Able was I ere I saw Elba

Yes, folks, that's right, like Napoleon I am EXILED. Not to Elba, just to my house.

About a month ago, I found out that there was some funneling in my cervix and the doctor recommended a cerclage be inserted. The result of that was that I was to be on bed rest for at least 4 weeks - maybe more. Today marks the 1 month anniversary of the cerclage surgery and my exile.

Medically, things have actually been going well. Except for the fact that my lower body is pretty sore from sitting around most of the day, I feel fine. I think the effect of bedrest (or as I call it EXILE) is more mental. With that, I present my lists of the bed and worst parts of being on Exile.

Top 5 WORST Things About Being on Bedrest

5. Inability to push a vacuum: I hate when my carpets look dirty

4. Lack of privacy: Being able to buy, um, personal items at the store is really difficult when you have to ask your mom or your significant other to pick them up.

3. Declining social skills: I'm not around people regularly, so I wonder if I am losing my ability to be the life of the party. Now, I'm not positive I was the life of the party before this, but now I know I'm not . . .

2. Addiction to Facebook: As sad as it is, the main window I have into the world outside my apartment is really Facebook. How I long for people to tell me, via their status updates, what they're doing, what the world is like . . .

1. Disappointment in TV: Normally I am a HUGE TV watcher. Even though I read and am mildly social, I have always enjoyed television. And TV in the summer sucks. There are a few shows that stand out, but for the most part, a girl can only watch reruns of "Seinfeld" and "King of Queens" so much. It is sad because I have always been able to rely on TV to distract me and cheer me up. But now, I seem to be more annoyed by it. And I find myself actually enjoying the most ridiculous reality TV shows (OMG, "Megan Wants a Millionaire"?) . . . so, so sad.

On the other hand, there are some upsides of being down. . . .

The Top 5 BEST Things About Bedrest

5. Inability to vacuum: okay, I hate it when they're dirty, but at least it doesn't reflect on my character or my potential to be a good wife.

4. Telecommuting: When I did my monthly budget, I was amazed at how much money I had saved in gas and other expenses by not commuting to work. I guess Suze Orman is right - eating out really does cost you!

3. The Internet: It is amazing how much stuff there is out there on the 'Net!

2. License to be grouchy: Hey, you try being trapped in your house during the summer. I don't think anyone is looking at me sideways when I'm a bit snarky. And if they are, well, that's pretty selfish considering they have their freedom!

1. Food: By far the best part - that is when people bring me some. I'm not supposed to be on my feet or doing major cooking. So if anyone asks "Is there anything I can do?" I can easily tell them "How bout bringing me some food?" Now that is AWESOME.

I'm making the best of the situation, I think. Despite a couple of grouchy moments, I think for the most part I'm being positive and trying to enjoy my last few months without many demands. My EXILE may get longer, or may end. But as long as I'm here, I at least can try to entertain you with my blog . . .