Trouble getting out of bed... literally.

alixhayes · February 2010

Not from tiredness or anything.

Sometimes I literally feel like i have a bowling ball preventing certain movements...especially when it's 5am and I have to go to pee for the 3rd time. I have to hoist my legs straight up and fling them down fast to propel me up. It's like a slingshot maneuver! My husband thinks it's cute but i can only imagine when I get bigger.... i'd bet I won't be able to do that.

Anyone else have some funny or funny-looking ways of getting out of bed? (from a perfectly flat position)

bloverly · February 2010

I roll out of bed..literally. Pregnant or not, it is just easier because our bed is tall and I am not. Best way for me not to fall!

APRILMW · February 2010

I too literally roll outta bed. Its quite difficult these days to get in and out of bed.....even getting up off the couch requires an extra heave ho push! LOL

brookemarie1025 · February 2010

I have the same problem a lot. I tend to sit on the floor frequently and can't just stand up. Have to flip to my knees, grab hold of something and push up. lol.

anabell0920 · February 2010

I usually don't say this but it is nothing now just wait till you actually have something the size and weight of a bowling ball in your stomach!

luckyladyNJ · February 2010

After having DS via c-section, I had to come up with ways to get out of bed without using my abdomen muscles. I realized over time that I still do it, I guess out of habit. I sort of scoot my legs of the bed and roll to my side while lifting off with my elbow.

CamFam · February 2010

My doctor told/showed me the proper way to sit up after laying down. He said to roll onto my side and push up with my elbow. If I use my abs, I can pull my hip flexors or other muscles. Smile