The Dudley Bunch: BED REST

Oct 11, 2008

BED REST

A lot of people have asked me what I do to pass the time away while I am on bedrest.
Here are my top ten :

1. Read...I have read 2 books and about 14 magazines
2. Watch tv... do you need an update on a show? Just ask me about it
3. Eat. I am trying to gain weight...seriously, I want a fat baby.
4. Talk on the phone...thank goodness for cheap long distance
5. Google home furnishings, halloween costumes, baby stuff...anything really
6. Crochet...my friend Ashlee brought me the stuff, I googled a how to website and finished one 18 inch chain which Piper then cut loose, so I guess I have to start over. I don't think it will end up being a special talent of mine.
7. Obsess over every detail of my room that is driving me nuts...the socks on the floor, the crumbs on the carpet, etc.
8. Make lists of things I will do when I can move about freely again.
9. Sleep, seriously all this laying around is exhausting
10. Sad but true, I tend to have a good cry about every 3 days...It isn't all bliss, all this "me" time in bed. Ha ha. I hate being unproductive, having a messy house, feeling like I don't know what is going on with my family all the time...apparently I am supposed to be learning something.

Wow...that sounds really pathetic, but don't pity me, I am going to get a baby out this, and that was the goal afterall! My good friend Ashlee came over last week, did my hair and makeup and took these photos of me and the kids...I really wanted some before the pregnancy is over...thanks Ash!

13 comments:

jenniho ♥ said...: Hey - I'm glad you posted...I honestly was thinking (like 10 mins ago), I have to call and make sure you're doing O.K. You might be frustrated to be on this bed rest but you look gorgeous! As for eating to gain weight...you need to eat some more!! The pictsthat your friend took are awesome. Stay Down!! - luv Jenn; October 13, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Laura Smith said...: Thanks for the update. I love the pictures of you and the kids - I had no idea what a great photographer Ashlee is!! Take care and we can't wait to bring you dinner - so, you can eat more!!; October 13, 2008 at 7:39 PM
Anonymous said...: You're so beautiful! Hang in there - bedrest cannot be fun!; October 13, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Dawna said...: Those pictures are really stunning - you are so beautiful.; October 13, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Unknown said...: You look awesome Kara. Whens this baby due. Hoepfully soon so you don't have to stay in bed too long. yuck. I love the pics with the kids. Maybe we'll see you at xmas if you're up here!; October 14, 2008 at 2:21 PM
cindy W said...: Wow, you look so good, I'm thinking that i need to try bed rest too! seriously, what's with that? You have the cutest kids too...wow, they are so adorable!; October 14, 2008 at 9:49 PM
The Dudley Bunch said...: Thanks everyone for the nice comments. I will admit Ashlee is some kind of genius with makeup and cameras, because actually I look pretty pitiful most the time...rumpled, wrinkled, tired and with really messy hair, maybe I will post about that so you can see the truth!; October 16, 2008 at 8:11 AM
jenniho ♥ said...: Yeah...I'd feel better if I could see that! You look too good...it's just not natural!; October 16, 2008 at 9:22 AM
Jaime said...: Kara Francis,

YOU look radiant and the kids don't look half bad either...nice job Ashley...can you come and do my hair and make up too?!; October 17, 2008 at 12:45 AM
The Stones said...: Oh Kara, your so full of crap! You really are beautiful all the time. But thank you for the opportunity... I had a blast!; October 17, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Sally said...: Hey look on the bright side...you look fabulous! Those are awesome picts...Ash did a great job. You'll be so glad you have them. I was so glad that you took a photo of my big belly when you did.

Hang in there. We'll be around to visit soon!; October 19, 2008 at 2:46 PM
aubri said...: I love the pictures, ash did a good job. Hope all is well. Hang in there. I'm into cross stitching now................I know its a grandma thing :). I'll bring over a kit and we can stitch together!; October 19, 2008 at 8:25 PM
(me)linda said...: I generally hate when people put music on their blogs, but with you it's not the case. All songs I love plus a couple I didn't know I loved. I just had to thank you for the soundtrack you provided tonight. I'm here in my kitchen making pumpkin pie, and loving your playlist. Hope you're doing well. Your pictures are super cute. If you ever need anything...I'm probably one of the last people you'd ask, but I wouldn't hesitate to help. :)

Melinda Hough; October 22, 2008 at 10:08 PM

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Our Story...the short version

Tim and I met in 1994, after his mission while I was in University in Lethbridge. After breaking and entering the Prince of Wales hotel that was under construction in the middle of February, we started spending a lot of time together. ( If you need more info about our meeting/breaking and entering...call me). Tim left that summer to go to Kansas City to take some science classes for Chiropractic school. While he was gone, he managed to get another girlfriend. Needless to say, we went our separate ways...and I was a little bitter. I guess he liked me best though, because for the next two years, he called me anytime he was home on semester break. Eventually he wormed his way back into my heart, and the rest is history. We married in October of 1996, and have been blissfully happy ever since. He is truly one of the best men I have ever known, and a great husband and father. That isn't to say he never drives me nuts...I am only human after all.

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