Bed stuff...

K has been spending more and more time in the bed lately.  The weight of the babies and the size of her belly demands that she lay down on her left side.  This is pretty much the only position of comfort.  Most all things I have read say that the left side is the most comfortable and is the side you should lay on if you are in pre-labor and need to wait it out.  Why it is the left side, I am not sure but probably something to do with internal organs.  It's true though.  If anyone knows why please let me know.  

So beds...  It's possible, but not likely, Kate will be on strict bed rest for a while, possibly weeks.  Knowing this we decided to start looking.  We were sleeping on a Corsicana Queen Kate bought years ago that had been through a lot.  It was fairly comfortable but it moved and bounced every time one of us shifted position.  So we parted ways and the Queen was sent to the dump.  No wait.  I just remembered.  I set it out for bulky pick up and in a few hours someone had taken her away.  You can't give beds to Salvation Army or thrift stores so most end up at the dump.  I am thankful our was recycled.

Anyway, we splurged on a Tempur-Pedic King Size bed.  The Classic version I think.  I have always been skeptical of memory foam.  It just seemed gimmicky, but now I am a believer.  It molds to your body and feels terrificly comforting.  I rarely have the back pains I used to wake up with.  And having the extra space of a King is liberating.  I like my space, although Kate says she often feels like I am in the other room.

It was expensive.  $2500 and we technically could not afford it, but it's a lifetime investment and for our sanity's sake, with the kids and Kate's belly needs, it is well worth it.  We got a zero percent deal too.  Relax The Back Store.  Ask for Bart.  He was very helpful.  They will also give you a tax-fee deal if you get a doctor's note!  

Happy sleeping!