've been on bedrest for 8 weeks now - going on my 9th week since I was sidelined with my cervix problem. One week in the hospital, three weeks at home and now I'm starting on my 5th week in the hospital this time around - and I thought the 5 days I was in the hospital the first time was a long time! WOW. When I look at the big picture, I can't believe it's been that long - on a daily basis, time seems to crawl though. I'm happy that it's Monday again ~ this weekend was pretty boring...but we're still hanging in so really can't complain too much.

All looked great this am with the kids. Had kind of a restless nights sleep though since it's getting more uncomfortable to sleep during the night. I need to do some better propping with pillows to support this giant belly. Perhaps I can nap today at some point. I felt really tired yesterday and think maybe the babies were going through a little growth spurt and it's zapping my energy. I might get to see Emily (my little niece) this week again - instead of trying to bargain to get her up here to my room, I think I'm going to visit with her for a few minutes downstairs when I take my wheelchair ride; it will be quick but better than not seeing her. It's a good way to be able to see kids since they can't come up to my room.

I spent some time this weekend making a list of necessities for bedresters ~ I sure hope I don't have occasion to use it for anyone else, but just in case, I started making a list of things that have made life a bit easier here. The small things make such a difference. That said, if any of you blog readers ever come across someone who goes on bedrest for any length of time, please never hesitate to tell them to contact me. Or you contact me and I can tell you how to help them. Life gets a little different perspective from a bed - especially when you're not sure how long it will last. I just hope that I can help someone else someday from my recent experiences. I wish I had done differently for those who I know had this experience before I did ~ but live and learn.

One more week until 28 weeks - 7 days and counting!