I have an idea for my fellow bedresters.

asnowracer · February 2009

This last week on strict BR has been really hard on DH and I. I don't know if it's burnout from BR, that he worked like 20 extra hours this week, the fact that we were previously told I'd be off by now, or just my unbelievable urge to get up and pack my suitcases and him not getting it done for 2 weeks, probably all of the above. I cheated and got up a lot to get that done and it really upset him. (then do it for me!) Anyway.

We realized how little time we might have left just as a couple. He got ahead on his coursework and doesn't have to work any extra hours this week. He's got 3 days off in a row and we decided to do a day of bedrest together! (i know it sounds kind of lame!)

We're going to pull out the sofa bed and let our dog up to cuddle with us (she's not usually allowed on the bed or sofa!) and we're going to watch movies, eat popcorn, play cards, and order chinese.

This will give me plenty of time with him and without any of the "weekend work" that usually causes friction like homework, when he spends the weekend working on the basement, etc. ( I always felt like I never saw him when he was home!) and will give him a chance to see what it's like to be stuck in the living room all day.

j&jp · February 2009

What a great idea!! My dh and I did something like this not long ago, but the extent you are taking it to!! Have an awesome time.

My mom is here now so I will catch you ladies later.

asnowracer · February 2009

Oh I forgot to mention he totally agreed and thought it would be a good idea, it's not just me being mean pg lady LOL!

J&jp I had a very vivid dream you texted me and said your water broke....take it easy and enjoy your visit!!!

schmoodle · February 2009

That's a really sweet idea - have a great time! To be honest, we pretty much spend most weekends like that, either in our bed or on the couch...not much for DH to do since we live in a small apartment and aren't preparing a nursery until after baby arrives.

MegDC · February 2009

Very cute idea!

nurseamy · February 2009

we had one weekend day like that and he freaked about being stir crazy and then admitted that bedrest must be hard (when he thought I was so lucky to sit around and do nothing before). the last three weekends we had a group of friends come over and play board games with us. It was so much fun! I would lay on the couch and they would bring the table up to me and gather around with chairs. We really had a blast.

MCGMK · February 2009

DH and I do that on his days off. But we have our DS snuggled in between us. Big Smile

GretchenlovesMichael · February 2009

awww that sounds so FUN!

i will have to suggest it to DH...

Mrs.S9102005 · February 2009

That is a great idea, thanks for putting that suggestion out there. Smile

rach*champp*3-1 · February 2009

We usually spend most of the weekends like that watching our DVDs of the Sopranos or I'll play around on here and he'll play his hockey video games. We usually have our 1 year old in there with us or she'll go and play and watch tv with her big sister. Sometimes all 4 of us cuddle up on the bed together and watch movies. I like it b/c it gives me company and some nice time to spend together as a family.

mrsjrmiller · February 2009

That is sweet! Have fun!

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