Bed rest question (xp from multiples)

Jenandtonica

How much time did you spend actually laying down vs. in a recliner (or something similar)?

The only time I can stand to lay down is when I nap during the day or at night when I'm sleeping. Laying propped up on my back puts too much pressure on my tailbone. Laying on a side means I only have a matter of time before a baby or two slides down into my side, mimicking a boulder I'm laying directly on top of. And getting up from a laying position if I'm awake and peeing frequently? HA! I might as well be working out on bed rest with all the heaving and huffing and puffing.

My instincts say I'm better off in my recliner, but I'm worried that I'm not in a bed-friendly position often enough.

chicky1231

I alternate b/w my left and right side laying down for most of the time.  I'm up at 7am and go to bed at 9:30pm and I'd say I'm on my side for 12 of those 14 1/2 hours...the rest I'm either up peeing, making myself something to eat or sitting  up eating.  The of course I'm laying down while I'm sleeping

LittleDucky

I am on bed rest for PIH (which they are watching closely in case it turns into preeclampsia) and I would say I lie down about 90% of the time when I'm not up to get something to eat, pee, let the dogs out, etc.  I've been trying to lie down as much as possible because my BPs are much higher when I am sitting than when I am lying down.  I haven't tried the recliner though since you can't see the TV from where the recliner is positioned in my living room.  LOL.

FemmeNat01

I sat down on the couch. I hatedddd to be laying down and I could never get anything done like that. I worked while I was on BR, too.

jennylem

I am on strict bed rest for a dilated & short cervix and was instructed to be laying flat at all times except for when I am eating or peeing/bathing

ColieM

I actually do something in between. I can't stay in bed because I won't sleep a night. I am allowed to sit up sometimes, but I recline on the sofa. I'm only allowed to get up to use the bathroom or take a shower and can sit at the table for dinner if I'm not cramping. But I do end up getting my own drinks and occasionally lunch if no one is around.

I guess I'm allowed a little more freedom, but I have been to active and have paid for it. So even though it's hard we have to be careful.