bedridden
[bed-rid-n]
1. confined to bed because of illness, injury,etc.
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I’m not sure what’s going on right now. I am starting to have a hard time being confined to my prison that is my body. It’s now been four years and eight months that I have been in this bed 95% of the time. I think I’m going a little mad. 😳 More so than normal. 😉 There are so many things that need to be done in my home and it’s making me crazy that I can’t do any of it. And with this finding of my fracture of my back at L1 my mind can’t stop thinking. Is that fracture what caused my legs to completely stop working or is it the MS? The doctors say there’s no way to tell. Will that fracture make it so I’ll never be able to stand or transfer again? That’s a question I completely forgot to ask at my last pain management doctor appointment. I could just hit myself for forgetting to ask that question. But when I’m there I am so confused and I don’t feel like they even care about it. I mean why should they, right?!
Is it completely futile to keep trying to move? I woke up this morning when my alarm went off and slept right through it. My thoughts were, what’s the point? I might as well just sleep because I can’t do anything else. Around noon I woke up, raised my bed, and my son brought me coffee. I did a few things around Facebook and then came in here to write this blog. I don’t even know what I’m trying to say. I have so many ideas in my head of things I wanna do to help my family. But then reality hits and I can’t really do much to help anyone. I can’t even help myself. I don’t mean that in a pity way. I literally cannot do things for myself. When I talk bedridden that’s exactly what I mean. Maybe bedbound would be better because I am bound to my bed. 🤔
I think the part that makes me crazy is that I know what needs to get done in my home and there’s no way to get it done. My kids work, my husband works 50 hours a week and has a three Hour round-trip drive – sometimes more depending on traffic. We can’t afford someone to come in and clean and help me, so WTF! 😥 Even on the rare occasion that I get up in my wheelchair to go to a doctors appointment, I can’t do anything around the house because the pain is so paralyzing.
The one thing I cannot stress enough people, is if you have the chance to do something and you are able, do it! Don’t wait. I guarantee if you do you have regret for the rest of your life.
I know, I’m kind of all over the place with this blog because, as I stated above, I’m not sure what I’m even trying to say. I’m working so hard about keeping a positive attitude. There are days when it’s very hard to do so. I know that right now I’m just having a few bad days and it’s not a bad life. Right?
I’m trying, I really am! I’m just waiting for the universe to cut us a break. We need help and I’m not sure how to get that help. I’ve always taking care of things even from this bed and now I feel pretty hopeless and helpless. But, I truly am a warrior, and I will fight and I will find a way for my family if it’s the last thing I do! And the reason why, is because I’m the mommy!! 🖤
Have courage and be kind!
Making it Through the Rain 
My heart breaks for you and your family when I think there is no one around to give you a hand at any given time. My wish for you will be just that, in my prayers and thoughts, a precious light will come your way, my friend! ♥️♥️
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I will figure something out. It’s just frustrating. Thank you for your prayers I can use them! ♥️
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I understand what you are going through Tracy! I know the struggles and the pain, but I do wish you comfort and peace Tracy. Sending you lots of love and comfort!
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Thank you! I really hate that you understand it. But, it does make it easier knowing I’m not alone. 🧡
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Oh sweetie I understand totally! It is like you want someone to understand, but then really hate when they do. You my dear will never be alone!
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Exactly! And thank you again.
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You are more than welcome ♡
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