Bed Rest...Or Restless?

It's amazing how many things we take for granted when we are up walking around going through the regular rigmarole of everyday life, like getting off of the couch for example.  This small task seems trivial, but when you are carrying around 30+ extra lbs. it can become strenuous and exhausting!  My usual trick is to use the weight of my stomach to roll myself toward the side of the couch and allow gravity to pull me far enough over until I can swing my feet down to touch the floor and use one arm to help prop myself up.  It has worked thus far, so I will continue to use this method until I require the assistance of another human being! It's tough being pregnant and on bed rest! :-)